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Loanstar Title Loans

Title loans · 4001 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200

★ 5.0 · 387 ratingsHours listed

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 91% of Houston stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.

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What borrowers say5.0★

387 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.

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Bad reviews0%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 91% of Houston stores. 9th of 24 Loanstar Title Loans branches here.

Watch out
What it costs$186 / month

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

Watch out
Risk to your car6 in 100

Title-loan cars in the Houston area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).

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Who they lend to

Income from benefits or retirement counts.

Check it
LicenceLook it up

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

This store0%

Average Loanstar Title Loans branch in Houston1%

Average Houston title loan store2%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

What borrowers say

  • Ask for Stacy
  • Known for fast service
  • Known for explaining the terms clearly

Counted in 279 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

  • Fast service29 reviews · 10.4 per 100
  • Explains the terms clearly12 reviews · 4.3 per 100
  • Treats you with respect6 reviews · 2.2 per 100

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

Proof of incomeBank statementsPaid-off car titleThe car, so they can inspect it

Who they lend to

  • Income from benefits or retirement counts

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first

Customer service 877-511-2274
From loanstartitleloans.net, checked September 2026

Ask these at the counter

  1. 1

    What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?

    Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.

  2. 2

    What happens if I’m late?

    Ask how many days before they can take the car.

  3. 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.

A cheaper route

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.

Credit-union PAL$1,067

This title loan, renewed twice$1,557

Total repaid on $1,000 over 3 months, at the Houston area average fee (OCCC) and the federal PAL cap (12 CFR 701.21).

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In borrowers’ own words

  • “10/10 recommend if you need a fast loan!”
  • “Also knowledgeable to explain in debt all my questions and concerns.”
  • “Employees very respectful upfront and honest.”

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 33 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (15), San Antonio (6), Fort Worth (3), McAllen (3), El Paso (2), Corpus Christi (2), Brownsville (1), Austin (1). See the Loanstar Title Loans brand page.