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.
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.
Trump Promised a Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. Here’s His Chance.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates.
Legislation introduced to cap interest rates on credit cards
There is a bipartisan push in congress to limit interest rates on credit cards to ten percent. While this might face an uphill climb, President Trump did back a credit card cap on the campaign trail.
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders propose capping credit card interest rates at 10%
Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley introduced new legislation that would cap interest rates on credit cards at 10% to fulfill one of President Trump's campaign promises.
Sanders and Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%
Sanders and Hawley’s bill comes after President Donald Trump vowed in the 2024 race to temporarily cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
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%.
Credit card rewards at risk with new interest rate limit legislation
New legislation pointed at capping credit card interest rates at 10% will erase card rewards for most consumers, financial experts told the Washington Examiner. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bill on Thursday that would cap credit card interest rates for five years.
Congress is taking another bipartisan look at whether to cap credit card interest rates
There's a bipartisan debate underway in Congress to potentially cap credit card interest rates — and it involves an unlikely pair of lawmakers. (Scripps News)
Hawley/Sanders Credit Card Interest Cap Is a Gift to Payday Lenders and Loan Sharks
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