E-commerce · Deal Structure

Platform lending exposure

Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated

Marketplace and processor loans may be tied to account revenue, reserves and platform control.

Records to reconcile

  • Loan and advance statements
  • Repayment mechanics
  • Account and change-of-control terms

Warning signal

Debt is embedded in settlement deductions and absent from the balance sheet discussion.

Transaction impact

Net payouts and transferability may be impaired.

Response

Reconcile settlement deductions and confirm closing treatment.