Downside protection for Non-Performing Loans?

I noticed on Cerberus' website they mentioned that "NPL investing is attractive because it can provide attractive returns and strong downside protection".

What downside protection do you have when investing in NPLs? How do you hedge against risk in an NPL transaction?

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