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16th May 2018

EBS significantly reduces all fixed mortgage rates

EBS today announced significant reductions across all its fixed mortgage rates for new and existing* Private Dwelling Home mortgage customers.

13th Nov 2017

Important Changes to Terms and Conditions

Notice to our customers about changes to our product and service terms and conditions.

9th Oct 2017

EBS reduces fixed mortgage rates and extends 2% back in cash offer

EBS today has announced significant reductions in its fixed mortgage rates for new and existing* Private Dwelling home mortgage customers and the extension of its 2% back in cash offer for new mortgage customers.

27th Jun 2017

EBS launches The Mortgage Masters campaign

EBS has launched its ‘Mortgage Masters’ brand positioning which showcases the focus, dedication and expertise of its mortgage advisors, or masters, across 71 offices nationwide.

26th Oct 2016

Notification to all EBS MoneyManager Account Holders

Since 1st September 2016 we are no longer charging the following fees to EBS MoneyManager Account holders

23rd Sep 2016

EBS extends 2% back in cash offer for new mortgage customers

EBS today (Friday 23rd September) announced the extension of the 2% back in cash offer to 31st March 2017 for new mortgage customers (The back in cash offer has now been extended for eligible accounts to 30th September 2017).

23rd Jun 2016

EBS announces 2% back in cash for new mortgage customers

EBS today (Thursday 23rd June) announced it is offering 2% back in cash to customers who draw down new mortgages between now and 31st October 2016

21st Mar 2016

EBS DKM Index shows mortgage repayment affordability improves for First-Time Buyers

EBS DKM Irish housing affordability index March 2016

3rd Jun 2015

EBS DKM Index shows housing affordability has improved for first time buyers since October 2014

EBS, today, (Wednesday, 3 rd June 2015) releases its latest EBS DKM Affordability Index showing that the proportion of disposable income required to fund a mortgage for the average first time buyer (FTB) working couple dropped to 19.5% in April 2015.

2015 Press Releases

3rd June 2015

EBS DKM Index shows housing affordability has improved for the first time buyers since October 2014

2014 Press Releases

30th Oct 2014	AIB, EBS and Haven reduce mortgage interest rates - 30th October 2014
14th May 2014	EBS DKM Irish Housing Afforability Index

2013 Press Releases

18th Nov 2013	EBS & DKM release their latest Affordability Index 18th November 2013
04th Nov 2013	New Initiative to Assist Homeowners in Difficulty
22nd July 2013	EBS & DKM release their latest Affordability Index
1st July 2013	NALA and EBS Launch 'Z-Cards' Designed to Help Entertain Your Children This Summer Through Education Games
30th April 2013	Savings Nation 2013. The Results of the EBS Quarterly Savings Sentiment Research
24th April 2013	AIB and EBS Mortgage Statement
27th March 2013	AIB Group Annual Results 2012
21st March 2013	EBS research shows two thirds of parents expect their children to save all or three quarters of their Communion money gifts
27th February 2013	EBS to Lend at Least €400m in Mortgages in 2013
26th February 2013	Ending of the ELG Scheme
8th January 2013	EBS releases its quarterly Consumer Savings Sentiment Research
21st January 2013	EBS offers Free Financial Advice Service to help with your plans for 2013
22nd January 2013	EBS/INTO Children's Handwriting Competition 2012

2012 Press Releases

25th September 2012	EBS introduces a Negative Equity Trade Up Mortgage
24th September 2012	President Higgins Launches National Campaign to Bolster Community & Voluntary Activity
18th September 2012	EBS Announce Extension to the Availability of Rates on Savings Accounts up until October 1st
26th June 2012	AIB and EBS announce intention to launch Mortgage Arrears Solutions
8th June 2012	Consumer Savings Research
May 2012	Overall winner of the EBS Community Fund
10th April 2012	EBS research highlights importance placed on teaching children how to save
5th April 2012	Family Day 2012
3rd April 2012	EBS and DKM launch latest Affordability Index
5th March 2012	EBS releases its quarterly consumer savings sentiment research
19th January 2012	EBS and INTO launch National Handwriting Competition
5th January 2012	EBS releases new research about Irish people's savings plans for 2012

2011 Press Releases

8th December 2011	Statement issued by EBS Limited in relation to lending rate changes
2nd December 2011	EBS releases its quarterly consumer saving sentiment research
18th November 2011	Further improvement in purchasing affordability for First Time Buyers
7th September 2011	EBS and NALA research shows two thirds of Irish people struggle to understand financial terms
2nd September 2011	EBS Support National Savings Week, 5th - 10th September
19th July 2011	Statement issued by EBS Limited in relation to Standard Variable Rate Changes
8th July 2011	EBS announces new market-leading rate for regular savers
1st July 2011	AIB and EBS come together to form one of two Irish pillar banks
24th June 2011	EBS releases its quarterly consumer saving sentiment research
17th June 2011	Statement issued by EBS Building Society in relation to Standard Variable Rate Changes
27th May 2011	EBS combined with AIB to form one of the two pillar banks
10th May 2011	EBS research highlights children's saving & spending habits
15th April 2011	EBS reports post tax loss of €590m and operating profit of €56m for financial year 2010
1st March 2011	EBS releases it's Quarterly Consumer Savings Sentiment Research to coincide with March savings campaign launch
11th February 2011	Statement issued by EBS Building Society in relation to Standard Variable Rate changes
9th February 2011	EBS Building Society and MasterCard announce partnership to issue first Debit MasterCard in Ireland from late 2011
27th January 2011	EBS Building Society and DKM Economic Consultants publish latest EBS/DKM affordability index

