Home Loans
| Finance | Repayment period | Interest rate |
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| Up to 85% | Up to 25 years | From 3.99% pa |
Here's what you get :
- Low interest rate from 3.99%* a year
- Salary starting from AED15,000 pm with no salary transfer required
- Finance up to 85%* of the property value
More great benefits*:
- Transfer your existing mortgage or apply for a new one
- No early settlement charges when you pay from your own funds on a partial or full payment*
- No charges on pre-approval for mortgages
- Payment period from 5-25 years or until the age of 70 (subject to life cover)
Applicable for Approved UAE properties only
Equity Release
Raise funds against your existing property to finance your major projects.
Overpayments
Save a significant amount of money with overpayments by reducing the overall amount of interest payable over the lifeof your loan. You can overpay with no redemption penalty subject to a minimum amount of AED25,000. Please note that overpayments can only be made on your usual repayment date. Please note that no re-draws are available.
Competitive rates
Choose between the Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR) or a Standard Variable Rate. The EIBOR-mortage interest rate is three month EIBOR plus a fixed margin. The three-month EIBOR rate is reviewed on a quarterly basis.
HSBC Premier by Mortgage :
Qualify for an HSBC Premier account if you take a Home Loan for AED 3,000,000 and above.
Mortgage drawdown of AED3,000,000 or above applies for the first 24 months after which the
*Personal Banking terms and conditions apply in addition to the HSBC Premier by Mortgage terms and conditions
You can get an HSBC Home Loan if:
- Aged 21 to 70 years (subject to life cover)
- Minimum salary of AED15,000 pm
- Salaried or Self Employed
- Customers residing outside the UAE applying for a mortgage will only be considered if they are Premier customers and meet the HSBC lending criteria
Interest rates
| Home purchase - Variable rate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Variable Rate Loan to Value (LTV) less than or equal to 60% Loan to Value (LTV) over 60% and up to the maximum LTV applicable on your selected development |
3.99% 4.49% |
The interest rates quoted are standard variable rates, variable at the banks discretion and charged on outstanding amount of the loan and subject to change. |
| 3-Month EIBOR Based Rate (Emirates Interbank Offered Rate) |
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| Base Rate for Completed Properties Loan to Value (LTV) less than or equal to 60% Loan to Value (LTV) over 60% and up to the maximum LTV applicable on your selected development |
3 Month EIBOR + 2.864% p.a. 3 Month EIBOR + 3.364% p.a. |
The Eibor based rate is comprised of 3 month variable Eibor which is updated on a quarterly basis and a fixed margin that remains fixed for the life of the loan. |
| Equity Release Loan Up to a maximum AED 5 million |
Additional 1.00% over and above the applicable Home Purchase rate | Equity Release loan is a loan available against your property only if there is sufficient value in the property as against any liabilities secured against the property. Please ask your Mortgage Advisor for details |
| 3 Months EIBOR at 1st of April 2013 – 1.126% | Note: The rates quoted in this section are exclusive of any additional amount related to your insurance cover. | |
Insurance
| Life insurance is mandatory and it must be assigned to the bank. | To be arranged by the customer | Life insurance must be assigned to the bank |
| Property Insurance fee | 0.05% p.a. | Property insurance fee is charged on the rebuild cost of the property. This can be arranged by HSBC and is to be reviewed annually by the borrower. |
Home Loan Arrangement Fees
| Personal Banking and Advance | 1% of loan amount, Min. AED 5,000 | Standalone fee payable at on the amount of the approved loan. To be paid at the time of approval. |
| Premier | 0.5% of loan amount, Min. AED 5,000 |
Home Loan Closure Fees
| Loan Closure Fee | AED 2,500 | Administrative charge for the closure of the Home Loan account, and the release/return of relevant documentation. |
| Early Settlement Charge - by transfer to another lender | 3% on the amount of loan outstanding, Min. AED 10,000 | If your existing loan is being transferred to another Bank / Finance Company, fee is to be paid on outstanding loan amount. Please note this is in addition to the loan closure fee above. No early settlement charges when you pay from your own funds on a partial or full payment* * Administrative charges will apply for loan closure |
Other Fees
| Overpayment Fee: | No charge | Subject to a minimum overpayment amount of AED 25,000 on top of your usual monthly installment. Such additional payments can only be made on your usual monthly installment date. |
| Product Conversion Fee | AED 10,000 | Charged when converting from a Standard Variable Rate mortgage to a 3 Month EIBOR Based mortgage or vice versa |
