Senators Propose 10% Cap On Interest Rates

A new bill in Congress would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But the limits could harm consumers, experts warn
A new bill sponsored by Sens. Sanders and Hawley would cap credit card APRs, but that could reduce access to credit and credit card rewards programs.
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.
This Week In Credit Card News: Senators Propose 10% Cap On Interest Rates
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders Propose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% A new bipartisan bill introduced by a pair of senators would cap credit card interest rates in an effort to help consumers and fulfill one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises.
Bernie Sanders, Josh Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates. What to know
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
Would a 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Be a Totally Good Thing for Consumers?
Factors like your debt-to-income ratio, your income and existing debt all influence the interest rate on your credit card. And consumers who are considered high-risk are approved with a higher interest rate as a way for banks and issuers to compensate for the possibility of default.
Credit card rewards at risk with new interest rate limit legislation
A new bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10% could erase card rewards for consumers, financial experts told the Washington Examiner.
Kansas Citians support relief as bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest rates
In a bipartisan effort, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is teaming up with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), introducing a bill on Tuesday that would cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
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