Bank of Ireland Mortgages – Competitive, Flexible Lending for Everyday Borrowers

Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries provides a solid, mainstream mortgage offering with a flexible approach to income, competitive rates, and a strong reputation among first-time buyers, home movers, and remortgagers. Their broker-only product range is designed to support borrowers who want straightforward, well-priced mortgages with some added flexibility where it counts.

At Mortgage Knight, we work with Bank of Ireland when clients want mainstream affordability, but have slightly more complex circumstances than high street lenders typically favour.

Key Benefits of Bank of Ireland Mortgages

Great for First-Time Buyers & Home Movers

Up to 95% LTV available for first-time buyers Offers with cashback, free legals, or no product fees Joint borrower, sole proprietor (JBSP) options available Good with gifted deposits

Great for First-Time Buyers & Home Movers

Up to 95% LTV available for first-time buyers Offers with cashback, free legals, or no product fees Joint borrower, sole proprietor (JBSP) options available Good with gifted deposits

Flexible With Income Types

Accepts overtime, bonus, shift allowances, and commission Supports fixed-term and probationary contracts Allows blended income across multiple sources Accepts joint applicants with mixed employment types

Flexible With Income Types

Accepts overtime, bonus, shift allowances, and commission Supports fixed-term and probationary contracts Allows blended income across multiple sources Accepts joint applicants with mixed employment types

Manual and Sensible Underwriting

Open to applicants with slight credit history quirks Reviews cases based on affordability and supporting evidence, not just credit scoring Known for being reasonable with real-life scenarios

Manual and Sensible Underwriting

Open to applicants with slight credit history quirks Reviews cases based on affordability and supporting evidence, not just credit scoring Known for being reasonable with real-life scenarios

Strong Remortgage & Product Transfer Options

Free legals or cashback on remortgage Product transfers with no fuss and no need for new affordability checks (in most cases)

Strong Remortgage & Product Transfer Options

Free legals or cashback on remortgage Product transfers with no fuss and no need for new affordability checks (in most cases)

Broker-Only Access for Better Support

All mortgage products must go through a broker, giving clients access to expert advice and ensuring cases are professionally packaged Dedicated case tracking and responsive service levels

Broker-Only Access for Better Support

All mortgage products must go through a broker, giving clients access to expert advice and ensuring cases are professionally packaged Dedicated case tracking and responsive service levels

Who Is Bank of Ireland Best For?

  • First-time buyers needing high LTV with flexible underwriting
  • Employed applicants with variable income (overtime, commission)
  • Clients combining different income types (e.g. teacher + agency worker)
  • Remortgagers looking for simple deals with incentives
  • Home movers who need high borrowing relative to income
  • Clients needing JBSP support from a family member

Types of Mortgages Offered by Bank of Ireland

  • Residential mortgages (purchase, remortgage, product transfer)
  • First-time buyer mortgages with low deposit options
  • Home mover mortgages
  • JBSP (Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor) mortgages
  • Remortgage with cashback or free legal fees

Why Mortgage Knight Works With Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland offers a great balance between affordability, flexibility, and speed. While they operate like a high-street lender in terms of pricing, their case-by-case assessment and willingness to understand unusual income make them an ideal choice for many of our clients.

We often use them when someone just needs a little more common sense applied to their application, especially first-time buyers and joint applicants.

Think Bank of Ireland Could Be Right for You?

If you’re employed, have regular income (even if it includes overtime or variable bonuses), or want help buying with a parent or family member, Bank of Ireland could be the lender that says yes when others hesitate.

Get in touch with Mortgage Knight today for expert broker support and to see what deals are available through Bank of Ireland.

Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Yes. Bank of Ireland is flexible with income types and will consider bonus, overtime, and commission, especially if it can be evidenced as regular over the past 3–6 months.

A: Generally, they offer up to 4.49x income, but this can vary depending on your credit profile, deposit size, and existing financial commitments. They also assess affordability manually in many cases.

A: Yes. Bank of Ireland accepts gifted deposits from close family members, subject to standard checks and declarations.

A: Absolutely. They’re happy to work with joint applications that combine PAYE, self-employed, fixed-term, or shift-based income, provided each stream can be evidenced.

A: Yes. Bank of Ireland will usually accept applicants on fixed-term or probationary employment, especially if your income history or industry experience is consistent.

A: Minor historic credit blips may be accepted depending on the circumstances, but Bank of Ireland tends to suit borrowers with a clean to moderate credit profile. We can assess this for you quickly.

A: Yes. Bank of Ireland often includes cashback or free legal work with their remortgage products, helping reduce your upfront costs.

A: Yes. All of Bank of Ireland’s mortgage products are broker-only, which means you’ll need to apply through a mortgage broker like Mortgage Knight, ensuring the process is guided and well-presented.