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THE TECH DEBT WALL IS COMING
The U.S. technology sector is heading straight into a massive refinancing test.
Over $330 billion in high-yield debt, leveraged loans, and BDC-linked financing tied to software and tech companies is set to mature by 2028.
The pressure isn’t evenly spread.
2028 alone accounts for roughly $142 billion — nearly 3x more than what’s due in 2026.
Break it down further:
• Around $65 billion sits in high-yield corporate bonds
• Another ~$77 billion is tied to leveraged loans
This isn’t just about size. It’s about timing.
Most of this debt was issued during the pandemic era, when interest rates were near zero and capital was cheap.
That world doesn’t exist anymore.
Now, companies are being pushed into a completely different environment — one where refinancing comes with significantly higher borrowing costs.
And it’s starting soon.
Many firms are expected to begin refinancing as early as the second half of this year, meaning the impact won’t be gradual — it will hit in waves.
Higher rates. Tighter liquidity. Rising pressure on margins.
The tech sector isn’t just dealing with growth expectations anymore — it’s about to deal with the cost of survival.
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THE TECH DEBT WALL IS COMING
