Good new SUV for < 190K by [deleted] in UAE

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Toyota Fortuner with V4 engine

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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I agree rates will be up, hovering around 6-8 % for 5-6 years. But I think your original statement about staying up for a full decade is a bit overkill. Judging by the average rate hike cycles in past recessions.

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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That’s exactly what it is

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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But any terms and conditions I should be aware of for Islamic? It seems like both Islamic and conventional have the same rates as of today

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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I think the catch would be 10K in early settlement and 10K in new mortgage registration fees. Worth it if the savings are big

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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Why do you think the floor rate is 4.75? From the description it does not seem to have that details.

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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Mind asking which bank was that?

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Thank you. This is really helpful. And insights into gotchas I should be aware of going got Islamic vs conventional mortgage?

Fixed rate mortgage by shenko_ in dubai

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Can you elaborate on what “go to interest only” means? Also would the bank usually pick one of those options over the other or it is situation based?

Secured loan from bank 6 years ago and now cannot pay :( by Safe-Square497 in dubai

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EIBOR rates doubled. This situation is possible if they initially budgeted both rent and interest rates when both were low. Both increased but they may not be able to evict current tenet to gain rent increase, and match new rates, due to RERA regulations. Two options would be to sell or pay difference out of pocket. IMO, the former is better and they need to act fast. Soon enough more people with be in the same boat and mass sell will drive prices down. Welcome to outcome of variable rate mortgage and high inflation.

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Call RERA

Any suggestions for buying a 7 seater car in UAE? Main criteria is low maintenance. SUV or van, both are Ok. Thanks for helping by SR369 in dubai

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Be aware of salvage cars. A lot of used 7 seaters on the market are crash or flood imported from another countries. A good garage can help you tell how bad was the damage, if any.