Advance America

Payday loans · also money transfer, money orders · 8574 Westheimer Rd, Westside

★ 5.0 · 2,153 ratingsHours listed

Se habla español

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 86% of Houston stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.

Good sign

What borrowers say5.0★

2,153 ratings. Known for fast service. The owner answers complaints.

What borrowers say ↓

Good sign

Bad reviews1%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 86% of Houston stores. 11th of 13 Advance America branches here.

How it compares ↓

Watch out

What it costs$308 / month

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

Work out your cost ↓

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Who they lend to

An ITIN works instead of an SSN. Prepaid cards aren’t accepted.

Before you go ↓

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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 $857 on $1,000 over 3 months →1.1 mi away · title loansTitleMax Title Loans — ★ 5.0, 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 Houston and every other Advance America branch.

Rating

5.0Higher than 79% of Houston loan stores. City average is 4.4.

Lowest rated in HoustonHighest

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

This store1%

Average Advance America branch in Houston0%

Average Houston payday loan store5%

Bad reviews by year · 1% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Maria
Usually done in about 20 minutes
Known for fast service

Counted in 1,427 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service178 reviews · 12.5 per 100
Explains the terms clearly34 reviews · 2.4 per 100
Treats you with respect8 reviews · 0.6 per 100

Work out what you’d repay

Payday lenders in the Houston area report an average fee of $17.46 per $100 for 17 days (OCCC, Q2 2026) — about $30.81 per $100 a month. 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

$1,308

$1,000 you borrowed$308 in fees

Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $308 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.

Before you go

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

Bring these

IDProof of incomeBank statementsSSN or ITINProof of address

Who they lend to

An ITIN works instead of an SSN
Prepaid cards aren’t accepted

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Has an app · Apply online first · Se habla español

Loans in Texas $200–$5,000Pay in store, by phoneCustomer service 877-505-0701

From advanceamerica.net, checked September 2026

Ask these at the counter

1
What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?
Ask for it in writing before you sign.
2
What happens if I can’t pay on the due date?
Ask what a renewal costs and whether they call your employer or references.
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.

Payday 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 $857.

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 payday loan, renewed twice$1,924

Total repaid on $1,000 over 3 months, at the Houston 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

“Advance America is the most easily accessible place , they are quick and easy thank you for the great costumer service”
“Excelente atención de Maria, me explicó todo detalladamente y recibí una excelente atención”
“Gloria is amazing and respectful and very sweetq”

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

About this lender

Payday loans, and also money transfer, money orders.

Part of a chain: Advance America has 27 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (13), San Antonio (5), El Paso (4), McAllen (2), Laredo (1), Brownsville (1), Fort Worth (1). See the Advance America brand page.

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