Mortgage arrears down but figure remains high: S&P Delinquency rates amongst Irish residential mortgages remain high despite from their peak in late 2013, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. Business • 28 Apr 16
Mortgage arrears down but figure remains high: S&P Delinquency rates amongst Irish residential mortgages remain high despite from their peak in late 2013, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. Business • 28 Apr 16
Government launches MABS' new mortgage service The Government has launched MABS' Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Services for distressed mortgage holders. Ireland • 23 Dec 15
Government launches MABS' new mortgage service The Government has launched MABS' Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Services for distressed mortgage holders. Ireland • 23 Dec 15
KBC to reduce standard variable rate to 4.25% KBC Bank Ireland has announced it will reduce its standard variable rate for all mortgage customers by a quarter of a percent to 4.25%. Business • 01 Oct 15
KBC to reduce standard variable rate to 4.25% KBC Bank Ireland has announced it will reduce its standard variable rate for all mortgage customers by a quarter of a percent to 4.25%. Business • 01 Oct 15
Irish mortgage rates significantly above Euro Area Mortgage interest rates for new loans in Ireland were broadly unchanged for the month of June, with an average rate of 3.38%, significantly higher than the equivalent Euro Area rate of 2.02%. Business • 14 Aug 15
Irish mortgage rates significantly above Euro Area Mortgage interest rates for new loans in Ireland were broadly unchanged for the month of June, with an average rate of 3.38%, significantly higher than the equivalent Euro Area rate of 2.02%. Business • 14 Aug 15
AIB to cut standard variable mortgage rates Allied Irish Banks is cutting its standard variable mortgage rate for both new and existing mortgage customers by a quarter of one percentage point. The AIB standard variable rate will fall to 3.7% from 1 October. Business • 07 Aug 15
AIB to cut standard variable mortgage rates Allied Irish Banks is cutting its standard variable mortgage rate for both new and existing mortgage customers by a quarter of one percentage point. The AIB standard variable rate will fall to 3.7% from 1 October. Business • 07 Aug 15
PTSB mortgage redress scheme set to be announced The Central Bank is expected to announce in the coming days details of a redress scheme for some Permanent TSB mortgage customers who were charged the wrong interest rate. Business • 24 Jul 15
PTSB mortgage redress scheme set to be announced The Central Bank is expected to announce in the coming days details of a redress scheme for some Permanent TSB mortgage customers who were charged the wrong interest rate. Business • 24 Jul 15
Dilosk raises €206m through bond sale Financial services company Dilosk says it has raised €206m through the sale of bonds backed by residential mortgages. Business • 29 May 15
Dilosk raises €206m through bond sale Financial services company Dilosk says it has raised €206m through the sale of bonds backed by residential mortgages. Business • 29 May 15
PTSB 'not in a position' to cut mortgage rates The CEO of Permanent TSB has told the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform that the bank is not currently in a position to reduce its standard variable mortgage rate. Business • 13 May 15
PTSB 'not in a position' to cut mortgage rates The CEO of Permanent TSB has told the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform that the bank is not currently in a position to reduce its standard variable mortgage rate. Business • 13 May 15
Mortgage campaigners consider election runs The organisers of a group campaigning for a reduction in variable mortgage rates have said they may consider putting people forward in the next general election. Ireland • 07 May 15
Mortgage campaigners consider election runs The organisers of a group campaigning for a reduction in variable mortgage rates have said they may consider putting people forward in the next general election. Ireland • 07 May 15
DCC warned over subprime mortgage crisis Dublin City Council is facing a "subprime mortgage" crisis on lendings of more than €300 million to affordable home buyers according to a report presented to councillors. News • 06 May 15
DCC warned over subprime mortgage crisis Dublin City Council is facing a "subprime mortgage" crisis on lendings of more than €300 million to affordable home buyers according to a report presented to councillors. News • 06 May 15
Mortgage arrears showing sustained decline - Fitch Irish mortgages in arrears by more than three months posted a "sustained decline" to 17.7% in the second quarter of 2015, new Fitch data show. Business • 27 Apr 15
Mortgage arrears showing sustained decline - Fitch Irish mortgages in arrears by more than three months posted a "sustained decline" to 17.7% in the second quarter of 2015, new Fitch data show. Business • 27 Apr 15
Ulster Bank in move over mortgage arrears Ulster Bank is to write to 2,000 people in arrears telling them if they sell their homes they will not be pursued for the outstanding debt if they are on low incomes and eligible for social housing. News • 27 Apr 15
Ulster Bank in move over mortgage arrears Ulster Bank is to write to 2,000 people in arrears telling them if they sell their homes they will not be pursued for the outstanding debt if they are on low incomes and eligible for social housing. News • 27 Apr 15
