Research and analysis for private credit professionals.
Long-form writing on pre-market deal origination, private credit strategy, direct lending economics, and the operational playbook behind proprietary deal flow.
DealScale vs. In-House Origination: A Cost and Coverage Comparison
Should your fund hire originators or partner with DealScale? Here's the honest math on cost, coverage, and risk across both models.
Read the articleWhy US SME Borrowers Are Choosing Direct Lenders Over Banks in 2026
US SMEs increasingly prefer direct lenders for growth capital. Speed, flexibility, and structural creativity are driving the shift. Here's what it means for your origination strategy.
Read moreAnatomy of a Credit Brief: What Underwriting-Ready Looks Like
A DealScale credit brief is structured for credit committee, not for a tease. Here's exactly what's in one and why it cuts your underwriting cycle time.
Read morePrivate Credit Deal Flow in 2026: Why Proprietary Sourcing Wins
The 2026 private credit market rewards lenders with proprietary deal flow, not auction followers. Here's why mandate-matched pre-market sourcing outperforms.
Read moreWhat Is Pre-Market Deal Origination? A Guide for Private Credit Lenders
Pre-market deal origination identifies US SME borrowers before they hit the broker market. Here's how it works, why it beats auction deal flow, and what DealScale does differently.
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