Homes in mortgage arrears falls to lowest level in three years (70,299)

The number of homes in mortgage arrears for more than 90 days has fallen to a three-and-a-half-year low of 70,299.

The latest figures from the Central Bank show that at the end of June, 9.3% of all mortgages were in arrears for more than 90 days - down 5.5% on the first quarter.