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Wall Street piled into the US housing market, drove down pricing and increased leverage. As defaults have increased, the market has begun to return to its roots. By Jan Brzeski of Arixa Capital

The non-performing loan tinder box has been set alight again, according to Adrian Cloake of LCM Partners.

While the eyes of many are on loan documentation, Nicole Downer of MV Credit says the focus should be elsewhere, including fostering solid relationships with sponsors

Balance sheet and asset diversification are the keys to operating successfully in any environment, according to Scott Bluestein of Hercules Capital.

There is a near-term discount opportunity in distressed, but investors need to bear in mind that fund managers may be investing over several years. Alex Odysseos of Houlihan Lokey reflects on the significance of this.

The need to support smaller businesses has increased hugely in the wake of the pandemic. Claire Madden of Connection Capital examines the options, including for mezzanine finance.

Excuse rights are a tool for LPs to avoid being committed to investments they would rather avoid on environmental, social or governance grounds, but they can create difficulties for fund managers. Winston Penhall of Reed Smith explains why.

Companies are being supported by government loans, but at what cost in the long run? Jacco Brouwer of Duff & Phelps looks at how lenders and borrowers are responding to the crisis.

While the eyes of many are on loan documentation, Nicole Downer of MV Credit says the focus should be elsewhere, including fostering solid relationships with sponsors.