新华指数|三季度小微企业融资成本稳步下降 金融服务可得性和效率均有所提升

Core Insights - The "Inclusive Finance - Micro and Small Enterprises Index" indicates a significant decrease in financing costs for micro and small enterprises by Q3 2025, with a continuous increase in funding supply and improved accessibility and quality of financial services [1][3] - The balance of inclusive micro and small loans reached 36.09 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.2% as of the end of September 2025 [1] - Over 70% of micro and small enterprises reported that their financing needs were met, indicating a high level of satisfaction with financing availability [1] Financing Cost and Efficiency - The financing price index decreased to 65.32 points, a decline of 4.92% from the previous period, indicating a stable reduction in comprehensive financing costs for micro and small enterprises [2] - The weighted average interest rate for newly issued loans in September was approximately 3.1%, down about 40 basis points year-on-year [2] - The financing efficiency index rose to 215.09 points, with nearly 60% of micro and small enterprises able to receive loans in a timely manner, reflecting improved financing efficiency [2] Financial Service Quality - The inclusive finance service system and capabilities are continuously improving, with a focus on enhancing coverage and accessibility while reducing overall costs [3] - The service availability index reached 203.47 points, increasing by 3.02%, and the quality index rose to 111.76 points, up by 0.31% [6] - The inclusive finance development index remained stable at 52.48 points, with the micro and small business environment showing steady improvement [7] Sector-Specific Insights - The financing price index for five major sample industries (wholesale and retail, manufacturing, leasing and business services, construction, and scientific research and technical services) showed a decline, indicating the effectiveness of the accommodative monetary policy [7] - The service availability and quality indices for these industries also increased, with construction, manufacturing, and scientific research sectors experiencing over 2% growth in availability [7] Index Overview - The Inclusive Finance - Micro and Small Enterprises Index, launched by the China Economic Information Service and China Construction Bank, serves as a "barometer" and "guideline" for inclusive financial services to micro and small enterprises [8]