We may consider a request to lend against residential real estate in the UK and Europe outside these areas on a case-by-case basis for existing clients of Group.
Conventional
Europe Arab Bank offers mortgages to non-residents of the UK and the EEA who wish to purchase (or re-mortgage) property in the UK, Paris or the South of France for their personal use, that is, ‘owner-occupied’ residential property.
Conventional and Islamic through Commodity Murabaha Financing
Europe Arab Bank offers Buy to Let Mortgages to individuals and companies looking to purchase properties for investment purposes (i.e. Buy to Let).
We offer financing of up to 70% of the property value for properties located in London and within the M25. For properties outside this area, lending is capped at 50% of the property value.
Facilities are available with a tenor of 5 to 10 years, with both capital repayment and interest-only options. Loan margins are determined on a case-by-case basis. Clients may choose between fixed or floating rates, with amortisation periods of 20 to 25 years and quarterly repayments.
Security is required in the form of a first legal charge over the property. In addition, borrowers must maintain a Debt Service Reserve Deposit equivalent to six months of debt repayment. A personal guarantee is required when borrowing through a corporate entity, and an assignment over rental income applies in the case of buy-to-let financing.
All legal fees, including both the Bank’s legal costs and those of the borrower, are payable by the borrower in full. Arrangement and valuation fees are also applicable.
EAB offers tailored Islamic finance solutions for UK-based investment properties. Our fully Shariah-compliant structures provide clients with a transparent way to invest, exclusively available for properties located in the UK. With the guidance of your dedicated Relationship Manager, you will benefit from expert support throughout your property purchase journey.
For more information about our range of Real Estate services please reach
out to the Private Banking team below or contact your Relationship Manager.
Europe Arab Bank is part of the Arab Bank Group. Established over 90 years ago, the group has a global network of more than 600 branches across five continents.
Our focus is on supporting private, corporate and institutional clients wherever in Europe and the MENA region they live, work, or do business.
UK
Europe Arab Bank plc
35 Park Lane, Mayfair
London W1K 1RB
FRANCE
Europe Arab Bank SA
41 Avenue de Friedland
75008 Paris
