PTSB standard variable mortgage rate to rise Permanent TSB is to raise its standard variable rate for mortgage customers to 4.5% from 9 June. Business • 29 Apr 14
PTSB standard variable mortgage rate to rise Permanent TSB is to raise its standard variable rate for mortgage customers to 4.5% from 9 June. Business • 29 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
IBRC liquidators consider bids for mortgage book The liquidators of IBRC are examining bids for the €1.8bn mortgage portfolio after final offers were received in advance of a deadline today. Business • 14 Mar 14
IBRC liquidators consider bids for mortgage book The liquidators of IBRC are examining bids for the €1.8bn mortgage portfolio after final offers were received in advance of a deadline today. Business • 14 Mar 14
IBRC mortgage bidders to follow Central Bank code The firms bidding to acquire the IBRC mortgage book have agreed to sign up to the Central Bank’s code of conduct if successful, according to the bank’s liquidators. Business • 25 Feb 14
IBRC mortgage bidders to follow Central Bank code The firms bidding to acquire the IBRC mortgage book have agreed to sign up to the Central Bank’s code of conduct if successful, according to the bank’s liquidators. Business • 25 Feb 14
Mortgage lending figures down in 2013 The number of new mortgages and the amount of lending to home buyers fell in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Business • 24 Feb 14
Mortgage lending figures down in 2013 The number of new mortgages and the amount of lending to home buyers fell in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Business • 24 Feb 14
Mortgage group in talks over IBRC sale The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation has said it has had discussions with two of the six hedge funds that are interested in acquiring the mortgage book of the former IBRC. News • 24 Feb 14
Mortgage group in talks over IBRC sale The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation has said it has had discussions with two of the six hedge funds that are interested in acquiring the mortgage book of the former IBRC. News • 24 Feb 14
Taoiseach stands firm on IBRC mortgage sale The Taoiseach has stood firm on the sale of Irish Nationwide mortgages despite concerns that homeowners could be vulnerable if the loans are bought by foreign firms. Business • 19 Feb 14
Taoiseach stands firm on IBRC mortgage sale The Taoiseach has stood firm on the sale of Irish Nationwide mortgages despite concerns that homeowners could be vulnerable if the loans are bought by foreign firms. Business • 19 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
22 AIB customers have part of mortgage written off The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation has said 22 AIB customers have had a portion of their mortgage debt written off by the bank as part of settlements reached in the past three months. News • 03 Feb 14
22 AIB customers have part of mortgage written off The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation has said 22 AIB customers have had a portion of their mortgage debt written off by the bank as part of settlements reached in the past three months. News • 03 Feb 14
49,000 mortgages restructured by end of October More than 49,000 mortgages had been restructured by Irish banks by the end of October, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 12 Dec 13
49,000 mortgages restructured by end of October More than 49,000 mortgages had been restructured by Irish banks by the end of October, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 12 Dec 13
Banks meet arrears solutions target - Central Bank Ireland’s banks have met the current targets set out for them to propose solutions to struggling mortgage owners, according to the Central Bank. Business • 29 Nov 13
Banks meet arrears solutions target - Central Bank Ireland’s banks have met the current targets set out for them to propose solutions to struggling mortgage owners, according to the Central Bank. Business • 29 Nov 13
Bank of Ireland raises €1bn in bond auction Bank of Ireland has raised €1 billion through the successful sale of a three-and-a-half year bond backed by Irish residential mortgages. Business • 06 Nov 13
Bank of Ireland raises €1bn in bond auction Bank of Ireland has raised €1 billion through the successful sale of a three-and-a-half year bond backed by Irish residential mortgages. Business • 06 Nov 13
Mortgage arrears stabilise for Bank of Ireland Mortgage arrears in Bank of Ireland’s loan book stabilised in the third quarter to the end of September, according to the bank, with the number of early-stage arrears falling. Business • 01 Nov 13
Mortgage arrears stabilise for Bank of Ireland Mortgage arrears in Bank of Ireland’s loan book stabilised in the third quarter to the end of September, according to the bank, with the number of early-stage arrears falling. Business • 01 Nov 13
Plan to stop tax relief in arrears cases delayed The Revenue Commissioners has told banks to delay a plan to stop paying tax relief to people in mortgage arrears until all institutions were in a position to implement it. Business • 18 Oct 13
