Bank cost of funds versus mortgage prices Eurodollar or LIBOR cost of funds is a common phrase in banking, what does it mean or do though? Banks borrow short term and lend out ... Continue reading
Tough decisions – politicians are spoofers when you hear a politician talk about 'tough decisions' don't forget to laugh. There is a key difference between making a tough decisi... Continue reading
Current Irish Politics article It's basically all a joke at this stage. Can I have my pint now? Continue reading
Property prices and property costs, they are not the same, so do you rent or buy? We have seen a growing trend in our brokerage of people getting mortgage approvals (mainly first time buyers) and not drawing down, thi... Continue reading
Mortgage providers to restrict rural lending We were mentioned in the Irish Independent today in a story about lenders restricting mortgage credit in rural areas. They are doing th... Continue reading
TV3 ‘The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin’ featuring Irish Mortgage Brokers 11th Jan 2011 Continue reading
The solution for Section 23 Owners Section 23 properties have had their tax treatment changed, in effect the buyer honoured their side of the contract from the outset and... Continue reading
Our letter to Kevin Cardiff (Dept. of Finance) regarding Section 23 properties We felt compelled to seek an explanation of the change in rules surrounding Section 23 properties in the recent budget. This is effect... Continue reading