Norwich Irish Building Society has launched a new direct mortgage telephone service.

At the launch, Mr Seamus Mulcahy, general manager, Norwich Ireland, said: "The new call centre is designed to provide customers with a fast, efficient and competitive mortgage service."

As a special introductory offer, Norwich will be offering free life insurance up to a maximum annual premium of £150 and free general insurance up to a maximum annual premium of £90 to all new borrowers who opt for it's "three in one" mortgage system.