BoI reverses mortgage tracker increase for 1,200 customers

Carmen Reichman
clock

The Bank of Ireland (BoI) has reversed controversial increases of mortgage rates for some of the 13,500 affected borrowers following pressure from consumers and lawyers.

The bank said today it would exclude 1,000 flexible mortgage customers and a further 200 customers that switched their mortgage product to a base rate tracker mortgage from the rate increases which took effect on 1 May and were branded illegal by some law firms. BoI UK chief executive Des Crowley said: "We have said from the outset that we will review all customer complaints individually and that we are committed to treating customers fairly throughout the process. It is on this basis that we have removed these customers." The bank had come under pressure from more than 300 consumers ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Mortgages

Client conundrum: Mortgage overpayments versus investments

Client conundrum: Mortgage overpayments versus investments

1.4 million people will see mortgage deals end this year

Laura Suter
clock 22 February 2023 • 3 min read

Summer economic update: Sunak confirms stamp duty holiday in 'mini-Budget'

Mini Budget

Hannah Godfrey
clock 08 July 2020 • 2 min read

FCA sounds alarm on equity release advice

'Tick-box exercise'

Hannah Godfrey
clock 17 June 2020 • 1 min read