RBC Global Asset Management has launched a new multi-asset credit fund focused on U.S. fixed income, expanding its investment capabilities across both public and private credit markets.
The strategy will allocate across a range of credit assets, including corporate debt and structured credit, with the goal of generating income while managing risk through diversification, according to the company’s announcement.
The launch comes as private credit continues to attract capital from institutional investors seeking yield and alternatives to traditional fixed income. Industry estimates place the global private credit market at roughly $2 trillion in assets as of 2024, based on data from the International Monetary Fund and the Federal Reserve.
Institutional Capital Continues Shift Into Credit
RBC’s approach reflects a broader move among asset managers toward flexible, multi-strategy credit investing rather than single-asset exposure.
Higher interest rates have supported this shift by increasing yields across credit products, while ongoing demand for income-producing investments has drawn capital into both public and private markets. At the same time, large asset managers have continued expanding into less liquid credit segments, including structured finance and real estate-related assets.
Implications For Mortgage And Non-Agency Lending
While RBC’s fund is not mortgage-specific, its focus on diversified credit exposure highlights the continued expansion of institutional capital across credit markets that intersect with non-agency lending.
Private capital has become an established funding source for products such as Non-QM loans, debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, and other investor-focused lending programs—particularly as elevated mortgage rates and tighter agency standards reshape borrower qualification.
Industry discussions have also pointed to the growing role of private capital in supporting areas like construction and investor lending, underscoring its broader influence on housing finance beyond traditional channels.
As capital flows into credit strategies more broadly, mortgage lenders may see continued liquidity support and additional execution options outside of the government-sponsored enterprise framework. At the same time, market participants and regulators have raised ongoing concerns around liquidity constraints and valuation transparency in parts of the private credit sector.
RBC’s entry into a multi-asset credit strategy reflects a wider trend among large asset managers seeking exposure across both public and private markets. For mortgage professionals, the continued growth of institutional credit strategies signals how capital flows into non-agency channels can influence product availability, pricing, and borrower options.
