Mariner Finance

Installment loans · 6113 Saratoga Blvd Ste C, South Side

★ 4.8 · 131 ratingsHours listed

Open late

Should you go here?

Average reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Its share of bad reviews is about average for Corpus Christi. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.

Good sign

What borrowers say4.8★

131 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly. The owner answers complaints.

What borrowers say ↓

Watch out

Bad reviews5%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 57% of Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi.

Rating

4.8Higher than 36% of Corpus Christi loan stores. City average is 4.7.

Lowest rated in Corpus ChristiHighest

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

This store5%

Average Corpus Christi installment loan store9%

Bad reviews by year · 9% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Jennifer
Known for explaining the terms clearly
The owner answers complaints

Counted in 108 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Explains the terms clearly7 reviews · 6.5 per 100
Treats you with respect4 reviews · 3.7 per 100
Fast service3 reviews · 2.8 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

Wheelchair access · 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

“I understood all facets as explained to me, and they made the process very easy and smooth.”
“First of all...i never expected to meet the very best staff and so courteous respectful and friendly at this place”
“Jennifer did a fantastic job, quick easy straightforward process”

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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