住房公积金“付首付”扩围提速，全年政策优化超150次

Core Viewpoint - The housing provident fund, long dormant in depositors' accounts, is being activated by policies in multiple regions to redirect funds towards housing consumption, significantly accelerating the pace of policy implementation in major cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou [1][3]. Policy Implementation - Major cities have recently introduced detailed regulations allowing depositors to directly withdraw their provident fund balances to pay for down payments on newly built commercial housing, aiming to lower the financial barriers for homebuyers and inject new demand into the real estate market [1][3]. - Over 150 optimizations of housing provident fund policies have been recorded nationwide this year, including adjustments to loan limits, relaxed withdrawal conditions, and mutual recognition of loans across regions [1][4]. Market Impact - The policies are seen as a core tool for stabilizing the real estate market, reducing the threshold for home purchases, and releasing reasonable demand, thereby providing sustained momentum for the market's recovery [1][4]. - The recent policy changes in cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beijing are expected to stimulate housing consumption by allowing eligible buyers to use their provident fund for down payments, effectively lowering the financial pressure on homebuyers [3][4]. Policy Expansion - The continuous optimization of provident fund policies has created a trend of "high frequency and broad coverage," with over 150 policy adjustments made this year alone [4][6]. - The introduction of policies such as the "mortgage transfer with collateral" in Beijing is anticipated to enhance the liquidity of second-hand housing transactions, indicating a potential for further policy development in major cities [5][6]. Support for Diverse Groups - New measures have been introduced to support flexible employment individuals in contributing to the provident fund, allowing them to choose their contribution base and apply for housing loans, thus activating a previously untapped segment of homebuyers [6].