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Why Use a Mortgage Broker? (Part 6 of the Israel Mortgage Primer series)
If you’ve read through the first five parts of the Israel Mortgage Primer series, you should have a pretty good idea of what is involved in the mortgage process.
We’ve reviewed what you need to know Before You Apply, the Documentation necessary for a mortgage approval, the various Mortgage Products available from Israeli banks, the […]
Refinancing (Part 5 of an ongoing Israel Mortgage Primer series)
You own your property in Israel.
You have a mortgage which seemed perfect at the time you financed the property, but times have changed. Interest rates may be lower, your financial picture may be different or you may have found that the terms of the current mortgage are no longer the most beneficial for you.
In […]
Funding Requirements (Part 4 of the Israel Mortgage primer series)
At this point, you have successfully traversed the application process (Before You Apply – Part 1), been approved for a mortgage (Documentation – Part 2) and chosen the mortgage products that best suit your needs (Mortgage Products – Part 3).
In order for the mortgage to actually be funded, the banks have several requirements – […]
Mortgage Products (Part 3 of the Israel Mortgage Primer series)
So, you’ve successfully traversed the application process and have been approved by the bank.
One of the first major issues that you will have to ponder is the question of what product or blend of mortgage products is best suited for your particular situation.
In this article, I’d like to review the main products that are […]
Documentation (Part 2 of the Israel Mortgage Primer series)
In part 1 of this series we discussed when one should apply for a mortgage and the minimum criteria needed to qualify for a mortgage.
See: Before you apply (Part 1 of the Israel Mortgage Primer series).
In this installment, we delve into the documentation that lenders will require for the application process.
What documentation will I […]
Before You Apply (Part 1 of the Israel Mortgage Primer series)
So, you’re ready to take the plunge. and…purchase a property in Israel.
You know where you want to buy, how big a property you need and roughly how much it will cost. You also know you will need a mortgage to finance the purchase… and that’s where you start to get nervous.
How much will I […]