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Distressed-debt funds chase post-2008 windfall amid private-credit turmoil
business12 days ago

Distressed-debt funds chase post-2008 windfall amid private-credit turmoil

Investors specializing in distressed assets are targeting the private‑credit downturn as the biggest opportunity since the 2008 financial crisis, betting on bargains as redemptions hit funds and lenders face exposure shifts to AI-influenced software; while industry leaders warn the cycle could yield outsized returns, some observers caution that hype may outpace reality, as firms deploy capital, raise new funds and brace for tougher conditions.

"Distressed Debt Surges as Defaults Escalate: BofA Predicts $46B Wave"
finance2 years ago

"Distressed Debt Surges as Defaults Escalate: BofA Predicts $46B Wave"

Bank of America has warned that the US could experience a $46 billion wave of distressed high-yield debt in 2024 as defaults accelerate. The bank predicts that defaults could increase at a pace 1.5 times faster next year due to higher interest rates. The technology, media, and telecom sectors are expected to see the most defaults, followed by the health and cable sectors. Experts have also warned of a wave of bankruptcies and defaults, with Fitch Ratings estimating a high-yield bond default rate of 4.5% to 5% by the end of this year and Charles Schwab predicting a peak in total US bankruptcies and debt defaults in early 2024.

NYCB's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, but Multifamily Delinquencies Remain a Concern
finance2 years ago

NYCB's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, but Multifamily Delinquencies Remain a Concern

New York Community Bank (NYCB) reported an increase in distressed debt in the second quarter of 2023, primarily driven by multifamily mortgages and non-real estate loans. The uptick in delinquencies was attributed to the bank's recent acquisitions, including its merger with Flagstar Bank and the purchase of post-collapse Signature Bank loans. While NYCB emphasized the health of its original loan book, multifamily delinquencies have been on the rise, particularly among rent-stabilized landlords. Additionally, commercial real estate loans have also seen an increase in delinquencies, with office loans being a significant concern. Despite these challenges, NYCB's acquisition of Signature Bank helped boost profits in the second quarter.