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Israeli Household Debt Surges on Consumer Loans
Israeli households saw a sharp increase in debt during the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by a 3.6% rise in consumer loans, which reached 260 billion shekels. This surge outpaced mortgage growth, contributing to a total household debt of approximately 935 billion shekels.
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What happened
- 01Israeli household debt rose sharply in Q2 2026, driven by consumer loans.
- 02Non-mortgage debt increased by 9 billion shekels to 260 billion shekels.
- 03Consumer debt growth outpaced mortgage growth for the first time.
- 04Banks remain the largest lenders, but credit cards and institutions also saw increases.
- 05Total household debt reached approximately 935 billion shekels.
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