The bonkers.ie Podcast

30. First time buyers: Preparing for your mortgage application

The bonkers.ie Podcast

Show Notes

From saving for a mortgage deposit to getting all of your documents organised, getting ready to apply for a mortgage can be a daunting task for first time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland.

With that in mind, Caoimhe and Fionn sat down with our special guests to find out what mortgage lenders consider to be a desirable mortgage application, as well as what FTBs can expect to experience while applying for a mortgage.

Our hosts talk to Patrick Callan, QFA, a mortgage advisor from the bonkers.ie mortgage broker service and Oliver Clarke, a first-time home buyer who is currently in the middle of his mortgage application journey.

More from The bonkers.ie Podcast

Jan 29, 2025

In this episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh had an online chat with Bianca Zwart, the Chief Strategy Officer at Bunq, who joined from Amsterdam.

Dec 9, 2024

In this episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh sat down with Kate Connor from Irish Life to discuss all things life insurance.

Sep 20, 2024

In the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast we chat with Eoghan O'Hara from Raisin.

Apr 24, 2024

News of AIB, EBS, Haven and Bank of Ireland’s newest green mortgage rates dominated the Irish mortgage news this month. In this episode, Caoimhe and Daragh take a closer look at the potential pros and cons of these eco-friendly rates, examine who is eligible for them and discuss the knock-on effects these rates may have. If you’re thinking of applying for or switching to a green mortgage rate, make sure to listen!

Jan 31, 2024

Do you want to learn about Ireland's latest recycling initiative?

See all episodes →