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Trump Proposes Housing Reforms and Credit-Card Rate Cap

2/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed measures to address high housing costs and credit-card interest rates, including an executive order to curb corporate investors from buying single-family homes to help families compete for housing.
Evidence shows institutional investors control only 0.5% of the housing market and may lower rental prices.
Trump's proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% could save consumers money but may restrict credit access for high-risk borrowers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed measures to address high housing costs and credit-card interest rates, including an executive order to curb corporate investors from buying single-family homes to help families compete for housing.
Evidence shows institutional investors control only 0.5% of the housing market and may lower rental prices.
Trump's proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% could save consumers money but may restrict credit access for high-risk borrowers.