Private Credit Myths Investors Still Believe Even as private credit continues to mature, now a multi-trillion-dollar global asset class, a few myths still linger. They are resilient, sometimes amusing, and occasionally delay investor decisions. At Garrington, we dispel them the same way we underwrite loans, with clarity, discipline, and a quietly confident tone. Myth 1: If It’s Private, It Must…
When Audits Become a Badge of Honour Evidencing Best Practices Having credit policies that spell out underwriting processes, Investment Committee approvals, and portfolio management is essential. But the real test is whether we follow those policies consistently, not just when someone is watching. An accurate measure of integrity is not about compliance under a spotlight; it is about doing things…
Meet Tammy Kemp: Leadership You Can Reach At Garrington Private Credit, we pride ourselves on offering more than capital. We offer partnership. That begins at the top with our President and Chief Credit Officer, Tammy Kemp. In an industry often defined by distant decision-makers and rigid mandates, Tammy brings something different: accessibility, depth, and a hands-on approach that reflects our…
The Power of Choice On building resilient portfolios, one deliberate decision at a time. Investors today have more tools, platforms, and asset classes at their fingertips than ever before, and rightly so. You deserve access. You deserve options. The ability to diversify thoughtfully to allocate capital across public and private markets is no longer a luxury. It is an expectation.…
From Fraud Alerts to Forged Steel: A Refreshingly Solid Story In our last blog, we dove into the darker side of lending, fraud. If you missed it, you can catch up here. It’s the bogeyman of the balance sheet, and while vigilance will always be part of our DNA, we thought it was time to swing the pendulum back to…
When the Numbers Lie: A Real-World Reminder About Fraud and Safe Lending In lending, fraud is the word no one wants to say out loud, but every credit professional thinks about. It’s the shadow in the room, the what-if that lives behind even the cleanest deal file. And while no lender can eliminate the risk of fraud, we believe you…
Lending Series | Part 6: Specialty Finance – Lending Beyond the Labels And just like that, we’ve reached the final chapter of our Lending Series. If you’ve been following along since our first entry on invoice factoring (complete with cash flow analogies and collateral talk), thank you if you’re joining us now — welcome to the least defined by design,…
Lending Series | Part 5: Real-World Lender Finance in Action Last week, we shared an overview of Lender Finance — a lending vertical where we provide senior revolving lines of credit secured by the loan portfolios of finance companies. This week, we’re continuing the conversation by bringing it to life. We often say that experience is everything in this space.…
How to Spot a Strong ABL Transaction (and Why It Matters to Investors) “Since 1999, we’ve reviewed thousands of lending opportunities—and passed on many. The reason? Discipline.” Not all collateral is created equal in asset-based lending, especially revolving lines of credit. While prospects (and their advisors) are often eager to rush into term sheets, seasoned lenders know that what looks…
BACK TO THE BEGINNING – ACHIEVING STEADY RETURNS – THE CORE OF GARRINGTON CAPITAL’S MISSION At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: we can achieve 8-12% annual returns without ever experiencing a rolling 12-month period of negative performance. This is not just an investment objective—it’s the foundation of why we do what we do. In a world…
