Guarantee Loan Service
Small loans · 900 S Wayside Dr Ste 600, Lawndale / Wayside
★ 4.9 · 378 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Average reviews. Ask for the total cost before you sign.
Its share of bad reviews is about average for Houston. Ask for the total you will repay, in writing.
378 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 57% of Houston stores.
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
4.9Higher than 55% 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 · 7% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Liz
- Known for fast service
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 289 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What it costs
Ask for the total
Ask for the total you will repay, in dollars, and the due date — in writing — before you sign.
Before you go
What to take, and what to ask before you sign.
Bring these
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Parking · Apply online first
What to bring is from their website.
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 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.
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.
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- “Amazing customer service fast and easy process !!”
- “Everyone was so nice and everything was explained and the process was very easy.”
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About this lender
Small loans.
Part of a chain: Guarantee Loan Service has 2 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (2).