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Zzippy · 11-07-2017 03:03PM

awec wrote: »

Any mortgage nerds on here? Is it worth going through a broker when both of us are in permanent employment and unlikely to face any problems getting a mortgage?

We went through a broker and found it a great experience - we didn't need strings pulled or rules bent, but having one point of contact whose own interest was best served by pushing the deal along really helped. Banks can take an age to process things, people go on holidays, the underwriters haven't come back with an answer yet, etc etc. A good broker will have weekly meetings with the rep from the bank and can get things pushed along a lot quicker in my experience. We may not have needed a broker, but I reckon we were in the house a lot quicker because we did.

We used a guy who is on boards and was highly recommended by a lot of posters, can PM his contact details if you want.

Synode · 11-07-2017 03:27PM

errlloyd wrote: »

Probably for the best. That whole thing turned into a massive **** show.

I have a tracker and I won't be letting it go any time soon. 0.55% above ECB which is 0% at the minute I think. The cost of mortgages these days is unbelievable in comparison. Only wish I bought a bigger place while they were throwing money out to everyone

awec · 11-07-2017 03:36PM

We've cancelled our broker appointment, going to see what the banks say first.

OldRio · 11-07-2017 03:47PM

The best financial decision I ever made was to get a tracker mortgage. Saved a fortune on interest rates.

A broker?
I've bought numerous houses in my life and never used one.

sydthebeat · 11-07-2017 04:45PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

I don't know what a tracker mortgage is.

neither did Pat Neary as it turned out......

awec · 11-07-2017 06:07PM

http://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsireland/if-a-pilot-had-two-or-three-glasses-to-drink-id-still-get-on-the-plane-danny-healy-rae-on-drink-driving-limits/ar-BBEfiMJ?li=AA4ZnA&ocid=spartandhp

He's back again!

"KERRY INDEPENDENT TD Danny Healy Rae has argued passionately that a driver who has consumed “two or three glasses” of beer represents no danger to the public."

"But I won’t believe until the day I die that two or three glasses, or a pint-and-a-half are a liability or danger on the road. And if a pilot had three glasses I’d get on the plane myself. I believe what I’m saying."

thomond2006 · 11-07-2017 06:36PM

People elected him. People actually voted for him.

What an absolute parasite. His family's involvement in the pub trade isn't a conflict of interest at all at all.

CatFromHue · 11-07-2017 06:41PM

Is he wrong though?

Anyway it's only a problem if the autopilot has had a pint and a half

irishbucsfan · 11-07-2017 06:43PM

CatFromHue wrote: »

Is he wrong though?

Anyway it's only a problem if the autopilot has had a pint and a half

Yes he is wrong

Its also extremely likely that he is wrong about the weather being directly controlled by god.

Podge_irl · 11-07-2017 06:46PM

CatFromHue wrote: »

Is he wrong though?

According to any study I've seen yes. Though I agree that frankly I wouldn't be that worried about someone with 1.5 pints in them over the course of some time driving.

There is a massive issue with perception though. If you say 3 glasses over a reasonable time is fine, people will be skulling 3 pints and driving off.

11-07-2017 06:58PM

These days I'm more and more just thinking make the limit 0 and be done with it.

Erik Shin · 11-07-2017 07:58PM

It's times like this that I'm grateful I don't drive...

Zzippy · 11-07-2017 11:49PM

And once again this needs to be posted.

Dave_The_Sheep · 12-07-2017 12:11AM

He only says this sh*t to court support from the people down in Kerry who feel marginalised and ignored by the 'Dublin elite'. I don't believe he (or his family) believe the sh*te they say. They only say it to keep favour with the locals who feel their way of life is under attack. The more his **** gets public attention, the more popular he is down there and the more sh*te he'll keep coming out with.

If you wanted to understand how Trump got elected, you could do worse than checking out the H-R crowd down in Kerry.

