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Israeli Banks Tighten Lending Terms for Real Estate Developers
Israeli banks are increasing credit margins for real estate developers, impacting both high-risk and low-risk borrowers, according to a Bank of Israel survey. This tightening occurs as demand for credit in the sector falls amid a surplus of unsold apartments and rising developer costs.
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- 01Israeli banks are increasing credit margins for real estate developers, affecting both high and low-risk borrowers.
- 02Demand for credit from the construction and real estate sectors is declining and expected to continue falling.
- 03A surplus of approximately 85,700 unsold new apartments exists in Israel, representing over two years of supply.
- 04Developers are facing increased financing costs due to higher bank lending margins and deferred buyer payments.
- 05The mortgage market remains stable, with no changes in credit margins and anticipated increased demand.
- 06The Bank of Israel's interest rate remains at 3.25%, with no expectation of rapid financing cost reductions.
While banks are becoming more cautious with developers, the mortgage market remains stable, with expected increases in demand. The Bank of Israel maintained its interest rate at 3.25%, indicating no immediate significant easing of financing costs.
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