Dealing with arrears – a collectors tale Today's post is by a guest writer who we cannot name, but we can tell you that this person works in the collections department of a maj... Continue reading
When the truth comes out about arrears. I often try to focus on 'what is' rather than 'what is right' (and sometimes still get it wrong!), but the idea is to look at something... Continue reading
How much of a deposit do I need? When making a mortgage application this is a question that many first time buyers want to know, how much money do I must I have for a d... Continue reading
Retarded banking policies Banks allowed their commercial teams to make a really big mess which the nation now has to clean up, the mess wasn't on the residential... Continue reading
The Financial Regulator Report In Ireland each staff member of the regulator costs 23% more than the international average, their cost to the taxpayer is 88% greater ... Continue reading
Failed regulation in the Irish market There are three broad benefits to regulation of a financial system. Firstly, avoidance of negative externalities, often the societal... Continue reading
Property recovery: Stratified and Pockmarked I can't believe I'm about to say it.... But today I'm writing about niche recoveries in the property market, not the 'whole' market but... Continue reading
Why is the bank asking for my marraige licence? The approach of underwriting in banks is an ever changing beast, sometimes they seem to focus only on payslips and p60's, at other time... Continue reading