Satsuma Loans
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]
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| Industry | Technology finance |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Short-term credit |
Number of employees | 300 |
| Website | satsumaloans |
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]
Satsuma had £5 million of loans as of 2015, increasing from £1.8 million the previous year.[5]
Sponsorship
Between 2014 and 2016 Satsuma Loans sponsored RFU Championship side Yorkshire Carnegie in a deal worth £600,000.[6] 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
- Malone, Emmet (18 April 2017). "Controversial sponsorship deals continuing to increase in football". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- "Sunderland MP raises concerns over SAFC sponsorship deal with shot-term loan company". Sunderland Echo. 26 August 2016.
- Holland, Chris (25 February 2015). "200 jobs boost at loans provider". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- Treanor, Jill (27 October 2013). "Provident Financial launches Satsuma loans at 792% APR". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- Dakers, Marion (24 February 2015). "Provident Financial says outlook is rosy for subprime or non-standard lending". Daily Telegraph.
- "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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