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Community Mortgage — 600,000 ILS for Ethiopian-Israelis in Modi'in

Govt loan for Ethiopian-Israeli families: ₪600,000 over 25 years, 0% interest for the first 10, 2% for the next 15. Allocated by annual lottery (~200 families).

About Modi'in

Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, built as a planned mixed city, is a magnet for the second generation of Israeli-Ethiopians looking for a new urban environment. The city offers new, high-quality housing options alongside developed education and transportation infrastructure.

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Who is eligible?

Any household where at least one criterion holds:

  • One of the spouses was born in Ethiopia
  • One of the spouses' parents was born in Ethiopia
  • The couple is defined as "Falash Mura" with confirmed aliyah

Loan terms

  • Amount: ₪600,000
  • Term: 25 years
  • Rate: 0% for the first 10 years, 2% for the next 15
  • Down payment: 5% of property value
  • Registration: ₪70 at a participating bank branch (annual lottery)

How to apply

  1. Register at a participating bank branch (Leumi / Discount / Igud)
  2. Wait for annual lottery results (~200 winners)
  3. On winning, the bank sends approval to sign a purchase contract
  4. Submit documents: ID, income proof, absorption-program confirmation (if relevant)

Quick eligibility check — mortgage calculator.

Ethiopian community in Modi'in

Community population
~2,500
Share of city
~2%
Main neighbourhoods
אנות, ענבל
Community services
ENP, מרכז קהילתי

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FAQ — Modi'in

How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Modi'in?
The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Modi'in numbers approximately ~2,500 residents — around ~2% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: אנות, ענבל.
How do I claim Community Mortgage — 600,000 ILS for Ethiopian-Israelis in Modi'in?
Apply via the Government Housing Authority website or the local Ministry of Construction office in Modi'in. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
What community support is available in Modi'in for this right?
In Modi'in, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.