Stepstone Credit
Small loans · 1020 SW Military Dr Suite 100, South Side
★ 4.6 · 55 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Many bad reviews. Ask for the total cost before you sign.
Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 72% of San Antonio stores. Ask for the total you will repay, in writing.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 72% of San Antonio stores.
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.
Rating
4.6Higher than 29% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.
Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
What borrowers say
- Ask for Vanessa or Nancy
- The owner answers complaints
Counted in 42 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
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
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?
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.
Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.

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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- “It was so fast and simple in the time of need”
- “Just got a loan from there the people that work there are very helpful and respectful I will definitely be back”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Small loans.
Part of a chain: Stepstone Credit has 8 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Austin (4), San Antonio (2), McAllen (1), Brownsville (1). See the Stepstone Credit brand page.