### Summary
Tracker mortgage holders in Ireland have been facing increasing interest rates, with the European Central Bank (ECB) expected to raise rates even further. Consumers are advised to consider fixed rate options to protect against future rate rises.
### Facts
- The interest rate for tracker mortgages has risen from 2% in 2005 to 4.9% currently.
- The ECB has implemented nine rate rises in the past 13 months, with one more expected this year.
- Many borrowers did not take advantage of the low fixed rates available, leaving them exposed to higher rates when their fixed terms expire.
- Banks in Ireland receive mortgage funding from savers, allowing them to refuse depositors the benefit of ECB rate rises.
- Affordability and the likely direction of interest rates should be considered when deciding between a tracker or fixed rate mortgage.
- The best fixed rate options currently available for switchers are Avant's three-year fix at 3.6% and Haven's four-year green mortgage fix at 3.65%.
- The future direction of interest rates is uncertain, but the current market view suggests there may be at least one more rate rise.
- Switching from a tracker mortgage may not offer substantial savings at this late point in the interest rate cycle.
- Consider using the calculators on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission website and consulting a mortgage adviser before making a decision.
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