N-2 | Aug. 17, 2023 USD ($) |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001143513 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Securities Act File Number | 814-00237 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Entity Registrant Name | GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1521 Westbranch Drive |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
Entity Address, City or Town | McLean |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22102 |
City Area Code | 703 |
Local Phone Number | 287-5800 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract] | |
Long Term Debt, Title [Text Block] | 7.75% Notes due 2028 |
Long Term Debt, Principal | $ 57,000,000 |
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block] | The Notes will mature on September 1, 2028, unless previously redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The interest rate of the Notes is 7.75% per year, and interest on the Notes will be paid on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 1, 2023.The Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after September 1, 2025, upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days written notice by mail prior to the date fixed for redemption thereof, at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to, but not including, the date fixed for redemption. |
Long Term Debt, Dividends and Covenants [Text Block] | The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), or any successor provisions, to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(B) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act, or any successor provisions but giving effect to any no-action no-action |
Long Term Debt, Issuance and Substitution [Text Block] | The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), or any successor provisions, to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(B) as modified by Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act, or any successor provisions but giving effect to any no-action no-action |