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Merchant Cash Advance for Security Services

Cover officer payroll, gear, and new-site startup costs while clients take their time paying. Soft pull to start, about three months of bank statements, no tax returns.

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Merchant Cash Advance

Bridge the gap between payroll and client payments

Guard and alarm companies often pay staff long before invoices clear. A merchant cash advance puts a lump sum in your account based on how your deposits actually look.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Built around how security companies get paid

Fast decisions, short document list

A 5-minute application and about three months of bank statements. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Credit is only part of the picture

FICO 500 and up is considered. Consistent deposits from your contracts weigh heavily in the review.

Total cost on the table first

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs appear after you sign.

Repayment you can see coming

The repayment schedule is spelled out in the offer, so you can plan it around your payroll cycle.

Cash flow tight this month?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Why guard and alarm companies look at a merchant cash advance

Security work runs on a lopsided calendar. Your officers get paid every week or two, but the property manager, school district, or event promoter who hired you may take 30, 45, or 60 days to settle an invoice. Win a few new posts at once and the gap between payroll going out and payments coming in gets wide fast.

A merchant cash advance gives you a lump sum now in exchange for a share of future receivables. It is not a bank loan, and it is not judged the way a bank judges a loan. We look closely at your deposit history, which is often the clearest picture of how a security company is actually doing.

Common uses we see from security operators

How the process works with us

  1. Fill out the 5-minute application. We start with a soft credit pull.
  2. Share about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.
  3. Review your offer. It shows the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you accept.
  4. If you are qualified and you accept, funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours.

Sole proprietors can apply too, which matters for the many security outfits that started as one licensed owner working posts alongside a small crew.

Sizing the advance to the gap

The amount you are offered depends mainly on your deposits and on any financing you already carry. Before you apply, work out what you actually need. If a new hospital contract needs 12 officers for six weeks before the first payment arrives, that payroll figure is a far better target than a round number. Taking only what bridges the gap keeps repayment in proportion to the work.

If you want something you can draw from repeatedly instead of a single lump sum, compare this with a business line of credit for security services or read our line of credit vs merchant cash advance breakdown.

Who this tends to fit

We built this for established security businesses with steady deposits: guard services, alarm dealers, patrol firms, event staffing companies, and integrators. FICO scores from 500 up are considered. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. If your biggest strain is weekly payroll, our security services payroll funding page goes deeper on that specific problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a security company with slow-paying clients get a merchant cash advance?

Slow-paying clients are one of the most common reasons security owners apply. We focus on your deposit history, so a business with steady deposits can be a fit even when individual invoices take a while to clear.

What do I need to apply?

The 5-minute application and about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and we start with a soft credit pull.

How fast can the money arrive?

Decisions move quickly, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours after accepting an offer.

Will I know the full cost before I commit?

Yes. Your offer lists the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you accept, so there are no surprise costs after you sign.

Can I use the advance for equipment instead of payroll?

Yes. Operators use it for uniforms, radios, cameras, and vehicles. For larger equipment purchases, equipment financing may also be worth comparing.

New post payroll $48,000.00
Uniforms, radios $26,000.00
Patrol vehicle $35,000.00
Camera install $62,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few steps can help security owners get a cleaner, stronger offer.

  • Deposit all client payments into one business account
  • Keep your last three months of statements ready
  • List open invoices and when each client usually pays
  • Note any current financing payments before you apply

Merchant cash advance vs a typical bank loan

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns, financials, more
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Stronger credit usually expected
Application
About 5 minutes
Lengthy forms and meetings
Initial credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull is common

Keep your posts staffed and your payroll on time

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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