Figure vs Nexo

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

Figure4.1/5
VS
Nexo3.2/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.1/53.2/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Rates4.03.5
Security4.53.0
Transparency4.52.5
Flexibility3.03.5
Support4.04.0
Specs
KYC required Yes Yes
ProductsSavings / earn, Crypto-backed loansSavings / earn, Fixed-term deposits, Crypto-backed loans
Highest advertised APY9%15%
Max loan-to-value50%Not disclosed
Loan APR from10%2.9%
Supported assets3100
Available inUnited StatesGlobal
Proof of reservesNot disclosed No
Flexible (withdraw any time)Not disclosed Yes
Fixed terms Yes Yes
Auto-compoundingNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20182018
Headquarters—Switzerland
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
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
  • Flexible Savings has no lock-up and pays interest daily
  • Supports more than 100 digital assets
  • Transfers operate across 20+ blockchain networks
  • Credit Line lets clients borrow without selling crypto
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
  • Deposits use centralized custody and transfer control to Nexo-controlled wallets
  • No real-time on-chain proof of reserves
  • Flexible interest requires a balance above $5,000
  • Fixed-term products lock assets for up to 12 months
Best forHolders borrowing against BTC, ETH, or SOL, US homeowners needing fast HELOC funding, Real estate investors using rental incomeCrypto savers with $5,000-plus, Borrowers using crypto collateral, Multi-chain asset holders

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