'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Rising interest rates are creating significant challenges for the private credit sector, particularly as borrowers struggle with mounting debt servicing costs. Lenders face mounting pressure as loans that were originated under different rate assumptions now strain borrower finances. This stress test reveals vulnerabilities in underwriting standards and forces investors to reassess portfolio risk, potentially triggering stricter lending criteria and higher default rates across alternative credit markets.
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'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
Private credit is facing a new pressure point from elevated rates, which could hit under-pressure borrowers.
