Are Interest Rate Caps Bad For Consumers?

Are Interest Rate Caps Bad For Consumers?

Published: January 29, 2026

Duration: 28:16

In This Episode

Could up to 80% of existing credit cards be canceled or see credit reductions under the proposed 10% interest rate cap?

That’s the stark prediction from industry research and leading credit providers like JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon. Instead of helping consumers, the policy could trigger an evaporation of available credit, shrink access, and push borrowers toward less regulated alternatives.

In this episode of Breaking Banks, Jason Henrichs connects with leading industry voices Ron Shevlin, Managing Director & Chief Research Officer of Cornerstone Advisors and author of Forbes‘ Fintech Snark Tank, and Rhett Robert...