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Economy · Full coverage

Direct Financing Expands Real Estate Operations into Developer Loans

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מנדי הניג

First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago

What happened

Direct Financing is acquiring an 85% stake in Sigma City Real Estate Financing for NIS 34 million, plus NIS 29 million in owner loans, to expand into developer financing. This move diversifies its real estate credit offerings beyond mortgages to include equity gap financing for developers.

  • 01Direct Financing acquires 85% of Sigma City for NIS 34 million plus NIS 29 million in loans.
  • 02The deal expands Direct Financing's real estate activities into developer financing.
  • 03Sigma City provides equity gap financing for residential and urban renewal projects.
  • 04The acquisition allows Direct Financing to enter the market with an existing portfolio.
  • 05The total commitment is approximately NIS 63 million, with deal completion pending approvals.

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OrganizationsDirect Financing, Direct Financing Real Estate and Mortgages, Sigma City Real Estate Financing, Harel, EMI, All Insurance, Capital Markets Authority

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

BizportalUnrated · Hebrew47 minutes ago
Direct Financing Expands Real Estate Operations into Developer Loans
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Direct Finance Expands to Real Estate Developer Loans with Sigma City Acquisition

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