Mortgage news & guides.
Plain-English, genuinely useful reading on how UAE mortgages actually work, written by the same brokers who arrange them. No jargon for jargon's sake, no recycled listicles.
Investors
Buy-to-Let Mortgages in the UAE: The Complete 2026 Guide
Deposits are steeper, banks weigh rental income differently, and the off-plan vs ready decision hits your yield before you've collected a single month's rent.
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Rates
UAE Mortgage Rates, September 2026: Why Fixed Now Beats Floating
One-year fixed mortgages are pricing around 3.75%, below where EIBOR-linked floating loans sit today, and banks are getting choosier about who qualifies for it.
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Islamic Finance
Islamic Home Finance in the UAE: How Sharia-Compliant Mortgages Work
Ijara and Murabaha, explained in plain English: how each structure actually works, who's eligible (it's not just Muslims), and what to check before choosing one.
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Rates
UAE Mortgage Rates, August 2026: Why Waiting for a Cut Just Got Riskier
The Fed just held rates with a rare three-way hawkish dissent, and a lot of sites are still quoting deposit rules that stopped applying years ago.
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Refinancing
Refinancing Your UAE Mortgage: When It Makes Sense and How Much You Could Save
How rate switches, equity release, and buyouts work, and the signs it's time to refinance.
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Investors
Can Non-Residents Get a Mortgage in the UAE? A Complete Guide
What overseas buyers need to know about financing UAE property from abroad, including deposits and eligible banks.
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Process
Mortgage Pre-Approval in the UAE: Why It Matters and How to Get One Fast
The difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval, and why sellers and agents take pre-approved buyers seriously.
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Buying
How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy Property in Dubai?
A breakdown of the UAE Central Bank's loan-to-value rules for residents, non-residents, and off-plan purchases.
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Rates
Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Rates in the UAE: Which Should You Choose?
EIBOR, fixed-rate periods, and how to actually decide which type of mortgage rate suits your situation.
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Buying
A First-Time Buyer's Guide to Getting a Mortgage in the UAE
Everything a first-time buyer needs to know before applying for a home loan in Dubai or the wider UAE, from eligibility to key handover.
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