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Entrepreneurs Misjudge Finances Amid Low-Interest Borrowing Boom

2/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cheap financing attracts borrowers with low interest rates and guarantees, but it relies on the unrealistic assumption that projects proceed without delays.
Tzviki Lapidot from Strashnov Calderon Group notes that banks prioritize cash flow sustainability over profit.
Entrepreneurs may misjudge their financial needs, leading to budget shortfalls.
A case study shows an entrepreneur needed NIS 30 million instead of 10 million.
The conclusion stresses diversifying collateral to support future growth.

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Story summary

Cheap financing attracts borrowers with low interest rates and guarantees, but it relies on the unrealistic assumption that projects proceed without delays.
Tzviki Lapidot from Strashnov Calderon Group notes that banks prioritize cash flow sustainability over profit.
Entrepreneurs may misjudge their financial needs, leading to budget shortfalls.
A case study shows an entrepreneur needed NIS 30 million instead of 10 million.
The conclusion stresses diversifying collateral to support future growth.