90% loans for first-time buyers under new rules The Central Bank will offer some relief for first-time buyers under revised rules on mortgage lending. Business • 28 Jan 15
90% loans for first-time buyers under new rules The Central Bank will offer some relief for first-time buyers under revised rules on mortgage lending. Business • 28 Jan 15
Bank of Ireland aims to attract mortgage switchers Bank of Ireland has announced a new incentive aimed at mortgage holders looking to move lenders. Business • 26 Jan 15
Bank of Ireland aims to attract mortgage switchers Bank of Ireland has announced a new incentive aimed at mortgage holders looking to move lenders. Business • 26 Jan 15
Mortgages arrears cases down slightly in November There were 91,963 residential mortgage accounts in arrears by the end of November, according to the Department of Finance, down almost 3% on the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 15
Mortgages arrears cases down slightly in November There were 91,963 residential mortgage accounts in arrears by the end of November, according to the Department of Finance, down almost 3% on the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 15
'Pathetic' number of insolvency deals so far The Irish Mortgage Holders Association has said the small number of arrangements put in place by the Insolvency Service of Ireland is a “pathetic attempt” to deal with the problem. Business • 12 Jan 15
'Pathetic' number of insolvency deals so far The Irish Mortgage Holders Association has said the small number of arrangements put in place by the Insolvency Service of Ireland is a “pathetic attempt” to deal with the problem. Business • 12 Jan 15
Estate agency expects more property price growth Property prices are likely to rise further in the year ahead as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to estate agency Sherry Fitzgerald. Business • 02 Jan 15
Estate agency expects more property price growth Property prices are likely to rise further in the year ahead as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to estate agency Sherry Fitzgerald. Business • 02 Jan 15
Bank of Ireland acquires mortgages from IBRC Bank of Ireland has today agreed terms to buy a portfolio of residential mortgages from the Special Liquidators to the IBRC (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd) for €253 million. Business • 12 Dec 14
Bank of Ireland acquires mortgages from IBRC Bank of Ireland has today agreed terms to buy a portfolio of residential mortgages from the Special Liquidators to the IBRC (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd) for €253 million. Business • 12 Dec 14
Banking body says 20% deposit 'not necessary' The representative body of all the main Irish banks has said the proposed 20% cash deposit for homebuyers is not necessary or appropriate and would exclude many first-time buyers. Business • 10 Dec 14
Banking body says 20% deposit 'not necessary' The representative body of all the main Irish banks has said the proposed 20% cash deposit for homebuyers is not necessary or appropriate and would exclude many first-time buyers. Business • 10 Dec 14
2,514 legal cases issued over mortgage arrears Lenders issued legal proceedings in relation to 2,514 homes in mortgage arrears during the three months to September, according to the Central Bank. Business • 03 Dec 14
2,514 legal cases issued over mortgage arrears Lenders issued legal proceedings in relation to 2,514 homes in mortgage arrears during the three months to September, according to the Central Bank. Business • 03 Dec 14
Mortgage group apologises over data 'mistake' A group set up to help homeowners in mortgage difficulties has apologised after the names and bank details of over 1,000 customers were passed to an investment firm. News • 01 Dec 14
Mortgage group apologises over data 'mistake' A group set up to help homeowners in mortgage difficulties has apologised after the names and bank details of over 1,000 customers were passed to an investment firm. News • 01 Dec 14
Oireachtas Committee hears views of mortgage cap The Central Bank’s proposals to cap mortgage lending received a mixed reception at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, which met to discuss the topic today. Business • 27 Nov 14
Oireachtas Committee hears views of mortgage cap The Central Bank’s proposals to cap mortgage lending received a mixed reception at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, which met to discuss the topic today. Business • 27 Nov 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
20% mortgage deposit rule may be eased Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has indicated that there could be an easing of the rules that will require mortgage applicants to save a 20% deposit. News • 08 Nov 14
20% mortgage deposit rule may be eased Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has indicated that there could be an easing of the rules that will require mortgage applicants to save a 20% deposit. News • 08 Nov 14
New mortgage rules will affect customers: Boucher A material number of potential mortgage customers will be unable to get approval due to new Central Bank restrictions, Richie Boucher has said. Business • 05 Nov 14
