Mortgage guides

Whether you’re buying your first home, switching mortgages, or moving, this guide has everything you need to help you prepare. Here’s how the mortgage process works from start to finish.

Switching your mortgage could save you thousands of euro in interest, or help you reduce your loan term. Here’s how to find the best switcher mortgage.

If you want to get a mortgage in Ireland, you’ll need to know how much you can borrow. Here are the borrowing limits, exceptions, and what lenders are likely to lend you.

Getting the right insurance to protect you and your home financially is vital. Here’s the insurance you need, and other types also worth considering.

Ulster Bank has announced it plans to wind down its business in Ireland and close branches over the coming years. Here’s what the Ulster Bank announcement means for you.

Mortgage protection insurance offers financial protection to you and your mortgage lender. Here are the different types and how to get the right cover.

Getting a mortgage approval in principle is a step closer to buying your new home or remortgaging. Here’s how to apply and what to do if you’re not approved.

If you run your own business or work for yourself, proving your income and getting a mortgage can sometimes be tricky. Here’s what you need to know about getting a mortgage when you’re self employed.

The right preparation can significantly improve your chances of being approved for a mortgage. Here are 7 steps to help you prepare for a mortgage application.

Getting on the property ladder with a poor credit history can be tough. Here are some ways to improve your chances of getting a mortgage with bad credit.

Before you can get a mortgage to buy a home in Ireland you’ll need a deposit. Here’s how they work and how much you’ll need to have saved.

If you dream of building your own home, a self build mortgage could help make it a reality. Here’s how they work, how much you can borrow, and what insurance you need.

Overpaying your mortgage could save you thousands of euro in interest, and help pay off your balance years earlier. Here’s how to overpay and how much you could save.

When you buy a home in Ireland you’ll have to pay a tax called stamp duty. Here’s how stamp duty works and how much it’ll cost you.

An interest only mortgage could be a more affordable way to buy a property in Ireland. Here’s how they work and what you need to know before you apply.