Vulture funds charging interest rates of at least 8.5% to 7,000 homeowners

Vulture funds charging interest rates of at least 8.5% to 7,000 homeowners

The paper noted a significant shift in interest rate payments across all institutions in recent years.

Around 7,000 homeowners in Ireland are paying an interest rate of at least 8.5% on their mortgage to vulture funds, a new Oireachtas paper has said.

To help support these households, the Government could examine proposals from Britain that have included interest-free equity loans on the model of the help-to-buy scheme, it added.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Take us with you this summer

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited