Mariner Finance

Installment loans · 2660 Eldridge Pkwy Ste. A

★ 4.8 · 173 ratingsHours listed

Open late

Should you go here?

Average reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Its share of bad reviews is about average for Houston. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.

Good sign

What borrowers say4.8★

173 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly. The owner answers complaints.

What borrowers say ↓

Watch out

Bad reviews5%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 56% of Houston stores. 2nd of 3 Mariner Finance branches here.

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What it costsCapped

Texas sets the maximum charges. Ask for the total of all payments.

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LicenceLook it up

Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.

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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 and every other Mariner Finance branch.

Rating

4.8Higher than 45% of Houston loan stores. City average is 4.4.

Lowest rated in HoustonHighest

Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews

This store5%

Average Mariner Finance branch in Houston6%

Average Houston installment loan store10%

Bad reviews by year · 4% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Alicia or Shantal
Known for explaining the terms clearly
The owner answers complaints

Counted in 121 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Explains the terms clearly7 reviews · 5.8 per 100
Fast service4 reviews · 3.3 per 100

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

IDBank statementsSSN or ITINProof of address

At the store

Wheelchair access · 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’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.

A cheaper route

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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In borrowers’ own words

“Alicia was very friendly and very polite and helpful in explaining my contract.”
“It is quick and easy to receive and everyone treats you with kindness.”

Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.

About this lender

Installment loans.

Part of a chain: Mariner Finance has 17 locations across the Texas cities we cover — El Paso (4), Houston (3), San Antonio (3), Dallas (2), McAllen (1), Fort Worth (1), Brownsville (1), Corpus Christi (1), Austin (1). See the Mariner Finance brand page.

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