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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...
Costs to take out a mortgage

Costs to take out a mortgage

Martina Hennessy, MD of Doddl.ie discusses deposit requirements for first and second time buyers plus other transaction costs to consider in order to complete out on the purchase.

Reminder Check Your Mortgage Statement

Reminder Check Your Mortgage Statement

Mortgage Statements are being issued from all the banks right now. If you have a mortgage this is a reminder to see if you can save by switching your mortgage.

doddl featured in The Irish Independent

doddl featured in The Irish Independent

Delighted to be featured in The Irish Independent House Price Survey 2021 today. Full page on the mortgage market and what to expect in 2021.

doddl mortgages featured on RTÉ

doddl mortgages featured on RTÉ

Irish mortgage interest rates are the highest in the Euro Zone. This is why if you are taking out a new mortgage or looking to switch your mortgage you need to research the market and speak to the experts.

doddl mortgages featured in The Irish Examiner

doddl mortgages featured in The Irish Examiner

Applications for mortgage exceptions are expected to surge to record levels in January as lenders respond to pent-up demand from borrowers, according to a mortgage expert.

Save €5000 in 2021

Save €5000 in 2021

The New Year brings many resolutions one of which for many households is cutting back on household outgoings. Spend your time saving money and look at big ticket items which can substantially affect your household finances.

Financing the purchase of A Fixer Upper

Financing the purchase of A Fixer Upper

Not sure you can afford to purchase a home and the necessary renovations In these videos Martina discusses how you can obtain the funds needed to purchase your first (or second) home

doddl mortgages live on Newstalk

doddl mortgages live on Newstalk

Listen to Martina Hennessy, MD of doddl mortgages on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk discussing all things mortgages with a listener Q&A session.

doddl mortgages featured in the news nationwide

doddl mortgages featured in the news nationwide

Great to see The Q3 Doddl Mortgage Switching Index featured nationwide again today highlighting the massive savings that can be made by reviewing your mortgage rate and switching your mortgage.

doddl mortgages on Newstalk

doddl mortgages on Newstalk

Listen to Martina Hennessy, MD of doddl mortgages on Newstalk, The Home Show with Sinead Ryan discussing discontinued Covid-19 Mortgage Payment Breaks

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