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Advance America

Updated 2026-08-23 · 5,423 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 782 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(782) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Personal LoansAuto & Title LoansPayday & Cash AdvanceBad Credit / No Credit CheckSame-Day / Fast Approval
Advance America
Services
Personal Loans, Auto & Title Loans, Payday & Cash Advance
Reviews
782

What recent reviews say

Advance America customers consistently report quick approvals and straightforward service. Staff members Angela and Icely earn repeated praise for patience, clear explanations, and making the loan process feel manageable even in urgent situations.

Praised for
  • friendly, patient staff
  • fast approval and processing
  • staff explain options clearly
  • approvals within minutes
fast-approvalquick-fundinghelpful-stafffriendly-staffknowledgeable-agentseasy-application
Best for: People needing quick cash with straightforward explanations of their loan options.

Strengths

  • Approvals within minutes
  • Staff explain loan terms clearly
  • Same location for 7 days per week
  • Multiple loan types available

Worth knowing

  • Angela and Icely named repeatedly for patient service and clear explanations
  • Approvals described as happening within minutes
  • Customers note staff pre-qualify applicants over the phone

What reviews say by service

Personal Loans
Fast approval and clear staff guidance on loan selection praised consistently.
Payday & Cash Advance
Quick cash advances with minute-level approval mentioned in multiple reviews.
Same-Day / Fast Approval
Approvals happening within minutes; staff pre-qualify by phone.
Bad Credit / No Credit Check
No explicit credit check objections mentioned; easy approval noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.56 average across the 218 personal loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 99
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
780
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
1

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 LoansCash AdvancesOnline LoansEmergency LoansPersonal LoansLine of CreditWestern Union money transfersMoney orders
Published prices
Installment Loans
$200 - $5,000
In store loans
up to $5,000
Online loans
up to $4,000
Referral reward
$50

Credentials claimed: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, loans offered by Advance America Cash Advance Centers of Ohio, Inc., Lic.# ST. 760166.000

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

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Common questions

How quickly can I get approved?
Reviewers report approvals within minutes. Staff can also pre-qualify you over the phone.
What's the maximum loan amount?
In-store loans up to $5,000; online loans up to $4,000; installment loans $200-$5,000.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, the N. Shepherd location is open 7 days a week.

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Last updated 2026-08-23