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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

Mortgage lending changes - a return to the Celtic Tiger?

from The Hard Shoulder

Mortgage changes have been announced this morning which will allow first time buyers the ability to borrow five times their income, for the first time since the Celtic Tiger era. The initiative, which was set up by mortgage lender Núa Money, claims the move is, however, not a return to Celtic Tiger era standards.Joining Shane to discuss this is Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst.

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