High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Axos Bank vs. Newtek Bank

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 6, 2025
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Axos Bank

Axos ONE

4.31%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required, but is the easiest way to earn the highest APY.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35546)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

The 4.31% APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account earns 0.51% APY. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.

Rate Stability

7 days
↘︎ 0.20%
90 days
↘︎ 0.15%
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Newtek Bank

Personal High Yield Savings

4.35%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Axos Bank vs. Newtek Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Axos Bank?

  • Earn 0.51% APY on checking account
  • Access to 95,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Higher rated Android app (4.6 vs 4.2)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

Why Newtek Bank?

No distinct advantages found vs Axos Bank.

— Key Feature Differences —

Best for Simplicity
Newtek Bank

Newtek Bank's Personal High Yield Savings offers 4.35% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
Axos Bank

Axos Bank offers an iOS app rated 4.7 (vs. 4.5) and Android app rated 4.6 (vs. 4.2)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Newtek Bank's Personal High Yield Savings pays $4 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Axos Bank's Axos ONE.

Axos BankNewtek Bank
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Executive Summary

Newtek Bank offers the highest APY of 4.35% with its Personal High Yield Savings account, which is available online without any direct deposit requirements or balance caps, making it a straightforward option for savers. In comparison, Axos Bank's top-tier product, the Axos ONE, provides a slightly lower APY of 4.31% but requires a checking account and specific deposit conditions to earn this rate. While Axos also offers a Summit Savings account with a competitive 4.00% APY, Newtek's offering stands out for its simplicity and accessibility.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

* AI-generated content provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed; always verify details with the provider.

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FeatureAxos BankNewtek Bank
APY
4.31%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.15%90d Change
4.35%
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameAxos ONEPersonal High Yield Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$0.01
Min. Balance for APY$0$0.01
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking Bundle YesNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.6
iOS4.5
Android4.2
BBB RatingA+A+
Important NotesThe 4.31% APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account earns 0.51% APY. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.-
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Newtek Bank earns $26.1 more than Axos Bank.

Newtek Bank

Personal High Yield Savings

4.35% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,662.00(12.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,662.00

Effective APY
4.35%

The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

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Historical Performance

Last 12 Months Analysis
MetricAxos BankNewtek Bank
High Yield SavingsSummit SavingsAxos ONEPersonal High Yield Savings
Current APY
0.61%4.00%4.31%4.35%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
0.00.0-4.1-2.0
Days Since Change
3321594239
12-Month High
0.61%4.00%4.86%4.90%
12-Month Low
0.61%4.00%4.31%4.35%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.000.340.34
Volatility Score
0.0000.0000.0330.022
How to read these metrics(Click to expand)

Trends & Velocity

  • Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
  • Velocity (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
  • Adjustments/Mo: "Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.

Risk & Range

  • High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 354-day window.
  • Volatility Score: Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
  • Days Since Change: If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

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