2010 Press Releases

25th Nov 2010	Winners of Better Together! Video Awards and Ireland's Charity Hero 2010 Announced
14th Nov 2010	EBS Building Society joins forces with Simon Communities of Ireland to support their full time volunteer training programme
20th Oct 2010	EBS announces last call or national scheme to celebrate local heroes across the country
13th Oct 2010	National campaign "Better Together" launched to promote community involvement
29th Sept 2010	EBS Launches national scheme to celebrate local heroes
21st Sept 2010	EBS Reports Operating Profit of €25.6m for H1 2010
2nd Sept 2010	EBS Releases it's Quarterly Consumer Savings Sentiment Research
16th July 2010	Statement issued by EBS Building Society in Relation to Standard Variable Rate Changes
8th June 2010	EBS Releases its Latest Consumer Savings Sentiment Research
24th May 2010	EBS & DKM Economic Consultants publish latest EBS-DKM Affordability Index
20th May 2010	EBS Continues to Grow Market Share in Retail Mortgage Lending
29th April 2010	EBS Reports Pre-Provision Operating Profit of 96m for Financial Year 2009
23rd April 2010	EBS Research Gives Insight into Children's Savings Habits
9th April 2010	Statement issued by EBS Building Society in Relation to Standard Variable Rate Change
30th March 2010	EBS welcomes Government Recapitalisation Commitment
29th March 2010	Financial Education Website www.makingcents.ie Launched Today
8th March 2010	Changes in purchasing behaviour evident according to new EBS First Time Buyer research
22nd Feb 2010	EBS releases its Quarterly Savings Sentiment Research
18th Feb 2010	Emer Finnan appointed Finance Director at EBS
15th Feb 2010	EBS Continue to Grow Market Share in Retail Mortgage Lending
27th Jan 2010	EBS and INTO today launched the 2010 INTO/EBS National Handwriting Competition and their campaign to highlight the art of handwriting
26th Jan 2010	Christmas FM raises €70,000 for Simon Communities for Cork and Dublin
19th Jan 2010	EBS Building Society and DKM Economic Consultants publish latest EBS DKM Affordability Index
13th Jan 2010	EBS join forces with the National Adult Literacy Agency and call for applications to the 2010 Ace Awards
4th Jan 2010	EBS Building Society exceeds its commitment for providing finance to the Affordable Housing sector

2009 Press Releases

7th Dec 2009	EBS holds Special General Meeting to allow capital to be provided by Government
26th Nov 2009	EBS to enter merger talks with Irish Nationwide
13th Nov 2009	EBS continues to increase market share in retail mortgage lending
21st Oct 2009	EBS Building Society and DKM economic consultants publish latest affordability index
6th Oct 2009	Simon warns that time is running out for government to meet commitment to end homelessness by 2010
6th Oct 2009	Simon Communities of Ireland and EBS Building Society celebrate purchase of 90 homes through the Independent Living Initiative
2nd Oct 2009	Irish celebrities come out in force to support Simon Week 2009
27th Sept 2009	83% of public fear homelessness will increase as a result of economic climate
19th Aug 2009	EBS continues to increase Market Share in Retail Lending
30th June 2009	EBS Building Society and DKM Economic Consultants publish latest Affordability Index
27th May 2009	EBS and Simon Communities if Ireland work together to help educae students on the root causes of homelessness
22nd May 2009	EBS & NALA celebrate Family Literacy Day by launching book to encourage families to learn together
21st May 2009	EBS increase Market Share in Mortgage Lending
11th May 2009	EBS focus on Family Savings to mark International Day of the Family
10th March 2009	EBS Annual Results 2008
27th Feb 2009	Family Moments back in the frame!
5th Feb 2009	EBS Consumer Savings Sentiment Research Released
27th Jan 2009	EBS INTO Children's Handwriting Competition 2009
23rd Jan 2009	EBS Building Society Establishes €150m Affordable Housing Fund
12th Jan 2009	EBS launch new Family Savings Account

2008 Press Releases

21st Oct 2008	EBS Family Moments Photography Challenge launches today
28th Sept 2008	Simon Week, supported by EBS, kicks off with first of its kind volunteering certificate
24th Sept 2008	EBS Building Society is providing €20,000 in research grants to support adult learning and family literacy
3rd Sept 2008	National Savings Week is launched today
11th June 2008	EBS launch new children's savings account - 'BIG'
3rd April 2008	EBS, DKM and Irish Property Buyer release their April Affordability Index

2007 Press Releases

9th Dec 2007 EBS has issued top tips for home-owners on how to protect their properties against bad weather conditions

17th Nov 2007 EBS and NALA help people "make cents" of financial services

18th Oct 2007 EBS announces board appointments

10th Oct 2007 EBS offers mortgage switchers €1,000 bonus

25th Sept 2007 Our savings and investment survey highlights that saving has become normal behaviour for the majority