Panelists: MICHAEL GIBSON, JOHN TISHLER, RONALD FIELDSTONE, ROHIT KAPURIA, RUPY CHEEMA
For EB-5 investors, the involvement of a senior lenders has advantages and disadvantages.
Benefits to Investors include:
- Diligence and underwriting by an institutional lender
- Credit underwriting, completion guarantee, etc.
- Draw procedures during the construction period
Disadvantages to Investors include:
- Subordination of lien and reduction of cash flow available for repayment
- Limited flexibility in restructuring or workout scenario
