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Mortgage Lending Hits Record High in Israel Amidst Housing Market Slump
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אריק מירובסקי
First reported by Ice · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israeli mortgage lending hit NIS 10.9 billion in August, driving 2026 towards a record year, while borrowers increasingly favor prime-linked loans despite a weak housing market. The share of developer-linked 'bullet' and 'balloon' mortgages has also declined significantly.
- 01August mortgage lending reached NIS 10.9 billion, pointing to a record year.
- 02Borrowers are increasingly choosing prime-rate-linked mortgage options.
- 03The housing market remains slow despite strong credit activity.
- 04Developer-linked 'bullet' and 'balloon' mortgages are at a low.
- 05Mortgage advisors urge public vigilance amidst market shifts.
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