IRAN'S DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS ANY PEACE IN THE REGION MUST INCLUDE LEBANON, THE COMING HOURS ARE VERY CRITICAL - FARS

China’s six largest banks saw outstanding personal mortgage loans fall by about 700 billion yuan to over 25 trillion yuan at end-2025, according to annual reports. The decline was partly driven by borrowers accelerating repayments to reduce interest costs, while banks faced contracting mortgage books and rising non-performing loan ratios. Executives said new mortgage applications have shown signs of recovery this year, indicating early stabilization in the property market, China Securities Journal reported.

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