Private debt

Debt - non-bank lending - private markets.

Private debt is a loan to a business that is originated by a lender other than a bank or other traditional financial institution, and is not tradable in a public market.

Private debt is also sometimes known as direct lending, alternative lending, non-bank lending or private credit.

See also

• Debt
• Private
• Private bond
• Private credit
• Private equity

Other resources

• Alternative Credit Council (ACC) - Private credit explained
• Borrower's guide to private credit - UK edition - Alternative Credit Council