US Software Company Loan Prices Drop to 88 Cents, Near Two-Year Low
Average prices for loans to US software companies have fallen to approximately 88 cents, marking a near two-year low. This represents a 6-cent decline since the start of 2026, equivalent to a 7% drop. The software sector is the most affected in the US leveraged loan market, according to @KobeissiLetter.
Office of the Chief Software Officer, U.S Air Force / Wikimedia (Public domain)Average prices for loans to US software companies have declined to approximately 88 cents, nearing the lowest level in at least two years, @KobeissiLetter reported. This reflects a 6-cent decline since early 2026, equivalent to a 7% decrease from prior levels.
Consequently, the US software sector shows the largest price decline among segments in the US leveraged loan market, according to the report.
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3 events- 2026-04-28
Average US software company loan prices reported at approximately 88 cents, near two-year low.
1 source@KobeissiLetter - 2026-01-01
Start of 2026, from which loan prices have declined by 6 cents, or 7%.
1 source@KobeissiLetter - 2024-04-28
Beginning of the two-year period where current prices are near the lowest level.
1 source@KobeissiLetter
Potential Impact
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Increased borrowing costs for US software companies due to lower loan valuations.
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Potential reduced investment in the US software sector as it becomes the most affected in leveraged loans.
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Broader pressure on US leveraged loan market from software sector declines.
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