23/08/2013

Increase In Overall Mortgage Arrears

Today's Central Bank figures show an unwelcome increase in the overall number of mortgage accounts in arrears for principal dwelling houses (PDHs), according to the Irish Banking Federation (IBF).

However, they also show a welcome continued decline in early stage arrears.

In a statement the IBF said: "The increase to 97,874 (12.7%) in the number of accounts in arrears of over 90 days unfortunately reflects further deterioration in the financial circumstances of those already in or falling into arrears. This deterioration is particularly evident in longer-term arrears of over 180 days. The overall level of arrears is likely to increase further before it finally peaks.

"It is encouraging that the rate at which people are falling into arrears (less than 90 days) continues to fall – down 3.3% on the previous quarter, amounting to a decline of 10% since the peak in Q3 2012."

(CD/IT)

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