That being said, the H-Rs and those who vote for them can get themselves run over by a drunk driver as far as I'm concerned.

Erik Shin · 12-07-2017 06:34AM

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

He only says this sh*t to court support from the people down in Kerry who feel marginalised and ignored by the 'Dublin elite'. I don't believe he (or his family) believe the sh*te they say. They only say it to keep favour with the locals who feel their way of life is under attack. The more his **** gets public attention, the more popular he is down there and the more sh*te he'll keep coming out with.

If you wanted to understand how Trump got elected, you could do worse than checking out the H-R crowd down in Kerry.

That being said, the H-Rs and those who vote for them can get themselves run over by a drunk driver as far as I'm concerned.

To be fair, we didn't have a lot of choice down here....gombeen or murderer..... the gombeen is the lesser of 2 evils

Buer · 12-07-2017 08:11AM

CatFromHue wrote: »

Is he wrong though?

I can't tell if you're serious or not.

Buer · 12-07-2017 08:13AM

Erik Shin wrote: »

To be fair, we didn't have a lot of choice down here....gombeen or murderer..... the gombeen is the lesser of 2 evils

The campaign to elect Erik Shin starts now.

Current government is too soft. Kerry needs a strong Erik Shin!

Erik Shin · 12-07-2017 08:21AM

Buer wrote: »

The campaign to elect Erik Shin starts now.

Current government is too soft. Kerry needs a strong Erik Shin!

I rule with a rod of iron!

irishbucsfan · 12-07-2017 08:22AM

Erik Shin wrote: »

It's times like this that I'm grateful I don't drive...

Great minds etc

stephen_n · 12-07-2017 11:29AM

Erik Shin wrote: »

I rule with a rod of iron!

Free viagra part of your manifesto?

Yeah_Right · 12-07-2017 01:31PM

Erik Shin wrote: »

It's times like this that I'm grateful I don't drive...

Is that because you still travel by mule? Or have upgraded to cart and oxen?

.ak · 12-07-2017 07:56PM

This is the moment I've been waiting for... feck the fight, that'll be ****e, the pressers are where it's at...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywV91Q-RQ

thomond2006 · 12-07-2017 08:56PM

The shtick just isn't interesting anymore.

wp_rathead · 12-07-2017 10:54PM

Ah don't care how panto it is, I fecking love it
Toronto press conference starting now

irishbucsfan · 13-07-2017 12:25AM

I don't care how childish it is, I love it.

I never watched wrestling growing up, or watched a soap opera, so this is my time.

irishbucsfan · 13-07-2017 12:28AM

Floyd Mayweather just called Conor McGregor an eejit. This is the most important moment in the history of sports.

Erik Shin · 13-07-2017 12:33AM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Floyd Mayweather just called Conor McGregor an eejit. This is the most important moment in the history of sports.

Until Money beats him around the ring like a ginger stepchild with emotional issues

irishbucsfan · 13-07-2017 12:38AM

Erik Shin wrote: »

Until Money beats him around the ring like a ginger stepchild with emotional issues

Are they gonna fight? I'd prefer if they just keep doing these press conferences, they're the perfect blend of cringeworthy and hilarious for me. Like a superbowl halftime show meets an episode of judge judy.

molloyjh · 13-07-2017 08:28AM

I find the whole idea of the fight hilarious. McGregor is basically demanding more money from people regardless of product and people are queueing up to hand it over to him.

"Lads, this is gonna be crap so gimme your money"

"TAKE MY MONEY CONOR! TAKE IT!!!!"

.ak · 13-07-2017 08:52AM

molloyjh wrote: »

I find the whole idea of the fight hilarious. McGregor is basically demanding more money from people regardless of product and people are queueing up to hand it over to him.

"Lads, this is gonna be crap so gimme your money"

"TAKE MY MONEY CONOR! TAKE IT!!!!"

Yeah. He's a genius! He's probably the best self-promoting sports star of our generation, he's laughing all the way to the bank.

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