UAE Central Bank mortgage regulations cap loan-to-value ratios differently for first properties, subsequent properties, and off-plan purchases, and layer a stress test on top — meaning the amount a bank will actually approve is often lower than a simple income multiple would suggest.
That's exactly the gap the Mortgage Affordability Calculator closes. How much will a UAE bank actually lend you? All three Central Bank limits, plus the stress test. This tool is built for buyers, tenants and investors trying to understand the real cost of a UAE property decision before signing anything.
Why It Matters
Buying or renting property in Dubai and the wider UAE involves the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, agency commissions, NOC charges, and Central Bank mortgage caps that limit how much a bank will actually lend. Rental increases are also capped by RERA's index, so tenants have more protection than many realise. Running the real numbers before signing anything prevents nasty surprises on transfer day or renewal day.
How to Use the Mortgage Affordability Calculator
- Enter the property price, financing details or lease terms.
- The tool applies current DLD fees, bank caps or RERA rules automatically.
- See the full cost or comparison broken down line by line.
- Get your instant result — no sign-up required, and figures reflect current published UAE rates.
A Mistake This Tool Helps You Avoid
The most common mistake is budgeting only the advertised property price or monthly rent, without adding the DLD fee, agency commission and other one-off charges that are due in full on transfer or signing day. Buyers also frequently assume a bank will lend the maximum LTV percentage in principle, without realising the mortgage stress test can reduce the actual approved amount.
How Long It Takes
The whole process takes under a minute. There's no limit on how many times you can run it, so if your numbers change — a new salary figure, a different property price, an updated budget — just come back and recalculate. Nothing you enter is saved or shared; the mortgage affordability calculator runs entirely for your own reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the DLD fees and mortgage caps up to date?
The tool reflects currently published Dubai Land Department fees and UAE Central Bank mortgage regulations, though your bank's final offer may vary based on your individual credit profile.
Can I use this for a property outside Dubai?
The fee structures shown are based on Dubai's DLD framework; other emirates may apply different land department fees, so treat the estimate as a close reference point rather than an exact figure.
Ready to see your own numbers? Try the Mortgage Affordability Calculator now, free, right on this site.