Mortgage Solutions Made Simple,
Wherever You're From
Your gateway to property ownership in Israel. We shop every bank, handle the paperwork, and treat you like family — from your first question to your keys.
Why Kaufman We treat every client like family
Kaufman Finance Group began with a simple conviction: that buying a home in Israel should feel like being welcomed, not interrogated. From a quiet office in the heart of Jerusalem, we guide buyers through a banking system that can feel opaque from the outside — calmly, patiently, and entirely in your language.
Several of our advisors are Anglos themselves — one of us is from London — so we understand exactly how it feels to navigate a foreign system far from home. We carry the paperwork, the negotiations, and the small print, so you can focus on the life you're building here.
Hundreds of families guided home. One client at a time.
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Ongoing Support
We stay beside you long after the mortgage is approved — answering questions, reviewing terms, and making sure nothing slips through.
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Higher LTV for Foreign Buyers
We know which lenders stretch furthest for non-residents, and we negotiate the financing you didn't think was possible from abroad.
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Lower Rates by Shopping Lenders
We put the banks in competition for you, comparing every offer side by side so you sign on terms that genuinely serve you.
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Foreign-Buyer Expertise
Foreign income, overseas accounts, currency questions — this is our daily work, not an exception we're figuring out as we go.
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Tailored Financial Solutions
No two clients are alike, so no two plans are. We build the structure around your life, your goals, and your timeline.
"Let us carry the weight of Israeli bureaucracy — so the only thing you have to picture is the door opening."
From first question to your keys
01 Talk to an advisor in your language
A real conversation — no forms, no jargon. We listen to your situation and tell you honestly where you stand.
02 We shop every bank for your best terms
We put the lenders in competition and bring you the strongest financing and rate we can secure.
03 We handle the Israeli paperwork
Documents, approvals, translations, the back-and-forth with the bank — we manage it all, so you don't have to fly in for it.
04 You sign — and we stay on after funding
The keys are yours. We remain your point of contact for anything that comes up down the road.
Stories from people who found their way home
"We were buying from abroad and terrified of the banks. Kaufman handled everything, explained every step in plain English, and held our hand the whole way. We never once felt alone."
"They found us a rate we genuinely didn't believe was possible, and managed the entire process while we were still overseas. By the time we landed, the keys were waiting."
Answers before you ask
They can be very competitive — but the rate you're first offered is rarely the best one available. Israeli mortgages are built from a mix of tracks, and the right combination makes a real difference. We put the banks in competition for you and assemble a blend that genuinely fits your profile.
Israeli real estate has shown remarkable resilience through decades of regional ups and downs, with long-term demand consistently outpacing supply. Property here is widely regarded as a stable, tangible store of value. We're always happy to talk through current conditions candidly so you can decide with clear eyes.
Foreign buyers usually face a slightly lower maximum loan-to-value, additional documentation around overseas income, and currency considerations — but none of it is a barrier when handled by people who do it every day. We prepare your file the way the banks want to see it, so approvals move smoothly even while you're abroad.
Refinancing can lower your monthly payment, shorten your term, or free up equity as your circumstances change. Because the market and your profile both shift over time, a mortgage that was ideal a few years ago may no longer be. We review your existing loan at no obligation and tell you honestly whether refinancing is worth it.
The main costs are purchase tax (mas rechisha), legal fees, an appraisal, and modest bank charges; rates and exemptions depend on whether this is your only home and your residency status. We'll give you a clear, itemized picture up front — no surprises — so you can budget with confidence before you commit.
Yes — Israeli banks require both life insurance and property insurance as a condition of the mortgage, sized to your loan. It's a straightforward, affordable safeguard for your family, and we'll point you to fair, well-priced options rather than letting the bank default you into the most expensive one.
Let's talk about your move to Israel
Tell us where you are in the journey — a first question or a signed contract — and we'll reply within one business day. No pressure, no obligation.