Deferred Payments vs. Interest Reserves: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.

by Connor Mays, Director of Residential Transition Loans (RTL)
on August 10, 2026

Listen to This Article (~7 minutes) Quick Summary Maximize Liquidity: True deferred payments keep capital liquid by pushing 100% of debt service to project exit. Avoid Hidden Costs: Deferral ...

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Deferred Payments vs. Interest Reserves: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.

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