Plan to stop tax relief in arrears cases delayed The Revenue Commissioners has told banks to delay a plan to stop paying tax relief to people in mortgage arrears until all institutions were in a position to implement it. Business • 18 Oct 13
Rent does not cover mortgage for 49% of landlords Almost half of landlords of houses and apartments do not receive enough rent to cover the interest on their mortgages. Business • 08 Oct 13
Rent does not cover mortgage for 49% of landlords Almost half of landlords of houses and apartments do not receive enough rent to cover the interest on their mortgages. Business • 08 Oct 13
Rent not enough to cover mortgage interest Almost half of Ireland's residential landlords do not receive enough rent to cover the interest on their mortgages. News • 08 Oct 13
Rent not enough to cover mortgage interest Almost half of Ireland's residential landlords do not receive enough rent to cover the interest on their mortgages. News • 08 Oct 13
Mortgage approvals rise 11.9% in July Banks gave approval for more than 1,800 mortgages last month, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation, 11.9% higher than in the same month of 2012. Business • 30 Aug 13
Mortgage approvals rise 11.9% in July Banks gave approval for more than 1,800 mortgages last month, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation, 11.9% higher than in the same month of 2012. Business • 30 Aug 13
15% of owner-occupier mortgages at PTSB in arrears More than 15% of owner-occupier mortgages on Permanent TSB's books have been in arrears for 90 days or more, according to the bank. Business • 29 Aug 13
15% of owner-occupier mortgages at PTSB in arrears More than 15% of owner-occupier mortgages on Permanent TSB's books have been in arrears for 90 days or more, according to the bank. Business • 29 Aug 13
Rise in home listings and mortgage approvals - IBF There has been an increase in the number of homes listed for sale as well as the number of mortgage approvals issued, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation. Business • 22 Aug 13
Rise in home listings and mortgage approvals - IBF There has been an increase in the number of homes listed for sale as well as the number of mortgage approvals issued, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation. Business • 22 Aug 13
Mortgage affordability decreases in early 2013 The affordability of a mortgage has decreased in early 2013, according to the latest affordability index by EBS and DKM Consultants, largely due to the removal of mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers. Business • 22 Jul 13
Mortgage affordability decreases in early 2013 The affordability of a mortgage has decreased in early 2013, according to the latest affordability index by EBS and DKM Consultants, largely due to the removal of mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers. Business • 22 Jul 13
Central Bank seeks details of mortgage deals The Central Bank has written to lenders requesting information and copies of confidentiality agreements made with mortgage holders whose loans have been restructured. Business • 25 Jun 13
Central Bank seeks details of mortgage deals The Central Bank has written to lenders requesting information and copies of confidentiality agreements made with mortgage holders whose loans have been restructured. Business • 25 Jun 13
12.3% of mortgages in arrears - Central Bank The number of mortgages in arrears for 90 days or more has risen by 0.4% to 95,554, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 21 Jun 13
12.3% of mortgages in arrears - Central Bank The number of mortgages in arrears for 90 days or more has risen by 0.4% to 95,554, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 21 Jun 13
Hayes: People will have to confront mortgage issue Minister of State Brian Hayes has said people facing unsustainable mortgages will have to realise that the situation will have to be confronted. News • 10 Apr 13
Hayes: People will have to confront mortgage issue Minister of State Brian Hayes has said people facing unsustainable mortgages will have to realise that the situation will have to be confronted. News • 10 Apr 13
Pressure on banks to deal with mortgage arrears The Government is set to increase pressure on banks to deal with the mortgage arrears crisis and will outline quarterly targets that the banks must meet. News • 11 Mar 13
Pressure on banks to deal with mortgage arrears The Government is set to increase pressure on banks to deal with the mortgage arrears crisis and will outline quarterly targets that the banks must meet. News • 11 Mar 13
Ulster Bank lost case on mortgage miscalculation The Financial Services Ombudsman ruled against Ulster Bank in a 2009 case, where the bank miscalculated mortgage repayments and attempted to have the customer pay for the bank's error. Business • 27 Feb 13
Ulster Bank lost case on mortgage miscalculation The Financial Services Ombudsman ruled against Ulster Bank in a 2009 case, where the bank miscalculated mortgage repayments and attempted to have the customer pay for the bank's error. Business • 27 Feb 13
