Sun Loan Company
Installment loans · also tax preparation · 8531 Gulf Fwy, Meadowbrook / Allendale
★ 5.0 · 1,157 ratingsHours listed
Same-day money
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, and Texas caps what it can charge.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 84% of Houston stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 84% of Houston stores. 1st of 4 Sun Loan Company branches here.
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 and every other Sun Loan Company 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 Jessica or Rosa
- Known for fast service
Counted in 643 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 · Wheelchair access · 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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- “Buen servisio monse Rios muy amable y muy rapido aparte muy eficiente”
- “And Monse Rios was so nice and really helpful, she explained everything in detail to me”
- “But, most of all the Representatives are friendly and treats the customers with respect!!!!”
- “Crystal was very helpful with getting me a loan out the same day”
- “Crystal is always nice and willing to work with you and your payment schedule”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Installment loans, and also tax preparation.
Part of a chain: Sun Loan Company has 24 locations across the Texas cities we cover — San Antonio (7), Houston (5), Laredo (4), El Paso (2), Brownsville (2), Corpus Christi (2), McAllen (1), Austin (1). See the Sun Loan Company brand page.