Services
Mortgage Advisory and Brokerage
Help preparing a mortgage application for a Dubai purchase, securing bank pre-approval, and comparing the offers UAE banks actually issue.
We help UAE residents, nationals, and non-resident international buyers arrange home financing for ready properties in Dubai. Instead of applying to one bank at a time, we review your income and existing liabilities once and compare written terms across major UAE conventional and Islamic (Murabaha and Ijara) lenders.
Under Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) rules, first-time expat buyers can borrow up to 80% LTV (20% down payment) on ready homes up to AED 5,000,000, UAE nationals can borrow up to 85% LTV, and non-resident buyers typically secure 50% to 65% LTV. Total monthly debt repayments—including 5% of active credit card limits—must stay within the 50% Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) limit.
Because DLD transfer fees (4%), mortgage registration fees (0.25% of the loan + AED 290), trustee fees (AED 4,200), and agency fees must be paid upfront in cash, we map out your exact cash-to-close numbers before you sign RERA Form F (MoU) or pay a 10% security deposit.
What's included
- Formal bank mortgage pre-approval in 3–5 working days before you make an offer
- Side-by-side comparison of fixed rates (1–5 years) and 3-month EIBOR revert margins
- Conventional and Sharia-compliant (Ijara and Murabaha) options across UAE banks
- Income and 50% Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) check for salaried and self-employed buyers
- Non-resident mortgage applications for overseas buyers without a UAE Emirates ID
- Bank property valuation, Final Offer Letter (FOL), and refinancing review
How it works
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Budget & DBR check
We review your income, existing loans, and credit card limits against the UAE Central Bank's 50% Debt Burden Ratio rule to confirm how much you can borrow and what cash is required at transfer.
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Document preparation & bank pre-approval
We package your salary slips, bank statements, or company financials and obtain a written Pre-Approval Letter (valid for 60 to 90 days) so your property budget is backed by a bank.
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Property valuation & Final Offer Letter
Once you sign Form F (MoU) on a unit, the bank's independent valuator inspects the property and the bank issues its binding Final Offer Letter (FOL).
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Clearance & DLD Trustee disbursal
We coordinate with the seller's bank (if mortgaged), the developer NOC desk, and your bank's settlement officer to register the mortgage (0.25% DLD fee) and transfer the Title Deed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Several UAE banks lend to non-resident buyers living abroad without requiring a UAE visa or Emirates ID. Non-residents can typically borrow 50% to 65% of the property value on approved freehold projects, with loan terms up to 25 years.
For a first ready property up to AED 5,000,000, the minimum down payment is 20% for expat residents (80% LTV) and 15% for UAE nationals (85% LTV). Above AED 5,000,000, it is 30% for expats and 25% for nationals. Buyers must also cover ~6.5%–7% in upfront DLD and closing fees.
UAE banks cap your total monthly debt repayments at 50% of your net monthly income. This calculation includes your new mortgage payment, any car or personal loans, and 5% of the total credit limit on all active credit cards—even if the card balance is zero.
Pre-approval usually takes 3 to 5 working days for salaried UAE residents and 5 to 10 working days for self-employed or non-resident applicants, and remains valid for 60 to 90 days.
Yes. If current fixed rates are lower than your existing revert rate, you can refinance with another bank. Early settlement fees in the UAE are capped by the Central Bank at 1% of the remaining loan balance or AED 10,000 (plus VAT), whichever is lower.
Not sure where to start?
Send the property you are considering and our specialist will review your eligibility and next steps within 24 hours.
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