An Post plans to start selling residential mortgages next summer 

An Post plans to add mortgages to its growing list of financial products next year. It said the shrinking banking market offers an opportunity to extend its financial services reach. Picture: Denis Minihane

An Post is planning to enter the residential mortgage market by the middle of next year.

The State-owned postal operator said it is in “advanced” discussions with a potential partner which would act as underwriter. The homeloans would be sold under the An Post brand, both online and through the company’s nationwide network of 940 post offices.