If EB-5 funds are loaned to the Developer, the regional center of EB-5 project manager (if an RC is being “rented”) will receive the bulk of the interest payments. They use this income to offset their startup and management expenses, and to earn some profit on the venture. Most projects pays EB-5 investors less than 1% interest. If you invest as an equity holder in the project, your return will be based on the profitability of the enterprise.