Charles Schwab
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Financial |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://schwab.com |
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a US-based company providing brokerage and financial services.
Select business and consumer practices
[edit | edit source]Interest rates charged
[edit | edit source]Charles Schwab may be charging customers an interest rate higher than the maximum rate permitted by statutory laws in certain jurisdictions within the United States. For example, the 2024 Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 12-102[1], sets a maximum interest rate of 6% per annum. Texas, where Charles Schwab Headquarters are based, has a maximum interest rate of 10%[2]. However, Charles Schwab does not explicitly state that it restricts its interest rates from exceeding 6% for customers residing in Maryland. It is worth noting, however, that other companies offering brokerage services also publicly advertise similarly high (and less favorable) interest rates to customers. As of February 2025, the publicly accessible website for Charles Schwab lists a margin loan interest rate ranging from 10.825% to 12.575%.[3]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 2024 Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 12-102 (Archived)
- ↑ "Texas Constitution Section 16". Archived from the original on 14 Jan 2026.
- ↑ Charles Schwab website (Archived)