E26: The U.S. Lower Middle Market & Recession Resilient Underwriting with Natalie Garcia of Deerpath

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The Credit Clubhouse

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & programming, DealCatalyst

36 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!

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E26: The U.S. Lower Middle Market & Recession Resilient Underwriting with Natalie Garcia of Deerpath

The Credit Clubhouse

30 minutes 36 seconds

2 months ago

E26: The U.S. Lower Middle Market & Recession Resilient Underwriting with Natalie Garcia of Deerpath

Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit.

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Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse, as always I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is Natalie Garcia, MD, Deerpath.

Key topics covered:

Macroeconomic conditions & underwriting

Finding the optimal balance between yield and protection.
The impact of potential rate cuts.
Loan demand & tighter credit conditions.
The most resilient & most vulnerable sectors in the lower middle market.

Why the lower middle market is so appealing.
Key trends in covenant structuring.

Delivering customized facilities tailored to sponsors and borrowers.
Monitoring portfolio companies post-close to identify early warning signals.
Preparing for recession scenarios & an uptick in M&A activity

AI’s potential impact on lower middle market lending.
And much more...

Natalie Garcia, MD, Deerpath - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-garcia-1a455011/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/