Discount Car Title Loan - McAllen - Pecan & 23rd
Title loans · 2257 Pecan Blvd
★ 4.9 · 403 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Average reviews, but the loan itself is expensive.
Its share of bad reviews is about average for McAllen. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 54% of McAllen stores.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the McAllen area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
Title-loan cars in the McAllen area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).
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 state fee data (OCCC, Q2 2026). Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.
How it compares
Against every loan store in McAllen.
Rating
4.9Higher than 38% of McAllen loan stores. City average is 4.5.
Lowest rated in McAllenHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 20% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Valeria
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 272 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What to watch for
Complaints are counts only.
Work out what you’d repay
Title lenders in the McAllen area report an average fee of $18.96 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
$1,190
$1,000 you borrowed$190 in fees
Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $190 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.
Before you go
What to take, and what to ask before you sign.
Bring these
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 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 $502.
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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About this lender
Title loans.
An independent business, not part of a chain.