El apetito por el crédito repunta en Panamá: autos, tarjetas y préstamos personales impulsan la recuperación

During the first half of 2026, consumer demand for credit experienced a rebound in Panama, driven primarily by auto loans, personal loans, and credit card usage. Panamanians increasingly utilized these financial products to purchase automobiles and finance personal expenses.

The expansion of these specific credit products has served as a key driver for the broader economic recovery of household financing within the country during the period.