The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced that the interest rates of personal housing provident fund loans will be reduced by 0.25 ppts, effective tomorrow (8th). The adjusted rates for first-home loans will be 2.1% for terms up to 5 years (inclusive) and 2.6% for terms over 5 years. Related NewsUOB Kay Hian: Buy List Adds BABA-W, INNOVENT BIO, TRIP.COM-SFor second-home loans, rates will be no lower than 2.525% for terms up to 5 years (inclusive) and 3.075% for terms over 5 years.