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Quick answer (Jordan)

A JD 120,000 home loan at 7.5% over a 25-year term works out to a monthly payment of about JOD 887, with total interest of JOD 146,037 over the full term.

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USD
$
LTV 80% · No PMI ✓
$
%
Total Monthly
$1,087
PITI
Principal + Interest
$887
55% goes to interest
Total Interest
$146,037
over 25 years
Monthly Breakdown
Principal & Interest$887
Property Tax (1.1%/yr)$138
Homeowner's Insurance (0.5%/yr)$63
Total Monthly$1,087
Principal vs Interest Split
45% principal
55% interest
✨ Live recalculation·Includes P&I, property tax, insurance. Estimates only — consult a licensed lender for exact rates.
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Home loans in Jordan

Typical loan
JOD 120,000
in Jordan
Typical rate
7.5% p.a.
prime borrower, 2026
Typical term
25 years
most common

Market overview

Jordanian mortgages are led by Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (the specialist mortgage bank), Arab Bank (the country's largest by assets), Bank of Jordan, Jordan Kuwait Bank, Cairo Amman Bank, Capital Bank of Jordan and Jordan Islamic Bank (Murabaha-based home finance). The Jordanian dinar is pegged to the USD at 0.709 JOD/USD, and the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) tracks the Federal Reserve closely — the CBJ rediscount rate sits at 6.25% in early 2026 after Fed cuts. The Jordan Mortgage Refinance Company (JMRC), established 1996 with IFC support, provides long-term wholesale refinancing to participating banks, supporting 20-30 year tenors.

Why 7.5% is the typical rate

7.5% reflects a typical JOD floating mortgage for a salaried Jordanian borrower at 80% LTV in early 2026, anchored on the CBJ rate plus a 1-2% spread.

Tax & regulatory notes

Land registration fees and transfer taxes total approximately 9% of declared value (registration fee 5%, sale tax 4%) for properties above exemption thresholds, with reductions for first-time owner-occupiers under successive Ministry of Finance circulars. Capital gains on real estate are exempt from income tax for individuals on personal property under the Income Tax Law. The Yarmouk subsidy scheme and the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDC) programs deliver subsidised housing and land for lower- and middle-income Jordanians. Decree-Law 47/2008 governs foreign ownership.

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Jordan mortgage rates by bank

The main home loan lenders in Jordan, with indicative 2026 rates and typical loan-to-value caps. Rates vary by borrower profile, residency and property type — use the calculator above with each bank's quoted rate to compare your real monthly payment.

Housing Bank for Trade & Finance

6.5–8.5% LTV up to 80%

Founded as Jordan's housing-finance specialist and still the reference mortgage lender. JOD housing loans for salaried residents with tenors to 25-30 years; salary transfer earns the best pricing.

Arab Bank

6.5–8.5% LTV up to 80%

Jordan's largest bank, strong with professionals and expatriate Jordanians. Offers both resident JOD mortgages and programmes for Jordanians working in the Gulf buying property back home.

Cairo Amman Bank & Bank al Etihad

7–9% LTV up to 75%

Active retail challengers on housing loans, frequently running reduced-rate campaigns tied to developer partnerships in Amman (Abdali, Dabouq, Rabieh corridors).

JMRC-refinanced lenders

6–8% LTV up to 80%

The Jordan Mortgage Refinance Company provides long-term liquidity to member banks, enabling fixed-rate periods in a market where Central Bank of Jordan rates keep variable pricing high.

Indicative rates compiled from public bank disclosures and central-bank data for 2026; not a quote or an offer of credit. Confirm current terms directly with the lender.

🧮 Worked example

A JD 120,000 home loan at 7.5% over a 25-year term

Loan amount
JOD 120,000
Annual interest rate
7.5%
Term
25 years (300 months)
Monthly payment
JOD 887
Total interest paid
JOD 146,037
Total paid (principal + interest)
JOD 266,037
❓ FAQ (Jordan)

Common questions in Jordan.

How does the JMRC support affect my mortgage rate?
The Jordan Mortgage Refinance Company refinances participating banks (Housing Bank, Arab Bank, Cairo Amman, Bank of Jordan and others) by buying long-dated mortgage paper, allowing them to extend tenors to 25-30 years at fixed or capped-floating rates. This is the main reason Jordanian mortgages have longer tenors than most Arab markets. Your rate is set by the originating bank, but the JMRC programme is what makes the tenor available.
Can non-Jordanians buy property in Jordan?
Yes, under Law No. 47 of 2008 and its amendments, non-Jordanian individuals and companies can own real estate subject to Council of Ministers approval, reciprocity with the buyer's country, and a minimum holding period (typically 3-5 years) before resale. GCC nationals enjoy near-reciprocity. Many expat buyers in Amman finance through Housing Bank or Arab Bank on resident terms if they have JOD-denominated salary.
Sharia-compliant vs conventional home finance in Jordan?
Jordan Islamic Bank, Islamic International Arab Bank, and Safwa Islamic Bank offer Murabaha and Ijara wa Iqtina home finance products as alternatives to conventional mortgages. Effective profit rates are broadly comparable to conventional 6-9%, but the legal structure differs: the bank buys the property and resells/leases it to you. JMRC has Sharia-compliant refinancing windows that support these products.