How will new retirement rules affect workers and employers? – The Irish Times
Legislation that comes into effect on Monday will allow employees to tell the companies they work for they…
The biggest financial mistakes to make in your 20s and 30s — and how to avoid them
When you are starting out in life, mistakes are part of the process – from ending up in…
Fannie, Freddie Ramp Up Rate Risk in MBS Portfolios (FNMA, FMCC)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking on more interest-rate risk in their rapidly growing investment portfolios, driving…
Credit union managers want to be allowed provide first-time buyer mortgages under help-to-buy – The Journal
Credit union managers want to be allowed provide first-time buyer mortgages under help-to-buy The JournalInclusion in help-to-buy scheme would…
First-time buyer mortgage loans in Ireland hit 18-year high, report says – The Irish Times
First-time buyers drew down more mortgages last year than at any time over the past 18 years since…
ECB rate hike: How much more will a mortgage cost in Ireland after today? – The Irish Times
So the ECB has increased its interest rates again, has it? It has indeed. In a move that…
ECB rates announcement live: Hike expected as Irish households to face higher costs – The Irish Times
Main PointsEuropean Central Bank (ECB) leaders meet in Frankfurt today to discuss raising interest rates, with a 0.25…
Average cost of Irish mortgage drops to just above euro area average – The Irish Times
The average cost of Irish mortgages came down marginally in April and is now just above the euro…
Is your fixed-term mortgage ending this year? Tips on getting lowest rates in Ireland – The Irish Times
Rising property prices are doing the heavy lifting for mortgage-holders who want to get their loan-to-value ratio down.…
Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December
Sales of previously owned homes rebounded more than expected in May, after mortgage rates pulled back slightly in…
Fixed, variable or switch? How to make the best choice for your mortgage now – The Irish Times
Have you been hearing the mood music? Central bankers have been softening us up for an interest rate…
Are falling loans for home purchase a canary in the property coal mine? – The Irish Times
Banks are relentlessly upbeat about mortgages. Every month, the industry group, Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), publishes…