Loanstar Title Loans

Title loans · 4918 Ayers St Ste 112, Central City

★ 5.0 · 583 ratingsHours listed

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 94% of Corpus Christi stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.

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What borrowers say5.0★

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

What borrowers say ↓

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Bad reviews0%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 94% of Corpus Christi stores. 1st of 5 Loanstar Title Loans branches here.

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What it costs$188 / month

In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the Corpus Christi area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.

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Watch out

Risk to your car7 in 100

Title-loan cars in the Corpus Christi area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).

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Who they lend to

Income from benefits or retirement counts.

Before you go ↓

Check it

LicenceLook it up

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

OCCC licence search ↗

A cheaper routeA credit-union loan could save you about $497 on $1,000 over 3 months →0.0 mi away · installment loansSun Loan Company — ★ 4.9, few bad reviews →

From ratings and written reviews of this store, state fee data (OCCC, Q2 2026) and the chain’s own website. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.

How it compares

Against every loan store in Corpus Christi and every other Loanstar Title Loans branch.

Rating

5.0Higher than 72% of Corpus Christi loan stores. City average is 4.7.

Lowest rated in Corpus ChristiHighest

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

This store0%

Average Loanstar Title Loans branch in Corpus Christi1%

Average Corpus Christi title loan store1%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Cindy or Gloria
Known for fast service
Known for explaining the terms clearly

Counted in 274 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service37 reviews · 13.5 per 100
Explains the terms clearly18 reviews · 6.6 per 100
Treats you with respect4 reviews · 1.5 per 100

Work out what you’d repay

Title lenders in the Corpus Christi area report an average fee of $18.81 per $100 for 30 days (OCCC, Q2 2026). Texas sets no cap on these fees, so ask this store for its own.

I want to borrow

and pay it back

You’d pay in total

$1,188

$1,000 you borrowed$188 in fees

Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $188 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.

Before you go

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

Bring these

Proof of incomeBank statementsPaid-off car titleThe car, so they can inspect it

Who they lend to

Income from benefits or retirement counts

At the store

Wheelchair access · Apply online first

Customer service 877-511-2274

From loanstartitleloans.net, checked September 2026

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 how many days before they can take the car.
3
Can I pay it off early, and is there a fee?
Texas law says your contract must allow early payoff with no penalty. Ask them to confirm.

Car title 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

Need $1,000 for 3 months? A credit-union loan could save you about $497.

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.

Credit-union PAL$1,067

This title loan, renewed twice$1,564

Total repaid on $1,000 over 3 months, at the Corpus Christi area average fee (OCCC) and the federal PAL cap (12 CFR 701.21).

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

“Almira was very helpful, loan process was quick & easy”
“Amazing women in the front, they go over everything and help you understand it all”
“She's is so sweet and was so respectful.”

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

About this lender

Title loans.

Part of a chain: Loanstar Title Loans has 33 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (15), San Antonio (6), Fort Worth (3), McAllen (3), El Paso (2), Corpus Christi (2), Brownsville (1), Austin (1). See the Loanstar Title Loans brand page.

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