Independent Mortgage Advice, Bank Comparisons & End-to-End Financing Support
Buying a new property in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Across the UAE
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upgrading to a larger property, or investing in UAE real estate, selecting the right mortgage can have a significant impact on your long-term financial position. Mortgage rates, eligibility criteria, loan-to-value limits, fee structures, and approval requirements vary considerably between lenders.
Independent Mortgage Advice, Bank Comparisons & End-to-End Financing Support
Buying a new property
Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Across the UAE
Mortgage rates, eligibility criteria, loan-to-value limits, fee structures, and approval requirements vary considerably between lenders.
The numbers for new buyers in June 2026
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What you need to know
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Expats
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UAE nationals
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Minimum deposit
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20% of property price
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15% on first home under AED 5M
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Minimum monthly salary (most banks)
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As low as AED 10,000/-
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As low as AED 10,000/-
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Maximum loan term
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25 years max or till the age of 65 years
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25 years max or till the age of 70 years
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Why Buyers Work With Finnequity
Finnequity is a Dubai-based mortgage and property finance consultancy helping UAE residents, expatriates, investors, and business owners secure suitable financing solutions.
Our advisors assist clients with:
End-to-end mortgage application support
Mortgage affordability assessments
Bank eligibility reviews
Property acquisition planning
Islamic and conventional mortgage comparisons
Loan-to-value analysis
Refinancing strategy
Investment property financing
Our objective is not simply to obtain mortgage approval but to help clients make informed borrowing decisions aligned with their long-term financial goals.
What Finnequity does that your bank cannot
Your bank has one product range. Finnequity compares 8 or more.
When you go to your bank directly, you are negotiating with one option on the table. When you go through Finnequity, you see what Emirates NBD, FAB, ADIB, DIB, HSBC, Mashreq, RAKBANK, Standard Chartered and others will offer for your exact profile. We also know which banks are running fee waivers or rate promotions this month. Banks do not advertise these publicly.
Our advice costs you nothing. We are paid a standard brokerage fee by the bank when your mortgage completes.
What is in your free comparison
Your estimated maximum borrowing amount based on your salary and the UAE Central Bank debt burden ratio rules.
Side-by-side rates from every bank willing to lend to your profile right now.
The EIBOR margin for each offer, which is the rate you will pay after the fixed period ends.
Total upfront cost breakdown including DLD fee, mortgage registration, valuation, and agent commission.
A clear recommendation on which bank and which product fits your situation best.
How We Assess Mortgage Suitability
Before making any recommendation, our advisors review:
Monthly income
Debt Burden Ratio (DBR)
Property value
Future borrowing plans
Existing liabilities
Employment status
Deposit available
Risk tolerance
This allows us to recommend financing structures that align with both lender requirements and client objectives.
Client Testimonials
What People Say About Us
"Was ready to just accept my bank's rate until a colleague mentioned Finnequity. They pulled quotes from 8 banks and found me something noticeably better. The broker walked me through every fee upfront, nothing hidden. Whole process felt far less stressful than I expected buying my first place here."
Bhaveshkumar P.
Jan 2025
"Buying our first home together and neither of us understood UAE mortgages at all. Asked probably too many questions but never once felt like a burden. Everything was explained in plain language, and replies on WhatsApp came fast, even outside normal hours. Made a confusing process feel manageable."
Hasnain & Um-e-Laila G.
Jan 2025
"Being self-employed I assumed getting approved would take forever or just not happen. Finnequity already knew which banks actually work with business owners like me, so we skipped the ones that would've rejected me. Approved in under three weeks with far less paperwork drama than I braced for."
Nikunj P.
Feb 2025
"Wanted an Islamic mortgage but wasn't sure it would even work out financially compared to conventional. They compared both side by side with real numbers, not vague explanations. Rate ended up close to conventional anyway. Nobody at branch level had ever laid it out for me this clearly before."
Rimma K.
April 2025
"Had the same mortgage rate for years without ever reviewing it, didn't think it mattered much. Finnequity ran the numbers and refinancing dropped my monthly payment by over AED 600. Wish I hadn't waited so long. The switch itself was handled entirely by them, I barely had to do anything."
Sharath S.
May 2025
"Was set on buying in Dubai until they broke down the actual upfront costs versus Sharjah for my budget. The registration fee difference alone changed my decision. Appreciated that they weren't pushing one option, just gave me the real numbers and let me choose what made sense for me."
Muhammad K.
July 2025
How it works from here
Fill in the form. A Finnequity broker calls you within the hour to gather the details we need.
Within 24 hours you get your free personalised comparison by WhatsApp or email.
You choose the bank you want. We handle the full application, document check.
Keep in mind, it will take 4 to 8 weeks from your first call to collecting your keys.
Request Your Personalised Mortgage Assessment
Name, phone, and what you are looking to do. That is all we need to get started. Your comparison arrives within 24 hours.
Ready to find out what you can borrow?
Fill in the form. A Finnequity broker will call you within the hour. No fees. No commitment.
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Location
Meydan Grandstand, 6th floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E.
