World Finance
Installment loans · also tax preparation · 5072 Griggs Rd, South Side
★ 4.8 · 356 ratingsHours listed
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.
356 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 59% of Houston stores. 13th of 13 World Finance 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 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 World 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
Bad reviews by year · 5% in 2025
What borrowers say
- Ask for Jennifer
- Known for fast service
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 237 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What to watch for
Complaints are counts only.
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
Who they lend to
- Money can go to your debit card
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first
From loansbyworld.com, 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 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.
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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “And she moved fast I was in and out during my lunch break.”
- “05/16/2025 Came to world finance to renew my loan and Ms Jennifer was so helpful and explained the contract really good”
- “Been in service with World Finance since 2009 very respectful and wonderful customer service”
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: World Finance has 59 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (13), El Paso (11), San Antonio (9), Dallas (6), Austin (4), Laredo (4), Fort Worth (4), Brownsville (3), Corpus Christi (3), McAllen (2). See the World Finance brand page.