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World Finance

Installment loans · also payday loans, tax preparation · 5201 McCart Ave Suite 107, South Hills

★ 4.9 · 358 ratingsHours listed

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 72% of Fort Worth 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★

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

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Bad reviews2%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 72% of Fort Worth stores. 3rd of 4 World Finance branches here.

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What it costsCapped

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

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Who they lend to

Money can go to your debit card.

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LicenceLook it up

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 Fort Worth and every other World Finance branch.

Rating

4.9Higher than 50% of Fort Worth loan stores. City average is 4.5.

Lowest rated in Fort WorthHighest

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

This store2%

Average World Finance branch in Fort Worth2%

Average Fort Worth installment loan store10%

Bad reviews by year · 2% in 2026

What borrowers say

  • Ask for Felicia
  • Usually done in about 20 minutes
  • Known for fast service

Counted in 279 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

  • Fast service22 reviews · 7.9 per 100
  • Explains the terms clearly13 reviews · 4.7 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 ITIN

Who they lend to

  • Money can go to your debit card

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first

Pay at the branch, online, by phoneCustomer service 1-888-378-3886
From loansbyworld.com, checked September 2026

Ask these at the counter

  1. 1

    What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?

    Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.

  2. 2

    What happens if I’m late?

    Ask for the late fee in dollars and whether they call your employer or references.

  3. 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.

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In borrowers’ own words

  • “Ashley was very patient answering all my questions and was able to help me get in and out with everything I needed!”
  • “Candi was amazing she explained everything throughly and helped me with everything I needed her customer service is A1 loved it thank you !”

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.