diff --git a/lib/bcoin/wallet.js b/lib/bcoin/wallet.js
index 29764e32..6051fdc1 100644
--- a/lib/bcoin/wallet.js
+++ b/lib/bcoin/wallet.js
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ inherits(Wallet, EventEmitter);
 module.exports = Wallet;
 
 Wallet.prototype._init = function init() {
-  if (this.tx.loaded) {
+  if (this.tx._loaded) {
     this.loaded = true;
     return;
   }