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Friendly Loans

Small loans · 1219 San Dario Ave Unit 2, Western Division

★ 4.8 · 11 ratingsHours listed

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Should you go here?

Too few reviews to judge. Ask for the total cost before you sign.

It has too few written reviews to compare with other stores. Ask for the total you will repay, in writing.

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What borrowers say4.8★

11 ratings. Nothing comes up often enough in its reviews to call out.

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LicenceLook it up

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

OCCC licence search ↗

A cheaper routeAsk a credit union about a small-dollar loan first →0.1 mi away · installment loansAtlas Credit Co., Inc. — ★ 5.0, few bad reviews →

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 Laredo.

Rating

4.8Higher than 24% of Laredo loan stores. City average is 4.8.

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What borrowers say

Stars in its 2 written reviews

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  • 3★1
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  • 1★0

Latest review Apr 2021 · 0 in the last year · Owner replied to 0 of 2

Too few written reviews to count themes.

What it costs

Ask for the total

Ask for the total you will repay, in dollars, and the due date — in writing — before you sign.

Before you go

What to take, and what to ask before you sign.

Bring these

Proof of incomeBank statements

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. 1

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

    Ask for it in writing before you sign.

  2. 2

    What happens if I can’t pay on the due date?

    Ask what a renewal costs and whether they call your employer or references.

  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.

The rules in Texas →

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.

  1. 1Parra Loan CompanySmall loans · 0.0 mi★ 5.0Few bad reviews
  2. 2Atlas Credit Co., Inc.Installment loans · 0.1 mi★ 5.0Few bad reviews
  3. 3Casa de Cambio - Texas Money ExchangeCheck cashing · 0.1 mi★ 5.0
  4. 4EZ MoneySmall loans · 0.2 mi
  5. 5Heights FinanceInstallment loans · 0.4 mi★ 4.9
  6. 6American Finance CoInstallment loans · 0.4 mi

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About this lender

Small loans.

An independent business, not part of a chain.

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