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Mortgage applications during Covid-19: Haven...
2020-04-02

We know that a lot of you are looking for guidance on mortgage applications currently. It can be...

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How can self-employed people get mortgages?
2020-03-02

One of the questions we hear most often in our business is “How can self-employed people get...

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How to get a mortgage
2020-01-08

Whether it is Halloween or not, too many horror stories do the rounds on how to get a...

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Why it pays to switch your mortgage
2020-06-29

Just by taking the time to switch your mortgage, you’ll put more money in your pocket every...

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Escape the rental trap with the Help To Buy Scheme
2020-08-26

Many homeowners in Ireland have used the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme to get themselves on the...

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We make switching your mortgage easy
2020-04-28

The benefits of switching your mortgage can be significant for your household budget. And when...

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A little planning can lead to big savings for...
2021-07-14

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to save for your deposit for a mortgage.   In many...

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Get yourself mortgage-ready
2021-01-22

Once your mortgage application is submitted, mortgage approval doesn’t take very long.   On the...

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How can a mortgage calculator help you?
2021-04-20

Would you like to buy the property of your dreams soon? If you answer yes to that question, then...

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How do I get approved for a mortgage?
2020-12-16

A lot of our clients come to us with one question on their mind, “how do I get approved for a...

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How do mortgage cashback offers work?
2021-04-06

Many lenders in Ireland provide cashback offers as part of their mortgage products. Our clients...

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How long does mortgage approval take in Ireland?
2021-06-25

It’s exciting to think about buying a new house, but you can have lots of questions. One of the...

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What is the difference between a cashback...
2021-08-30

As a mortgage broker in Dublin, we help hundreds of clients every month qualify for a mortgage...

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Get mortgage ready with a savings plan
2021-07-21

As a mortgage broker in Dublin, we help hundreds of people from around the country successfully...

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How much of a mortgage can I get
2021-06-15

As a mortgage broker in Dublin we field a lot of questions about borrowing for a dream...

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How to get help with your deposit for a mortgage
2021-06-08

When it comes to buying a property in Ireland, your deposit is one of the strongest tools in your...

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How to get a mortgage in Ireland (2021)
2021-07-06

As a mortgage broker in Dublin, our whole team spends every day of the week helping hundreds of...

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There are over 250 mortgages available in Ireland
2021-08-04

At Which Mortgage, our name tells you exactly what we do. We help our customers find exactly...

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How much can you lend for a mortgage?
2020-09-11

“How much can you lend for a mortgage?” is one of the most frequent questions we get asked by...

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Want to apply for a mortgage in Ireland? This...
2021-08-10

When you want to apply for a mortgage in Ireland, you’ll need to get a few ducks in a row. The...

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What a mortgage broker should tell you about...
2021-07-29

As a mortgage broker, we take extra care to ensure that we educate our customers on everything...

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Buying my home: Am I ready?
2021-09-20

When it comes to getting ready for a mortgage, it can seem like there is a lot to take care...

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Top 10 Mortgage Tips For First Time Buyers
2021-10-05

We encounter one question over and over in our work… “how do I get a mortgage?” Now, buying a...

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Why switching your mortgage now is a good idea
2020-06-22

Switching your mortgage is the fastest way to put money back into your pocket.   Our mortgages...

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What are the steps involved in switching your...
2021-10-13

Switching your mortgage is one of the easiest ways to put extra money back into your household...

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How to switch your mortgage in 2021
2021-03-23

How to switch your mortgage in 2021  Would you like more money in your pocket this year? Then...

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How do lenders assess my mortgage application?
2021-10-21

You’ll need to submit a mortgage application to secure a loan to buy your dream home.  This...

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Why stress testing your finances regularly is a...
2021-11-12

Covid-19 has introduced an enormous dose of uncertainty into our lives. But the truth is things...

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What are mortgage exemptions - and how do you...
2021-11-22

As a mortgage broker in Dublin, we receive many questions from our customers every month. And...

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Finance Ireland brings great new offers to the...
2022-02-10

Media coverage around mortgages can sometimes add to the stress people feel around this type of...

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What do you want to know about getting a...
2022-02-10

How to get a mortgage in Ireland is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear.  We’re...

