LendNation

Payday loans · also check cashing · 6710 Bandera Rd Ste A, Far West Side

★ 4.8 · 197 ratingsHours listed

Should you go here?

Many bad reviews, and the loan is expensive.

Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 62% of San Antonio stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.

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What borrowers say4.8★

197 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly. Common complaint: rude staff.

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Bad reviews5%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 62% of San Antonio stores. 4th of 5 LendNation branches here.

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What it costs$344 / month

In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the San Antonio area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.

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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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A cheaper routeA credit-union loan could save you about $966 on $1,000 over 3 months →0.3 mi away · title loansLoanstar Title Loans — ★ 4.9, few bad reviews →

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 San Antonio and every other LendNation branch.

Rating

4.8Higher than 39% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.

Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest

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

This store5%

Average LendNation branch in San Antonio5%

Average San Antonio payday loan store4%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Celeste
Known for fast service
Known for explaining the terms clearly
Common complaint: rude staff

Counted in 146 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service19 reviews · 13 per 100
Explains the terms clearly8 reviews · 5.5 per 100

What to watch for

Rude staff5 reviews · 3.4 per 100

Complaints are counts only.

Work out what you’d repay

Payday lenders in the San Antonio area report an average fee of $19.51 per $100 for 17 days (OCCC, Q2 2026) — about $34.43 per $100 a month. 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

$1,344

$1,000 you borrowed$344 in fees

Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $344 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.

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

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 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.

Payday 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

Need $1,000 for 3 months? A credit-union loan could save you about $966.

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.

Credit-union PAL$1,067

This payday loan, renewed twice$2,033

Total repaid on $1,000 over 3 months, at the San Antonio area average fee (OCCC) and the federal PAL cap (12 CFR 701.21).

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

“Awesome rapid service highly recommend, in and out without a hassle thank you Celeste 🙏🏻”
“Celeste was very courteous and thoroughly explained everything and got me the money I needed”

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

About this lender

Payday loans, and also check cashing.

Part of a chain: LendNation has 9 locations across the Texas cities we cover — San Antonio (5), El Paso (4). See the LendNation brand page.

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