Debt Financing Market Report 2026

The debt financing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.31 billion in 2025 to $23.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of corporate borrowing activities, growth of banking sector lending, increased infrastructure financing needs, development of capital markets, availability of long-term credit facilities.

The debt financing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for alternative debt financing sources, rising adoption of technology-enabled lending, expansion of sustainable finance instruments, growing use of data-driven credit evaluation, increasing participation of private debt funds. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of structured debt instruments, rising demand for flexible financing solutions, growing adoption of digital lending platforms, expansion of corporate bond issuance, enhanced focus on credit risk assessment.

The rise in infrastructure development initiatives is expected to drive the growth of the debt financing market in the coming years. Infrastructure development initiatives involve coordinated efforts to enhance the fundamental physical systems that support societal functions, including transportation networks, utilities, and public amenities. The growth in infrastructure development initiatives is mainly driven by urbanization, economic expansion, and the increasing demand for better public services. This increase in infrastructure development initiatives is benefiting the debt financing market by creating more investment opportunities and financing solutions for large-scale projects. For example, in July 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK government agency, market-sector investment in infrastructure in 2024 reached £20.3 ($23.83) billion (in 2022 chained volume measures), marking a 16.9% rise compared to 2023. Consequently, the growth in infrastructure development initiatives is fueling the debt financing market.

Prominent companies operating in the debt financing domain are prioritizing the development of innovative technologies, such as eLoans solutions, to deliver dependable services to their clientele. eLoans, an electronic platform, offers eligible clients access to liquidity essential for managing commercial ventures, enabling them to oversee outstanding loans through repayment options. As an illustration, in July 2023, Citigroup Inc., a prominent US-based investment banking company, introduced its Trade and Working Capital eLoans solution for U.S. Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) clients. This offering, facilitated by treasury and trade solutions (TTS) on the CitiDirect platform, provides a scalable solution catering to cross-border trade flows. It empowers clients to secure liquidity, manage outstanding loans, and enhance self-service reporting by leveraging automated notifications. By minimizing manual touchpoints, improving self-service reporting capabilities, and supporting the working capital requirements of CCB clients, this digital platform aims to offer greater control and transparency over loan financing without incurring additional charges.

In August 2023, BlackRock Inc., a renowned provider of investment management services based in the United States, completed the acquisition of Kreos Capital Group, a leading growth and venture debt financing solution provider headquartered in the UK. The specific financial terms of the acquisition were not publicly disclosed. This strategic move by BlackRock is aimed at fortifying its global presence and capabilities as a prominent credit asset manager. Through this acquisition, BlackRock endeavors to expand its offerings, providing clients with a wider range of private market debt options and diversified investment solutions.

Major companies operating in the debt financing market are JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corporation, Wells Fargo & Company, Morgan Stanley, HSBC Holdings plc, BNP Paribas SA, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., ING Groep N.V., Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., UBS Group AG, Deutsche Bank AG, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays PLC, Societe Generale SA, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Mizuho Financial Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Credit Suisse AG, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, Nomura Holdings Inc., Blackstone Inc., ABN AMRO Bank N.V., DNB Bank ASA, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Rothschild & Co SCA, Evercore Inc., Lazard Ltd., Houlihan Lokey Inc.

North America was the largest region in the debt financing market in 2025. The regions covered in the debt financing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the debt financing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The debt financing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as non-bank cash flow lending, secured or unsecured loan, bond issuance, and traditional bank loans. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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