Mortgages FAQs

Getting ready to apply

What is a First Time Buyer, and what does Fresh Start mean?

How do I know how much to save to buy a home?

I have inherited/been gifted a property, am I a First Time Buyer?

Can a site be used as a deposit for a mortgage?

How does AIB calculate how much I can borrow?

What proof of income is required?

What else do I need to know when applying for a mortgage?

What is BER and how does it affect my mortgage application?

What is happening to BER certificates on 24 May?

Does this mean my current BER certificate is no longer valid?

When can I get more Information on BER Certificates?

Why do I need to provide my PPSN /TRN number when I’m applying for a mortgage?

What do Lenders look for in my bank statements when applying for a loan/mortgage?

I am a First Time Buyer – what documentation do I need to supply with my mortgage application?

I am self-employed/company director – can I get a mortgage?

I have a site and am planning to build my own home can I get a mortgage?

What is the difference between the Interest Rate and the APR?

What other costs may be associated with purchasing a property?

What Interest Rate options does AIB offer?

How can I get a Green Fixed rate?

What is a Foreign Currency Mortgage?

I’ve heard of the Government’s Help to Buy Incentive. Where can I find out more?

I’ve heard of the Government’s First Home Shared Equity Scheme. Where can I find out more?

I’ve heard of the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme or LAAPS, where can I find out more?