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Finance Ireland to cease new mortgage lending

Finance Ireland have made the decision to cease residential mortgage lending in the Irish market until they can return to a position where they can compete more effectively on pricing. Once Irelands largest residential non-bank lender, the Finance Ireland team have...

Mortgage Cashback – What is it and is it too good to be true?

What is mortgage cashback? Mortgage cashback is a marketing incentive whereby a bank offers you a cash amount once your mortgage is drawn down. This cash amount can range from €1,500 to 2% of your mortgage back in cash at draw down plus a further 1% at the end of year...

How to get the lowest Mortgage Interest rate?

Whether you have a mortgage or are taking out a mortgage to purchase a home, the interest rate you select is hugely important. Interest adds no value to your mortgage so if you are paying more than you should it is a needless cost that you are just paying over to the...

Mortgage Switching – who can save by switching and what’s involved?

How will I know if I should switch my mortgage? The first step in deciding whether you need to switch mortgage is to understand if there is a financial benefit in doing so. You will only ever switch if it makes financial sense to do so – take 15 minutes to review what...

The Mortgage Market – What to Expect in 2025

The Mortgage Market - What to Expect in 2025 2024 saw lots of change in the mortgage market with reduced rates, new lenders and huge demand seeing mortgage approval figures at a record high. What can we expect in 2025? Interest rates – After two years of upward...

Your 2025 Mortgage Guide: What Every Applicant Needs to Know

Applying for a mortgage in 2025 - Here's what you need to know - The Irish mortgage market is constantly changing. Over the past year, we’ve seen mortgage rates climb and then start to fall, alongside the arrival of two new lenders, bringing the total number of...
Is a fixed rate mortgage a good idea?

Is a fixed rate mortgage a good idea?

80% of new mortgages were drawn down on fixed rates last year. Fixed rates are lower than variable rates which is one of the reasons they are so popular right  now but also mortgage holders value the security of knowing what their repayments will be and having a set monthly repayment.

doddl mortgages featured nationwide

doddl mortgages featured nationwide

The Q1 Irish Independent doddl mortgages switching index featured nationwide highlighting how you could SAVE over €12,000 for only 6 hrs of your time!⁠ ⁠

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

It is not always clear if your employer is availing of the EWSS (Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme) subsidy unlike the TWSS (Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme) last year that was on your payslip, the EWSS isn’t.

Busy week for mortgage switching at doddl

Busy week for mortgage switching at doddl

Everyone should be looking at their rate and term at regular intervals to see if they can save by reducing interest rates either with their existing lender or by switching mortgage provider.

Ulster Bank Confirms Exit From Irish Market

Ulster Bank Confirms Exit From Irish Market

After 160 years servicing Irish customers Ulster Bank have today announced that they are exiting the Irish market. This is not great news for the consumer as Ulster Bank were a key player in the Irish market.

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