Rule · SBP · 29 Jun 2026
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama issued Circular 2026-0065 to establish the local market reference rate for preferential mortgage loans for Restoration-Colon Free Port. The circular specifies that this rate for the third quarter of 2026 is set at six point fifty percent annually (6.50%). This determination is made in accordance with Article 11 of Law No. 60 of November 5, 2018, which amended the special free port system for the Province of Colon.
Panama, June 29, 2026
CF-L60-18-No.003-2026. CIRCULAR-2026-0065
Mr.
General Manager
Yours respectfully
Ref.: Law 60-2018 amending Law 2 of 1992.
Restoration-Colon Free Port.
Dear General Manager:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 11 of Law No. 60 of November 5, 2018, "Amending Law 29 of 1992, which adopts a Special Free Port System for the Province of Colon," we are pleased to inform you that the Local Market Reference Rate for Preferential Mortgage Loans for Restoration-Colon Free Port, corresponding to the Third Quarter of the year 2026, is SIX POINT FIFTY PERCENT ANNUAL (6.50%).
Without further matters, we remain at your disposal.
Sincerely,
Milton Ayón Wong
Superintendent
"Solidity and trust: guarantors of the rights of banking consumers"
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