The number of mortgages drawn down rose 48pc in 2014, to more than 22,000, according to a new report by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). BPFI economist Ali Ugur said there will need to be pick-up in home completions if the expected demand for housing is to be met. Mr Ugur said low … Continue reading Mortgage drawdowns jump 48pc in 2014 to more than 22,000