Best reading materials for private debt / private lending?

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What are some good resources to learn about private debt / private lending please? Any good primers we can find? Thanks!

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What does that mean or what situation? Creditor or borrower perspective?

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Global buyer of highly distressed industrial companies. Pays Finder Fees Criteria = $50 - $500M revenues. Highly distressed industrial. Limited Reps and Warranties. Can close in 1-2 weeks.

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Creditor perspective please - would love to learn more about how to think about covenants / terms for different kinds of businesses and situations, thank you in advance Distressed Industrial Buyer !

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Authored by: Certified Private Equity Professional - 1st Year AssociateCertified Private Equity Pro

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Global buyer of highly distressed industrial companies. Pays Finder Fees Criteria = $50 - $500M revenues. Highly distressed industrial. Limited Reps and Warranties. Can close in 1-2 weeks.

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