M3阶段回款率低至3%，助贷平台催收困局待解，暴力催收仍存

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new regulations on internet lending by commercial banks, effective from October 1, 2025, significantly restricts the profit margins of lending platforms and compels them to optimize risk control and pricing strategies [1][2]. Summary by Sections Regulatory Changes - The new regulations establish a "whitelist" system for financial institutions engaging in lending, with a cap on interest rates set below 24%, reducing the previous range of 24%-36% [1]. - The regulations have prompted financial institutions to accelerate the cleanup of their partnerships, with 31 licensed consumer finance companies disclosing their cooperative institutions by the deadline [1]. Collection Practices - Despite the new regulations, aggressive collection practices, including verbal abuse and threats, remain prevalent in the industry, leading to high levels of consumer complaints [4][8]. - A case study highlights a borrower receiving threatening messages that included personal information and intimidation tactics, indicating a continuation of violent collection methods [5][6]. Financial Impact - The new regulations have compressed the profit margins of lending products, forcing platforms to shift their focus towards risk management and optimizing customer structures [2][13]. - The industry is experiencing a decline in recovery rates, particularly for loans overdue by three months (M3), with current recovery rates estimated between 3% to 5% [9][12]. Industry Response - Lending platforms are increasingly focusing on negotiation and collaboration with overdue customers to find reasonable repayment solutions, moving away from aggressive collection tactics [14]. - The industry is witnessing a shift towards a more compliant and technology-driven approach to collections, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive risk management system [15]. Challenges and Recommendations - The presence of "black market" debt restructuring services complicates the collection landscape, as these services target distressed borrowers for high fees [14]. - Experts recommend that lending platforms enhance their compliance mechanisms and improve the selection process for collection agencies to ensure adherence to legal standards [15].