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UAE Mortgage Affordability Calculator

This service estimates your monthly mortgage payment and the property value you can afford in the United Arab Emirates based on common lending criteria and UAE property fees.

Service details

When enabled, the calculator estimates the maximum property price you could afford based on your income and a monthly payment cap.

This calculator applies a minimum down payment of 20% and a maximum Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) of 50% of monthly income for indicative purposes.

Mortgage summary

Monthly mortgage payment -
Total loan amount -
Property price -
Down payment required -
Interest rate and tenure -
Max affordable monthly payment (DBR) -

Breakdown

Loan details and the amortisation formula used to estimate the monthly payment will be summarised here once you enter your information.

Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) and the relationship between your income, existing debts and the mortgage payment will be shown here.

A comparison between the estimated mortgage payment and the maximum allowable payment under a 50% DBR guideline will appear here.

If affordability mode is enabled, the maximum loan amount and property price that fit within the chosen payment cap will be described here.

Total UAE property-related fees (DLD transfer, mortgage registration, bank arrangement and valuation) will be summarised here.

A breakdown of DLD transfer fee, mortgage registration fee, bank arrangement fee and the fixed valuation fee will be listed here.

The estimated upfront cost including down payment, DLD fees, bank fees and valuation fee will be presented here.

Information note

These calculations follow commonly referenced lending practices and fee structures in the UAE mortgage market. Actual loan eligibility criteria and fees may vary depending on the bank, residency status, credit score, property type and updated regulations. Users should confirm exact details with their bank or financial adviser.

About this calculator

This calculator provides an indicative estimation of mortgage affordability and related fees in the United Arab Emirates. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Users should confirm specific terms, eligibility criteria and fee schedules with their bank, mortgage adviser or official UAE regulatory resources.