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Core Viewpoint - Starting from April 2025, the annual interest rate for credit consumer loan products will be raised to no less than 3%, potentially leading to the discontinuation of existing products with rates below 3% [2][4]. Group 1: Interest Rate Changes - Multiple banks have received notifications to increase the annual interest rate for credit consumer loans to a minimum of 3% starting in April 2025, with existing products below this threshold likely to be phased out [2][4]. - Banks are actively contacting customers who have applied for loans with rates below 3%, urging them to withdraw funds before the deadline of March 31, 2025 [2][3]. Group 2: Market Competition - The consumer loan market has seen intense competition since 2025, with many banks offering loans at rates below 3% to capture market share, with some rates dropping as low as 2.4% [4]. - Banks like Ningbo Bank are offering promotional rates as low as 2.49%, and other banks are providing limited-time coupons to attract borrowers [4]. Group 3: Consumer Behavior and Risks - Experts warn that excessively low personal consumer loan rates may lead to negative consequences, such as consumers taking on debt without proper consideration of their financial situation [5]. - The central economic work conference in December 2024 emphasized the need for financial institutions to avoid "involution" competition and maintain reasonable loan rates to ensure sustainable business practices [5].