How long does mortgage approval take in the UAE?
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Answer: Pre-approval typically takes 24 hours to 5 working days once documents are complete. Full approval to transfer usually runs 2–6 weeks, covering valuation, final offer letter and registration.
The slow step is almost always documents — a complete file first time is the single biggest accelerator. Start with our document checklist, and see the full processing timeline.
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- Pre-approval typically within 24 hours.
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