Loans in Harris County, TX: payday, personal & title options
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Harris County, TX.
The median household in Harris County earns $74,983 a year, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476. About 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 45.3% of households rent their home.
What you need for a payday loan in Harris County
Lenders that serve Harris County typically ask for the following:
- Be 18 or older (19 in some states) and a US resident
- A government-issued photo ID
- A steady source of income — a job, benefits or self-employment
- An active checking account in your name for the deposit
- A working phone number and email address
Popular loan amounts in Harris County
What Harris County borrowers use it for
handle the unexpected the same week
Rent duecover a short gap before payday
Moving costsdeposits, trucks and first-week expenses
Need money nowthe fastest options online
Loans for your situation
Which loans are available in Harris County
Payday Loans Legal via CSO/CAB
Payday loans are legal in Texas but are arranged by a 'credit access business' (CAB), a licensed credit services organization that obtains the loan for you from a third-party…
Personal Loans
Tiered caps for licensed Chapter 342 lenders: up to 30% a year on the first $4,600, 24% on the part from $4,600 to $9,660, and 18% on the part up to $23,000 (amounts for loans…
Title Loans Legal via CSO/CAB
Auto title loans are legal in Texas through the same credit access business model as payday loans: a licensed CAB arranges a loan secured by your unencumbered vehicle from a…
Banks and credit unions in Harris County
Banks with branches in Harris County
868 FDIC-insured bank branches from 90 banks. Many banks offer small-dollar loans or overdraft lines to existing customers.
| Bank | Branches | Example location |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 111 | 712 Main St, Houston 77002 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 91 | 5622 3rd St, Katy 77493 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 72 | 800 Capitol St Ste 100, Houston 77002 |
| Woodforest National Bank | 62 | 420 S Main St, Highlands 77562 |
| Prosperity Bank | 60 | 6200 Fm 2100 Rd, Crosby 77532 |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 48 | 2001 Kirby Dr, Houston 77019 |
| Frost Bank | 46 | 1001 Broadway St, Houston 77012 |
| First National Bank Texas | 42 | 5801 Gessner Rd, Houston 77041 |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | 35 | 1515 Clinton Dr, Galena Park 77547 |
| Zions Bancorporation, N.A. | 34 | 1300 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown 77521 |
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, retrieved Oct 2026.
Credit unions in Harris County
241 credit-union locations from 93 credit unions.
| Credit union | Location |
|---|---|
| First Technology | 1701 City Plaza Dr Ste G-105, Spring 77389 |
| Credit Human | 8921 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston 77064 |
| Truity | 925 N Eldridge Pkwy Rm Ec4-01-N-314, Houston 77079 |
| Greater Texas | 5305 Bingle Rd, Houston 77092 |
| Primeway | 100 Dominion Park Dr, Houston 77090 |
| Beacon | 2901 Sens Rd, La Porte 77571 |
| Ila 1351 | 10920 Spencer Hwy, La Porte 77571 |
| Sp Trainmen | 12655 Woodforest Blvd Ste 855, Houston 77015 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | 680 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston 77096 |
| University | 7000 Fannin St, Houston 77030 |
| Texas Dow Employees | 2000 Post Oak Blvd, Houston 77056 |
| Chartway | 9441 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W Ste 100, Humble 77338 |
Source: NCUA credit union branch data, June 30, 2026.
Cities in Harris County
Frequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Harris County?
Harris County follows Texas law. Payday loans are legal in Texas but are arranged by a 'credit access business' (CAB), a licensed credit services organization that obtains the loan for you from a third-party lender.
Are title loans legal in Harris County?
Auto title loans are legal in Texas through the same credit access business model as payday loans: a licensed CAB arranges a loan secured by your unencumbered vehicle from a third-party lender, and the CAB fee is not capped by state law.
Where can I get a small loan in Harris County?
Options include 868 bank and 241 credit-union locations in the county, licensed installment lenders, and online lenders you can reach through our short form in about 3 minutes.
How do I get a loan in Harris County?
Fill out our short online form from anywhere in Harris County. We share it with lenders in our network that serve Texas; if one approves you, you review the terms and the money is deposited to your bank account, often the next business day.
Can I get a loan in Harris County with bad credit?
Yes, many lenders in our network work with Harris County residents who have fair, poor or limited credit. They look at your income and ability to repay, not just your score, and some use alternative credit data instead of a traditional hard pull. Approval isn't guaranteed, but checking is free and takes about 3 minutes. Loan amounts range from $100 to $5,000.
Can I get an emergency loan in Harris County?
Yes. When an unexpected bill comes up, Harris County residents can request an emergency loan online at any time of day. Our 3-minute form reaches multiple lenders in our network, many decide within minutes, and approved funds are often deposited by the next business day. All credit types are considered, and there's no cost or obligation to see your options.
Can I get a loan in Harris County on the weekend?
You can submit our online form any day, including weekends and holidays, and some lenders review requests right away. Deposits depend on banking days, so funds requested on a Saturday or Sunday typically arrive the next business day. Submitting early helps you get the first available deposit. Harris County residents can start any time, and it takes about 3 minutes.
Where can I get a loan in Harris County, TX?
You can apply at banks, credit unions and lenders in Harris County, or apply online from anywhere in the county. Online requests are often the quickest way to reach several lenders at once. Our free form sends a single request to lenders in our network that serve Texas residents, and many give a decision within minutes. It takes about 3 minutes to see if you qualify.