Key differences
- Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
- Square Loans is usually faster to fund (about 2 days vs about 3 days).
- Regions: Square Loans covers US; Wayflyer covers US, UK, EU.
Side by side
| Square Loans | Wayflyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Merchant loans | Revenue-based financing (ecommerce) |
| Funding type | Embedded & processor capital | Embedded & processor capital |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 2 days | About 3 days |
| Typical size | Up to about 15% of ARR | Up to about 15% of ARR |
| Term | 6–18 months | 3–9 months |
| Requirements | Existing revenue · Revenue collected through their platform | Existing revenue |
| Regions | US | US · UK · EU |
| What they underwrite | Your platform sales | Your platform sales |
| Collateral | Future platform sales | Future platform sales |
| How you repay | % of sales | % of sales |
| Dilution | None | None |
Square Loans
Offered to Square sellers; repaid from card sales.
Square Loans vs Wayflyer FAQ
What is the difference between Square Loans and Wayflyer?
Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Square Loans is usually faster to fund (about 2 days vs about 3 days). Regions: Square Loans covers US; Wayflyer covers US, UK, EU.
Which is faster, Square Loans or Wayflyer?
Square Loans usually funds in about 2 days; Wayflyer takes about 3 days.
Which is cheaper for you?
The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.
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