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Mortgage Lending Hits 11.6 Billion Shekels in July Amid Housing Market Misinterpretation

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago

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Mortgage lending in Israel reached 11.56 billion shekels in July 2026, with a 13% year-to-date increase. However, experts warn this reflects past deals rather than new demand, urging continued government action on the housing crisis.

01Mortgage loans in Israel hit 11.56 billion shekels in July 2026, a monthly record.
02Year-to-date mortgage volume is 13% higher than last year, potentially reaching 118 billion shekels annually.
03Shift observed from CPI-linked mortgages (9%) to prime-linked loans (22%) and significant use of bridging loans (14%).
04Most mortgage credit (82%) is for long-term housing loans.
05Builders Association states July figures reflect past purchases, not current demand surge.
06Association calls for ongoing government action on housing before elections, citing crisis severity.

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