How We Think About Debt Before We Buy
- BETTER
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
At BETTER, we don’t think about financing after we find a deal. We think about debt before we even make the offer. Because the structure of a loan can directly impact risk, timelines, flexibility, investor returns, and ultimately whether a project succeeds or struggles.
In this episode, we discuss:
Our goals when structuring debt
What we evaluate before selecting debt on a project before we even make the offer
How interest rates, timelines, and flexibility impact risk
How we model debt differently across BTR and BTS projects
How strategic debt can improve returns for our equity partners
And how the wrong financing structure can create pressure on an otherwise strong deal
Whether you’re an investor, operator, or simply curious how experienced developers think through financing decisions, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how BETTER approaches debt across projects here in the Triangle.
Because the right debt doesn’t just finance the deal, it shapes the outcome.
