TitleMax Title Loans
Title loans · also installment loans · 171 SW Military Dr, South Side
★ 5.0 · 1,641 ratingsHours listed
Open lateSe habla español
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 73% of San Antonio stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and your car is the collateral. Compare a cheaper option first.
1,641 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly. The owner answers complaints.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 73% of San Antonio stores. 9th of 13 TitleMax Title Loans branches here.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the San Antonio area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
Title-loan cars in the San Antonio area were repossessed last quarter (OCCC, Q2 2026).
No bank account needed for a title loan. Income from benefits or retirement counts.
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, 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 TitleMax 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
Bad reviews by year · 1% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Carlos or Maricella
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
- The owner answers complaints
Counted in 904 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
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
Who they lend to
- No bank account needed for a title loan
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first · Se habla español
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.
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.
Nearby alternatives
The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.
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- “Alex gave me great service was in and out in no time.”
- “And explained everything to my understanding.”
- “Assistant Store Manager Maricela was very polite and respectful”
- “La señora lily es muy amable te ayuda mucho y lo mejor te habla español.”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Title loans, and also installment loans.
Part of a chain: TitleMax Title Loans has 94 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (32), Dallas (14), San Antonio (13), El Paso (10), Austin (9), Fort Worth (8), Laredo (3), McAllen (3), Corpus Christi (1), Brownsville (1). See the TitleMax Title Loans brand page.