UAE National Mortgage & LTV
Resident LTV caps, borrowing requirements, and documentation guide for UAE National nationals.
Your LTV Summary
Status
Resident
Holds UAE residency visa
First Property LTV
80%
Maximum loan-to-value cap
Second Property LTV
60%
For investment properties
Special Notes for UAE National
First home cap at AED 5M for 80% LTV; higher values drop to 70%. Land not eligible. Spouse income poolable.
Documentation & Requirements
Required Documents
- • Valid passport (or home country ID)
- • UAE residency visa or Golden Visa
- • Latest 3 months' salary slips
- • Latest 6 months' bank statements
- • Employment letter on company letterhead
- • Proof of down payment source
Additional Considerations
- Debt-to-Income Ratio: Usually capped at 50% for residents
- Salary Transfer: Some banks require salary transfer to their account
- Minimum Salary: Typically AED 4,500–10,000 depending on lender
- Processing Time: 5–10 days for residents, 10–20 days for non-residents
Borrowing Power Examples
| Property Price | Your LTV | Max Loan | Down Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 1.0M | 80% | AED 0.80M | AED 0.20M |
| AED 2.0M | 80% | AED 1.60M | AED 0.40M |
| AED 3.0M | 80% | AED 2.40M | AED 0.60M |
| AED 5.0M | 80% | AED 4.00M | AED 1.00M |
| AED 10.0M | 80% | AED 8.00M | AED 2.00M |
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