K|Wise · Glossary
Every mortgage term, in the language of borrowers.
EIBOR, LTV, DSR, DBR, NOC — every acronym that shows up on a UAE mortgage offer, with a one paragraph definition you'll actually remember.
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The dictionary, end to end.
O2 terms
A property purchased before construction is complete. Off-plan purchases are typically paid in instalments tied to construction milestones, with final drawdown at handover.
Read more about Off-planAdditional repayments made above your scheduled EMI to reduce the loan balance faster. Most UAE lenders allow up to 20% of the original loan amount per year without penalty.
Read more about Overpayment
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