Interest Rates news and trends

Bank of America and Citi Consider Offering Credit Cards With 10% Interest Rate
Credit Cards // January 22, 2026

Bank of America and Citigroup are reportedly considering offering credit cards with a 10% interest rate in response to President Donald Trump’s demand for a cap on rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

JPMorgan’s Dimon Says 10% Rate Cap Would Hurt 80% of Americans
Credit Cards // January 21, 2026

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said a 10% credit card interest rate cap would be catastrophic, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Citigroup’s Fraser Says Rate Cap Would Restrict Access to Credit
Credit Cards // January 20, 2026

Citigroup Chair and CEO Jane Fraser said Tuesday (Jan. 20) that she does not expect Congress to support the 10% cap on credit card interest rates proposed by President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bilt Debuts Cards With 10% Cap As Trump Seeks Lower Rates
Credit Cards // January 14, 2026

Bilt has debuted three credit cards letting homeowners earn points on their mortgage payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
Colorado Court Ruling Puts BNPL Lending Models Under Fresh Pressure

November 19, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL)’s rapid expansion across retail, travel, healthcare and even everyday essentials has made it one of the fastest-growing credit products in the United States, but its growth is increasingly shaped by changing legal and regulatory boundaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge

August 04, 2025
For decades, homeownership has stood as the bedrock of the American dream — a symbol of prosperity, stability, and upward mobility. But for millions of U.S. households in 2025, that...

Fed’s Powell Tells House Committee Tariff-Based Inflation Will ‘Show Up’

June 24, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday (June 24) that higher tariffs will likely lead to higher prices down the line – though when, and how much of,...

How Creative Financing and GenAI Are Changing the Homebuying Game

May 15, 2025
The real estate industry, like many others, is confronting structural challenges that require not only resilience but reinvention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers

February 11, 2026
The Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would harm access to credit as well as consumer spending in several sectors of the economy, Citi’s head of U.S. personal banking and incoming chief financial officer said Wednesday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Bank of America and Citi Consider Offering Credit Cards With 10% Interest Rate

January 22, 2026
Bank of America and Citigroup are reportedly considering offering credit cards with a 10% interest rate in response to President Donald Trump’s demand for a cap on rates. Get the Full Story Complete the...

JPMorgan’s Dimon Says 10% Rate Cap Would Hurt 80% of Americans

January 21, 2026
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said a 10% credit card interest rate cap would be catastrophic, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Citigroup’s Fraser Says Rate Cap Would Restrict Access to Credit

January 20, 2026
Citigroup Chair and CEO Jane Fraser said Tuesday (Jan. 20) that she does not expect Congress to support the 10% cap on credit card interest rates proposed by President Donald...