22 Apr bank of ireland, criteria for first time buyer, economics, european mortgages, finance ireland, first time buyer, interest rates Strengths and weaknesses of interest-only mortgages April 22, 2024 By Karl Deeter 0 comments Interest-only mortgages have surged in popularity within the mortgage industry, offering a distinctive structure and potential advantag... Continue reading
03 Jul finance ireland, first time buyer, first time buyer mortgage, interest rates, mortgages, property When Do I Know If I’m Ready to Own a Home? July 3, 2023 By IMB Admin 0 comments The decision to become a homeowner is a significant milestone in one's life. It represents a step towards financial stability, independ... Continue reading
21 Jun economics, financial literacy, interest rates, irish life, Mortgage rates, mortgages, personal finance Understanding the Impact: How Interest Rate Hikes Affect Irish Mortgages June 21, 2023 By IMB Admin 0 comments In this blog, we journey through the intricate world of interest rates and their profound influence on our mortgages. With recent rumbl... Continue reading
07 Nov aib Allied Irish Bank, bank of ireland, first time buyer, interest rates, mortgage brokers, Mortgage rates What you need to know about ECB’s raising interest rates November 7, 2022 By IMB Admin 0 comments The European Central Bank raised interest charges more than what they initially announced. Over the past few months, the rates have inc... Continue reading
17 Oct Avant Money, bank of ireland, haven mortgages, ICS, ptsb permanent tsb Compare Mortgage Rates of Irish Lenders October 17, 2022 By IMB Admin 0 comments The ECB will continue to raise the interest charges over 2% by the end of the year 2022. In 2023 it will be up to over 3%. If you are a... Continue reading
18 May economics, financial literacy, mortgage brokers, Mortgage rates, mortgages, property prices, yield curve What is happening with interest rates, why, and what can you do? May 18, 2022 By IMB Admin 0 comments What is happening with interest rates? Interest rates rise and fall, we have been in a secular-ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) enviro... Continue reading
30 Jul Mortgage rates, mortgages, tracker & variable rates Pros and cons of a variable rate mortgage July 30, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments A variable rate mortgage is a mortgage in which the interest rate on the outstanding balance changes periodically. Typically, these loa... Continue reading
20 Jul housing, mortgages, renting Buying a home vs. Renting: Which is better? July 20, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments Buying your home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. However, it is a big commitment and there are a lot of hidden ... Continue reading
29 Jun central bank, mortgages, personal finance, property, refinance Mortgage arrears in Ireland fall despite pandemic’s economic effects September 16, 2024 By IMB Admin 0 comments Over the past year, the covid-19 pandemic has caused many economic challenges for Irish citizens and people worldwide. Between level 5 ... Continue reading
16 Jun economics, finance ireland, first time buyer mortgage, general financial news, interest rates, Mortgage rates, mortgages, property prices, regulation Why are Mortgage Interest Rates so High in Ireland? June 16, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments Recent reports from the Central Bank of Ireland indicate that mortgage holders in Ireland are still paying much higher interest rates a... Continue reading