A new website makes comparing mortgages easier and faster. The Mortgage Market at www.irishmortgage.ie covers all lender products and mortgage rates in the Irish market. The best buys facility enables users to view all lenders ranked from best to worst for all variable and fixed rate products. The facility is updated daily and provides a mortgage calculator and a tax relief calculator.

The jargon master section provides simple descriptions for mortgage terminology. The site also explains the process for applying for the first time buyers grant and links into the Department of the Environment site for grant application forms.

The site is run by the Irish Mortgage Corporation, an independent mortgage brokerage.