New mortgage rules will affect customers: Boucher A material number of potential mortgage customers will be unable to get approval due to new Central Bank restrictions, Richie Boucher has said. Business • 05 Nov 14
Senior ECB supervisor backs new mortgage rules The head of the European Central Bank's new bank supervision arm has cautioned against making bank loans more accessible to house buyers in Ireland. Business • 04 Nov 14
Senior ECB supervisor backs new mortgage rules The head of the European Central Bank's new bank supervision arm has cautioned against making bank loans more accessible to house buyers in Ireland. Business • 04 Nov 14
New Beginning plans to buy 15,000 mortgages A lobby group, which represents distressed borrowers, is working on a plan to purchase 15,000 mortgages from the banks. Business • 31 Oct 14
New Beginning plans to buy 15,000 mortgages A lobby group, which represents distressed borrowers, is working on a plan to purchase 15,000 mortgages from the banks. Business • 31 Oct 14
AIB to cut mortgage rates by up to 0.25% AIB is to cut mortgage rates by up to 0.25% from the start of December. Business • 30 Oct 14
AIB to cut mortgage rates by up to 0.25% AIB is to cut mortgage rates by up to 0.25% from the start of December. Business • 30 Oct 14
Early-stage mortgage arrears falling - Fitch The number of mortgages in early-stage arrears has fallen below 2% of the market for the first time in three and a half years, according to Fitch. Business • 20 Oct 14
Early-stage mortgage arrears falling - Fitch The number of mortgages in early-stage arrears has fallen below 2% of the market for the first time in three and a half years, according to Fitch. Business • 20 Oct 14
Ulster Bank announces new fixed mortgage rates Ulster Bank has announced a new range of fixed mortgage rates for new and existing customers. Business • 14 Oct 14
Ulster Bank announces new fixed mortgage rates Ulster Bank has announced a new range of fixed mortgage rates for new and existing customers. Business • 14 Oct 14
Central Bank mortgage cap would cut risk - Fitch The Central Bank’s proposal to cap mortgage lending would help to reduce risk in the market, according to ratings agency Fitch. Business • 09 Oct 14
Central Bank mortgage cap would cut risk - Fitch The Central Bank’s proposal to cap mortgage lending would help to reduce risk in the market, according to ratings agency Fitch. Business • 09 Oct 14
Central Bank to introduce mortgage cap rules The Central Bank will introduce measures to limit the amount that banks can lend to customers looking to buy a home, according to Governor Patrick Honohan. Business • 07 Oct 14
Central Bank to introduce mortgage cap rules The Central Bank will introduce measures to limit the amount that banks can lend to customers looking to buy a home, according to Governor Patrick Honohan. Business • 07 Oct 14
Russian bank offers purrfect loan incentive A Russian bank is offering customers the ultimate fluffy extra with their mortgage - the free loan of a cat to bring good luck to their new home. News • 28 Aug 14
Russian bank offers purrfect loan incentive A Russian bank is offering customers the ultimate fluffy extra with their mortgage - the free loan of a cat to bring good luck to their new home. News • 28 Aug 14
RBS fined £14.5m over mortgage advice failings Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £14.5m after Britain’s financial regulator found "serious failings" in its advice to mortgage customers. Business • 27 Aug 14
RBS fined £14.5m over mortgage advice failings Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £14.5m after Britain’s financial regulator found "serious failings" in its advice to mortgage customers. Business • 27 Aug 14
AIB announces details of tracker transfer product AIB has announced details of a new product which will allow customers to retain their tracker mortgages if they move home. Business • 30 Jun 14
AIB announces details of tracker transfer product AIB has announced details of a new product which will allow customers to retain their tracker mortgages if they move home. Business • 30 Jun 14
Mortgage affordability remains stable - survey The affordability of a mortgage for first time buyers has remained broadly stable since the end of last year, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Business • 14 May 14
Mortgage affordability remains stable - survey The affordability of a mortgage for first time buyers has remained broadly stable since the end of last year, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Business • 14 May 14
Irish banks raised mortgage rates in March Irish banks increased interest rates on mortgages in March and further cut the rate of interest they pay on deposits, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 09 May 14
Irish banks raised mortgage rates in March Irish banks increased interest rates on mortgages in March and further cut the rate of interest they pay on deposits, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 09 May 14
