Aave: facts and offers

Updated September 28, 2026 · BorrowCue Editorial Team

We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.

Key facts

Credit check
None (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Rate type
Variable (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Lender type
Direct lender (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free early repayment
Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Eligibility
18 or age of majority in your jurisdiction; not located in a restricted or sanctioned jurisdiction (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Loan types
Secured (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Aave Labs (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2020 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Credit line
Official website
docs.aave.com

Apps and profiles

How Aave compares

Where Aave is available

Available
Everywhere except Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Liberia, Libya, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which company operates Aave?+

Aave is operated by Aave Labs. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

When was Aave founded?+

Aave was founded in 2020. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

How can I contact Aave support?+

Aave offers support through Help-centre, Community. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Sources

  • aave.com checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Help center: https://aave.com/help ... X: https://x.com/aave ... Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aave”

  • aave.com/about checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “It made its debut in 2020, emerging from the creative minds that previously developed ETHLend.”

  • aave.com/faq checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Features, Free early repayment, Lender type

    “As long as your position is properly collateralised, you can borrow for an undefined period.”

  • aave.com/terms-of-service checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Eligibility, Legal entity

    “You must be at least eighteen (18) years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if that is higher.”

  • docs.aave.com/aave-101 checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Credit check, Loan types, Rate type

    “Unlike traditional finance, which relies on credit scores, DeFi uses over-collateralization.”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 28, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: APR, Loan amount, Term, Arrangement fee, Funding time, Representative example.