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…
Uniting Experience and Teamwork at Garrington: The Power of Our Investment Committee Meetings At Garrington Private Credit, we believe that good decision-making begins with a team mindset fueled by shared experience and thoughtful dialogue. A Foundation Built on Collective Expertise Our investment committee stands at the center of how we approve transactions and shape our strategy. While alignment on credit…
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…
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.…
Built for This Market. Built to Last. Reflections on discipline, durability, and the realities of private credit. This week’s blog is inspired by a recent commentary from Michael Gatto of Silver Point, who issued a sharp but fair warning to the private credit world: “When the cycle turns, it’s game over for managers who traded diligence for deployment.” It…
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…
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 4: Lender Finance After a brief pause from our lending vertical series, we’re back — and this week, we’re diving into one of the more technical but quietly powerful components of our strategy: Lender Finance. Lender Finance doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it’s foundational for us. It’s where structured credit meets real-world lending platforms—and where…
Why Transparency Builds Trust — Insights from Our Q1 Investor Call Last week, we hosted our Q1 investor call, and we were encouraged by the turnout. Attendance was strong, the questions were sharp, and the engagement reinforced our belief that informed investors make the best partners. These quarterly calls aren’t marketing presentations. They’re open forums where we share portfolio updates,…
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…
