Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value.

(MSDL) is rated Hold, due to sector headwinds, declining portfolio quality, and dividend coverage concerns. MSDL’s ...

Bank of America (BofA) has pledged $25 billion of its own funds towards private-credit investments, building on its current direct-lending activities. The bank intends to source these transactions ...

Private market assets have increasingly become a go-to investment for financial advisors. 401(k) plan access, newer interval funds and other evolving investment pathways to alternatives are opening ...

Blue Owl BDCs to sell $1.4B direct lending assets at 99.7% of par, boosting liquidity and flexibility for 2026 lending.

Unlike some other investment vehicles that benefit from preferential tax treatment, such as qualified dividends or long-term capital gains, which are taxed at lower rates, direct lending returns do ...

Tighter bank standards and elevated credit-card delinquencies have created an opening for direct lenders in 2025. As traditional banks retreat, digital platforms are filling the gap for small-ticket ...

European direct lending dealmaking picked up going into year-end, pushing 2025 into record-breaking territory. Indeed, the year-end data shows that the total estimated volume and deal flow in this ...

When securing a home loan, personal loan or refinancing option, the decision between working with a broker or a direct lender can significantly influence the process, rates and outcomes. Understanding ...

As the global private credit market continues to expand beyond an estimated $3 trillion, structural changes within the sector have become more visible, including broader use of payment-in-kind (PIK) ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the pricing of its first European Direct Lending ...