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Mortgage eligibility in Morocco: conditions, down payment, DTI

Updated on April 18, 202611 min read

Mortgage eligibility in Morocco rests on four pillars analyzed by all banks: income stability, debt-to-income ratio, down payment amount, and borrower's age. Since Bank Al-Maghrib circular 15/G/2013, Moroccan banks must respect a maximum 40% DTI ratio, sometimes stretched to 45% for high earners. Required down payment ranges from 10% (first-time buyers with Damane Iskan) to 30% (rental investment), averaging 20% on 2026 files.

1. The 4 eligibility pillars

  • Income stability: permanent contract with ≥ 1 year tenure
  • DTI ≤ 40% (45% exceptional)
  • Down payment: 10% min, 20-30% standard
  • Age: borrower + duration ≤ 70 years at maturity

2. How to calculate your DTI

Formula: (future mortgage payment + other loans + rent) / net monthly income × 100

3. Down payment: how much?

Profile/ProductMinimumRecommended
First-time buyer + Damane Iskan10%15%
Standard employee20%25%
Rental investment30%35%
MRE (foreign currency)20%30%

4. Documents required

  • Valid national ID
  • Employment certificate (< 3 months)
  • Last 3 pay slips
  • Bank statements last 6 months
  • Signed purchase agreement
  • Proof of down payment

5. FAQ

Q.What is the minimum salary for a mortgage in Morocco?
No legal minimum, but the monthly payment must not exceed 40% of net income. For an 800,000 MAD loan over 20 years at 4.35%, minimum net income ≈ 12,500 MAD/month.
Q.Can one borrow without a down payment?
Rare, possible via Fogarim or Social Housing 250,000. For a classic loan, minimum is 10% with Damane Iskan.
Q.Is a fixed-term contract accepted?
Very difficult. Exceptions: fixed-term ≥ 3 years remaining in administration or large corporation.
Q.Maximum age to borrow?
70 years at loan maturity in most banks. 75 years at CIH and BP for civil servants.

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