KBRA’s latest quarterly report reveals that while most middle market borrowers have adapted to higher interest rates, 5% face heightened default risk in 2025. With nearly $922 billion in debt under review, the report uncovers key industry trends, credit risks, and the financial resilience of sponsor-backed companies. read more

FEB 6, 2025 - 5:51 am

Percent, a platform powering the modern private credit marketplace, released its 2025 Private Credit Outlook. This annual report highlights how private credit is one of the most resilient and dynamic asset classes in global finance, nearing $2 trillion in market size. read more

JAN 17, 2025 - 5:48 am

KBRA released research that considers the themes that matter for private credit in 2025. read more

JAN 15, 2025 - 5:48 am

Of the nearly 160 stories and videos posted to Monitor’s Suite website through the first three quarters of 2024, seven key themes emerged among the most popular stories: Basel III, capex investment, executive insights, technology and innovation, construction sector insights, trends and predictions by sector and other pertinent considerations and information for financiers across the industry.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

After losing market share within the past few years, banks are clawing back corporate debt deals from private credit funds, according to Bloomberg. read more

OCT 4, 2024 - 6:20 am

The quest for wealth first drew Brij Patel, president of Alliance Funding Group, to the finance industry. After launching a company, transitioning from a broker to a lender and asset management firm, Patel has demonstrated that true success stems from adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Monitor sat down with five prominent leaders from Monitor 100 companies to discuss the past, present and future of the industry and their organizations. Each leader reflects on their companies’ successes over the past year, the challenges and opportunities they’re currently facing and their plans for strategic adaption to an evolving market landscape coupled with rapid technological advancement.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Stonebriar Finance Holding completed significant increases and extensions to its primary credit facilities as it positions itself for continued growth. Stonebriar partnered with the Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of America to restructure the two facilities. read more

MAY 15, 2024 - 6:13 am

With banks pulling back from equipment finance, what does the landscape look like for independents? Brian Holland, Steve O’Leary and Bill Stephenson weigh in on the cost of capital and the rise of private credit and provide an outlook for the year ahead.... read more

Mar/Apr 24

Eric Miller shares his take on the current state of equipment finance and the mutually reliant relationship between banks and non-banks in the space. He outlines the go-to-market strategy of the new venture he is leading for Ares Capital Management, Ansley Park Capital, and provides his outlook on the future market composition of the industry. ... read more

March 2024