Bank of Ireland Loans Up 5%, NPEs to 2%

Bank of Ireland Q1 net loans grew to €83.60bn, a 5% annualised increase, driven by mortgage and commercial lending.
Non‑performing exposure ratio fell to 2% from 2.2% end‑December, indicating improving asset quality.
Full‑year net interest income guidance of €3.40bn reaffirmed; a 25‑bp ECB rate rise would add ~€45m NII.
CEO Myles O’Grady said the group started 2026 with momentum but remains vigilant to geopolitical uncertainty.