High Mortgage Volume in June Reflects Past Deals, Not Housing Market Revival
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עופר פטרסבורג
First reported by N12 · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
Israel's June mortgage surge to 11 billion shekels mainly reflects fulfillment of older contracts, not new housing demand, according to the Finance Ministry. Market experts expect mortgage volumes to stay steady or rise through 2028, with interest rate cuts possibly attracting buyers. Developer financing schemes have supported buyers despite high rates, but the housing market remains uncertain.
- 01June's 11 billion shekel mortgage volume reflects past contracts, not new buyer activity.
- 02Mortgage data precedes transaction data, causing misleading market signals.
- 03Off-plan sales and 20/80 financing delay mortgage uptake after contract signing.
- 04Bank of Israel restrictions in 2025 reduced transactions but not mortgage volumes.
- 05Mortgage volumes expected stable or rising through 2026-2028, with delayed transaction impact.
- 06Stronger shekel and potential rate cuts may revive buyer interest.
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