China's Big Six State-Owned Banks Report Over CNY 550 Billion Surge in Personal Consumption Loans in 2025
Five banks exceeded 16% growth in 2025 as consumer credit demand outpaced corporate lending.
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Eliza Wong covers China banking and consumer credit for YuanTrends. She previously reported on the sector from Shanghai for Bloomberg and the South China Morning Post.

Five banks exceeded 16% growth in 2025 as consumer credit demand outpaced corporate lending.

The central bank reiterated a "moderately loose" stance while warning on trade tensions.

Aggregate household credit grew 7.1% YoY — the second-fastest pace since 2018.

Net interest margin held at 1.28% in Q4, the third consecutive flat print.

The market is split on whether the May 20 LPR fix will hold at 3.10% (1Y) and 3.60% (5Y).