Are Houston credit-access-business rules the same as Texas installment-loan rules?
No. Houston CAB rules are specific to payday and motor-vehicle-title credit access businesses. Other consumer-loan structures follow different state rules.
Where can I verify a Texas regulated lender?
Use the Texas OCCC license-search resources linked through our source directory.
Do posted rate schedules stay the same every year?
Not necessarily. OCCC publishes current schedules and some brackets adjust over time, so use the current official page and the written agreement.
What should I compare besides APR?
Compare cash received, every fee, payment amount and frequency, total repayment, collateral, late charges and the consequences of default.