---
title: 'Private Credit Has A SERIOUS Problem!'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=B37WlbUtC6s'
video_id: 'B37WlbUtC6s'
date: 2026-10-23
duration_sec: 68
channel: 'Meet Kevin'
---

# Private Credit Has A SERIOUS Problem!

> Source: [Private Credit Has A SERIOUS Problem!](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B37WlbUtC6s)

## Summary

The video exposes potential dangers in the private credit market. It argues official risk estimates may be understated and highlights signs of distress hidden beneath calm reassurances.

### Key Points

- **Private Credit Risk Questioned** [00:02] — JP Morgan questions official stress levels of 1-3% in private credit, suggesting actual default rates may be higher due to debt-laden companies selling below worth.
- **Chart Reveals Understated Risk** [00:45] — A chart shows only 1-3% of deals are written off (black line), but when distressed payment-in-kind deals (companies paying without cash) are factored in, the stress level appears greater.
- **Market Size** [01:00] — The private credit market is enormous, about a $1.3 trillion economy.

## Transcript

starting to fall off of a cliff. And so JP Morgan questioned, "Hey, this private credit issue, we keep getting told that stress is somewhere between 1 to 3%." But there are so many of these private credit companies that have taken on debt
that are selling for less than they're worth that the actual level of defaults is likely much higher. This chart right here is amazing and critical because it shows us that what we're being told in terms of the private credit risk is the
terms of the private credit risk is the loud story of one company going bankrupt and then people saying don't worry the rest of the ship is fine. As you can see right here, we're only writing off along this black line right here somewhere
around 1 to 3% of deals. It's not a big deal. But then when you actually factor in distressed payment in kind deals, so basically companies that are paying with they don't have any cash left and
starting to grow. Mind you, there's about a $1.3 trillion economy for private