with Erick Gonzalez

ABOUT THE EPISODE

I’ve invested decades navigating non-performing loans, borrower distress, and capital preservation strategies. And if there’s one truth that continues to hold, it’s this – asset resolution is not about chasing upside. It’s about recovering value where others see loss.

In this compelling episode of Debt Doctor, I’m joined by longtime friend, business colleague, and Managing Director of Loan Loss Mit, Erick Gonzalez, for a behind-the-scenes conversation on the mechanics of distressed debt resolution – from evaluating loans on a case-by-case basis to creative structuring and aligned incentives.

We’re offering a rare, high-level peek into our strategy for turning non-performing loans into performing portfolios and perspective on how creative financing and empathetic borrower engagement are becoming the new levers of profitability.

Get insider-level insight into the proven methods of:

• How to assess the true performance potential of a distressed loan
• When taking the “first loss” can be your best move
• Why empathy is emerging as a high-yield strategy
• How macro shifts like inflation and low housing inventory are shaping NPL strategies
• The sectors showing early signs of distress – and where the smart money is headed

From deal structuring to borrower engagement to market-driven valuation strategies, this episode reveals the sophisticated playbook behind turning complex distress into scalable opportunity.

First Lien Capital is your investment partner delivering security and strong returns while making real impact, and First Lien Resolutions is your Special Assets Group for hire delivering integrated resolutions to protect capital and restore performance to distressed real estate debt scenarios.

Schedule a consultation with Bill to ELEVATE or REVIVE your portfolio today.

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