GBC Finance Co
Installment loans · 601 Sawyer St #100, Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
★ 4.7 · 238 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Many bad reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.
Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 60% of Houston stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.
238 ratings. Known for fast service. The owner answers complaints.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 60% of Houston 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. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.
How it compares
Against every loan store in Houston.
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
Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Crystal or Roberta
- Known for fast service
- The owner answers complaints
Counted in 190 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
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Apply online first
What to bring is from their website.
Ask these at the counter
- 1
What is the total of all payments, in dollars?
Not just the monthly figure. Ask whether insurance is added, and whether it is optional.
- 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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- “Always so quick and easy and all the associates there are awesome !”
- “Explained every single process of the loan”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Installment loans.
An independent business, not part of a chain.