PIK Income Fell Modestly in 2Q25 for BDCs, Dividend Coverage Varies Click here to learn more. Payment-in-kind (PIK) income for Fitch-rated business development companies (BDCs) declined modestly in 2Q25 but remains above pre-2024 levels. This reflects persistent challenges in portfolio credit quality and the impact of structured PIK arrangements amid elevated interest rates. The latest…
Credit Journal – Private Credit Click here to download. This edition of Fitch Ratings’ Credit Journal series explores the growing world of Private Credit,… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...
U.S. Private Credit and Middle Market Performance Monitor: 2Q25 Click here to learn more. Fitch’s Privately Monitored Ratings Portfolio, Rating Activity The issuer-weighted TTM default rate for PMRs rose to 9.5% in 2Q25 from 7.8% in 1Q25. Fitch recorded 28 unique defaults for the TTM period, up from 23 in 1Q25. This is the highest…
Private Asset 401(k) Offerings Increase US Alt IMs’ Growth, Complexity Click here to learn more. A potential presidential executive order to facilitate investment in private assets for U.S. retirement plans, including 401(k)s, would provide alternative investment managers (Alt IMs) an additional avenue of growth from the $12.2 trillion defined-contribution market…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a
Fitch Ratings Completes Peer Reviewof 12 US BDCs Fitch Ratings has completed a peer review of 12 U.S. business development companies (BDCs). Fitch has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) on 10 issuers and completed two Review – No Actions. The Rating Outlooks for Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. and Blackrock TCP Capital Corp. remain…
Private Credit, Public Debate Richard Hunter, Chief Risk Officer at Fitch Ratings, recently published an op-ed sharing his insights on private credit. He addressed frequent questions we receive, including: Does Private Mean Opaque?… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...
Smaller, Non-Systemic U.S. Banks Most Concentrated to Non-Bank Lending Click here to download report. Executive Summary: Evolving regulation has shone the spotlight on liability-driven investment strategies, driven by the optimization of technical provisions…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...
Smaller, Non-Systemic U.S. Banks Most Concentrated to Non-Bank Lending Click here to learn more. A relatively small percentage of U.S. banks provide loans to non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), according to analysis of new regulatory data for the entire banking industry by Fitch Ratings. Around 13% or 576 FDIC banks reported balances of either NBFI loans…
Private Credit’s Growing Complexity Untested Through Market Cycles Click here to download report. What are Key Trends to Watch for BDCs? Fitch’s 2025 sector outlook for BDCs remains ‘deteriorating’ as continued spread pressure and additional non-accruals will likely weaken earnings and dividend coverage for BDCs in 2025…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in
Private Credit’s Growing Complexity Untested Through Market Cycles Click here to download report. How Does the Change in Rate Outlook Affect Middle-Market Borrowers? Despite concerning growth in the number of issuers with coverage at or below 1x, the median issuer’s metrics have remained relatively stable. Approximately 48% of all issuers are estimated to have 2024E…