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Buy to Let: Helping landlords
July 2024 Landlords have faced some challenges over the last few years, with rising interest rates, the various tax and regulation changes and the cost of living crisis all squeezing their profit margins. In this higher interest rate environment, rent received is often no longer enough to meet affordability criteria. However, there are some great Buy to Let solutions out there. Read on to find out how solutions, such as Top Slicing could help your clients.
Continued focus on product transfers
March 2024 As the impact of inflation continues to bite, clients need your expertise and advice to secure their next mortgage deal, says Alan Longhorn, Head of Sales, Distribution & Marketing at Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries.
The role Intermediaries play in product transfers
February 2024 The intermediary mortgage sector is starting 2024 in better health and with more confidence than 12 months ago. While there may well be further, unexpected challenges to overcome, (such as the surprise rise in inflation in January) the consensus is that the worst is over for both the economy and the mortgage market.
Sitting down with Monika Davies for International Women's Day
7th March 2025 To mark International Women’s Day we spoke to Monika Davies, Head of Pricing & Commercial, to find out about her career journey and the challenges she's overcome.
Balancing Risk and Opportunity: A Conversation with Lewis Jones, Senior Manager in Operations
10th March 2025 Lewis Jones, Senior Manager in Operations, shares his experiences as a team leader in Underwriting and Operations at Bank of Ireland. Accordion to Lewis, there is no "typical day" in his role. Instead, he faces the ongoing challenge of balancing new lending with risk appetite, all while ensuring underwriting teams have the necessary tools and knowledge.
Sitting down with Ryan Townsend for Mental Health Awareness Week
12th May 2025 To mark Mental Health Awareness Week we spoke to Ryan Townsend, Mortgage Services Manager, to find out more about his role as a Wellbeing Advocate at Bank of Ireland.
Supporting Mental Health in the Mortgage Journey
23rd May 2025 We sat down with Amelia Steel from our Customer Experience team to discuss the work we’re doing to support vulnerable customers, including those experiencing mental health challenges. As a signatory of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter...
Creating a Culture of Pride: Bank of Ireland’s Journey Towards LGBTQ+ Inclusion
26th June 2025 We spoke to Ricki Hale, Senior Manager in Home Buying & Ownership Contact Centre and Advice about how Bank of Ireland are creating a culture of Pride and our journey towards LGBTQ+ Inclusion.