‘Not a silver bullet’: How new short-term loans might impact the Irish housing market
As Bank of Ireland readies its new product for people trading down, we take a look at the return of bridging finance to the Irish market
Mortgages
Mortgage rates fall to lowest in nearly three years as ‘wide variance’ in offerings noted
Entry of Revolut into the market expected to drive down rates for consumers
Looking to borrow or switch your mortgage? Competition between lenders makes now a good time
‘If you’re paying anything over 3.5% on your home loan and have €150,000 or more left on it, you need to have a conversation with a mortgage broker’
Almost 70% of young adults ‘struggle to grasp basic financial concepts’
Consumers’ understanding of pensions, tax relief and insurance improves with age, poll suggests
Colin Hunt: ‘We’ve seen greenwashing. The new phenomenon is greenhushing’
AIB's chief executive on what's ahead for the lender in 2026, from AI's impact on banking to the future of hybrid working
A shudder went through Ireland’s ranks of mortgage holders this week but what does 2026 hold?
ICS Mortgages’ decision to increase interest rates sent a shudder through the market, but are rates really set to rise across the board?
First-time buyer mortgages hitting record levels, says BPFI
But fewer people are seeking mortgages for moving homes than at any point in past decade
ICS Mortgages raises fixed rates as ECB hike fears pushes up market funding
Non-bank lenders are highly exposed to fluctuations in market funding costs
Tens of thousands of mortgage holders failed to take up tax break worth up to €1,250
Officials believe uptake rate for scheme is only about 30 per cent
Rise of non-bank lenders strengthens position of brokers in Irish mortgage market
Digital generation and widening interest rate gap also weakens hold of traditional banks on home loans market, says Doddl.ie CEO
BPFI report paints bleak picture of housing starts in Irish market
Little prospect of increasing number of homes built unless wave of construction starts next year
ECB holds interest rates steady once again
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged for fourth month in a row
Is now the time to buy a house in Ireland or should you wait?
As the year comes to an end, many putative home buyers may be wondering should they stick or twist
Could the decision to spend most of next year’s corporation tax come back to bite the Government?
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