Core Viewpoint - Small and micro enterprises (SMEs) are crucial to the national economy, contributing to employment, innovation, and economic stability. High financing costs remain a significant barrier to their development. Recent measures from the National Financial Supervision Administration and eight other departments provide clearer policy guidance to address these financing challenges [1][2]. Financing Cost Reduction Strategies - Banks are encouraged to respond to policies by actively helping SMEs reduce comprehensive financing costs through various measures [1]. - Banks should consider the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) trends and their own funding costs when pricing loans for SMEs, ensuring that policy benefits reach them effectively [1]. - Internal fund transfer pricing (FTP) mechanisms should be optimized to provide greater interest rate discounts for SME loans, thereby lowering financing costs [1]. Fee Regulation and Loan Process Optimization - Banks must enhance internal management and strictly adhere to regulatory requirements by eliminating various illegal fee items [2]. - Collaboration with third-party institutions should be closely monitored to ensure transparent and reasonable fees, preventing increased financing costs for SMEs [2]. - Simplifying loan processes and reducing unnecessary intermediaries can help lower the time and hidden costs associated with SME financing [2]. Credit Loan Initiatives - To address the issue of insufficient collateral among SMEs, banks should increase the issuance of credit loans by utilizing multi-dimensional information such as tax payments and utility bills to create accurate credit profiles [2]. - The promotion of non-repayment of principal loans allows eligible SMEs to continue using loan funds without repaying the principal at maturity, alleviating cash flow pressures [2]. Risk Sharing Mechanisms - Strengthening cooperation with government departments and guarantee institutions to establish risk-sharing mechanisms is vital for banks to reduce financing risks and costs for SMEs [2]. - Utilizing government risk compensation funds and guarantee institutions can help banks offer more favorable interest rates and loan conditions to SMEs [2]. Mutual Benefits and Future Outlook - Assisting SMEs in lowering financing costs is not only a social responsibility but also an opportunity for banks to expand their business and enhance market competitiveness [3]. - The ongoing improvement of policies and financial innovations is expected to enable banks to play a more significant role in supporting SME development, contributing to the sustained healthy growth of the national economy [3].