Valuations & Opinions

Jun 2026

DEBT SERIOUS | How Lenders Value Private Credit Loans

Originally published by DEBT SERIOUS on June 1, 2026.

Do fundamentals or technical macro factors determine the value of a private credit loan? How can funds grant different values for the same loans? Ron Kahn, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions, shared his insights on the DEBT SERIOUS podcast.

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Summary

Lincoln International’s expert shares insights into how private credit loans are valued and what the numbers can tell us.
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I enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.

Ron Kahn

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