Mortgage

The Hidden Momentum Driving Israel’s Housing Boom

The mortgage market continues to advance, supported by strong demand, limited supply, and eager developers

|ByDROR FELDMAN
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A Bank Hapoalim branch. Saving the customer from struggling with language barriers or bureaucracy.

Fulfilling a Dream

In the past decade, interest in purchasing a home in Israel has grown & Bank Hapoalim identified this trend. Several branches operate departments dedicated to clients interested in buying property

|ByDUDU LEVY REICH
Young family dreaming about moving into new house.

The dream persists: New survey shows Israelis’ confidence in the housing market

Israelis believe now is the best time to buy a home, and they expect both housing and rental prices in Israel to keep rising.

|ByYEDIDYA SPETTER
Buildings in Tel Aviv.

Construction time lengthens, rent rises, and young people pay the price

Construction timelines hit a new peak, projects face delays despite record starts, and mortgages match rising rents • Young couples face years of waiting, frustration, and uncertainty.

|ByLIAD VAKNISH

New mortgage reform to make loans simpler, easier to compare

The mortgages market reform is "intended to give greater power to customers," said Bank of Israel Director Prof. Amir Yaron.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021ByZEV STUB
The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020.

New mortgages in Israel soar to all-time high

June's total is more than 20% higher than May's total, which was itself a record, and is nearly twice as much as was borrowed in February 2020, on the eve of the pandemic.

JULY 11, 2021ByZEV STUB
Real estate market

Mortgages for foreign residents: the Essentials

Currently, purchases by foreign residents have dramatically declined, with the Chief Economist at Israel’s Ministry of Finance reporting a mere 50 apartments bought by foreign residents in April 2020

JANUARY 10, 2021ByDAVID LEVI

Your COVID-19 Mortgage Debt Relief and Housing Assistance Options

If you are currently facing a temporary period of financing uncertainty, a COVID-19 mortgage forbearance may be the best option to consider.

JANUARY 5, 2021ByLEO GIOSUÈ