The Popularity of Mortgages in Dubai
According to the latest data revealed by Mortgage Finder, the mortgage market in Dubai has grown by 68% in the first 3 quarters of 2021 and 71% more than in 2019. One of the driving forces behind this boost in demand is low mortgage rates, which, in fact were reduced to 3.7% compared to 5.2% in 2019.
As well as that, LTV was reduced by the Central Bank for first-time buyers by 5% just last year. In order to attract more investors, the DLD announced in September that the minimum amount required to apply for a 3-year residence visa through investment was reduced to AED 750,000 ($204,100) from AED 1,000,000 ($272,000).