| Non-standard statement production/copy of original documentation | AED 500 | Charge per document |
| Home Loan liability letter | AED 1,000 | Charge per letter |
| Late payment fee | Lending Rate set out in customer’s agreement | To be paid if a payment is more than 15 days past due date. Interest will be charged on all overdue payments at the lending rate set out in your agreement. This is in addition to the balance outstanding on your home loan, on which interest will continue to accrue on a daily basis. |
| Change of parties on mortgage offer letter | AED 500 | Charged on re-issuance of offer due to change of names post drawdown |
| Loan rescheduling fee | AED 1,000 | Charged when the term of the loan is rescheduled (i.e. where there is an increase/decrease in the term) |
| Property swaps administration fee | AED 2,500 | To be paid when the property financed is being swapped to a different property offered by a Developer |
| Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Consolidation of loans with the same Developer | AED 1,000 | To be paid when the outstanding finance amounts from multiple properties is being applied towards a reduced number of financed properties. |
Property valuation fee
| Standard valuation fee | AED 2,500 | Fee to be paid in the event a standard valuation is required. Please note that a valuation will need to be completed at the application stage for all completed properties and is non-refundable in the event the application does not progress. The valuation will be carried out by an independent valuation company on HSBC’s panel. In the event of a property swap a valuation of the new property will also be required. |
| Snagging assessment fee | AED 1,000 | A fee charged in addition to the standard valuation fee should a customer require snagging at the time of handover of the property. |
Mortgage calculators
Whether you are in the market for a new home or want all the details about a home loan - you need facts and figures. The HSBC loan calculator range features calculators that are simple to fill in and give you quick answers.
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Home loan repayments calculator
Determine your monthly loan repayments based on how much you need to borrow.
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Loan comparison calculator
The 'Compare HSBC mortgages' calculator has been designed to suit your busy lifestyle. In order to help you
narrow down your mortgage research you can quickly view a selection of current HSBC mortgages.
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Lump sum calculator
How much time and interest can I save by paying a lump sum off my loan?
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Overpayment calculator
The overpayments calculator is intended to provide a general overview of the time and interest
that may be saved if you make additional extra repayments.
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Find and Compare
Compare details of our mortgages so you can decide which one is right for you.
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How Much Can I Borrow ?
Use this calculator to work out how much we may be prepared to lend you.
What does the HSBC Home Loan provide?
It provides the opportunity for customers, both national and expatriate, to borrow money for the purchase of selected residential properties in developments in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
Do I have to have an HSBC bank account to apply for an HSBC Home Loan?
Yes. However you can apply without being a current HSBC customer and we will arrange an appropriate account for you if you are approved for a home loan.
Who is eligible?
Customers earning a salary of AED15,000 per month and above (or equivalent in other currencies), who wish to purchase a property from one of the selected developments for which HSBC is providing finance, subject to meeting HSBC's lending criteria.
What are the principal features of HSBC Home Loan?
- Standard variable rate mortgage - interest rate variable at the Bank's discretion
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EIBOR mortgage, is based on the three-month EIBOR, subject to quarterly review, and a fixed margin that remains fixed for the life of the loan
- Maximum term of 25 years (subject to repayment before the customer's 65th birthday)
- Finance amount of up to 85% of the purchase price or the professional valuation, whichever is lower
Overall rate depends on Loan to Value (LTV) ratio
**Rates published on the HSBC website are applicable to new customers only
What are the advantages of HSBC Home Loan?
We offer competitive home loan rates with no financial penalties if you repay early (in part or in full) using your own funds (administrative charges will apply for loan closure).
A dedicated team of experienced mortgage advisors will assist you to arrange your home loan. Following your purchase further assistance is available by calling at 800 HOUSE.
How is interest for HSBC Home Loan calculated?
