Why switching your mortgage rate can save you a lot of money (especially if you are green)

Plus, the markets surge since Donald Trump won the US presidential election

Listen | 39:51

Standard mortgage rates ranged from 3.6 per cent to 6.65 per cent, with the most attractive rates available to those with the most energy efficient houses.

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 15:25

Research from online broker Doddl.ie has estimated that savings of about €7,400 a year could be achieved by switching your mortgage rate. Martina Hennessey is chief executive of Doddl.ie and she joined host Ciarán Hancock to go through the maths on this. She also explained how the most attractive rates available apply to those with the most energy efficient homes.

In the past week, the US stock market has surged following Donald’s Trump’s election victory. Donnacha Fox is chief investment officer at Quilter Cheviot and joined Ciarán in studio to explain why US stocks and crypto have spiked since it became clear that Trump was heading back to the White House.

Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.