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Private Credit Shows Signs of Difficult Times Ahead

Moody’s lowered the debt rating of FS KKR Capital to a junk rating

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Private Credit Shows Signs of Difficult Times Ahead

Yesterday, Moody’s lowered the debt rating of the private credit fund FS KKR Capital to a junk rating, while other funds are also under scrutiny.

According to analysts, borrowers who are not making monthly payments are on the way to 6%.

Private credit duress has caused investors to seek withdrawals, but many of these funds are gated for certain time periods.

A junk rating raises lending costs for a fund.

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