Mortgage lending rules are ‘prudent’ – Howlin
Requiring home buyers to save deposits of 20% is prudent Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform says ahead of publication of new rules on Wednesday or Thursday
Home buyers aren't shopping for a mortgage: Govt
Almost half of home buyers do not shop around for a mortgage, a government study finds, even though terms and rates can vary widely.
Nearly half of homebuyers don't shop for a mortgage
A home is one of the costliest purchases most consumers make, but half of them don't check with more than one mortgage lender to find the best deal.
Mortgage approvals down by a fifth
The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers slid by a fifth in November compared with the same month last year as a “sharp chill” set into the housing market, banks have reported.