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Distressed-debt resource
What a note workout looks like
A note workout starts when an investor buys a distressed real-estate loan from the lender — often well below face — and then resolves the position through one of several paths.
Underwriting a note purchase
Borrower capacity — actual cash flow and ability to pay.
Underlying collateral value — what the real estate is worth if foreclosure becomes the path.
Legal/regulatory environment — CMBS vs bank-held vs private changes the mechanics.
Resolution paths
Forbearance + restructured plan; foreclose and take the property; modify and hold for cash flow; or sell the note onward. Each has a different IRR and capital-multiple profile — and its own execution risk.
The discount cuts both ways. Notes often acquire at meaningful discounts with higher headline IRRs — but they carry workout-execution risk. Model the paths in parallel before you buy. Educational only; engage qualified counsel.