Mortgage experts from the ground up
“At Holo, with over 25 years in the game, we know mortgages like the back of our hands! We’ve helped over 24,000 people get on the property ladder in the Middle East”
Michael Hunter
Co-Founder
Our journey so far
Jun 2018
Pre-Holo - Arran and Michael are taking mortgage calls while at Michael’s wedding in Greece. (There must be an easier way to do business than this!) Ideas to digitise the mortgage process begin to grow roots.
Feb 2020
Holo launches the Middle East’s first digital mortgage platform as part of the Wamda X program 2020. Simple online application, more transparency and ease of use (and less calls when on holiday).
Dec 2020
Holo process over AED200mil in loans in just 10 months, all during the pandemic. People love the accessibility, transparency and speed of digital mortgage applications!
Jun 2021
Our second Holo office opens on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to serve our partners in the capital; and cater to the growing demand for quality advice all across the UAE.
Dec 2021
2021 sees rapid growth, with over AED550Mil loans issued within the 12 months. We launch the Holo X white label application to over 40 companies in the UAE to help with their customer's finance needs.
Dec 2022
Holo starts the year by participating in the Fintech Saudi Accelerator program and applying to become the Kingdom’s first licensed digital mortgage broker, paving the way for innovation in the Saudi market.
2023
Our biggest year to date! The team is working on expansions to new geographies outside of the UAE supported by the launch of a new Arabic website. We announce the launch of The Hub buyers platform in July, allowing our real estate partners to access approved Holo buyers, to facilitate faster sales.
2024
In 2024, Holo officially opened its first office in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in our expansion into Saudi Arabia. We also launched AI-driven mortgage tools to provide personalized recommendations and faster approvals, revolutionizing the mortgage experience for our customers.
Our mission
We’re on a mission to streamline the homebuying process, making it faster, easier, and more transparent. By integrating our high-tech algorithm with our team of mortgage and property search experts, we deliver a digital first experience, powered by the best people. Through our online platform, we empower you with 24/7 access to information, mortgage services and application updates, putting control firmly in your hands.
The lenders who love us
We have over 20 of the UAE’s banks in our network of lenders so we will always get you rates that cannot be matched. We know how they work and how to make them work for you.
Tried. Tested. Trusted.
With 25 years of getting people their dream homes in the UAE, we’re certainly not new to the game.We’ve helped home over 24,000 expats.
