Tower Loan

Installment loans · 1701 Dove Ave W Suite B

★ 5.0 · 300 ratingsHours listed

Se habla español

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 85% of McAllen stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.

Good sign

What borrowers say5.0★

300 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly.

What borrowers say ↓

Good sign

Bad reviews0%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 85% of McAllen stores.

How it compares ↓

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What it costsCapped

Texas sets the maximum charges. Ask for the total of all payments.

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LicenceLook it up

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

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How it compares

Against every loan store in McAllen.

Rating

5.0Higher than 62% of McAllen loan stores. City average is 4.5.

Lowest rated in McAllenHighest

Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews

This store0%

Average McAllen installment loan store9%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Alma or Belinda
Known for explaining the terms clearly

Counted in 276 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Explains the terms clearly43 reviews · 15.6 per 100
Fast service18 reviews · 6.5 per 100
Treats you with respect3 reviews · 1.1 per 100

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

IDProof of incomeBank statementsProof of address

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first · Se habla español

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 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.

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.

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In borrowers’ own words

“ALMA VERY HELPFUL AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING VERY PROFESSIONAL N FAST SERVICE”
“ALMA VERY HELPFUL AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING VERY PROFESSIONAL N FAST SERVICE”
“It’s refreshing to work with someone who truly cares about helping people and treats customers with respect”

Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.

About this lender

Installment loans.

Part of a chain: Tower Loan has 10 locations across the Texas cities we cover — San Antonio (2), El Paso (2), Austin (2), McAllen (1), Fort Worth (1), Houston (1), Corpus Christi (1). See the Tower Loan brand page.

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