Private Credit
Investment grade private credit solutions for global institutional investors.
2022
Private Credit Team established
8
Member investment team
18+
Average years of investment industry experience
$1+ B
Invested and available capital from public/private and dedicated private mandates
Numbers as of 12/31/2025
Private Credit At a Glance
Our experienced Private Credit Team is strengthened by cross-functional deal teams that leverage the broad and deep credit research capabilities of Loomis Sayles
Transaction opportunities are sourced from multiple channels: syndicated, club, direct and secondary
We are focused primarily on investment grade private credit and seeking to capitalize on the convergence of the public and private credit markets
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Asset Based Finance
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Real Assets
20% -
Corporates
40%
Meet the Team
Recent Thought Leadership
Convergence: Navigating the Blurred Lines Between Public and Private Credit
In an interview with InsuranceAUM, Head of Private Credit Chris Gudmastad explores the evolving landscape of credit markets. Listen as he shares[…]
2026 Outlook for Private Credit: Q&A
In the private credit sector, investment opportunities will likely be influenced by AI- and technology-related capital spending, an increase in mergers and[…]
Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve
The disinflation trend has continued, and a shift to easier monetary policy appears to be underway. Geopolitical risks and other variables loom[…]
Contact the Private Credit Team
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Gregory Ward
Deputy Head of Global Product Management
Important Disclosure
This marketing communication is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Investment decisions should consider the individual circumstances of the particular investor. Any opinions or forecasts contained herein, reflect the subjective judgments and assumptions of the authors only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. Investment recommendations may be inconsistent with these opinions. There is no assurance that developments will transpire as forecasted and actual results will be different. Information, including that obtained from outside sources, is believed to be correct, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy. This information is subject to change at any time without notice.
Commodity, interest and derivative trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Market conditions are extremely fluid and change frequently.
Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss.
Any investment that has the possibility for profits also has the possibility of losses, including the loss of principal.
There is no guarantee that the investment objective will be realized or that the strategy will generate positive or excess return.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.