In most cases, the budget can be increased with the right structure.
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How the calculator works
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01
Property price
Your target budget or the total purchase price of the property you're buying. Not sure? Use budget calculator first.
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02
Downpayment
The amount you're paying upfront out of pocket. In Israel, the minimum is typically 25% for a first home.
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03
Interest rates
The annual rate your bank charges on the loan. In Israel, mortgages are split across multiple tracks. Not sure? Check the updated rates for 2026.
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Loan term
How many years you'll be paying off the mortgage. Longer term = lower monthly payment, but more interest paid overall. Most Israeli mortgages run 20–30 years.
Additional monthly payments
Additional ongoing payments on monthly basis, some are paid even when the property is vacant.
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Mortgage Insurance
Life and property insurance required before approving the loan. Average monthly payment is about 150-300 ILS.
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Property tax (arnona)
Israel's municipal property tax, paid to your local authority. The amount depends on the city, neighborhood, and property size, with an average of 500 ILS / month for a 100 sqm apartment.
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Building committee (va’ad Habayit)
Monthly fee paid by all apartment owners in a building for shared maintenance - elevator, cleaning, garden, lobby. On average 300-400 ILS / month, depending on the facilities.
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Utility bills
Monthly costs for electricity, water, gas, and internet, with an average of 500 ILS / month for a couple.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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Can foreign buyers (non-Israelis) get a mortgage in Israel?
For primary residences, borrowers can often finance up to approximately 75% of the property value.
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Can foreign buyers (non-Israelis) get a mortgage in Israel?
For primary residences, borrowers can often finance up to approximately 75% of the property value.
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Can foreign buyers (non-Israelis) get a mortgage in Israel?
For primary residences, borrowers can often finance up to approximately 75% of the property value.
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Can foreign buyers (non-Israelis) get a mortgage in Israel?
For primary residences, borrowers can often finance up to approximately 75% of the property value.
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Can foreign buyers (non-Israelis) get a mortgage in Israel?
For primary residences, borrowers can often finance up to approximately 75% of the property value.