We know that buying your first home is a big decision and the mortgage process can seem overwhelming. That’s why we break down the mortgage journey for you so you can understand the different steps and the support available to you along the way from our dedicated mortgage team.
As a First Time Buyer you will need a deposit of at least 10% of the house price.
Use our Mortgage Calculator to check how much you could borrow and how much your monthly repayments would be.
You can now start, and track the progress of, your mortgage journey online with our new mortgage portal. If you start your application online, you will still have the option to meet a Mortgage Consultant in person.
Using our online mortgage portal you can:
We’re here to support you with your mortgage application every step of the way.
Once the search for your first home is done, and you’ve found the perfect one for you, let us know.
72 hours starts once your application is completed and submitted for credit assessment during business hours. Excludes weekends. If any documentation is missing or additional information is required to reach a credit decision, we will notify you which may impact the decision time.
Lending criteria, terms & conditions will apply. Mortgage approval is subject to assessment of suitability and affordability. Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Security is required and credit agreement will be secured by a mortgage or by a right related to residential immovable property. Life and Home Insurance are also required.
For First Time and Second Time Buyers a maximum Loan to Value (LTV) of 90% will apply to a property’s purchase price. The maximum LTV for customers who hold their current mortgage with another bank but wish to switch their mortgage to PTSB while also releasing equity is 85%. Maximum loan amount will typically not exceed 4 times an individual’s gross income for First time Buyers & 3.5 times an individual’s gross income for Second time Buyers.
The monthly repayment on a 20 year mortgage with Loan to Value (LTV) greater than 80% with variable borrowing rate of 4.70% on mortgage of €100,000 is €643.50 for 240 months. Total amount repayable is €154,799.06. If interest rates increase by 1% an additional €55.73 would be payable per month. For this example, Annual Percentage Rate of Charge(APRC) of 4.84% applies and consists of variable borrowing rate of 4.70%, valuation fee of €150, Property Registration Authority (PRA) fee of €175, and security vacate fee of €35.
Information correct as of 31/07/2024 but is subject to change.
Permanent TSB plc trading as PTSB is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Warning: If you do not keep up your repayments you may lose your home.
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, a hire-purchase agreement, a consumer-hire agreement or a BNPL agreement in the future.
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.
You can now start, and track the progress of your mortgage journey online with our new mortgage portal. If you start your application online, you will still have the option to meet a Mortgage Consultant in person.
Or you can still book an appointment in branch or in a place that suits you.
Apply online Book an appointment Call 0818 50 24 24