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Mariner Finance

Installment loans · 12311 Nacogdoches Rd #106, San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

★ 4.7 · 223 ratingsHours listed

Open late

Should you go here?

Many bad reviews, and Texas caps what it can charge.

Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 65% of San Antonio stores. Ask for the total of all payments, not the monthly figure, and compare a credit union first.

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What borrowers say4.7★

223 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly. Known for treating people with respect.

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Bad reviews7%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 65% of San Antonio stores. 3rd of 3 Mariner Finance branches here.

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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.

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 and every other Mariner Finance branch.

Rating

4.7Higher than 35% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.

Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest

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

This store7%

Average Mariner Finance branch in San Antonio4%

Average San Antonio installment loan store6%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

What borrowers say

  • Known for explaining the terms clearly
  • Known for treating people with respect
  • The owner answers complaints

Counted in 137 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

  • Fast service11 reviews · 8 per 100
  • Explains the terms clearly6 reviews · 4.4 per 100
  • Treats you with respect5 reviews · 3.6 per 100
  • Affordable payments3 reviews · 2.2 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

IDBank statementsSSN or ITINProof of address

At the store

Wheelchair access · Apply online first

What to bring is from their website.

Ask these at the counter

  1. 1

    What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?

    Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.

  2. 2

    What happens if I’m late?

    Ask for the late fee in dollars and whether they call your employer or references.

  3. 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.

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In borrowers’ own words

  • “Fast, friendly service; super courteous customer service agent, Angelica Sanchez, both on the phone and in person!!!”
  • “Explained every detail to make sure I understood what was being transactioned.”
  • “I am always treated with respect whenever I go to the Mariner office”
  • “My loans have always been affordable with low payments”

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: Mariner Finance has 17 locations across the Texas cities we cover — El Paso (4), Houston (3), San Antonio (3), Dallas (2), McAllen (1), Fort Worth (1), Brownsville (1), Corpus Christi (1), Austin (1). See the Mariner Finance brand page.