Core Insights - The article highlights the significant progress made by Hubei in addressing the financing challenges faced by agricultural entities, particularly through the efforts of Hubei Agricultural Credit Guarantee Company (Hubei Nongdan) [1][2][3] Financial Support and Impact - As of the end of 2024, Hubei Nongdan has mobilized 554.34 billion yuan in financial capital for agricultural development, assisting 93,702 new agricultural operators and generating over 160 billion yuan in social investment [1][3] - In 2024, Hubei Nongdan provided 133.79 billion yuan in new guarantee loans, with a total of 29,731 projects under guarantee and a balance of 16.293 billion yuan [3] Service Expansion and Efficiency - Hubei Nongdan has established a comprehensive guarantee system with 12 branches at the city and state levels and 56 offices at the county level, covering the entire province [4] - The average guarantee fee rate has decreased to 0.28%, resulting in a comprehensive financing cost of 4.55%, which is 3.45 percentage points lower than the policy requirement, saving over 2.4 billion yuan in financing costs for new agricultural entities [3] Innovative Financing Products - Hubei Nongdan has collaborated with Hubei Bank to launch the "301" model "Hunan Fast Loan," reducing loan approval time to within one working day and allowing farmers to complete financing online [6] - The partnership with Postal Savings Bank has also led to the introduction of the "301" model "Postal Agricultural Fast Loan," with a cumulative issuance of 1.63 billion yuan in guarantee loans by the first quarter of 2025 [6] Collaborative Models and Risk Management - Hubei Nongdan has developed various cooperative models, such as the "622" cooperation model and a government risk compensation model, to enhance collaboration with local governments and address financing challenges [7] - The establishment of a risk-sharing mechanism has provided strong credit support for agricultural enterprises, enhancing the effectiveness of financial assistance [7]