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    Direct Lending vs. Syndicated Loans: What Accredited Investors Should Know
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    Direct Lending vs. Syndicated Loans: What Accredited Investors Should Know

    Over 85% of new U.S. leveraged loans carry covenant-lite terms, while direct lending offers tighter covenants at the cost of full illiquidity.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Sep 12, 2026·10 min read
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