Leverage (finance)

Moody’s Spotlights Risky Leveraged Lending
Risk Management

Moody’s Spotlights Risky Leveraged Lending

Covenant protections on highly leveraged loans continue to weaken, meaning lenders will be vulnerable if a borrower experiences financial distress.
By | September 9, 2014
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Junk-Rated Loans Could Incur Big Losses: OCC Comptroller
The Economy

Junk-Rated Loans Could Incur Big Losses: OCC Comptroller

Should the economy come under stress, a large number of leveraged loans could default and cause record losses, according to one banking regulator.
By Iris Dorbian | July 11, 2014
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As Banks Loosen Underwriting, Credit Risk Rises
Growth Companies

As Banks Loosen Underwriting, Credit Risk Rises

Examiners find U.S. banks reducing collateral requirements and loosening covenants on business loans. Particularly the highly leveraged kind.
By Vincent Ryan | January 30, 2014
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Borrowing Without Banks
M&A

Borrowing Without Banks

Private capital and other nonbank sources of debt financing are offering companies borrowing options beyond the traditional bank loan.
By Vincent Ryan | October 28, 2013
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