Welcome back to The Title Deed Desk.

In Episode 7, we covered adding and removing names from a title deed.

Today is Episode 8.

And this one is about the line on your deed that isn't your name.

The mortgage.

A quick reminder: this is general educational information, not legal advice. Mortgage procedures vary by lender and individual circumstances, so always confirm your position with your bank.

When you buy a property using a bank loan, the bank secures that loan against the property. That security is registered with the Dubai Land Department and appears on your title deed.

This means your deed can show two things at once:

• You are the registered owner. • The bank has a registered interest until the loan is released.

A mortgage entry is completely normal. It p ...