多家银行经营贷利率跌破3%！此前监管要求小微贷款“稳价”

Core Viewpoint - The trend of decreasing business loan interest rates is emerging, similar to the previous competition in consumer loan rates, with some banks offering rates below 3% and even as low as 2.15% for secured loans [1][2][3]. Group 1: Current Interest Rate Trends - Many banks, including state-owned and joint-stock banks, are now offering business loan rates below 3%, with some products like "mortgage quick loans" available at rates as low as 2.60% [2]. - In regions outside Guangdong, such as Sichuan, banks are also offering competitive rates, with one bank providing a 1-year mortgage-backed business loan at 2.15% for high-quality collateral [2]. - Some larger banks maintain higher rates, with one reporting a pure credit business loan rate of 3.6% and a secured loan rate around 3% [3]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Rate Changes - The decline in business loan rates is attributed to insufficient credit demand from economic entities and policy initiatives aimed at reducing financing costs for the real economy [1][7]. - The People's Bank of China has reported a slowdown in the growth of short-term and medium-term business loans, indicating a decrease in demand [8]. Group 3: Implications for Banks - Lower business loan rates may compress net interest margins and reduce banks' profitability, particularly affecting smaller banks more than larger ones due to their reliance on interest income [9][10]. - Experts suggest that banks should innovate financial products and focus on effective market demand to balance business expansion and asset quality [9][10].