Affordable Housing Solutions in Panama
Access to
affordable
housing remains
one of Panama's
key priorities
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DOWN PAYMENT GRANT
Provides purchasers with up to a $10,000 rebate towards a
home valued below $70,000
PREFERENTIAL INTEREST RATE
Government subsidizes mortgage rates over 5 and 10 years on a
sliding scale relative to home value, reducing overall borrowing
costs for buyers
• Subsidies range from a reduction of 1.50% 5.75% to the posted
bank rates
Established over 30 years ago,
two distinct subsidy programs
support the purchase of a home
built by IHC
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QUALIFICATION PROVISIONS
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Cannot be a current homeowner
Sworn declaration of family income
Demonstrate ability to be approved for a mortgage on the home
to be bought
Income cannot exceed $2,000 per month
Source: Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial Panama, 2023
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