Title Loan Statistics in Fairfield, CA
$4,261
Average Title Loan in Fairfield
$11,763
Average Vehicle Value
16
Loans Funded in 2025
36.2%
Average Loan-to-Value
Based on 16 title loans funded in 2025
Most Common Vehicles for Title Loans in Fairfield, CA
| Vehicle Make | Avg. Year | Avg. Mileage | # of Loans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 2015 | 107,602 mi | 5 |
| Honda | 2014 | 177,333 mi | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2014 | 69,122 mi | 2 |
| Nissan | 2014 | 136,016 mi | 2 |
| Ford | 2019 | 61,213 mi | 1 |
Recent Title Loans Funded in Fairfield, CA
The table below shows actual title loans funded in Fairfield, CA. Amounts vary based on each vehicle’s make, model, year, and condition.
| Year | Make | Model | Miles | Funded Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Honda | Ridgeline | 223,000 | $2,525 |
| 2019 | Ford | Fiesta | 61,213 | $2,525 |
| 2019 | Toyota | Tacoma | 98,000 | $9,980 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 55,233 | $4,219 |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 2500 | 56,000 | $5,455 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 135,000 | $2,525 |
| 2017 | Toyota | RAV4 | 70,000 | $5,015 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Title Loans in Fairfield, CA
The Military Lending Act (MLA) caps the Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR) at 36% for active-duty service members and their dependents – a stricter cap than California’s ~40% rate ceiling. The MLA also requires specific oral and written disclosures, prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses, and bars certain fees.
Before applying at our East Travis Blvd office, please tell us you’re active-duty so we can verify your status (via the DoD’s MLA database) and confirm whether MLA-compliant terms are available for your specific situation. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides additional protections – most notably a 6% interest rate cap on debts incurred before active service began and protection against repossession without a court order during service. The Travis AFB Legal Office offers free SCRA/MLA guidance to active-duty members and their families.
Some Fairfield and Solano County borrowers may prefer to review loan terms in Tagalog, Ilocano, or another Philippine language. Our published materials are in English and Spanish.
California Civil Code §1632 specifically requires translated written contracts for certain consumer loans negotiated primarily in Tagalog (along with Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean) – if your application is negotiated primarily in Tagalog, you have a statutory right to a Tagalog-translated copy of the loan contract before signing. Ask our Fairfield office directly to invoke this right; don’t assume it will be offered automatically. For Ilocano or other Philippine languages not on the §1632 list, bring a trusted bilingual family member to translate or contact the Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI) for free pre-signing contract review.
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move doesn’t discharge a title loan, but it does require advance planning. Three practical considerations.
The vehicle pledged as collateral typically must remain accessible during the loan term – moving it across state lines is allowed, but we may require notice and updated insurance documentation. California title loans recorded with California DMV remain valid regardless of where the vehicle is later titled, but a subsequent title transfer to another state requires lien release coordination that delays the transfer until the loan is paid. The SCRA may provide protections if your military service materially affects your ability to repay during transition. Practically, the cleanest path is to pay the loan off before PCS – coordinate with our Fairfield office (870 E Travis Blvd) at least 30–60 days before your reporting date to get a payoff quote.
Yes, almost certainly. Travis Credit Union was founded in 1951 specifically to serve Travis AFB personnel and has since opened membership broadly to anyone living, working, or worshipping in 12 Northern California counties including Solano County. TCU offers personal loans, lines of credit, and emergency loan products at single-digit to mid-teens APRs – meaningfully lower than our ~40% California title loan rate. They also offer products specifically calibrated to military borrowers including TCU’s hardship assistance program.
A $6,000 emergency need at TCU’s typical personal loan rate (~12% APR) over 30 months runs about $233/month and roughly $980 in total interest; the same $6,000 at our California title loan cap (~40% APR, 30-month term) runs about $301/month with about $3,030 in total interest – about $2,050 more on the same loan. TCU has multiple Fairfield-area branches and same-day decisioning on many small personal loans. Worth a 20-minute phone call before signing anything with us.
Deployment is the highest-risk period for a title loan because your vehicle isn’t being used while interest continues to accrue and payments still come due. Three protective steps before deploying:
Invoke SCRA in writing – eligible service members may have pre-service debt interest capped at 6% during deployment and may receive protection against repossession without a court order, but these protections must be requested in writing with documentation of your service status. Arrange automatic payment from your bank account so payments don’t lapse while you’re unreachable. Designate a trusted person via power of attorney to handle any servicing communications.
Storage matters too – if the vehicle will sit unused, lower-cost storage insurance (rather than full driving insurance) may be available, but confirm with both your insurer and us that the modified coverage meets the loan’s collateral protection requirements. The Travis AFB Legal Office can prepare the SCRA notice and POA documentation at no cost to active-duty members.