Interest is calculated on the daily balance outstanding on your home loan account. Your monthly installment will be applied against your outstanding balance, plus the interest accrued.
How do I apply for HSBC Home Loan?
To apply for a HSBC Home Loan you can call toll free 800 HOUSE, visit your nearest branch or the HSBC website.
You can discuss your needs with a member of the HSBC Home Loan team, who will conduct an initial fact-find interview to ensure that you have a full picture of what is required.
What happens if I sell the house before the home loan is paid off?
We will require you to repay the full outstanding balance of your home loan (principal plus interest) owing up to the time of sale. Please call toll free 800 HOUSE or visit a branch for further details.
Can I arrange my own insurance?
Yes. Customers can take life and property insurance arranged by HSBC or provide their own cover through an approved insurer and assign the benefit of the policy to HSBC. If a customer makes their own insurance arrangements there may be a cost involved in the assignment of the policies and the borrower must pay these costs. Life insurance and property insurance (for villas and townhouses) are both mandatory.
What is the mortgage closure procedure?
If you are planning to close your mortgage account with us, we request you to let us know the appropriate scenario applicable. This information is required by us in order to issue the relevant liability letter(s).
Scenarios
1. Are you planning to sell the property to cash buyer? If so, please provide the name of the buyer.
2. Are you planning to sell the property to a buyer who is availing a mortgage with HSBC Bank Middle East? If so, please provide the name of the buyer.
3. Are you planning to sell the property to a buyer who is availing his/her mortgage from another bank/finance company? If so, please provide the name of the bank/company.
4. Are you planning to transfer your mortgage from HSBC to another bank/finance company? If so, please provide the name of the bank/company.
5. Are you planning to pay off and close the mortgage with your own funds? If so, please specify the source of these funds.
Basic charges for per mortgage closure will be:
| Mortgage closure fee | AED2,500 Administrative charge for the closure of the Home Loan account, and the release/return of relevant documentation |
| Home Loan liability letter | AED1,000 (will be charged each time a revised letter is issued) |
| Early Settlement Charge - by transfer to another lender | 3% on the amount of loan outstanding. If your existing loan is being transferred to another Bank / Finance Company, fee is to be paid on outstanding loan amount. Please note this is in addition to the loan closure fee above. (charged only in case of scenario number 4 ) |
Process and requirements
- Once you let us know your closure scenario, we shall arrange to prepare your liability letter, which will give you the pay off amounts including charges, within 10 working days
- Additionally, a copy of the liability letter will also be prepared (applicable to scenario number 3 and 4 only) in order for you to forward the same to the other bank/company
- The Liability letter needs to be signed by yourself, and the original copy must be returned to the bank in order for us to proceed with your closure. (The bank will be unable to settle the outstanding mortgage if the signed Liability letter redemption statement is not returned to the HSBC Home Finance Department)
Mode of payment
You can make funds available in your HSBC bank account and provide us with an authority to debit the account or you can transfer funds to the following account:
Bank name: HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Account name: HFO NSC TRANSITORY SUS ACCT
Account number: 075-910687-001
SWIFT code: BBME AEAD
Reference: Name of HSBC customer and HSBC reference number
Alternatively you can send us a manager's cheque payabale to:
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Number of days to release your documents
- If you close your mortgage through cash (funds available in your HSBC account), the documents will be released after seven working days
- If you close your mortgage by giving us a cheque (manager's cheque), the documents will be released after ten working days
What is the mortgage part-payment procedure?
You can make an overpayment at any time. This should be a minimum of AED25,000. We will not charge a fee for overpayments.
- if you wish to make an overpayment please notify us in writing
- Please note that you will not be able to redraw any overpayments made . We cannot normally reverse or cancel any overpayment instructions.
- You can choose to make the part payment by using your internet banking account or by signing a debit authority for us to facilitate the payment.
Please note that following the overpayment your monthly installment amount will remain the same; however the tenure of the loan will shorten
- Existing Amanah mortgage customers looking to make overpayments will need to sign a letter in addition to the above.
- For any further queries, you can contact one of our mortgage adviser or call 800 HOUSE
