Private credit sees edge fade as companies get new funding options
In short
Private credit is getting tougher because companies now have more ways to borrow money.
The report says many private credit deals in the first half of 2026 were below 18%, and banks are also starting to do acquisition financing. It is not clear which lenders or companies are most affected.
What the reporting says
Private credit is losing some of its edge as companies gain new funding options, according to the publisher-supplied summary. The report says competition has intensified, regulatory measures have changed the market, and many private credit deals in the first half of 2026 were priced below 18%. It also says banks are moving into acquisition financing, but the reporting does not identify specific lenders or borrowers.
Why it matters
The report says private credit is under pressure as competition rises, regulatory measures change the market, and banks enter acquisition financing. It also says a large volume of first-half-2026 transactions were priced below 18%, which suggests tighter spreads for lenders. The reporting does not name specific transactions or institutions, so the exact winners and losers are not stated.