Exhibit 16.1

July 1, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated July 1, 2021, of Capitala Finance Corp. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the first three paragraphs on page 4 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP