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CBE Mortgage Initiative

National Bank of Egypt · Loans · Egyptian Pound · 4.0 · Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 12:37 PM

The Central Bank of Egypt’s mortgage finance initiative for middle-income earners—offered at an 8% interest rate through the National Bank of Egypt—helps you acquire a residential unit with competitive advantages.

Interest rate
8% – 12%
Loan amount
EGP 10K – 14M
Term up to
30 yrs
Type
Mortgage Finance

Banky Analysis

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What you trade off:

  • Finances a smaller share of the price
  • Branch application only
  • Requires a down payment
  • Requires collateral

What's good

  • Maximum amount higher than average
  • The bank publishes its processing fee
  • Repayment term longer than average

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All of this is measured against home finance in EGP only

Last checked Monday 26 October 2026 - 02:17 AM

Rates, terms & fees

Loan type
Mortgage Finance
Interest type
Reducing Balance
Interest rate
8%
Min amount
EGP 10,000
Max amount
EGP 14,000,000
Min term
5 yrs
Max term
30 yrs
Max DTI
40%
Max financing
80%
Zero down payment
No
Processing fee (%)
1%
Early repayment penalty
0%

Eligibility & requirements

Min monthly income
EGP 10,000
Min age
21
Max age
75
Approved employer
No
Requires collateral
Yes
Life insurance
No
Accepted employment types
EmployedSelf-EmployedFreelancerGovernmentMilitaryPensioner
Accepted professions
any profession
Security types
Salary TransferWithout Salary Transfer
Required documents
National ID CopySalary Slip (Last 3 Months)Bank Statement (Last 6 Months)Tax CardCommercial RegisterRecent Utility BillHR / Employer LetterPassport Copy
Eligibility criteria
Nationalityegyptian

Programs

Loan programs
ProgramRateMax amountSegmentFinancingZero down
محدودي الدخل 8%8%EGP 1,400,000Low income80%No
مبادرة البنك المركزى المصرى للتمويل العقارى متوسطى الدخل 8%8%EGP 2,500,000Middle income80%No
مبادرة البنك المركزى المصرى للتمويل العقارى لمتوسطى وفوق متوسطى الدخل %77%EGP 1,000,000Middle income80%No
مبادرة البنك المركزى المصرى للتمويل العقارى مبادرة لمتوسطي الدخل 12%12%EGP 7,600,000Middle income80%No

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CBE Mortgage Initiative

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Our take 4.0

4.0 Banky rating

Pros

  • Early settlement fee: No early settlement fee shall apply. However, the difference in the subsidized interest rate shall be reimbursed as per the relevant instructions.
  • No account opening fees.
  • No I-Score fees
  • Free life and total disability insurance policy.
  • Unit price: Up to EGP 1.1 mn. with a minimum down payment of 15%, or more than EGP 1.1 mn. and up to EGP 1.4 mn. with a minimum down payment of 20%.
  • Loan amount excluding maintenance deposit: Up to 80% or 85% of the unit price or the appraisal value, whichever is less and up to 60% for pensioners and pension beneficiaries.
  • Loan Tenor: A minimum of 5 years and up to 30 years.

Cons

  • Available only to Egyptian residents.
  • Late payment fee: 2% of past-due installments.

Our take

Real estate financing from the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), offered under the Central Bank’s initiative at a declining interest rate of 8%, stands as one of the most significant financial solutions available in the Egyptian real estate market—specifically for the middle-income segment. This 8% declining rate offers a competitive advantage that far surpasses current commercial interest rates for deposits or loans, rendering the total cost of the financing highly manageable over the long term. The program also provides flexible repayment terms, extending up to 30 years. Furthermore, its inclusivity—covering self-employed individuals and pensioners (up to age 75 by the end of the financing term)—serves as an excellent benefit, allowing a broad range of people to qualify, complemented by a relatively short minimum employment period requirement (ranging from 6 to 12 months).

The Central Bank of Egypt’s mortgage finance initiative for middle-income earners—offered at an 8% interest rate through the National Bank of Egypt—helps you acquire a residential unit with competitive advantages.

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Interest rate
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Loan amount
EGP 10K – 14M Up to EGP 2.5M Up to EGP 2M Up to EGP 2.5M
Term up to
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Type
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Added Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 12:35 PM Updated Saturday 24 October 2026 - 11:46 AM