Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
Stalled Out: SoftBank’s $6 Billion OpenAI Margin Loan Hits a Wall
By TechShots Studio
SoftBank Group’s talks to secure a $6 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake have stalled. This hitch comes just weeks after the Japanese conglomerate downsized its initial fundraising target from $10 billion due to creditor hesitation. Potential lenders have struggled to value the unlisted ChatGPT-maker as collateral, and rising competition from rivals like Anthropic has heightened investor anxiety regarding SoftBank's massive $60 billion overall commitment to OpenAI.