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LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market

LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market

These quarterly analyses cover the latest trends and performance shaping the direct lending and BDC markets.

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BDC Quarterly Wrap: 2Q26
See the latest update on business development company (BDC) growth – which jumped up in 2Q26.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market
1Q26 Direct Lending Returns Decline to Lowest Level in Nearly Four Years
U.S. direct lending posted its weakest quarterly performance in nearly four years in the first quarter of 2026, as a sharp drop in marks drove returns lower.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market
BDC Quarterly Wrap: 1Q26
See the latest update on business development company (BDC) growth – which jumped up in 1Q26 – along with BDC structure, financing and asset quality.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market
Direct Lending Redeems Itself With Steady Returns in 4Q25
U.S. direct lending delivered steady performance in 2025, even as 4Q redemption requests ticked, prompting questions about credit quality in private credit.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market
BDC Quarterly Wrap: 4Q25
See the latest update on business development company (BDC) growth – which jumped up in 4Q25 – along with BDC structure, financing and asset quality.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market
2025 Direct Lending Year in Review
Despite market volatility and more, data shows a robust direct lending market in 2025, boosted by the number of new-money loans issued.
  • Analysis & Data, LSTA publications on the private corporate credit market

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