Texas Title Loans offers quick pre-approval in Fort Worth. Your car is used as collateral for a loan, and while your credit history is not a major underwriting factor, lenders in Fort Worth are required by city ordinance to verify your income to ensure you can afford the loan based on your gross annual income.
Loan amounts in Texas start at $1,000, and customers can borrow up to $20,000 for high-value cars and trucks. Do you own a motorcycle or a commercial truck? We can also help you get pre-approved for a title loan for those. Read on to learn about what you need to qualify.
The primary qualification requirements include a lien-free paid-off vehicle, verifiable proof of income, and title documents from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Request a certified "copy of title" at the Fort Worth Regional Service Center.
Some lenders accept more than one name on the car's title, but most require all titleholders to be present when signing the loan documents. You must also submit proof of comprehensive vehicle insurance coverage, proof of active vehicle registration, and an active driver's license.
Is your vehicle in good condition, and are all the documents ready for underwriting? If so, we can start your pre-approval process online and connect you with a local lender in Fort Worth. For loans over $4,000, a local lender will likely need to inspect your vehicle to confirm it's roadworthy and record the Vehicle Identification Number.
Per Fort Worth Municipal lending rules, loan amounts must align with your verifiable income and the wholesale or retail value of the equity in your vehicle. Check the guide below to see how these regulatory restrictions affect your loan amount and payoff terms.
*Overview of local loan caps, payment schedules, and Tarrant County regulatory standards set under Fort Worth Ordinance No. 23991-12-2019.
Once approved, borrowers should consider how much they want to borrow and the anticipated interest rate. Before signing any agreement or paperwork, borrowers should be able to get this information from any licensed loan company in Texas. Title loans come with high annual percentage rates (typically ranging from 262% to 366% in Texas. Certain lenders may also require GPS installation as a condition of approval.
Are you paying more than you can handle on an existing loan from a Fort Worth lender? In some cases, refinancing your loan is an option and may result in a lower interest rate. Refinancing isn't for everyone, especially if you have a low interest rate and are close to paying off your loan. However, it may be worth a few minutes to call us at 844-243-3195 to see if you can get a better repayment term. With a refinance, you can save thousands over the life of your loan and get out of debt much quicker.
Fort Worth Ordinance No. 23991-12-2019 requires structured principal payments on a title loan on each cycle. This helps you avoid making continued payments that mostly go toward interest.
Loan Amount Range
| Max Municipal Cap | 3% Gross Income |
| Max Installments | 4 Payments |
| Min Principal Paydown | 25% / Payment |
| Credit Requirement | Minimal Needed |
Loan Amount Range
| Max Municipal Cap | 70% Car Value |
| Max Installments | 4 Payments |
| Min Principal Paydown | 25% / Payment |
| Credit Requirement | None (Equity-Based) |
Loan Amount Range
| Max Municipal Cap | 3% Income / 70% Value |
| Max Installments | 4 Payments |
| Min Principal Paydown | 25% / Payment |
| Vehicle Requirement | High Equity / Commercial Truck OK |
*Per Fort Worth Ordinance No. 23991-12-2019, title loan repayments are capped at 4 installments, single-payment loans cannot exceed 3 renewals, and every transaction must pay down at least 25% of the original principal.
You can either apply online in Fort Worth or work with a local company. One option that works well is to start your online pre-approval application with Texas Title Loans. We enter all your info, determine the loan options and payoff amounts you qualify for, and find you a local licensed vehicle-secured lender in Fort Worth. After you are conditionally approved, you will take your vehicle and certificate of title to a nearby location to sign the final documents and have your car inspected. This process takes little time, and you can get your vehicle inspected and pick up your money in person at convenient locations in The Stockyards, Arlington Heights, and Downtown Fort Worth.
Meet with a local lender in Fort Worth, apply online, or call us at 844-243-3195 to start your application. We can get you pre-approved quickly, and you can borrow $1,000 or more with your car's equity.