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Loans

General
What types of loans are available?

A consumer loan is available to meet personal needs, while a housing loan can be used to purchase, build or renovate a home.

What is the maximum loan amount?
  • Consumer loan: Up to KD 25,000
  • Housing loan: Up to KD 70,000
What is the repayment period?
  • Consumer loan: From one to five years
  • Housing loan: From one to 15 years
Is there an age limit for loan applications?

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and must not be older than 70 at the time the loan matures.

What documents are required to apply for a consumer or housing loan?
  • Salary certificate
  • Salary continuation certificate
  • Valid Civil ID
  • Military ID for employees of the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defence or National Guard
Who can apply?

ABK and non-ABK customers, including expatriates, may apply, subject to the Bank’s credit policy.

UAE Mortgage
18. Are there any processing fees?

Yes. The processing fee is 1% of the loan amount. Budgeting should be allotted for additional fees such as land registry, administration fees, and broker fees.

19. Does my salary have to be transferred to ABK?

No, this will be considered on an individual case basis.

20. How much will my down payment be?

Minimum of 30% of Property Value.

21. What property type can I select?

All properties must be pre-approved by ABK UAE. The pre-approved list includes the leading UAE developers. Off plan properties will not be considered.

22. Will I be paying my loan in Kuwaiti Dinars or UAE Dirhams?

Your monthly payments will be calculated and debited from your account in Kuwaiti Dinars and paid in UAE Dirhams.

23. Why is a valuation (evaluation of property) required?

Two independent valuations of the property are mandatory. The finance amount is calculated by the lender based on the valuation amount provided by the valuators.

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