Fifth Third Bancorp announced a planned leadership transition within its Credit organization following the upcoming retirement of Greg Schroeck, chief credit officer, after nearly 40 years of distinguished service. Kristof Schneider, currently deputy chief credit officer, will succeed Schroeck. Schneider will join Fifth Third’s Enterprise management team, the Bank’s senior-most governing body, and report to Bob Shaffer, chief risk officer. Schroeck will stay on in an advisory capacity through
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:20 AM
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TAB Bank provided 145 companies with $71.7 million in funding in the fourth quarter of 2025. TAB Bank’s financing solutions include traditional ABL, Hybrid-ABL, factoring, equipment loans, and small business lines of credit—serving companies across manufacturing and distribution, financial services, e-commerce, technology, and transportation and logistics, among other industries. TAB Bank provides essential working capital solutions that help businesses fund growth, strengthen cash flow, and
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:17 AM
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KBRA released research that considers the themes that matter for private credit in 2026.KBRA believes 2026 will be a pivotal year for the broader private credit landscape. We expect strong growth across a wide range of rated private credit entities and transactions, offering global investors an increasing set of fixed income pathways into private markets. These pathways provide not only predictable income, but also the ability to tailor risk exposure relative to the underlying private
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:16 AM
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Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest announced the successful closing of Eldridge Diversified Credit Fund I (“EDCF I” or the “Fund”), the inaugural fund in Eldridge’s diversified credit platform. As part of the transaction, Carlyle AlpInvest and its co-investors made an equity commitment to Eldridge managed vehicles which, when combined with debt financing from BNP Paribas, is expected to provide up to approximately $1.5 billion in investable capital.EDCF I was established through a credit secondary
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:15 AM
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Strickland Brothers, one of the largest independent quick-lube operators in the United States, closed a new committed financing provided by Golub Capital and Audax Strategic Capital (“ASC”). The financing is designed to support the Company’s acquisition activity and enable continued expansion of Strickland’s brand and national footprint.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Strickland Brothers is a national operator and franchisor of drive-thru, 10-minute oil change
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:12 AM
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Mountain Ridge Capital ("MRC") closed a $15 million senior secured credit facility to a midwestern-based manufacturer and distributor of both consumer and industrial products. The MRC facility was used to refinance existing senior debt and will be utilized for working capital purposes and to meet growing demand for certain SKUs. MRC provided a revolving facility that maximized availability against working capital assets. MRC’s Managing Director Jay Fabian commented, “Being flexible and adapting
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:10 AM
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Cohn & Dussi has expanded its practice into South Florida, effective January 1, 2026. The expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth and enhances its ability to support clients nationwide across transactional, litigation, workout, restructuring, and insolvency matters.As part of this change, the firm has added Howard S. Toland and James J. Webb as partners to lead its Florida practice, bringing deep regional experience and strong alignment with the firm’s practical, results-driven
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January 23, 2026 @ 08:03 AM
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Thrive Financial ("Thrive"), a Virginia-based technology platform for point-of-sale financing of home improvement projects, connecting homeowners, merchants, and lenders nationally, closed an asset purchase facility with TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm. Under the agreement, TPG has committed to purchase up to $1 billion of home-improvement loans originated by Thrive. The partnership will support Thrive’s continued growth by expanding origination capacity and enhancing
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January 23, 2026 @ 07:15 AM
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Cambridge Realty Capital provided a $6,500,000 construction loan to finance the new construction of a 20-bed Memory Care Addition to The Pointe at Pontiac, an existing 60-bed Supportive Living Facility located in Pontiac, Illinois. Supportive Living is the Illinois version of Medicaid Waiver Assisted Living, whereby the State of Illinois provides Medicaid Funding to seniors 65 and older who would otherwise not have the financial resources necessary to reside in an Assisted Living Facility. The
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January 23, 2026 @ 07:10 AM
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Haynes Boone is proud to announce the opening of its newly remodeled and significantly expanded office space at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a milestone that reflects the firm’s rapid growth and continued investment in New York City, where it has maintained a presence for 22 years.Now occupying 108,000 square feet across three floors (a 32,000 square-foot increase), the New York office has grown dramatically over the last year – adding 31 lateral attorneys in 2025 alone, more than any other office in
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January 23, 2026 @ 07:05 AM
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Churchill Asset Management, the U.S. private capital affiliate of Nuveen Private Capital, raised over $16 billion in committed capital for its most recent senior lending program, representing the firm’s largest capital raise to date.
This milestone includes the closings of the fifth vintage of the firm’s flagship senior loan strategy (encompassing levered, unlevered and evergreen vehicles), as well as separately managed accounts (collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds attracted equity
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January 22, 2026 @ 08:15 AM
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SG Credit Partners, through its Commercial Finance division, provided an asset-based credit facility to Classic Concepts, Inc, a privately owned wholesaler of home furnishings. The revolving credit facility refinances an existing bank facility to provide enhanced liquidity and covenant flexibility in support of the company’s growth initiatives.
Classic Concepts is a home furnishings company dedicated to crafting timeless pieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Serving
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January 22, 2026 @ 08:10 AM
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Oxford Finance successfully closed its first transaction under its recently launched Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Division with AMX Logistics (“AMX” or the “Company”), a family-owned “asset-right” transportation and logistics provider serving all 48 contiguous United States. The Company combines an asset-based trucking division with an asset-light logistics segment to deliver flexible, technology-enabled freight solutions.The inaugural deal with AMX Logistics reflects Oxford’s ability to structure
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January 22, 2026 @ 08:10 AM
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MONTICELLOAM, a specialized seniors housing and multifamily bridge lending platform, along with firm affiliates, provided $60,000,000 in bridge financing to a five-facility skilled nursing portfolio in Illinois. The loan was originated by Karina Davydov, Senior Managing Director, Originations.
“Executing transactions that meet our clients’ strategic goals remains at the core of what we do. We’re pleased to support a returning client with a customized financing solution and deepen an established
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January 22, 2026 @ 08:02 AM
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JPalmer Collective (JPC) closed a $4 million line of credit to STATE Bags, the vibrant lifestyle brand known for its iconic, durable backpacks and its dedication to social impact.
Founded by Scot and Jacqueline Tatelman in 2013, STATE Bags quickly became a cult favorite, blending creativity, functionality, and philanthropy. For every bag purchased, the company donates fully stocked backpacks, supports projects with partner charities and schools, and raises awareness of social issues through its
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January 22, 2026 @ 08:01 AM
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