上海、南京等地官宣！明起，下调

Core Points - The People's Bank of China announced a reduction in personal housing provident fund loan rates by 0.25 percentage points, effective from May 8, 2025 [1][2] - Various cities, including Changsha, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Nanjing, have followed suit by issuing notifications to lower their provident fund loan rates [3] - Zhuhai introduced new policies to stabilize the real estate market, including increasing the maximum provident fund loan limits and reducing down payment ratios [5][6] Summary by Category Loan Rate Adjustments - The new loan rates for first-time homebuyers are set at 2.1% for loans under 5 years and 2.6% for loans over 5 years, while second-home loans will have rates of no less than 2.525% and 3.075% respectively [2] - Existing loans issued before May 8, 2025, will maintain their original rates until January 1, 2026, when the new rates will apply [3][4] Local Policy Initiatives - Zhuhai's new measures include raising the maximum loan amounts for single and dual contributors from 60 million to 80 million and from 100 million to 130 million respectively [5] - The minimum down payment for first and second homes is set at 20%, while it is 15% for affordable housing [5] Support for Young Talent and Housing Exchange - The new policies in Zhuhai also provide a subsidy of up to 30,000 yuan for residents participating in housing exchanges and support young talents in renting and eventually purchasing homes [5][6] - The initiative includes a rental policy where the first year is rent-free, followed by reduced rates in subsequent years [5]