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Central Bank sees big response to mortgage consultation

The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Sharon Donnery, has said the response to its public consultation on the mortgage rules framework has been the largest ever received by the bank.

Business • 26 Apr 22

Last week the Central Bank announced that its mortgage lending rules are to remain the same for at least another year

64% of consumers would like mortgage rules to change

A new survey reveals strong support among consumers here people for a loosening of the Central Bank's mortgage lending rules to make it easier for people to get a mortgage.

Business • 30 Nov 21

The Central Bank said its rules on mortgage loan to value limits and borrowers' income limits remain unchanged

No changes to Central Bank's mortgage rules

The Central Bank has left its mortgage rules unchanged after its annual review was published today.

Business • 25 Nov 21

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf warns that the full impact of the economic shock of the pandemic is still to come

Recovery may be 'bumpy and uneven' - Central Bank

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said the recovery of the economy may be "bumpy and uneven" and that some sectors will thrive as others continue to struggle.

Business • 16 Jun 21

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf warns that the shock from Covid-19 'hasn't played out completely'

No changes to Central Bank's mortgage rules

The Central Bank has left its key rules on mortgage lending unchanged and has also extended its relaxation of certain regulations on bank reserves into next year.

Business • 26 Nov 20

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf made his first public speech at the Waterford Institute of Technology today

Makhlouf says credit-house price spiral must be avoided

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said that Ireland must avoid a return to the damaging credit-house price spiral of the past.

Business • 20 Nov 19

Residential mortgage lending restrictions were introduced in 2015 to avoid a repeat of the property crash

No changes to Central Bank's mortgage rules

The Central Bank has decided to leave mortgage lending rules unchanged, following its annual review of the measures.

Business • 28 Nov 18

The rules, which were implemented in February 2015, set the ceiling at 90% for mortgages up to €220,000, but at 80% for the rest of the mortgage above €220,000

Mortgage rules help reduce debt and risk - Central Bank

Research from the Central Bank into its mortgage lending rules has found that although the measures may dampen economic activity in the short term, they bring benefits over the longer term.

Business • 06 Mar 17