Mortgages from Núa

From first-time buyers, to movers and switchers, Núa offers flexible mortgage options with a fast, digital-first experience.

What mortgages do Núa offer?

Núa provides a suite of mortgage and equity-release solutions for different borrower needs:

  • Nua First Home: A streamlined, digital mortgage for first time buyers. Benefit from flexible terms, higher borrowing potential, and an online experience.
  • Nua Mover: For homeowners moving home. Faster decision and drawdown, simplified documentation, tailored terms.
  • Nua Switcher: A refinancing / switching product to move your mortgage to Núa under more favourable terms.
  • Nua Switcher Extra: Release equity and free up cash flow with this additional borrowing solution. Tax-free money, released from the value of your own home.
  • Nua Switcher One: Consolidate short-term debts into your mortgage to manage monthly payments more sustainably.
  • Nua Home Plus: Mortgage-free applicants can unlock the value in their home with up to €250,000 in unencumbered property value.
  • Núa Freedom: A dedicated product for mortgage prisoners (those stuck with high-cost loans from vulture funds) enabling refinancing or reclaiming ownership for eligible borrowers.

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Núa currently offers 3-year and 5-year fixed rate mortgages.

Loan terms may extend up to 40 years, and in specific circumstances loans may mature at age 75, depending on borrower credit and income.

How to apply for a mortgage with Núa

Applications can be made via Núa’s selected mortgage brokers, who provide independent advice and guide you through available options.

  • Broker appointments are free
  • Brokers Ireland (and other broker networks) now accept and process Núa mortgage applications
  • Your broker will manage documentation, liaise with Núa, and assist through to drawdown

Additional eligibility

Beyond standard lending rules, Núa may apply more flexible criteria that may benefit certain borrowers, including:

  • Residency / non-EEA nationals: Applicants may qualify after 3 months residency in Ireland; drawdown sometimes after 6 months, depending on status.
  • Income recognition: 100% of non-means tested social welfare / benefits (e.g. child benefit, widows pension) may be counted as income. Variable income / bonuses may be accepted under favourable assessment.
  • Uplift for professionals: Newly qualified professionals may receive a 10% uplift in income recognition (subject to policy).

Why choose Núa?

Núa is a digital-first mortgage lender, with streamlined systems aimed at speed and efficiency. It offers:

  • Greater flexibility for borrowers who don’t always meet traditional bank criteria
  • A dedicated Freedom mortgage to help “mortgage prisoners” refinance from costly legacy loans.
  • Longer loan terms of up to 40 years, with the potential to borrow until age 75 in some cases.

Núa is not a full-service bank; it focuses solely on mortgage lending (no current accounts or deposits), and loan amounts, eligibility and pricing depend on individual borrower and property circumstances.

About Núa Money

Núa is Ireland’s digital-first mortgage platform, focused on making the home loan process faster, simpler, and more accessible for a wide range of borrowers.

They provide a variety of innovative mortgage and refinancing options, all available through a panel of carefully selected brokers who guide applicants every step of the way.

Núa Money Limited is fully regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Núa mortgages FAQs

How can a mortgage broker help?

Mortgage brokers, also known as intermediaries, can help you find the best mortgage rates and support you through the application process.

A broker can help you:

  • Find out how much you can borrow based on your financial situation and calculate mortgage costs from different lenders
  • Access a wide range of lenders and mortgages and compare mortgage deals to find the best mortgage for your financial situation
  • Help you prepare the documents you need to support your application, check your paperwork and track the progress of your application
  • Communicate directly with the lender and help with any problems or delays so your application runs smoothly
  • Advise on other financial products you need with your mortgage, such as life or home insurance

You can learn more about mortgage intermediaries in our guide: Should you use a mortgage broker?

How much can I borrow?

The amount you can borrow depends on several things, including rules set by the Central Bank of Ireland and other factors such as your income and property cost.

Briefly, if you’re a first time buyer, the amount you can borrow is capped at four times your sole or joint annual income. Movers are limited to 3.5 times their gross annual income. This is known as the Loan to Income (LTI) limit.

Your mortgage is also subject to a 90% Loan-to-Value (LTV) limit. This means you must provide a minimum of 10% of the property value as a deposit.

To learn more about mortgage lending and estimate how much you could potentially borrow, use our mortgage calculator.

Can I trust Núa?

Núa Mortgages is a financial services provider regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, which means the firm is subject to two sets of regulations that protect you when you buy a financial product or use a service.

  1. Prudential regulations are in place to make sure firms are financially sound and safely managed.
  2. Conduct of business rules are there to protect you when you buy a financial product or service.

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Find a range of first time buyer and home mover mortgage deals in Ireland using our comparison.

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Warning: If you do not keep up your repayments you may lose your home. Warning: The cost of your monthly repayments may increase. Warning: You may have to pay charges if you pay off a fixed rate loan early. Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future. Warning: The entire amount that you have borrowed will still be outstanding at the end of the interest-only period. The payment rates on this housing loan may be adjusted by the lender from time to time. (applies to variable rate loans only) Information provided and Interest rates quoted valid at 17/10/2025