Announcements

Finance Ireland Raises Over €700 Million to Support Growth in Car and Commercial Property Lending

Finance Ireland, the State’s largest non-bank lender, has successfully raised over €700 million in the bond markets to bolster its car finance and commercial property lending operations, marking a significant milestone in its strategic evolution. This capital raise includes €359 million secured through a car loan-backed securitisation and €348 million…

Finance Ireland Leasing Expands Support for SMEs with Launch of Insurance Premium Finance

Finance Ireland Leasing is pleased to announce the launch of its Insurance Premium Finance offering, further expanding its support for the Irish SME sector. This new product provides businesses with a flexible and convenient way to manage the cost of their annual insurance premiums by spreading payments over time. It…

Finance Ireland Motor & Leasing Named Preferred Finance Partner for Tesla in the Republic of Ireland

Finance Ireland Motor & Leasing is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as the preferred finance partner for Tesla in the Republic of Ireland. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our strategy to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and reflects our strong capabilities in…

Supporting Irish SMEs Through the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

Finance Ireland is pleased to confirm its continued support for Irish SMEs — including farmers and agri-businesses — through active participation in the Government’s Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme (GSLS). This important initiative provides long-term, competitively priced finance to businesses investing in sustainability, expansion, and innovation. Our ongoing involvement in…

Finance Ireland Commences Motor Lending on Its Own Balance Sheet

Finance Ireland is pleased to announce the commencement of motor lending on its own balance sheet under the Finance Ireland Motor & Leasing brand. This milestone marks a significant step in the continued growth and development of our motor finance business. By lending directly from our own balance sheet, we…

Finance Ireland Corporate Announcement

Finance Ireland, Ireland’s largest non-bank lender, today announces a series of shareholder transactions including a new €50m equity raise and; Fund controlled and managed by M&G plc acquires substantial equity stake and; Transaction will see the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund exit the business after 6 years of supporting the scaling…

Finance Ireland Motor & Leasing Partners with Polestar as Exclusive Financing Provider

Finance Ireland Motor & Leasing is proud to announce that it has been appointed the exclusive financing partner for Polestar, the new premium electric car brand entering the Irish market. This exciting partnership marks another key milestone in our continued expansion within the motor finance sector and reflects our commitment…

Fraud Alerts

We at Finance Ireland are aware of the recent increase in fraud in the Financial Services Sector. We advise customers and members of the public to remain vigilant against online fraud and cyber activity, in particular we are asking you to be wary of fake websites and social media accounts…

Finance Ireland announces major innovation for Irish mortgage market

Finance Ireland announces major innovation for Irish mortgage market Launches 20-year fixed rate mortgage – from just 2.60% (2.66% APRC) Twice the length of longest fixed rate currently available Range of terms and options give unprecedented flexibility “One of the most significant innovations in the Irish mortgage market in 30…

COVID-19 Announcements

Finance Ireland Group and subsidiaries remain open for business as usual. We are continuing to follow Government and HSE advice and have taken measures to ensure the continuity of service to our customers and partners. For any customers concerned about their ability to meet their loan repayments as a result…

Finance Ireland prepares to launch first Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisation (RMBS) transaction

Finance Ireland, Ireland’s largest non-bank lender, has mandated Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas and Citi as Joint Lead Managers for its inaugural RMBS transaction backed by a portfolio of c. €290m Irish owner-occupied and buy-to-let mortgage loans. Finance Ireland entered the Irish residential mortgage market in December 2018…

Finance Ireland reports 27% increase in profits in 2018

Finance Ireland reports 27% increase in profits in 2018   Profit before tax €10.5m (+27%) Record new lending €491m in 2018 (+13%) to SMEs, farmers, property professionals and consumers More than €1bn in new motor finance since inception in 2011 Successful entry to residential mortgage market  Finance Ireland, Ireland’s largest non-bank…

Finance Ireland launches comprehensive residential mortgage product range to compete with high street banks

Finance Ireland – Ireland’s largest non-bank lender – has launched a comprehensive range of residential mortgage products to compete with the main banks. It entered the residential mortgage market last December through the acquisition of Pepper’s residential mortgage business. Finance Ireland will distribute its mortgage products exclusively through regulated mortgage…

Finance Ireland announces that its lending to Dairy Farmers has now surpassed €100 million

Finance Ireland announces that its lending to Dairy Farmers has now surpassed €100 million. 17 Co-Ops now making Finance Ireland Milkflex loans available to members with the average loan amount of approximately €100,000. Further borrowing to support growth expected in months ahead   Ireland’s largest non-bank lender, Finance Ireland, has…

Finance Ireland announces entry into Irish residential mortgage market

Finance Ireland announces entry into Irish residential mortgage market Announces agreement to acquire Pepper Money’s Residential Mortgage platform in Ireland Plans to launch additional mortgage products in the New Year   Thursday 18th October 2018. Finance Ireland, the country’s largest non-bank lender, has confirmed that it is accelerating its plans…

Dairy farmers countrywide to have access to flexible, unsecured loans as MilkFlex set for national roll out

Finance Ireland, supported by funding from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and Rabobank, has announced that it plans to make the MilkFlex loan product available through participating Co-Ops across Ireland. The new facility will offer flexible, competitively priced loans to dairy farmers with repayments linked to movements in milk…

Finance Ireland announces results for 2017

Largest non-bank lender announces record profits and new lending for 2017 Profit before tax rises to €8.3m (an increase of 226% on continuing operations*) Record new lending of €435m to SMEs, property owners, farmers and consumers New lending in Commercial Mortgages up 328% to €123 million SME leasing up 50%…