Bankinter sees Irish loan book grow by 24% 

Spanish bank said its Irish loan book has grown to €5.2bn on the back of growing mortgage demand and a new product offerings 

Bankinter, which operates in Ireland through Avant Money, said its product catalogue includes deposit products as of 2026, with €100m in consumer funds being deposited to date. Photographer: Angel Navarrete/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Spanish lender Bankinter welcomed "compelling results" in the first half of this year, with continued growth in its Irish portfolio resulting in its loan book here rising by 24% year-on-year to €5.2bn.

The group's strong performance in Ireland was highlighted as particularly noteworthy across both mortgages and consumer finance. Of the total €5.2bn loan book, some €4bn related to mortgages, growing 29% in the year, with the remaining €1bn reflecting consumer lending.