Credit parent is the parent company or entity that provides a guarantee or support for the debt obligations of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities. In the context of bonds or other debt instruments issued by a subsidiary company, the credit parent is the ultimate entity responsible for ensuring repayment of the debt if the subsidiary is unable to meet its obligations.

The credit parent plays a crucial role in enhancing the credit quality of the subsidiary's debt by providing a financial backstop or guarantee. This support from the credit parent reassures bondholders that they have a stronger entity standing behind the debt issuance, thereby reducing the perceived risk associated with the subsidiary's obligations.