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Full coverage· Economy· Updated

Israeli Mortgage Activity Shifts Dramatically in September

In September 2026, Israeli mortgage volume fell 20.5% from August to 8.668 billion shekels, but prime rate mortgages surged 150%. Index-linked mortgages decreased significantly, while non-indexed loans dominated. Despite the monthly dip, year-to-date mortgage activity is up 12% for 2026.

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What happened

  1. 01Prime rate mortgages in Israel jumped 150% in September 2026 compared to the previous year.
  2. 02Total mortgage volume in Israel decreased by 20.5% in September 2026 from August.
  3. 03Index-linked mortgages saw a significant drop in their share of new loans.
  4. 04Year-to-date mortgage activity in 2026 is up 12% compared to the same period in 2025.
  5. 05The shift to prime rate mortgages is linked to expectations of future interest rate cuts.

Experts cite interest rate expectations for the prime rate increase, warning of associated risks.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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