U.S. institutional leveraged loan volume remained flat in the second quarter, and positively, loan volume tied to M&A increased quarter-over-quarter for the first time in almost two years. Despite challenging financing markets, private credit continued to overtake the syndicated loan market, and direct lenders became a bit more aggressive as pricing tightened modestly during the quarter.
Highlights of this quarter’s William Blair Leveraged Finance Report include:
- Analysis of Q2 U.S. institutional loan volume
- Highlights, analysis, and results from the William Blair Q2 2023 Lender Survey
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