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Are home Finance products Shariah-compliant?
Yes, all products are approved by the bank’s Shariah Committee.
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What are the features and benefits of Riyad Bank Home Finance?
- Shariah-compliant
- Instant approval
- Flexible repayment plans
- Possibility of joint finance between first-degree relatives
- Multiple solutions that cater to different types of properties
- Available for government, private, and banking sectors, as well as pensioners
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Is it possible for bank employees to get financed without transferring their salaries?
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What is the maximum age required for the property?
- 45 years at the time of the last installment for villas, duplexes and buildings
- 25 years at the time of the last installment for apartments
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What are the properties financed by the bank?
- Villa
- Apartment
- Duplex
- Building
- Land
- Rest house
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Can the customer have a joint finance with relatives, such as father, mother, brother, sister, or spouse?
Yes, 3 joint applicants as a maximum.
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Is it possible for a non-Saudi husband to have a joint finance with his Saudi wife?
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What is the minimum down payment required when purchasing a property?
10% of the first property
30% of the second property
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Who owns the title deed of the property?
It depends on the financing formula. In cases of Murabaha Home Finance, the property is registered under the customer’s name while the title deed is pledged at the Bank. However, in cases of Ijara Home Finance, the property is registered under the name of the bank until the finance is fully settled.
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Is there an early settlement option?
Yes, in accordance with early settlement terms and conditions.
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How does the profit rate change during the finance period?
It depends on the financing formula. In cases of Murabaha Home Finance, the rate will be fixed throughout the financing period. However, in cases of Ijara Home Finance, the rate will be variable.
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Is it possible to build the land after purchasing it?
Yes, but the bank’s approval is required.
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Can the customer lease the property after purchasing it?
Yes, but the bank’s approval is required.
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Can the customer sell the property during the repayment period?
Yes, though Ihlal option or by selling the property to a third party.
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Can the customer have two financing products at the same time?
Yes, as long as the DBR does not exceed the maximum limit.
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Is it possible to finance the purchase of an incomplete property?
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Is it possible to pay quarterly or biannual installments?
No, the Home Finance Program can only be paid in monthly installments.
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Is it possible to purchase a property without transferring the salary?
Yes, only for bank employees.
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Is it possible to get a Home Finance against shares/deposits?
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What are the benefits of life insurance and property insurance?
The customer would be exempted from paying the remaining installments in the case of permanent total disability or natural death, subject to insurance coverage. The customer gets compensated in cases of fires and natural disasters, subject to terms and conditions.
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What is the maximum amount of financing?
A maximum amount of S..R 5,000,000.
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What is the minimum amount of financing that can be provided?
A minimum amount of S..R 200,000.
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Is there a joint finance option for the Subsidized Home Finance and Al-Moyassar Home Mortgage provided by the Real Estate Development Fund and the Ministry of Housing if the customers’ names were on the subsidization list?
Currently, there is no joint finance option for the Subsidized Home Finance and Al-Moyassar Home Mortgage Programs.
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What are the documents required to apply for the Subsidized Home Finance and Al-Moyassar Home Mortgage?
The same documents required for the Home Finance product, in addition to:
- Family Identity Card + deed of support (if any)
- Salary Certificate with employment commencement date
- Statement of account for customers not transferring their salaries
- Deposit of valuation fees
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Will customers approved by the Ministry/ Fund get an amount of S..R 500,000?
No, the customer can get a higher financing amount. The Ministry/Fund would provide a financial subsidization to cover the profit margin up to S..R 500,000. The subsidization coverage might reach 100% subject to the terms and conditions of the Ministry/Fund.
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What is the maximum amount of income required for 100% coverage?
For all approved citizens with salaries up to S..R 14,000, the subsidization coverage will reach 100% of the financing amount up to a maximum S..R 500,000, regardless of the number of family members.
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Are there any specifications for selecting the property (regarding space, construction type, etc.) or the subsidization amount offered by the Ministry/Fund ?
No, the customer can select the property that matches his/her finances. The granted amount is determined based on the Ministry/Fund valuation and the bank’s credit policy.
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Can a customer with existing Home Finance from Riyad Bank, and nominated by the Ministry/Fund, benefit from the subsidization amount to settle the bank’s finance?
No, currently this is not available. The subsidization amounts are dedicated to new financing requests only.
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What is the minimum salary required for the Subsidized Home Finance or Al-Moyassar Home Finance?
The minimum salary is S..R 5,000 for approved sectors and S..R 8,000 for non-approved sectors and banks.
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Can a customer who owns a land benefit from the subsidized finance if he/she were on the approved list?
The customer can benefit from the granted approval through Home Equity program.
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Can an approved customer with a real estate under construction benefit from the subsidized finance and be financed by Riyad Bank?
Yes, the customer can benefit from the granted approval through the Incomplete Property Finance product to complete the construction of the property.
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Can an approved customer, who owns a villa, apply for the Home Equity product?
Yes, the customer will receive the required amount, as per the approval of the Ministry/Fund.
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What is the minimum financing amount if the customer wishes to have a home finance from Riyad Bank?
The minimum salary is S..R 5,000 for approved sectors and S..R 8,000 for non-approved sectors and banks.
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What is the subsidization that the customer will receive from the Fund?
It is a financial support that covers the profit margin which varies with monthly income and number of family members as per the approval from the Ministry/Fund.
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Can pensioners be financed?
Yes, subject to the insurance coverage conditions.