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Mortgage Lending Hits Highest Monthly Volume in Israel Since Early 2026

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First reported by Calcalist · 11 hours ago

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In June 2026, Israel's mortgage lending reached 11.056 billion shekels, the highest monthly total since early 2026, reflecting increased public confidence and a shift toward prime-rate loans amid falling interest rates.

01June 2026 mortgage lending in Israel reached 11.056 billion shekels, a 14.1% rise from May.
02First half of 2026 saw 57.1 billion shekels in mortgage loans, up 14% year-over-year.
03Prime-rate mortgages increased from 18% to 21% of new loans in June.
04Weighted average mortgage interest rate dropped to 4.47%.
05Mortgage data reflects past transactions, mainly in new housing, showing delayed market response.
06Experts say rising mortgage volumes and prime loans indicate growing borrower confidence.

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