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Created on: January 8, 2026

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summarize into concise bullet points on the proposed model. • The model: NBRE outsources project development and sales to the partner, while requiring the partner to provide loan funding to NBRE for land grant fees and development cost. NBRE retains 100% land ownership, repays partner’s loan from sales proceeds, and pays the partner a percentage of total sales revenue as a management fee. Under this model, the partner’s input is debt-based. Concerns over the veracity of NBRE’s historical land cost would be alleviated as long as the LTV ratio is acceptable.
• Since bank funds are not allowed to pay land grant fee, the cost of such loan is expected to be high. We once considered having CLD be the lender, but it may send the wrong signal to the government, banks and JV partner that CLD is bailing out the project. This would undermine our negotiating position and jeopardize our exit prospects. As such, we do not recommend CLD stepping in.
• Outcome: Loan by partner requires valid collateral. However, beyond land mortgages, most developers have requested a guarantee from CLD, which is a non-negotiable term for us. After two months of engagement, only CITIC Urban Development & Operation (CUDO) 中信城市开发运营有限责任公司 requires no guarantee from CLD. It is also the sole party to provide us with detailed cooperation terms.

Answer

  • Proposed model (NBRE + partner):

    • NBRE keeps 100% land ownership.
    • Partner handles project development + sales (outsourced by NBRE).
    • Partner provides loan funding to NBRE to cover land grant fees + development costs.
    • NBRE repays the partner’s loan from sales proceeds.
    • NBRE also pays the partner a management fee as a % of total sales revenue.
    • Partner’s contribution is debt-based (not equity), and concerns about NBRE’s historical land cost are less critical if LTV is acceptable.

  • Funding constraint & why CLD should not lend:

    • Bank funds cannot be used to pay the land grant fee, so alternative financing for that portion is expected to be expensive.
    • CLD lending was considered, but it would likely signal a bailout to government/banks/JV partner, weaken negotiating leverage, and hurt exit prospects.
    • Recommendation: Do not have CLD step in as lender.

  • Key obstacle & current best/only fit:

    • Partner loan requires valid collateral; beyond land mortgages, most developers demand a CLD guarantee.
    • A CLD guarantee is non-negotiable (unacceptable).
    • After ~2 months of discussions, only CITIC Urban Development & Operation (CUDO) / 中信城市开发运营有限责任公司:
      • Does not require a CLD guarantee, and
      • Is the only party to provide detailed cooperation terms.

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