Commercial Asset-Based Finance Market Overview

Traditional banks are selectively pulling back from asset-based finance due to rising capital requirements, driving strong growth and M&A activity across independent, non-bank lending platforms. Private credit managers and strategic operators are increasingly launching specialized platforms to deploy capital across diverse collateral types and niche end markets. As a trusted global investment bank, Houlihan Lokey continues to advise industry leaders on M&A, capital raising, and strategic opportunities across the evolving specialty finance landscape.

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