Private Credit news and trends

Banks Reassess Private Credit With Real-Time Data in Hand
Loans // December 08, 2025

Private credit has moved into the financial mainstream, recently estimated at $2 trillion in outstanding loans and investments that support companies across a wide range of industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Private Credit Boom Threatens Stability, Says Global Watchdog
Bank Regulation // December 01, 2025

Private credit, representing lending by nonbank entities to companies, has in recent years come to rival traditional bank lending in size and influence. According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, private credit outstanding has roughly doubled over the past five years. At the same time, many...

Insurers Are Buying Up Private Credit Debt
Insurance // November 12, 2025

New research shows the American life insurance and private credit industries becoming intertwined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Carta Acquires Private Credit Loan Administrator Sirvatus
Acquisitions // October 09, 2025

Private capital software platform Carta has acquired Sirvatus, a private credit fund loan administration platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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3 Things to Know as Private Credit Heads Toward a $2 Trillion Industry

October 02, 2024
The private credit market is booming — and has the potential to reshape lending, and risk, too, in financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

As Banks Tighten Lending, Are Private and Alternative Credit Channels Gaining Ground?

February 05, 2024
The banks continue to tighten, the traditional channels are tougher to navigate in the commercial lending space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Private Credit Booms as Main Street Firms Seek Capital Access 

January 15, 2024
For corporates, especially smaller Main Street businesses, private credit (aka private debt) appears as an avenue through which they can get the capital they need. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Consumer Loans Harder to Track in Private Credit Era

December 09, 2025
The rise of so-called “alternative consumer lending” has made loans tougher to track. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Insurers Are Buying Up Private Credit Debt

November 12, 2025
New research shows the American life insurance and private credit industries becoming intertwined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Carta Acquires Private Credit Loan Administrator Sirvatus

October 09, 2025
Private capital software platform Carta has acquired Sirvatus, a private credit fund loan administration platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Credit Flows Into AI Projects Amid Bubble Worries

August 24, 2025
Credit investors are reportedly pumping billions into artificial intelligence (AI) efforts amid concerns about an industry bubble. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...