Group 1 - The Beijing Housing Provident Fund Management Center showcased its services at the 2025 Service Trade Fair, focusing on supporting employees' housing needs and enhancing corporate credibility [1] - The exhibition included four areas: video display, promotional display, interactive experience, and self-service consultation, aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of housing provident fund services [1] - A special edition "Great Wall" co-branded housing provident fund card was launched, offering various benefits such as fee waivers and low-interest loans for housing-related expenses [1] Group 2 - Following the new housing policy announced on August 8, the number of housing provident fund loan applications surged to 4,340 in the first month, a 37% increase compared to the same period before the policy [2] - Key changes in the policy include expanding the definition of first-time homebuyers, increasing the maximum loan amount for first-time buyers, and raising the maximum loan limit for second homes [2] - The minimum down payment for second homes was adjusted to 30%, with the average down payment ratio decreasing by 8 percentage points to 42% [2]