Satsuma Loans

Satsuma Loans
Industry Technology finance
Founded 2013
Headquarters Bradford, United Kingdom
Products Short-term credit
Number of employees
 300
Website satsumaloans.co.uk

Satsuma Loans (a trading name of Provident Personal Credit) is an online-only loan provider offering short-term loans. It was launched by doorstep lender Provident Financial in 2013. Satsuma Loans charges a typical annual percentage rate of 991% as of March 2017, with a maximum interest rate of 1,575%.[1]

Satsuma lends up to £1,000 to first time customers which can be borrowed over a 12-month period, incurring an interest charge of £990 on a £1,000 loan.[2] Satsuma Loans offer fixed weekly or monthly repayment plans[3] and claim that there are no hidden fees or charges with their loans.[4]

At the time of its launch Provident described Satsuma Loans as an 'antidote' to payday lenders, as the product allows the loans to be repaid in instalments. This is Money however noted that "irrespective of the time it takes to pay off, this isn't a cheap loan" and quoted financial author Carl Packman suggesting that "this product is capitalising on disquiet about payday lending - but we should remember home credit operators like Provident are often as bad."[5]

Satsuma had £5 million of loans as of 2015, increasing from £1.8 million the previous year.[6]

Sponsorship

Between 2014 and 2016 Satsuma Loans sponsored RFU Championship side Yorkshire Carnegie in a deal worth £600,000.[7] In 2016 it was announced that Satsuma Loans would become an official partner of Sunderland A.F.C. This prompted Sharon Hodgson, the MP for Washington and Sunderland West, to write to the club warning that associating themselves with a high-interest lender would undermine their positive community engagement work.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Malone, Emmet (18 April 2017). "Controversial sponsorship deals continuing to increase in football". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Sunderland MP raises concerns over SAFC sponsorship deal with shot-term loan company". Sunderland Echo. 26 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Holland, Chris (25 February 2015). "200 jobs boost at loans provider". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Treanor, Jill (27 October 2013). "Provident Financial launches Satsuma loans at 792% APR". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  5. ↑ Uren, Adam (1 November 2013). "Is Satsuma Loans really the 'antidote' to payday lenders". This is Money. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  6. ↑ Dakers, Marion (24 February 2015). "Provident Financial says outlook is rosy for subprime or non-standard lending". Daily Telegraph.
  7. ↑ "Satsuma Loans agrees sponsorship deal with Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby". Yorkshire Carnegie. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
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