Lenders Brace for Higher Defaults Amid Fraud and AI Concerns, FTI Survey Finds

Reuters

Feb 17

Lenders Brace for Higher Defaults Amid Fraud and AI Concerns, FTI Survey Finds

FTI Consulting Inc. has released its 2026 Leveraged Loan Market Survey, revealing ongoing lender caution despite strong market momentum. The survey highlights above-average loan default volumes, persistent concerns about fraud, and uncertainty surrounding AI investments. Retail and consumer products are seen as the sectors most likely to face distress this year, with restaurants and healthcare also at high risk. Notably, more than three-quarters of lenders expect loan defaults and workout activity to increase in the coming year compared to 2025.

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