The European Central Bank is next meeting on 11th June and a rate rise is widely expected. If you have a mortgage, savings or borrowings of any kind, here is what you need to know. (We have also written more in-depth article for those with mortgages here). Why is the ECB likely to increase rates
Interest rates are rising again. The ECB is expected to increase its rate at the June meeting, and Irish mortgage holders are right to be paying attention. But the impact on your mortgage depends entirely on what type of deal you are currently on, and what you do next. Does an ECB rate rise automatically
If there's one thing that unites almost every Irish homeowner right now, it's this: nobody wants to be paying more than they have to. Between rising costs, uncertain times and the general sense that your money has to work harder than ever, the last thing you need is to discover that your mortgage, one of
What many first-time buyers overlook Saving for a deposit is often the biggest focus when you're preparing to buy a home. But the deposit is only part of the picture. There are several extra costs involved in buying property in Ireland, and if you're not prepared for them, they can come as an unwelcome surprise.
SWITCHER MORTGAGES What is a switcher mortgage, Why would I switch and How do I switch?.... All questions that as a mortgage broker we hear on a regular basis. While financial jargon terrifies most people, Switcher Mortgages are nothing to be scared of. In fact they are great for an awful lot of home owners.
A term you will hear a lot when you are researching a mortgage, but what does it mean? The ‘rate’ you are paying for your mortgage generally refers to the interest rate, the higher the interest rate, the more you are paying back. Whether it is Fixed or Variable is usually up to you, it
