Knowledge CenterExplanations for approval in principle, financing percentage, guarantee, grace, balloon, equity, repayment ratio, Spitzer, equal fund, input index, recycling, prime, KLC, effective interest rate, appraisals and mix.
to open the contentguideIs a mortgage consultant worth it, how much does it cost, what is the difference between an independent consultant and a bank clerk, and what questions to ask before signing a fee agreement.
to open the contentguideWhat does an in-principle approval for a mortgage include, how long are the conditions maintained, which conditions are still being checked and why is it recommended to get it before signing a contract.
to open the contentguideA guide to planning financing at the property portfolio level, with reserve, repayment ratio, order of capital use and stress tests before the next transaction.
to open the contentguideList of financial checks for the investor before a contract: price, tax, expenses, appraisals, financing, rent, flow and reserve.
to open the contentguideA practical guide to mortgage insurance: the difference between life and structure insurance, choosing insurance amounts, comparing offers, changing companies and costs that should be added to the monthly repayment.
to open the contentguideWhat is mortgage foreclosure, when is it better than repayment and recycling, which securities does the bank examine and how do you plan the time gap between sale and purchase.
to open the contentguideHow to estimate monthly repayment for mortgages in different amounts and why interest rate, period, linkage and mix change the result.
to open the contentguideWhat is the difference between a full balloon, outstanding and a bridging loan, how is the final payment calculated and what tests are performed before interim financing.
to open the contentguideHow to read uniform approvals in principle and compare total interest, expected high return, total cost and track conditions.
to open the contentguideA complete list of costs for the investor, including purchase tax, lawyer, brokerage, financing, renovation, maintenance, tax and exit planning.
to open the contentguideHow much equity is required for a first apartment, for housing developers and investors, from which sources can it be supplemented, and what is the bank willing to recognize.
to open the contentguideHow does the bank calculate how much of a mortgage to approve for you, what is the repayment ratio, what is considered income and what is counted as a liability, and how to increase the amount.
to open the contentguideA guide to checking the price of a mortgage consultant, the scope of support, products, payment terms and the way to compare offers without looking only at the amount.
to open the contentguideDid you win a price lottery for a tenant? The complete guide: how much equity is needed, how the mortgage is calculated, schedules and what to do at each stage.
to open the contentguideThe complete guide to mortgage refinancing: when it's worth it, how to calculate worth versus an early repayment fee, and what the process is.
to open the contentguideA guide to planning equity, purchase tax, financing rate, repayment and cash flow when purchasing an additional apartment or investment property.
to open the contentguideA guide for calculating leverage, flow and reserve in the scenario of a decrease in rent, non-occupancy, unusual expenditure or interest rate change.
to open the contentguideThis is how you check purchase tax for a single apartment, what is the difference between a first apartment and a single apartment and what data must be checked before signing.
to open the contentguideAn explanation of the purchase tax for an apartment that is not a unit, the reporting date, the tax rates and the effect on the investment return.
to open the contentguideUpdated guide to a mortgage in Israel in 2026: Bank of Israel interest rate, prime interest rate, financing rates, repayment ratio, period and mix.
to open the contentguideWhat is considered in a mortgage in old age, including period, post-retirement income, insurance, heirs and financing alternatives.
to open the contentguideHow to plan a mortgage for the purchase of a lot and self-construction, what documents are required and how to prevent a flow gap between the construction stages.
to open the contentguideThe steps a young couple should take before buying an apartment, including budget, equity, eligibility, approval in principle and comparing banks.
to open the contentguideHow the bank does an independent review, what documents are required, what to do when the assessment is low, and how to prepare a year in advance to get good terms.
to open the contentguideA guide to financing a property in Israel for a foreign resident, including regulatory ceilings, bank policies, income in foreign currency and taxation.
to open the contentguideLegal and responsible ways to adjust a mortgage for low income without hiding obligations and without creating a dangerous flow.
to open the contentguideExplanation of linking the fund to the index, nominal certainty, initial interest rate and the real cost of mortgage routes.
to open the contentguidePractical steps after being refused a mortgage, including checking income, liabilities, credit data, assets and application structure.
to open the contentguideGuide to purchase tax planning, lawyer, brokerage, appraisals, registration, renovation, insurances and reserve before buying an apartment.
to open the contentguideWhat is an early repayment fee, what does it consist of, in which routes does it apply, and how can it be reduced or avoided altogether.
to open the contentguideThe risks and tests in a contractor deal where a large part of the consideration is deferred until the delivery date, including financing, linkage and collateral.
to open the contentguideComparison between a prime route and a non-linked fixed interest route in terms of interest rate changes, certainty, flexibility and cost.
to open the contentguideThe prime interest rate in August 2026 is 5%. This is how it is determined, how it affects the return and what should be checked before choosing a prime route.
to open the contentguideThe legal, banking and taxation steps in purchasing property in Israel remotely or as a foreign resident.
to open the contentguideA guide to examining an investment apartment according to total cost, financing, tax, rent, maintenance, flow and risk.
to open the contentguideA guide to mortgage appraisals: how the value affects the financing rate, when it is advisable to perform preliminary appraisals, what the appraiser checks and how to prepare for the gap between the price and the value.
to open the contentguideA clear comparison between the Spitzer schedule and an equal fund: first repayment, total interest, rate of decrease of the fund and for whom each method is suitable.
to open the contentguideHow to build the right mortgage mix, what is the difference between the routes, and why the difference between a standard mix and an optimal mix is worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.
to open the contentguideHow to calculate gross return, net return and cash flow after financing an apartment for investment in Israel.
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to open the contentSmart toolA list adapted to an employee, self-employed, investor, foreign resident or buyer from a contractor.
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to open the contentcalculatorEstimate according to the value of the apartment, the type of purchase and the share of ownership.
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to open the contentSmart toolFunding mapping, costs, reserve, stress test and the tests that are missing before a transaction.
to open the contentcalculatorChecking the first payment, balance and linking is possible until delivery.
to open the contentcalculatorCalculation of monthly interest, cumulative interest and final payment in interim financing.
to open the contentKnowledge CenterGuides and tools for building a budget, equity and first mortgage.
to open the contentKnowledge CenterEverything you need from winning to choosing the apartment and making the mortgage.
to open the contentKnowledge CenterFeasibility check, fees, bank offers and balance point.
to open the contentKnowledge CenterExplanations and comparisons between prime, constant, variable and linkage to index.
to open the contentKnowledge CenterFinancing, tax, return, flow and full costs for investors.
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to open the contentServiceDo you already have a mortgage? There is a real chance that you are paying unnecessarily.
to open the contentServiceLeveraging an existing asset for the third age, without selling the house.
to open the contentServiceA loan against an existing asset, after comparing the cost and risk against other alternatives.
to open the contentServiceNot just finance a property. To build a deal that also holds a conservative scenario and leaves flexibility for the continuation.
to open the contentServiceArrange the flow before touching the mortgage.
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