Rajender Prasad

Rajender Prasad is the founder and managing director of Money Maestro, a UAE-based mortgage advisory firm transforming how people approach home finance. With over 25 years in banking and finance, including two decades in the UAE, Raj built his career with leading institutions such as ABN AMRO, Standard Chartered, Mashreq, and NBAD before launching his own venture in 2020.

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Rajender Prasad

Founder & Managing Director, Money Maestro

Rajender Prasad is the founder and managing director of Money Maestro, a UAE-based mortgage advisory firm transforming how people approach home finance. With over 25 years in banking and finance, including two decades in the UAE, Raj built his career with leading institutions such as ABN AMRO, Standard Chartered, Mashreq, and NBAD before launching his own venture in 2020.

Frustrated by the limitations of traditional banking and driven by a desire to prioritize clients’ interests over products, Raj created Money Maestro to simplify the mortgage journey with clarity, transparency, and education at its core. His firm has since achieved a 100% client satisfaction rate, an impressive milestone in the financial services sector.

About this Episode

In this insightful conversation, Raj shares his journey from corporate banking to entrepreneurship, revealing how his two decades in the industry shaped his vision for a more transparent and client-first approach to mortgage advisory.

He reflects on the digital transformation reshaping the UAE’s financial landscape—where 70% of business now happens online—and how technology has made property investment more accessible than ever, even for non-residents.

Raj explains why he founded Money Maestro: to offer clients comparative access to all major banks rather than being limited to one institution’s products. By acting as a financial partner instead of a salesperson, his team empowers buyers to make informed choices—understanding every rate, term, and hidden cost before signing.

Throughout the episode, Raj reframes mortgages as a financial planning tool, not just a loan—a way to build long-term equity and financial stability instead of simply paying rent. He breaks down common misconceptions, from who qualifies for a mortgage to why property ownership in the UAE isn’t just for the wealthy or citizens.

“Things are moving on different levels now. That’s what we’re experiencing — a digital acceleration unlike anything ordinary. I’m sure it’s happening worldwide. ”

Rajender Prasad

“Property investment is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity.”
Rajender Prasad

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“I started MOND with the idea that every customer comes first. We make sure their interests are always protected and that they receive genuine value with us.”

Rajender Prasad