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Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of La Hipotecaria (Holding), Inc., after receiving the corresponding regulatory authorizations in Panama, El Salvador, and Colombia. With this transaction, Banco La Hipotecaria in Panama, La Hipotecaria in El Salvador, and La Hipotecaria Compañía de Financiamiento in Colombia become part of Inversiones Cuscatlán’s portfolio of leading companies in the financial sector.
The transaction strengthens Inversiones Cuscatlán’s growth and internationalization strategy and expands its operations to Panama and Colombia, reaching five countries in Latin America. It expands its portfolio with specialized mortgage financing solutions and adds more financial products and services to its clients in the region.
“This transaction is a decisive step in our vision of becoming a solid, long-term regional financial investor. We are committed to driving economic and social development in every country where we operate, generating more opportunities for families and businesses in the region. With the addition of La Hipotecaria, we strengthen our presence in El Salvador and expand our operations in Panama and Colombia, while also reinforcing our ability to offer more and better financial solutions to our clients, helping them build their dreams and their personal and business futures”, said Federico Nasser Facussé, President of Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica.
The strength of Inversiones Cuscatlán is reflected in its strategic business model. In El Salvador, Banco CUSCATLAN has been recognized as the Best Bank in the country in 2024 by Latin Finance, Euromoney, The Banker, and Global Finance. In Honduras, in just two years of operation, Banco CUSCATLAN has become the fastest-growing bank in 2024. In Guatemala, following the acquisition of Banco Inmobiliario, it will officially launch the Banco CUSCATLAN Guatemala brand this september.
In addition to its regional expansion, Inversiones Cuscatlán has led the digital transformation in Central American banking, reaching more than 30 million digital monetary transactions in 2024 and a growth trend of 48% in 2025. This data reflects the company’s commitment to offering a friendly, modern, and accessible experience that promotes financial inclusion and access to quality services.
Inversiones Cuscatlán reiterates that all services and commitments offered by La Hipotecaria remain valid under the same conditions as those contracted, and that any relevant updates will be communicated promptly through each entity’s official channels.
The experience of its talented team and its commitment to excellence will continue to be key in this new phase of growth for Inversiones Cuscatlán and the sustainable development of Latin America.
