Face value being equal, $1,000, how secure your $1,000 woudl determine recovery of the $1,000.
Other factors would include if one party is secured vs unsecured.
Being the first trust deed vs 2nd trust deed vs 3rd trust deed on a home, etc. Being the first trust deed you put you in more secured position, etc.
Security can be a home, car, CD, Letter of Credit, etc.
Depends how secure the collateral is.
Agree that we are both on the same team.