Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-11-12 03:58Core Insights - The surge in "direct sale" properties by banks, including Lanzhou Bank, Jilin Bank, and Tianjin Bank, has become a focal point in the real estate market, raising concerns about its impact on the second-hand housing market [2][4][8] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Banks are increasingly engaging in "direct sale" of properties, which are obtained through judicial processes, allowing them to sell properties with clear ownership [3][4] - The number of properties listed for direct sale has significantly increased, with Lanzhou Bank listing 1,779 properties and Jilin Bank over 2,000 properties for 2025 [4] - The direct sale properties are often priced 10% to 25% below market value, making them attractive to price-sensitive buyers [5][8] Group 2: Financial Implications - The rise in direct sale properties is seen as a response to the pressure of non-performing assets and a cooling auction market, prompting banks to adopt a direct sale model [7][8] - The overall non-performing loan rate for mortgages is currently manageable, but there is an upward trend in personal business loan defaults [7] - The auction market has seen a decline, with a 5.7% drop in the number of properties listed for auction in 2025 compared to the previous year [7] Group 3: Impact on Real Estate Market - The actual transaction volume of bank direct sale properties is low, typically accounting for only 1% to 3% of total second-hand home transactions, indicating limited long-term impact on overall housing prices [9] - The pricing strategy of direct sale properties may temporarily suppress buyer expectations and influence local pricing dynamics [9] - Future collaboration between banks and real estate agents is anticipated, where banks provide baseline pricing and risk control while agents handle customer interactions and transactions [8][9]