Brazil Weighs Loan Limits as Debt Hits 49.9%
Brazil's central bank is considering income-linked limits on unsecured credit as household debt reaches 49.9% of 12-month income. The plan, not yet confirmed, would require lenders to assess borrowers' ability to pay and disclose terms clearly. Affected US-listed banks include Itaú (ITUB), Bradesco (BBD), Nubank (NU), and Santander Brasil (BSBR).

