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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has a 17.2% yield across its loans. Limited competition allows lenders to pick better borrowers in cannabis sector. Cannabis prices are stabilizing, contradicting bearish sentiment in the market. Federal reforms may soon benefit cannabis companies, boosting cash flow. Chicago Atlantic maintains low default rate due to selective lending strategy.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has a 17.2% yield across its loans.
Limited competition allows lenders to pick better borrowers in cannabis sector.
Cannabis prices are stabilizing, contradicting bearish sentiment in the market.
Federal reforms may soon benefit cannabis companies, boosting cash flow.
Chicago Atlantic maintains low default rate due to selective lending strategy.
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