1. First Israel Mortgages
One of the country's largest and longest-running mortgage brokerages.
First Israel is among the best-established mortgage brokerages in the country, with an English-language practice and long experience across the Israeli banking system.
Scale matters in this business more than it might appear: a broker placing high volume has standing with the banks' mortgage desks, and that shows up in the rates a client is offered. It is a reasonable default first call for most buyers, olim or not.
Good to know: Ask for the offers from each bank in writing side by side, not just the recommendation.