Finance sector urges Central Bank to stop ‘gold-plating’ EU rules and be given competition mandate
This is likely to be strongly resisted by the regulator
Brian Hayes
One in five Irish consumers seeking a house to rent or buy
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland says figures illustrate high level of demand in Irish housing market
Average mortgage approval value hit new record of €319k in April
Home loans valued at €1.5bn approved in April, says BPFI
Personal loan activity jumps to new record in 2024
Consumers borrowed to fund car purchases, home improvements and holidays as inflation and interest rates fell
Average cost of second-hand Dublin homes approaches €600,000
Estate agent DNG’s price gauge points to annual inflation rate of 9.6%
Banks join regulator estimating Government will miss housing targets
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland cites inefficiencies in critical infrastructure
State guarantee scheme for small builders would help boost output of new homes
There is a compelling rationale for a credit guarantee scheme for small builders, partially underwritten by the State, to advance finance to developers with viable housing projects but insufficient equity
Nonbank lenders accounted for €20bn of credit to households and SMEs in 2023
Report by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland highlights increasing presence in Irish residential and SME market
First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record levels in November
Industry experts expect switching market to grow this year
Typical price paid for home by first-time buyer up €88,000 on five years ago
Median income of first-time buyers buying a new property is now €90,000, Banking and Payments Federation Ireland report says
First-time buyers need incomes of almost €80,000, banking body says
New report highlights steep income metrics required to purchase a home in Republic
Central bank says more ‘joined-up planning’ needed on bank exits
BPFI has hosted three virtual meetings with direct debit originators in recent months
Government seeks public views on banker pay caps
Department of Finance launches consultation paper on banks amid sector assessment
Personal loans surge as life returns to normal for consumers
New data indicates increased spending on home improvements, education and cars
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