Cash Store
Payday loans · 7844 W Tidwell Rd #100, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing
★ 4.7 · 84 ratingsNo hours listed · call ahead
Should you go here?
Many bad reviews, and the loan is expensive.
Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 65% of Houston stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 65% of Houston stores. 9th of 17 Cash Store branches here.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the Houston area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
You need a checking account. Income from benefits or retirement counts.
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, 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 Cash Store branch.
Rating
4.7Higher than 41% of Houston loan stores. City average is 4.4.
Lowest rated in HoustonHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
What borrowers say
- The owner answers complaints
Counted in 74 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
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
Their website doesn’t list documents. Call ahead and ask what to bring.
Who they lend to
- You need a checking account
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
At the store
Wheelchair access
From cashstore.com, 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.
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.
Nearby alternatives
The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.
- 1Speedy CashPayday loans · 0.1 mi★ 4.9Few bad reviews
- 2ACE Cash ExpressPayday loans · 0.2 mi★ 4.9Few bad reviews
- 3OneMain FinancialInstallment loans · 0.3 mi★ 4.0Many bad reviews
- 4Arcadia Financial LtdSmall loans · 0.3 mi★ 1.0
- 5Republic FinanceInstallment loans · 0.5 mi★ 4.5
- 6Regional FinanceInstallment loans · 1.3 mi★ 4.5Many bad reviews
Been to Cash Store?
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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “Mark was very professional and explained everything in detail throughout the process.”
- “Quick and easy and very helpful representative”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Payday loans.
Part of a chain: Cash Store has 38 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (17), El Paso (7), Fort Worth (4), Corpus Christi (3), Dallas (3), San Antonio (2), Brownsville (2). See the Cash Store brand page.