Lending

Gil Topaz, co-CEO of Altshuler Shaham Credit, which provides financing to contractors stuck with unsold apartments, is not worried about deal cancellations: "These are speculators who make up no more than 15% of the market."

Following an exceptionally successful year on the stock exchange, Blender Technologies reports a transition from loss to net profit, presenting sharp revenue growth driven by credit solutions and new technology agreements.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank concluded the second quarter of 2026 with a net profit of 1.43 billion shekels, a 2% decrease compared to the same period last year. The return on equity stood at 16%.

Julius Baer analysts report that the leveraged buyout (LBO) sector is experiencing a significant surge, with 2026 potentially reaching unprecedented levels driven by direct financing. Meanwhile, global oil inventories remain stable, leading experts to forecast a decline in oil prices.

Manif is slowing down new credit distribution amid real estate market stagnation. CEO Maor Duek announced a tightening of the underwriting model to manage risks in the current volatile economic environment.

Mortgage volume reached 11.5 billion shekels in July, an 8% increase year-on-year. Experts warn that these figures reflect past transactions and create a misleading sense of market health.