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Another sign of the current state of credit and borrowing in the face of higher interest rates: PIK (payment-in-kind) loans; take out debt to service debt. While it is another tool in the arsenal of financing and servicing loans, it poses risks due to the (even) higher interest rates attached to them--hence the wry description of PIKs as "pretend and extend" loans. Those who opt for PIK loans are betting (hoping) that interest rates will drop sooner rather than later. With a very large number of maturities expected in 2025 and 2026, and interest rates unlikely to return anywhere zero in the foreseeable future, the finance space--particularly in private credit and preferred equity, where there is more flexibility in what can be done and for whom--will continue to be an area of opportunity for lenders. If you're a finance attorney who is interested in discussing these matters and possibly getting more involved in them, feel free to get in touch: victoria.shin@halcyonsearchgroup.com. https://lnkd.in/eh8e7Cdx

Private Equity Makes Loan Payments With More Debt to Keep Cash

Private Equity Makes Loan Payments With More Debt to Keep Cash

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