Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-05-13 21:48Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the "Service Consumption and Elderly Care Re-loan" policy aims to enhance financial support for the elderly care industry and stimulate domestic consumption, with a total loan amount of 500 billion yuan allocated for this purpose [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Details - The total amount for the service consumption and elderly care re-loan is set at 500 billion yuan, with an annual interest rate of 1.5% and a maximum term of 3 years [2]. - The policy is applicable to 26 national financial institutions, including major banks and city commercial banks, and will be in effect until the end of 2027 [2]. - Financial institutions can apply for re-loans from the People's Bank of China based on the loans they issue, with a 100% reimbursement rate for eligible loans [2]. Group 2: Implementation and Impact - The first loan under this policy was issued to Tongyong Health and Elderly Care Company, a subsidiary of the Tongyong Technology Group, to support its development in the elderly care sector [1][2]. - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) plans to further implement the elderly care re-loan policy to provide timely and cost-effective financial services to more elderly care enterprises [3]. - ICBC aims to innovate financial products and optimize service processes to support the development of the elderly care and consumption sectors comprehensively [3].