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Switch your mortgage and save €5,000 a year
2020-05-12

Mortgage payments are often one of the largest expenses in our household budgets. However,...

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First time buyers grant
2019-06-05

If you’re a First Time Buyer, you’ll know it’s tough, but let’s focus on the good news. The...

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Which mortgage is best for you?
2021-02-01

In Ireland, there are more than 250 mortgage products on the market.    These mortgages are aimed...

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Arranging my mortgage was a stressful experience
2019-10-14

If you have ever uttered the words “arranging my mortgage was a stressful experience”, you are...

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How to get a mortgage in Ireland
2019-11-26

Discuss how to get a mortgage in Ireland with your friends, family or wider network, and you’re...

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Advantages and disadvantages of downsizing your...
2019-07-19

Before we consider the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing your home – you have to...

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What is different about buying a home during...
2020-11-30

No one claims that 2020 has been easy. However, the year we’ve all experienced has also shown how...

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It's good to shop around for your mortgage
2019-10-23

If you are in the market for a mortgage, it makes sense to widen your search for finance as far...

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Current global low interest rates will stay low...
2019-10-09

In the United States, the Euro zone, Japan and the United Kingdom, the short-term intervention...

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How do first time buyer mortgages work?
2020-11-09

Securing your first time buyer mortgage doesn’t have to be a headache. We work with lots of...

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How long does mortgage approval take?
2020-10-01

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is how long does mortgage approval take?  The...

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Getting a home improvement loan with no equity
2019-06-24

Getting a home improvement loan with no equity may sound complicated but here we shed some...

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It's quick to switch your mortgage
2021-05-24

One of the fastest ways to save money is to switch your mortgage.   Are you wondering just how...

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Getting a mortgage during Covid-19
2020-10-14

The media headlines have been dominated by doom and gloom during 2020. Some of these headlines...

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How to pay off your mortgage before retirement
2019-09-16

Most people would be better off not having mortgages in retirement. Relatively few will get any...

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Saving for a mortgage deposit in Ireland: FAQs
2021-08-18

We are always banging the drum and spreading the message about saving for a deposit.  In no small...

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The Help to Buy Scheme has increased from 5% to...
2020-07-28

Many homeowners in Ireland have used the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme to get themselves on the...

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Switch Your Mortgage FAQs
2020-06-02

Taking steps to switch your mortgage can be very rewarding financially.    Imagine reducing your...

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Do you have an "itch to switch"?
2020-07-23

We’re currently running an advert on Sky which talks about the “itch to switch”. And a lot of...

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How much can I borrow for a mortgage?
2020-02-18

Buying a home is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make – financially and...

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How to save for a mortgage
2019-12-09

When it comes to securing a mortgage, you want to use time to your advantage as much as...

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How to get help with your deposit for a mortgage
2020-01-22

We don’t want to mislead you. Saving for a mortgage is still the most powerful way to get the...

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Your mortgage application and your credit history
2021-09-13

You’d like to submit a mortgage application but your credit history is not the greatest. Don’t...

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Are Buy To Let mortgages cheaper than residential?
2019-06-24

Are Buy To Let mortgages cheaper than residential? It’s always good to begin articles on property...

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Mortgage payment break and Covid-19
2020-03-25

We know that a lot of you are looking for guidance on mortgage applications currently. It can be...

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How we as a mortgage broker in Dublin can help you
2021-07-02

As a mortgage broker in Dublin, we help hundreds of customers every month secure their ideal...

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Foreign national's guide to Irish Mortgages and...
2019-09-23

Over a half-a-million foreign nationals from over 200 countries now live in Ireland. A foreign...

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6 Ways to Save Money for your Mortgage Deposit
2021-02-18

Before we share how to save for a mortgage, it’s worth noting that becoming a first-time...

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Saving a deposit for a mortgage in Ireland
2021-05-12

A deposit is the money you put down towards the purchase of a property. This is money you have...

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Green mortgages are rising in popularity in...
2022-02-10

When it comes to mortgages, there are more than 250 products on the market in Ireland. Some of...

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The benefits of switching your mortgage
2020-04-14

Covid-19 has caused unequalled disruption across every area of society. And the mortgage market...

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