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flag Irish mortgage approvals fell 10.6% in January 2026, hitting a 2014 low, due to a 23.3% drop in home mover loans, while supply remains critically low.

flag Mortgage approvals in Ireland dropped 10.6% year-on-year in January 2026 to 3,034 loans, the lowest since 2014, with a sharp 23.3% decline in approvals for home movers. flag First-time buyers made up about 60% of approvals, while housing supply remains constrained, with only 17,275 new homes started in the past year—half the 2024 level. flag Despite the downturn, the mortgage pipeline remains strong, with nearly €16.9 billion in approvals over the past year, and some lenders report rising buy-to-let demand.

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