2026-06-29
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The Superintendence of Banks of Panama issued Circular 2026-0066 to formally notify the General Manager of the Local Market Reference Rate for Preferential Mortgage Loans for Restoration for the third quarter of 2026. Pursuant to Article 4 of Law 136-2013, which updates the fiscal regime for the rehabilitation of Panama City's Historic Casco Antiguo, the circular establishes this rate at 6.50% annually. This official communication serves to inform financial entities of the applicable benchmark rate for the specified period.
Panama, June 29, 2026 CF-DL9-97-No.No.003-2026 CIRCULAR-2026-0066
Mr. General Manager Yours respectfully
Ref.: Law 136-2013 Restoration | Monumental Historic of the Historic Casco Antiguo of the city of Panama.
Mr. General Manager:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Law No. 136 of December 31, 2013, "Which updates the fiscal regime applicable for the rehabilitation and enhancement of the Historic Monumental Complex of the Historic Casco Antiguo of the city of Panama", we hereby inform you that the Local Market Reference Rate for Preferential Mortgage Loans for Restoration, corresponding to the Third Quarter of the year 2026, is SIX POINT FIFTY PERCENT ANNUAL (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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