Interest Rates in Israel Are Finally Dropping — But How Much Will You Actually Save?
The Bank of Israel’s 0.25% rate cut won’t dramatically reduce most people’s monthly mortgage payments, but it marks a meaningful shift in direction. Because only...
Author: Aaron Krasner
Mortgage Restrictions, Market Reactions: How Israel’s Developers are Adapting to the 20:80 Shakeup
The Bank of Israel’s recent mortgage restrictions have shaken up the real estate and financing landscape, targeting contractor loans and deferred payment models. While many...
Halva’at Kablan: The contractor-paid loan—a win-win solution for first-time buyers?
For many first-time homebuyers, turning the dream of homeownership into reality can feel like an uphill battle. The combination of hefty down payments and construction...
Mortgage Matters: Understanding mortgage rates, tracks, and options in Israel
Navigating the myriad mortgage options, rates, and tracks available to home buyers in Israel can be a daunting task. With variable, fixed, and semi-fixed rates,...
If I have money to pay off my mortgage, is there any good reason not to?
A mortgage loan is a huge debt, and monthly repayments could be among the highest bills a household pays. Every borrower dreams of the day they no...
5 strategies for navigating the mortgage crisis in Israel
2022 has been an extremely difficult year for borrowers with variable-rate mortgages. After nearly 8 straight years of paying about 1.5%, mortgage holders have been...
Mortgage rates in Israel — understanding the options available
In Israel, there are a large number of different mortgage options, rates, and tracks available to home-buyers. Rates can be variable, fixed, or semi-fixed; loans...
How much can I borrow to buy a home in Israel?
One of the most commonly asked questions by people seeking to buy a home in Israel is “how much can I borrow to buy a...