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Advance America

Updated 2026-08-23 · 5,423 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 1,471 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(1471) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Mortgage & Home LoansPersonal LoansPayday & Cash AdvanceSame-Day / Fast Approval
Services
Mortgage & Home Loans, Personal Loans, Payday & Cash Advance
Reviews
1471

What recent reviews say

Staff members Ana, Alby, Pedro, and others consistently earn five-star praise for treating customers with genuine kindness and explaining loan options clearly. The Pasadena location handles cash advances, installment loans up to $5,000, and online loans with a focus on making the application straightforward and welcoming.

Advance America operates across the southern and central U.S. with licenses in multiple states and claims to serve the area since 2003. Their staff actively refer customers by name in reviews, suggesting personal attention to each transaction.

Praised for
  • kind and helpful staff
  • excellent customer service
  • personable and friendly
  • process made easy
fast-approvalhelpful-stafffriendly-staffeasy-applicationprofessional-service
Best for: Customers needing quick cash who value friendly, transparent service and staff who take time to explain options.

Strengths

  • staff known by name and praised individually
  • clear explanations of loan terms
  • loans up to $5,000 available in store
  • seven days a week availability

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Ana, Alby, Pedro, and Peter named repeatedly across reviews
  • Installment loans from $200 to $5,000
  • Online loans up to $4,000
  • In-store loans up to $5,000
  • Western Union money transfer and money order services available
  • Licensed in California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas

What reviews say by service

Payday & Cash Advance
Staff praised for clear explanations and kind handling of cash advances and emergency loans.
Personal Loans
Customers report straightforward process and friendly service when securing personal and installment loans.
Same-Day / Fast Approval
Reviews note that staff make the application process easy and quick.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.49 average across the 424 mortgage & home loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% 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
1456
4
10
3
0
2
0
1
5

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 per referral

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, Ohio: Advance America Cash Advance Centers of Ohio, Inc., Lic.# ST. 760166.000, Texas: registered credit services organization (CSO), California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation California Finance Lenders license

Operating:since 2003

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

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Common questions

What are the loan amounts available?
Installment loans range from $200 to $5,000 in store; online loans go up to $4,000.
Is the Pasadena location open on weekends?
Yes, the business publishes seven-day opening hours.
Does Advance America offer services beyond loans?
Yes, they offer Western Union money transfer, money orders, and bill payment services.

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Last updated 2026-08-23