CF-L60-18-No.004-2026 CIRCULAR-2026-0100. — Law 60-2018 amending Law 2 of 1992. Restoration-Colon Free Port

The Superintendence of Banks of Panama sets the Local Market Reference Rate for Preferential Mortgage Loans for Restoration-Colon Free Port at 6.50% annually for the fourth quarter of 2026. This rate is established pursuant to Article 11 of Law No. 60 of November 5, 2018, which amended Law 29 of 1992 regarding the Special Free Port System for the Province of Colon. The directive applies to financial institutions managing these specific preferential mortgage loans.

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October 2, 2026
CF-L60-18-No.004-2026 CIRCULAR-2026-0100

Mr./Ms.
General Manager

Ref.: Law 60-2018 amending Law 2 of 1992.
Restoration-Colon Free Port.

Mr./Ms. General Manager:

In accordance with Article 11 of Law No. 60 of November 5, 2018, "That amends Law 29 of 1992, which adopts a Special Free Port System for the Province of Colon", we inform you that the Local Market Reference Rate for Preferential Mortgage Loans for Restoration-Colon Free Port, corresponding to the Fourth Quarter of the year 2026, is SIX POINT FIFTY PER CENT ANNUALLY (6.50%).

With no 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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