Alamo Loan Co

Small loans · 534 Bandera Rd, Inner West Side

★ 4.5 · 24 ratingsHours listed

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Should you go here?

Many bad reviews. Ask for the total cost before you sign.

Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 76% of San Antonio stores. Ask for the total you will repay, in writing.

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What borrowers say4.5★

24 ratings. Known for helping build credit.

What borrowers say ↓

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Bad reviews14%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 76% of San Antonio stores.

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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 loansWorld Finance — ★ 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 San Antonio.

Rating

4.5Higher than 26% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.

Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest

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

This store14%

Average San Antonio small loan store14%

What borrowers say

Known for helping build credit

Counted in 22 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Treats you with respect3 reviews · 13.6 per 100

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 income

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access

What to bring is from their website.

Ask these at the counter

1
What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?
Ask for it in writing before you sign.
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
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.

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In borrowers’ own words

“Their friendly and respectful service, along with their willingness to help, have kept me coming back for over 15 years”

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

About this lender

Small loans.

An independent business, not part of a chain.

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