Costa Rican regulators identify three financial institutions charging maximum allowable interest rates

The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) has flagged Financiera Lafise, Financiera Monge, and Banco BCT for applying the maximum interest rate caps permitted by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. This identification highlights a trend of high-cost credit within the local financial sector, though it remains unclear if this reflects systemic liquidity constraints or specific institutional pricing strategies.