LoanStar Title Loans
Title loans · 13503 Westheimer Rd, Sweet Lake
★ 5.0 · 175 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 97% of Houston stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.
175 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 97% of Houston stores. 3rd of 24 LoanStar Title Loans branches here.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the Houston area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
Title-loan cars in the Houston area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).
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 LoanStar Title Loans 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
Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Karla
- Known for fast service
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 131 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
Work out what you’d repay
Title lenders in the Houston area report an average fee of $18.58 per $100 for 30 days (OCCC, Q2 2026). 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
$1,186
$1,000 you borrowed$186 in fees
Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $186 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.
Before you go
What to take, and what to ask before you sign.
Bring these
Who they lend to
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first
From loanstartitleloans.net, checked September 2026
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’m late?
Ask how many days before they can take the car.
- 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.
Car title 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 $490.
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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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “Everything was quick and easy and I was able to get a promotion discount for my first payments”
- “Carla was very nice and helpful, she explained everything to me as this is my first time getting a title loan!”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Title loans.
Part of a chain: LoanStar Title Loans has 17 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (10), Corpus Christi (3), El Paso (3), San Antonio (1). See the LoanStar Title Loans brand page.