TitleMax Title Loans
Title loans · also installment loans · 5603 Telephone Rd, Southeast Houston
★ 5.0 · 1,336 ratingsHours listed
Open late
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 96% of Houston stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.
1,336 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 96% of Houston stores. 1st of 32 TitleMax 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).
No bank account needed for a title loan. Income from benefits or retirement counts.
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 TitleMax 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 Grace
- Known for fast service
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 1,083 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
- No bank account needed for a title loan
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first
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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- “Ana the manager was so awesome fast and easy !!!!”
- “Abby me atendio y me explico todo muy bien”
- “Associate, Erika was very respectful, knowledgeable and patient in explaining everything”
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About this lender
Title loans, and also installment loans.
Part of a chain: TitleMax Title Loans has 94 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (32), Dallas (14), San Antonio (13), El Paso (10), Austin (9), Fort Worth (8), Laredo (3), McAllen (3), Corpus Christi (1), Brownsville (1). See the TitleMax Title Loans brand page.