Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to 3.5%, Saving Mortgage Borrowers Money

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

The Bank of Israel plans to cut interest rates from 3.75% to 3.5%, reducing mortgage payments for many households. Business leaders demand a larger cut, while economists foresee further reductions to around 3% within a year, aiding economic recovery.

• 01Bank of Israel to reduce interest rate from 3.75% to 3.5% today.
• 02Prime rate cut from 5.25% to 5% will save average mortgage borrower 66 shekels monthly.
• 03Total mortgage savings over 25 years could reach nearly 20,000 shekels.
• 04Business sector urges a larger half-point cut to boost economic growth.
• 05Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticizes the central bank for delayed rate cuts.
• 06Further rate reductions to around 3% expected within a year if conditions remain stable.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew31 minutes ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to 3.5%, Saving Mortgage Borrowers Money

SrugimRight · Hebrew53 minutes ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate to Ease Economic Pressure

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Shekel Weakens Ahead of Bank of Israel Rate Cut Announcement

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate Again, Easing Mortgage Costs

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rate Amid Inflation Control and Political Risks

N12Center · Hebrew9 hours ago

Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Low Inflation

MakoCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Bank of Israel Governor Set to Cut Interest Rate by 0.25 Percent Amid Inflation Target Success

MakoCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Bank of Israel Set to Cut Interest Rates, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments Tomorrow

N12Center · Hebrew19 hours ago

Bank of Israel Expected to Cut Interest Rate, Potentially Lowering Mortgage Payments

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Bank of Israel Faces Decision on Third Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

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