Core Credit Union introduces Ireland’s first Capped Rate Variable Mortgage, offering a standard 3.85% variable rate with a cap of 4.4% for the first three years, giving you security against rising interest rates. Borrow between €40,000 and €650,000, with flexible repayment options and no early repayment fees. Backed by your local credit union, this mortgage combines the benefits of a variable rate with the confidence of a capped rate, making it easier to plan for the future while enjoying the freedom to pay extra whenever you like.
3.85% Variable Rate Mortgage

Ireland’s Newest Capped Rate Variable Mortgage from the people you can trust
Borrow between €40K and €650KBuying a property is a stressful time. What to buy (and where)? How much to bid (and when)? When you’ve finally found what you’re looking for and you need a mortgage, you want to deal with a lender you can trust.
Key features of the new Core Credit Union Mortgage
Variable Rate: The product has a variable rate of 3.85%.
Rate cap: The interest rate is capped at 4.4% for the first three years, meaning your repayments will not exceed this rate during that period.
Flexibility: It offers the flexibility of a variable rate, as the interest rate can go down, but with the security of the cap in place
A mortgage from Core Credit Union is unique in so many ways.
- The security of a fixed rate with benefits usually associated with a variable rate.
- No early repayment fees or charges.
- Pay extra amounts or lumpsums off whenever you please.
- As a member owned financial cooperative, local savings creates our funds for loans and mortgages.
Details:
- Borrow between €40K and €650K
- Assessed on 3 times gross income, outgoings and previous credit history.
- Debt to Income – our guideline is 38%
- Max finance is 70% of market value of the property (30% deposit is required)
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Variable rate mortgage, €200,000.00 over 20 years, Apr 3.92%, monthly repayments of €1196.21, total interest €87,078.58
If variable rate increased by 1% – monthly repayments would be €1303, total interest €112,814.85

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What you need:
Employment Requirements
Employees must be in permanent employment for more than 6 months and have successfully completed their probationary period
Documents Required
Identification – Passport/Driver Licence and utility bill confirming address
Confirmation of balance of funds – e.g. Gift letter, saving account showing savings
Employees
- 3 Months up to date consecutive payslips
- 6 months bank statements of all bank accounts
Self-Employed
- 2 years set of financial accounts certified by accountant
- 6 months bank statements of all personal bank accounts
- Confirmation of your tax position from your accountant
- 6 months bank statements of all business bank accounts
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- Last 2 years Tax Returns i.e., Chapter 4 & Form 11
Warning: If you do not meet keep up your repayments you may lose your home.
Warning: The cost of your monthly repayments may increase.
Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit, a hire-purchase agreement, a consumer-hire agreement or a BNPL agreement in the future.
Warning: You may have to pay charges if you pay off a fixed-rate loan early.
Core Credit Union does not apply any exit charge on early redemption or switching to a variable rate with the same term

