How your investment is structured and protected
Not directly. CREB bonds are unsecured obligations of the issuer, not backed by specific pledged assets. The portfolio behind them invests mainly in first-lien loans secured by real estate, plus Treasuries and cash.
Read MoreNo. CREB bonds are investments, not bank deposits, so they're not FDIC insured. You could lose money, including principal. Part of the portfolio is held in U.S. Treasuries, but that backing applies only to those securities.
Read MoreCREB focuses on preserving capital through short-term, first-lien real estate loans at conservative loan-to-value ratios, diversification, and reserves in U.S. Treasuries and cash. These reduce risk but don't guarantee your principal.
Read MoreNo. CREB pays a stated rate, but returns are not guaranteed. CREB bonds are investments, not bank deposits, and you could lose money, including principal.
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