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Advance America

Updated 2026-08-23 · 5,423 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 1,729 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(1729) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Payday & Cash AdvanceMortgage & Home Loans
Advance America
Services
Payday & Cash Advance, Mortgage & Home Loans
Reviews
1729

What recent reviews say

Gloria, Monica, Kayla, and Nayla consistently go out of their way to make loans stress-free. Reviewers name these staff members repeatedly, praising their patience and willingness to walk through every step. First-time borrowers especially value how the team breaks down what seemed overwhelming into manageable, clear actions. The overwhelming majority of visits end with five stars and genuine gratitude.

Advance America offers cash advances, installment loans up to $5,000, and online loans up to $4,000. They also handle money transfers and bill payments. The Houston location operates seven days a week, and the consistent praise for speed suggests applications move quickly, though exact approval timelines aren't detailed in reviews.

Praised for
  • patient and kind staff
  • fast turnaround
  • clear explanations of process
  • relieves customer stress
helpful-stafffriendly-staffknowledgeable-agentsfast-approvalprofessional-service
Best for: first-time borrowers who value step-by-step guidance and clear explanations

Strengths

  • named staff known for patience
  • loans up to $5,000
  • seven-day operation

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Gloria, Monica, Kayla, and Nayla named repeatedly in recent reviews
  • First-time apartment owner noted process felt overwhelming but Gloria explained every detail
  • Loans approved and funded on same day or next day based on review timelines

What reviews say by service

Payday & Cash Advance
Fast approval and friendly staff turn stressful situations into smooth transactions
Personal Loans
Clear explanations and patient guidance make the process manageable for first-time borrowers

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.65 average across the 240 payday & cash advance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 100
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1707
4
15
3
1
2
0
1
6

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-15:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Installment LoansOnline LoansCash AdvancesLine of CreditEmergency LoansPersonal LoansWestern Union money transferMoney orders
Published prices
Installment Loans
$200 - $5,000
In store loans
up to $5,000
Online loans
up to $4,000
Referral bonus
$50

Credentials claimed:Nationally recognized, fully accredited company, Licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation pursuant to the California Financing Law, Licensed by the Delaware State Bank Commissioner, Delaware Licensed Lender License #s: 6996; 4472; 4474; 6971; 6076; 7400; 4473 and 010431, Rhode Island Licensed Check Casher, In Ohio: Advance America Cash Advance Centers of Ohio, Inc., Lic.# ST. 760166.000, In Texas: registered credit services organization (CSO)

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

When can I get approved and funded?
Recent reviews suggest same-day or next-day approval; the Houston location is open seven days a week to speed the process.
Which staff members should I ask for?
Gloria, Monica, Kayla, and Nayla are named frequently in recent reviews for their patience and helpfulness.
What's the maximum loan amount?
Their website states installment loans and in-store loans up to $5,000, and online loans up to $4,000.

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Last updated 2026-08-23