Rising interest rates are creating meaningful stress across credit markets, with leveraged loan default rates rising to 2.8% in the US and expectations for further increases. Middle market direct lending terms favor lenders with record yields of 12.6% in the lower middle market.
Clos, CMBS, credit, high yield, interest rates, Leveraged Loans, private credit, real estate
Default rates for leveraged loans increased to 3.15% in the U.S. as of Q4, with J.P. Morgan forecasting a rise to 3.25% in 2024. High yield default activity totaled $83.7 billion in 2023, a 75% increase from 2022. Interest coverage ratios for borrowers continue to reflect the impact of rising interest rates and are expected to continue eroding.
The fund is actively invested in several biotech merger arbitrage opportunities including SGEN, HZNP, and ICPT transactions. The manager notes continued progress in these deals and sees them as part of the attractive M&A universe.
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