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Why is my mortgage rate higher than the advertised rate?

A straight answer from the team that tracks every UAE bank’s verified pricing — commission-free.

Short answer below, then the detail — and if you want it applied to your own numbers, the calculator and a free advisor check are right here.

Verified UAE pricing · July 2026
from 3.75% p.a.
Lowest advertised fixed rate in our verified circular set — we confirm your personal rate free.

Lowest advertised verified rate — we confirm your personal rate free.

Estimated monthly payment
AED 9,490/mo
Loan AED 1,600,000

Answer: Advertised rates are the bank's best case — usually salary-transfer clients at moderate LTV on selected products. Non-salary-transfer, higher LTV, self-employed income or a weaker credit file each add increments to your personal price.

Two banks can quote the same person 0.5% apart on the same day — which is the entire case for comparing. We shop your actual profile, not the poster rate, across 15+ banks.

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