World Finance
Installment loans · also payday loans, tax preparation · 1491 Lee Trevino Dr Ste D, East El Paso
★ 5.0 · 1,233 ratingsHours listed
Same-day money
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, and Texas caps what it can charge.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 85% of El Paso stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.
1,233 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 85% of El Paso stores. 6th of 11 World Finance branches here.
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 El Paso and every other World Finance branch.
Rating
5.0Higher than 76% of El Paso loan stores. City average is 4.5.
Lowest rated in El PasoHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Leslie or Luis
- Usually done in about 20 minutes
- Known for fast service
Counted in 698 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
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
Who they lend to
- Money can go to your debit card
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first
From loansbyworld.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.
Nearby alternatives
The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.
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- “Awesome place Leslie was very polite and helped me get in and out within 20 minutes ☺️”
- “Amazing customer service and explained everything to my understanding”
- “Employees are very respectful and friendly”
- “Amazing people great service in and same day”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Installment loans, and also payday loans, tax preparation.
Part of a chain: World Finance has 59 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (13), El Paso (11), San Antonio (9), Dallas (6), Austin (4), Laredo (4), Fort Worth (4), Brownsville (3), Corpus Christi (3), McAllen (2). See the World Finance brand page.