NewStar Financial has been named 2015 Lender of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), an independent digital news service and monthly magazine covering all aspects of deal-making in the middle market.

The monthly magazine is published in partnership with the Association of Corporate Growth, a global organization comprised of thousands of private equity firms, corporate executives and intermediaries.

“For NewStar Financial, 2015 was an unprecedented year of growth. The lender increased its assets under management, remained a leader in the middle market league tables throughout the entire year, solidified its relationship with GSO Capital Partners and purchased a smaller competitor,” M&A wrote in its explanation of why the company was recognized for this honor.

“We are thrilled to be recognized for our achievements in 2015 and honored to be named Lender of the Year by M&A,” said Tim Conway, NewStar’s CEO.