US Private Credit Defaults Reach Record 6.3% as Smaller Borrowers Face Pressure 4 minutes read Private Debt US Private Credit Defaults Reach Record 6.3% as Smaller Borrowers Face Pressure James Harrison Published: September 14, 2026 | Updated: September 14, 2026 0 The U.S. private credit default rate climbed to a record 6.3% in August, according to Fitch Ratings... Read More Read more about US Private Credit Defaults Reach Record 6.3% as Smaller Borrowers Face Pressure