This one major bank is safe from a private credit crisis, says top industry analyst
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By Yun Li
Published on March 12, 2026.
JPMorgan is predicted to be resilient despite growing stress in the private credit market, according to Mike Mayo, head of large-bank research at Wells Fargo. He believes that the bank's recent decision to reduce lending exposure to certain private credit funds reflects active risk management rather than looming losses. The private credit industry has been under scrutiny following years of rapid growth that has led to more risky borrowers and complex loan structures. Concerns about underwriting standards and advances in artificial intelligence could disrupt some borrowers, particularly software companies. However, JPMorgan has maintained strong monitoring of its exposures and seen revenue growth roughly twice the industry's average this decade.
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