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When does auction won count as interest paid?
Quick answer
Auction winnings never count toward interest paid on the same turn—you must pay loan interest first, then win the auction and collect winnings.
Details
Each turn's order is fixed: Pay Loan Interest → Win Broker Auction → Take 2 Actions. Because interest is paid before you win any Bank auction, you cannot use containers or cash won in that auction to cover your interest [p.6 — Playing the Game].
This is explicitly confirmed in the Bank Auction rules: "If you have outstanding loans, you must pay interest on them before you collect auction winnings. This means you can't use auction winnings to pay interest until your next turn." [p.15 — Bank Auction Details]
Watch out: If you can't pay interest at the start of your turn (even though you're about to win a lucrative auction), you must take out a new loan or resolve default immediately—your upcoming auction winnings won't help until your next turn [p.17 — Paying Interest].