Mariner Finance

Installment loans · 500 Morrison Rd Unit D

★ 4.9 · 159 ratingsNo hours listed · call ahead

Should you go here?

Many bad reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 73% of Brownsville stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.

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What borrowers say4.9★

159 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.

What borrowers say ↓

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Bad reviews3%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 73% of Brownsville stores.

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What it costsCapped

Texas sets the maximum charges. Ask for the total of all payments.

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LicenceLook it up

Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.

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A cheaper routeAsk a credit union about a small-dollar loan first →0.2 mi away · payday loansCash Store — ★ 4.9 →

From ratings and written reviews of this store. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.

How it compares

Against every loan store in Brownsville.

Rating

4.9Higher than 34% of Brownsville loan stores. City average is 4.8.

Lowest rated in BrownsvilleHighest

Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews

This store3%

Average Brownsville installment loan store2%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Eva or Bernice
Known for fast service
Known for explaining the terms clearly

Counted in 100 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service8 reviews · 8 per 100
Explains the terms clearly6 reviews · 6 per 100
Treats you with respect3 reviews · 3 per 100

What it costs

Capped by Texas law

Installment lenders need an OCCC licence and Texas sets the maximum they may charge. Ask for the total of all payments in dollars, not just the monthly figure.

Before you go

What to take, and what to ask before you sign.

Bring these

IDBank statementsSSN or ITINProof of address

At the store

Apply online first

What to bring is from their website.

Ask these at the counter

1
What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?
Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.
2
What happens if I’m late?
Ask for the late fee in dollars and whether they call your employer or references.
3
Can I pay it off early?
Ask them to confirm there is no charge for paying early.

Installment loans in Texas: how they work, your rights, how to get out →

Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.

A cheaper route

Before you borrow here, ask a credit union about a small-dollar loan.

A Payday Alternative Loan (PAL) from a federal credit union is $200–$2,000, repaid over 1–12 months, capped at 28% a year plus a $20 fee at most. You usually join the credit union first, which can take a day.

Nearby alternatives

The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.

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In borrowers’ own words

“Eva and Bere provided fast great service!”
“Miss Myrna Martinez was very helpful explaining everything.”
“Amazing customer service, I called them to let them know I had been laid off and they immediately understood my situation, no judgement and offered a deferment”

Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.

About this lender

Installment loans.

Part of a chain: Mariner Finance has 17 locations across the Texas cities we cover — El Paso (4), Houston (3), San Antonio (3), Dallas (2), McAllen (1), Fort Worth (1), Brownsville (1), Corpus Christi (1), Austin (1). See the Mariner Finance brand page.

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