Loanstar Title Loans

Title loans · 1801 SW Military Dr, South Side

★ 5.0 · 2,533 ratingsHours listed

Same-day money

Should you go here?

Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 81% of San Antonio stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.

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What borrowers say5.0★

2,533 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly. Complaints go unanswered.

What borrowers say ↓

Good sign

Bad reviews1%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 81% of San Antonio stores. 5th of 7 Loanstar Title Loans branches here.

How it compares ↓

Watch out

What it costs$182 / month

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

Work out your cost ↓

Watch out

Risk to your car9 in 100

Title-loan cars in the San Antonio area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).

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Who they lend to

Income from benefits or retirement counts.

Before you go ↓

Check it

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 routeA credit-union loan could save you about $480 on $1,000 over 3 months →0.0 mi away · payday loansAdvance America — ★ 5.0, few bad reviews →

From ratings and written reviews of this store, state fee data (OCCC, Q2 2026) and the chain’s own website. 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 Loanstar Title Loans branch.

Rating

5.0Higher than 74% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.

Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest

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

This store1%

Average Loanstar Title Loans branch in San Antonio1%

Average San Antonio title loan store2%

Bad reviews by year · 1% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Maria or Ashley
Known for fast service
Known for explaining the terms clearly
Complaints go unanswered

Counted in 849 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service140 reviews · 16.5 per 100
Explains the terms clearly69 reviews · 8.1 per 100
Treats you with respect9 reviews · 1.1 per 100
Money the same day8 reviews · 0.9 per 100
Upfront about costs3 reviews · 0.4 per 100

Work out what you’d repay

Title lenders in the San Antonio area report an average fee of $18.23 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

$1,182

$1,000 you borrowed$182 in fees

Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $182 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.

Before you go

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

Bring these

Proof of incomeBank statementsPaid-off car titleThe car, so they can inspect it

Who they lend to

Income from benefits or retirement counts

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first

Customer service 877-511-2274

From loanstartitleloans.net, checked September 2026

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.

A cheaper route

Need $1,000 for 3 months? A credit-union loan could save you about $480.

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 title loan, renewed twice$1,547

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

“Always Greeting With A Smile Great Attitude Fast Quick Service Always Willing To Help Great Place I Highly Recommend It”
“Actually took the time on explained and educated me on the process which I am very glad and understand.”
“Good customer service family friendly wonderful people respectful”
“Thank you rey for getting us approved on the same day we came in :)”
“Excellent Customer Service And Representatives Very Transparent and helpful Would Stringly recommend to stop by”

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

About this lender

Title loans.

Part of a chain: Loanstar Title Loans has 33 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (15), San Antonio (6), Fort Worth (3), McAllen (3), El Paso (2), Corpus Christi (2), Brownsville (1), Austin (1). See the Loanstar Title Loans brand page.

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