Figure vs Ledn

How Figure vs Ledn compare on our ratings, earn platform specs, funding, pros and cons.

Figure4.1/5
VS
Ledn4.1/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.1/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Rates4.03.5
Security4.54.5
Transparency4.54.5
Flexibility3.03.5
Support4.04.0
Specs
KYC required Yes Yes
ProductsSavings / earn, Crypto-backed loansCrypto-backed loans
Highest advertised APY9%Not disclosed
Max loan-to-value50%50%
Loan APR from10%9.25%
Supported assets35
Available inUnited StatesGlobal, Canada, United States, Latin America, Europe (EEA), Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa
Proof of reservesNot disclosed Yes
Licenses & registrationsNot disclosedCayman Islands VASP registration (CIMA)
Flexible (withdraw any time)Not disclosed Yes
Fixed terms Yes Yes
Company
Founded20182018
Headquarters—Canada
InvestorsNot disclosedTether
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Fixed 8.91% interest rate at 50% LTV for crypto loans
  • Over $30B in total loan origination volume
  • Underwriting for HELOC lines up to $750,000 approved in minutes
  • Yields up to 9% through Democratized Prime lending
  • 100% BTC collateral in custody as of September 1, 2026
  • Bitcoin-backed APRs advertised from 9.25%
  • Early repayment has no penalty on standard loans
  • Monthly reports disclose assets, liabilities and loan metrics
Cons
  • Mortgage and HELOC products are unavailable in New York State
  • Digital asset collateral is restricted to BTC, ETH, and SOL
  • Yield products carry counterparty exposure to borrower default and margin positions
  • Mandatory KYC identity checks for all credit products
  • Centralized counterparty and insolvency exposure remains
  • Bitcoin price declines can trigger top-ups or liquidation
  • Product availability varies by jurisdiction
  • Loan terms are fixed at 12 months
Best forHolders borrowing against BTC, ETH, or SOL, US homeowners needing fast HELOC funding, Real estate investors using rental incomeBitcoin holders borrowing cash, Long-term BTC collateral users, Borrowers needing USD liquidity

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