China Announces Nationwide Mortgage Interest Subsidy Policy Starting October 2026
The Chinese government has introduced a new mortgage interest subsidy policy for first-time homebuyers, effective October 1, 2026, for a one-year period. The policy provides a 1% annualized interest subsidy for up to five years on loans for homes under 120 square meters and priced below 1.5 million yuan. Major state-owned banks have confirmed they will implement the subsidy program.
