How bonds work and how CREB compares with other options
A bond is a loan you make to an issuer. The issuer agrees to pay you interest at a stated rate and to repay your principal under set terms. Unlike stocks, a bond's income is set by contract.
Read MoreA fixed-rate bond pays a stated interest rate that doesn't move with markets day to day. CREB's stated rate is 8.50% APY, set by its offering terms rather than by property prices or stock markets.
Read MoreA REIT owns properties or mortgages and pays dividends that can change, and publicly traded REIT shares move with the market. A CREB bond lends against real estate and pays a stated 8.50% APY, credited daily, with no share price to watch.
Read MoreCrowdfunding usually puts your money into specific property deals with long hold periods and uncertain payouts. CREB is one bond spread across many loans, paying a stated 8.50% APY credited daily, with no lock-up.
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