For EB-5 investors, status is the primary goal. But beyond status, there is another unavoidable question——can the capital be returned on schedule?
Recently, Dr. Winner Xing, Chairman of Worldway Group, led a senior executive team to North Carolina, USA, to conduct an on-site inspection of the "Sugar Mountain, NC Hilton Hotel" EB-5 rural project, for which Worldway serves as the exclusive agent in Greater China.
At the construction site, Dr. Winner Xing directly posed the question most concerning to investors to Seth Fellman, CEO of the developer of the "Sugar Mountain, NC Hilton Hotel" EB-5 project: According to the EB-5 documents, the project has a minimum investment period of 3 years with two extension options, i.e., 3+1+1. Are you confident in your ability to repay the funds on time?
Full of Confidence, Potential for Early Repayment
Seth Fellman stated bluntly: "I am actually not worried about the '3+1+1' term. The project will be completed within the next 20 months or so. Based on our projections, we will maintain high occupancy rates for most of the year, and room rates will also be higher than initially expected."
He further added: "We don't even think we will need those two one-year extensions. If the capital market recovers, we might repay this loan earlier than expected."
This means that investors may receive their repayments ahead of schedule.
$28 Million Personal Guarantee
Shared Risk, Not Just Verbal Promises
The EB-5 documents clearly state: EB-5 funds enjoy an irrevocable first-priority mortgage guarantee. Furthermore, the developer personally provides a $28 million personal repayment guarantee. This is a significant commitment.
When asked why he was willing to provide such a high guarantee, Seth Fellman responded:
"We conducted every feasibility study, market research, and demand modeling. Before investing our own capital, we performed comprehensive background checks and financial analyses. We know this project will be successful."
In other words——this is a decision based on systematic research. The existence of a personal guarantee means that the developer's risks are tied to those of the investors.
Four-Time Collaboration: Replication of a Mature System
The "Sugar Mountain, NC Hilton Hotel" EB-5 rural project is the fourth project resulting from the strong partnership between Worldway Group and the multi-billion dollar PeachTree Group. The trust and experience accumulated through multiple collaborations mean that every link, from project initiation and construction to risk control and service, is supported by a mature system.
Currently, the project has completed development registration with state and local governments, and construction is progressing steadily according to the established schedule. For investors, this is not just an investment, but a proven model of cooperation.
The certainty of status comes from the project's real progress, clear timelines, and the fact that the rural EB-5 policy advantage is still within its window of opportunity. The certainty of repayment comes from the first-priority mortgage, government registration, personal guarantees, and clear expectations for completion and operation.
Good projects do not wait. Interested parties should subscribe quickly!
For inquiries in Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong Customer Service Center: (852)2802 8798