34% of arrears are 2 years behind on mortgages More than one third of residential mortgage accounts in arrears were behind on their repayments for 720 days or more by the end of February, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 16 Apr 15
34% of arrears are 2 years behind on mortgages More than one third of residential mortgage accounts in arrears were behind on their repayments for 720 days or more by the end of February, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 16 Apr 15
AIB makes mortgage relief payments after delay AIB says it has now paid mortgage interest tax relief due to a number of its customers since February. Business • 14 Apr 15
AIB makes mortgage relief payments after delay AIB says it has now paid mortgage interest tax relief due to a number of its customers since February. Business • 14 Apr 15
Interest rate on new mortgages increases The interest rate charged by banks on new mortgages has increased, according to the Central Bank. Business • 10 Apr 15
Interest rate on new mortgages increases The interest rate charged by banks on new mortgages has increased, according to the Central Bank. Business • 10 Apr 15
PTSB will not cut variable mortgage interest rates The chairman of Permanent TSB has said the bank is not in a position to reduce mortgage interest rates for standard variable customers. Business • 08 Apr 15
PTSB will not cut variable mortgage interest rates The chairman of Permanent TSB has said the bank is not in a position to reduce mortgage interest rates for standard variable customers. Business • 08 Apr 15
AIB in pledge over mortgage relief payments AIB has said that unpaid mortgage interest relief payments for February will now be paid in full in one payment "as soon as possible". News • 05 Apr 15
AIB in pledge over mortgage relief payments AIB has said that unpaid mortgage interest relief payments for February will now be paid in full in one payment "as soon as possible". News • 05 Apr 15
Number of mortgages in arrears continues to fall More than 87,800 residential mortgages were in arrears by the end of January, according to the Department of Finance, down 1.8% (1,658) on the December 2014 figure. Business • 12 Mar 15
Number of mortgages in arrears continues to fall More than 87,800 residential mortgages were in arrears by the end of January, according to the Department of Finance, down 1.8% (1,658) on the December 2014 figure. Business • 12 Mar 15
Longford has highest level of mortgage arrears Almost one in five mortgages in Co Longford are in arrears - making it the county most severely affected by the property crash. Business • 25 Feb 15
Longford has highest level of mortgage arrears Almost one in five mortgages in Co Longford are in arrears - making it the county most severely affected by the property crash. Business • 25 Feb 15
Mortgage rules will attract investors - Savills The Central Bank’s new rules on mortgages will encourage investors into the rental market, according to property firm Savills. Business • 19 Feb 15
Mortgage rules will attract investors - Savills The Central Bank’s new rules on mortgages will encourage investors into the rental market, according to property firm Savills. Business • 19 Feb 15
64% of boom-time mortgages in negative equity Almost two-thirds of boom-time mortgages remain in negative equity, according to research by the ESRI. Business • 18 Feb 15
64% of boom-time mortgages in negative equity Almost two-thirds of boom-time mortgages remain in negative equity, according to research by the ESRI. Business • 18 Feb 15
54% rise in mortgage draw-downs last year: survey Almost €3.9bn in new mortgage lending was drawn down last year, according to the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and PwC, up more than 54% year-on-year. Business • 18 Feb 15
54% rise in mortgage draw-downs last year: survey Almost €3.9bn in new mortgage lending was drawn down last year, according to the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and PwC, up more than 54% year-on-year. Business • 18 Feb 15
New mortgage lending rules come into force New tighter rules on mortgage lending come into force from today as the new regulations have now been laid before the Oireachtas. Business • 11 Feb 15
New mortgage lending rules come into force New tighter rules on mortgage lending come into force from today as the new regulations have now been laid before the Oireachtas. Business • 11 Feb 15
Central Bank outlines mortgage insurance concerns The Central Bank has said the introduction of a mortgage insurance scheme for first time buyers would reduce the effectiveness of the loan to value cap introduced by the bank recently. Business • 10 Feb 15
Central Bank outlines mortgage insurance concerns The Central Bank has said the introduction of a mortgage insurance scheme for first time buyers would reduce the effectiveness of the loan to value cap introduced by the bank recently. Business • 10 Feb 15
Central Bank will tighten mortgage rules if needed The Central Bank will tighten new mortgage restrictions if they prove not to be tough enough or if there is evidence of a property bubble emerging, Governor Patrick Honohan has said. News • 28 Jan 15
Central Bank will tighten mortgage rules if needed The Central Bank will tighten new mortgage restrictions if they prove not to be tough enough or if there is evidence of a property bubble emerging, Governor Patrick Honohan has said. News • 28 Jan 15
