Security Finance
Installment loans · also tax preparation · 3333 W Camp Wisdom Rd ste 126, Oak Cliff
★ 4.8 · 444 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Average reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.
Its share of bad reviews is about average for Dallas. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.
444 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 57% of Dallas stores.
Texas sets the maximum charges. Ask for the total of all payments.
Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.
From ratings and written reviews of this store 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 Dallas.
Rating
4.8Higher than 47% of Dallas loan stores. City average is 4.5.
Lowest rated in DallasHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Teresa or Teressa
- Usually done in about 20 minutes
- Known for fast service
Counted in 364 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What to watch for
Complaints are counts only.
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
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Parking · Has an app · Apply online first
From securityfinance.com, 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 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.
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.
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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “Excellent staff…fast and easy to work with”
- “Abby and Martha explained everything to me thoroughly and I am well pleased”
- “If you're considering a payday loan and want someone who will treat you with kindness and professionalism, I highly recommend asking for Teresa”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Installment loans, and also tax preparation.
Part of a chain: Security Finance has 27 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Laredo (5), San Antonio (5), Brownsville (3), Fort Worth (3), El Paso (3), Dallas (2), McAllen (2), Corpus Christi (2), Houston (1), Austin (1). See the Security Finance brand page.