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INTRODUCING · ELITE RESOURCE

Distressed Debt Excel Test

Model distressed transactions like a professional
Work through real-life tasks like loan stratification, cash flow modelling and borrower analysis. Delivered in dual Excel format with questions and full solutions, so you can see how credit funds approach non-performing loan portfolios.

Original price was: $99.Current price is: $39.

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THIS INCLUDES
Real distressed credit tasks
Dual Excel format: questions and solutions
Asset-backed and unsecured loan analysis
Associate
Level it is set at
Dual file
Questions and full solutions
Excel
Fully formula-driven build
Instant
Download on purchase
OUR CUSTOMERS WORK AT FIRMS LIKE
WHAT YOU WILL GET

What the test covers

01

Loan stratification

Stratification tables for loans, collaterals and borrowers
02

Borrower analysis

Portfolio, loan and borrower financial analysis
03

Cash flow modelling

Build a compressed cash-flow model from the portfolio
04

Charts and tables

Supporting analysis presented the way funds expect
05

Secured and unsecured

Asset-backed loans alongside unsecured debt
06

Full solutions

Dual Excel format with questions and worked answers
WHY IT IS DIFFERENT

Curious about distressed credit tests? Find out here.

When interviewing for Private Credit & Real Estate roles, I consistently struggled to find meaningful content. The reality is that this niche is less covered compared to other subindustries within private equity and private credit.
This test will guide you through the main tasks that form the foundation for analyzing a portfolio of secured loans, backed by real assets, as well as unsecured loans.
While this won’t fully prepare you to create a complete pricing model, passing this test will undoubtedly demonstrate that you have a solid foundation of distressed credit M&A.
WHO IT IS FOR

Who this test is for

01

Interns and graduates

Practise before an assessment centre puts you on the spot.
02

Analysts

Close the gaps in the functions you use every day.
03

Career switchers

Prove the technical skills your CV cannot show.
04

Anyone preparing for interviews

Rehearse under the conditions firms actually set.
05

Consultants

Sharpen the modelling side of the job.
06

Self-assessors

Find out where you stand before someone else tells you.
FROM THE FOUNDER
Excel tests can catch you off guard if you’re not prepared.
The difference between passing with ease and struggling often comes down to practicing the right functions in a real-world context.
FRANK · FOUNDER, PRIVATE EQUITY BRO
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions not addressed here, don’t hesitate to email me at general@privateequitybro.com. I’ll answer as soon as I can.

You will get immediate access to the test right after your purchase. 

You will receive permanent access. The Excel test is available for instant download.

This test is for anyone looking to get into Private Equity distressed credit funds such as Apollo or Cerberus. It is designed for candidates with strong Excel skills who want to show they can analyze non-performing loans (NPLs) secured by real estate.

You should aim to complete the test within 2 hours, as this is the typical amount of time firms allocate for similar tests during interview processes. However, certain companies might allow up to 3 hours.

Our refund policy is designed with fairness in mind while ensuring the quality of your experience. Since this Excel Test is a digital product that can’t be physically returned, we don’t offer refunds to protect the integrity of the system for everyone. That said, we are here to help — if you have any questions or need clarification before purchasing, just reach out to us at general@privateequitybro.com. Our resources are crafted from real-world experience and priced to stay accessible. We are confident that if you take the time to dive in, you will find them a valuable investment in your professional growth.

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