Banking Ulster Bank to raise fixed mortgage rates by 0.75% following ECB hikesThe lender said the decision would apply to to two, four and seven-year loans
Mortgage approvals fell in number and value during OctoberNew figures show a slowdown in approvals in Ireland following the ‘upheaval’ of Covid-19 in 2020
European Commission adopts global banking regulations to tighten capital requirementsImplementation of Basel III rules will see capital requirements for Irish banks increase and mandatory disclosure of climate stress test results
Home building was back to 2019 levels in first half of year, latest report findsThe BPFI’s housing market monitor shows a 10 per cent increase to 8,955 completions compared to same time in 2020 as construction sector rebounds
Take it to the bank: Irish lending faces an uncertain futureAs KBC exits Ireland, how did we get to a banking landscape soon to be dominated by three large retail banks? And what role will non-banks and digital challengers play in the industry?
KBC’s shock exit strategy was months in the makingIt was not just the unfortunate staff who were caught by surprise last Friday by news of a BOI takeover. The plan was a secret to all but a select few at the two banks
Plan ahead coolly to secure the mortgage you needProperty experts predict a surge in house purchases when lockdown restrictions are lifted again – so make sure you are fully prepared when seeking mortgage approval
