RAKBANK Mortgage in the UAE
RAKBANK home loan rates, eligibility and a full calculator — compared against 20+ UAE banks, free.
RAKBANK (The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah) has significantly sharpened its mortgage proposition for 2026 with a new 3-year fixed-rate product from 3.89% p.a. Two things make RAKBANK stand out from the majors: a genuinely competitive Alternate Income / low-documentation program that helps self-employed and commission-based buyers who can't fully document income, and an attractive buyout/refinance rate for salaried borrowers. If you transfer your salary and qualify for the Elite segment, RAKBANK is currently one of the sharpest fixed rates in the market — but the best segment for you depends on your profile, which is exactly what we confirm.
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Best for
Salary-transfer salaried buyers wanting a competitive 3-year fixed rate, self-employed or commission-based buyers who need a low-documentation option, and anyone refinancing an existing mortgage.
Look elsewhere if
You can't transfer your salary and want the very lowest rate — the non-salary-transfer rate is higher, and another bank may edge it.
RAKBANK mortgage rates & products
RAKBANK's 2026 range centres on a 3-year fixed rate, then reverts to a variable rate (3-month EIBOR + margin). Indicative fixed rates: from 3.89% p.a. for salaried, salary-transfer Elite customers (3.99% non-Elite salary-transfer; around 4.09–4.19% without salary transfer). Self-employed rates start around 4.10% with a RAKBANK business-banking relationship. Its stand-out Alternate Income Program (low-doc) is priced around 4.59% — valuable if your income is hard to document conventionally. Salaried buyout/refinance is also offered at the headline 3.89% fixed for three years. A processing fee of roughly 0.5–1% applies, plus a refundable valuation fee (about AED 3,000 + VAT).
RAKBANK eligibility
RAKBANK finances up to 80% LTV for expat first homes (85% for UAE nationals), 60% on investment/subsequent properties, and up to 60% for non-residents (75% with a Golden Visa). Expect a minimum AECB credit score around 541, and for salaried applicants a minimum of about 3 months' confirmed service (if salary exceeds AED 25,000; otherwise around 6 months). Self-employed full-doc applicants can reach up to 80% LTV with 2+ years in business; low-doc options are available at 60–65%. Maximum loan sizes are generous — around AED 20M for salaried and up to AED 30M for self-employed full-doc.
RAKBANK mortgage: pros & cons
Strengths
- New 3-year fixed from a competitive 3.89% (salary transfer, Elite)
- Stand-out Alternate Income / low-documentation program
- Attractive salaried buyout/refinance rate (3.89% fixed 3yr)
- Up to 80% expat / 85% national first-home LTV
- Non-residents up to 75% LTV with a Golden Visa
- High maximum loan sizes (up to AED 30M self-employed)
Watch-outs
- Best rate requires salary transfer + Elite segment
- Non-salary-transfer and non-resident rates are notably higher
- Processing fee up to ~1% on some segments
RAKBANK vs comparing the whole market
RAKBANK may well be your best option — but the only way to know is to compare it against every other UAE lender for your exact profile. On a AED 1.5 million, 25-year mortgage, the gap between the sharpest and a mid-market rate can be around AED 150,000 over the term. That's why we place your profile in front of 20+ UAE banks, conventional and Islamic, and bring you the best — free, because the bank pays us on completion, never you. You take RAKBANK only if it genuinely wins.
RAKBANK mortgage — frequently asked questions
What are RAKBANK's mortgage rates in 2026?
RAKBANK's new 3-year fixed rates start from 3.89% p.a. for salaried, salary-transfer Elite customers, with non-Elite salary-transfer around 3.99% and non-salary-transfer around 4.09–4.19%. Self-employed rates start near 4.10%, and a low-documentation Alternate Income Program is around 4.59%. We confirm RAKBANK's exact rate for your profile and compare it free against 20+ banks.
Is RAKBANK good for self-employed or hard-to-document income?
Yes — RAKBANK's Alternate Income (low-documentation) program is one of its stand-out features, helping self-employed, commission-based or business-owner buyers who can't fully document income through conventional payslips. It's priced around 4.59% and typically lends at 60–65% LTV. We'll confirm whether it fits your situation.
Does RAKBANK offer a good refinance or buyout rate?
Yes. RAKBANK offers salaried buyout/refinance at its headline 3-year fixed rate of 3.89% p.a., making it a competitive option if you're moving an existing mortgage from another bank to lower your rate. We compare the all-in cost, including any fees, against staying put or moving to another lender.
How much can I borrow with RAKBANK?
RAKBANK finances up to 80% for expat first homes (85% for UAE nationals), 60% for investment properties, and up to 60% for non-residents (75% with a Golden Visa), subject to the 50% debt-burden ratio. Maximum loan sizes reach around AED 20M for salaried and AED 30M for self-employed full-doc applicants.
Can non-residents get a RAKBANK mortgage?
Yes. RAKBANK lends to non-residents at up to 60% LTV, rising to 75% for Golden Visa holders. Indicative non-resident 3-year fixed rates start around 4.69% for salaried Golden Visa holders and around 5.14% without a Golden Visa. We confirm your eligibility and compare RAKBANK against other non-resident lenders, free.
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