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United Arab Emirates

At a glance:
 

Mortgage

Refinance

Equity Release

Buy to Let

Maximum Loan to value

70%

70%

60%

65%*

Maximum Interest only period

0

0

0

0

Maximum Term

15 years

15 years

15 years

15 years

Maximum Age on completion

70

70

70

70

Average interest rates

8.75%

8.75%

8.75%

8.75%

Average monthly price per thousand

9.21

9.21

9.21

9.21


Process:
Mortgages in The United Arab Emirates are relatively new, although the process is quite straight forward. With increasing competition more options are

Approximate timelines (weekends not included):

1.Approval in principleInstant
2.Final licencesDay 1
3.Property registration detailsDay 1
4.Application (receipt of documents)Day 1
5.Power of attorneyDay 1
6.Confirmation of approval in principleDay 3
7.ValuationDay 6
8.Formal offerDay 10
9.Arrange signingDay 15
10.SigningDay 20
11.Transfer of deedsDay 20
12.Payment to developerDay 20
13.Agency of service

Day 20

14.First mortgage paymentDay 21
15.Commission receivedDay 41

 

Costs:

For guidance purposes, as costs vary from lender to lender:

Cost

Amount

Payable

Broker fees800Up front (refundable)
Application / bank fees200Up front
Valuation fee500Up front  (refundable)
Opening commissions1% of loan amountOn signing
Registry / Notary fees0.5% of purchase priceOn signing
Agency of Service120Annually on signing date

Currencies:
Mortgages in the UAE are available currently in Euros, GBP, US Dollars, Swiss Francs, Yen, Canadian, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australian and New Zealand Dollars.

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