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Financing a security systems services (except locksmiths) acquisition

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The SBA 7(a) lenders funding the most security systems services (except locksmiths) acquisitions, ranked from public loan records — typical deal about $694K. A lender doing your industry every week underwrites faster and prices sharper.

Deal economics— what it takes to buy & finance security systems services (except locksmiths)

$630K

Typical loan

range $350K–$1.60M

$700K

Est. purchase price

≈ loan ÷ 90%

$93,625

Cash to close

$70,000 down + fees

$8,152/mo

Typical payment

~9.5% · 10yr

$112,498/yr

Cash flow to qualify

≈ payment × 1.15 DSCR

13 days

Typical time to fund

Lenders competing

more = leverage

7.05%

Avg rate on record

cap ~9.75%

Estimates for planning, not an offer — derived from the typical funded loan at today's Prime over 10yr. Not a credit decision.

Most active in security systems services (except locksmiths)

Ranked by funded security systems services (except locksmiths) acquisitions. Tap a lender to open its full record, or hit Get in touch for an introduction.

1.105 loans · $164M · Brookline, MAFull record →
2.2,539 loans · $965M · Columbus, OHFull record →
3.34 loans · $57M · Charlotte, NCFull record →
4.104 loans · $100M · Portsmouth, VAFull record →
5.23 loans · $10M · Jackson, MSFull record →
6.18 loans · $24M · Madison, WIFull record →
7.116 loans · $120M · Evansville, INFull record →
8.19 loans · $5M · Salem, MAFull record →
9.1 loans · $0M · Irvington, KYFull record →
10.618 loans · $171M · Salt Lake City, UTFull record →
11.1 loans · $0M · Saint Louis, MOFull record →
12.19 loans · $5M · Bessemer, ALFull record →
13.31 loans · $11M · Green Bay, WIFull record →
14.24 loans · $41M · Covington, LAFull record →
15.7 loans · $9M · Omaha, NEFull record →
16.9 loans · $6M · Ash Flat, ARFull record →
17.1 loans · $1M · Lincoln, NEFull record →
18.5 loans · $3M · New Auburn, WIFull record →

29+ funded security systems services (except locksmiths) deals

Real SBA 7(a) acquisitions from public records — see who got funded, for how much, and by which lender. Tap any deal for the full record.

Holders Total Security LLC in Tulsa, OK — $999K (2026) · purchase · Security Bank
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
8% variable
Term
122 months
SBA guaranteed
$749K (75%)
Approved
2/20/2026
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
32
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$1.1M
Est. down payment (10%)
$111K
Est. cash at closing
$152K
Monthly payment
$11,991
Annual debt service
$144K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$180K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Signal 21 Acquisitions LLC in Sanford, FL — $542K (2026) · purchase · TowneBank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$406K (75%)
Approved
2/27/2026
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
10
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$602K
Est. down payment (10%)
$60K
Est. cash at closing
$81K
Monthly payment
$6,719
Annual debt service
$81K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$101K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by TowneBank · Lender record →
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M & R Protective Systems Inc. in Ridgeland, MS — $245K (2026) · purchase · Trustmark Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
7.25% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$184K (75%)
Approval → funding
13 days
Approved
11/19/2025
First disbursed
12/2/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
2
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$272K
Est. down payment (10%)
$27K
Est. cash at closing
$36K
Monthly payment
$2,876
Annual debt service
$35K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$43K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Trustmark Bank · Lender record →
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FEDERAL ALARM COMPANY in Memphis, TN — $3.3M (2025) · purchase · Pinnacle Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$2.5M (75%)
Approval → funding
30 days
Approved
1/29/2025
First disbursed
2/28/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
40
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$3.7M
Est. down payment (10%)
$371K
Est. cash at closing
$513K
Monthly payment
$41,401
Annual debt service
$497K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$621K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Electronic Controls of MS LLC in Brookhaven, MS — $540K (2025) · purchase · Trustmark Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
7.27% variable
Term
156 mo (13 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$405K (75%)
Approval → funding
71 days
Approved
1/23/2025
First disbursed
4/4/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
10
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$600K
Est. down payment (10%)
$60K
Est. cash at closing
$80K
Monthly payment
$5,361
Annual debt service
$64K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$80K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Trustmark Bank · Lender record →
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MARAUDERS SOLUTIONS LLC in Colorado Springs, CO — $400K (2025) · purchase · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$300K (75%)
Approval → funding
10 days
Approved
12/3/2024
First disbursed
12/13/2024
Loan status
In workout — SBA bought the guarantee
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
3
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$444K
Est. down payment (10%)
$44K
Est. cash at closing
$59K
Monthly payment
$5,342
Annual debt service
$64K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$80K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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ARKANSAS SECURITY LLC in Bentonville, AR — $1.6M (2024) · purchase · FNBC Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$1.2M (75%)
Approval → funding
15 days
Approved
10/25/2023
First disbursed
11/9/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
17
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$1.8M
Est. down payment (10%)
$178K
Est. cash at closing
$244K
Monthly payment
$21,802
Annual debt service
$262K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$327K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by FNBC Bank · Lender record →
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Surveillance dba Focal Point Security, LLC in Mesa, AZ — $1.1M (2024) · purchase · TowneBank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
11.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$805K (75%)
Approval → funding
6 days
Approved
12/22/2023
First disbursed
12/28/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
5
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$1.2M
Est. down payment (10%)
$119K
Est. cash at closing
$163K
Monthly payment
$14,933
Annual debt service
$179K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$224K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by TowneBank · Lender record →
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Calibration, Inc. in Beaumont, TX — $200K (2024) · purchase · Security National Bank of Omaha
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
11.25% variable
Term
84 mo (7 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$100K (50%)
Approved
4/2/2024
Loan status
Cancelled
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
13
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$222K
Est. down payment (10%)
$22K
Est. cash at closing
$30K
Monthly payment
$3,451
Annual debt service
$41K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$52K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Security National Bank of Omaha · Lender record →
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CS Intergrators, LLC in Sherwood, AR — $3.5M (2023) · purchase · First Financial Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
7.8% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$2.6M (75%)
Approval → funding
8 days
Approved
11/14/2022
First disbursed
11/22/2022
Loan status
Paid in full (10/31/2025)
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
26
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$3.9M
Est. down payment (10%)
$390K
Est. cash at closing
$539K
Monthly payment
$42,239
Annual debt service
$507K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$634K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by First Financial Bank · Lender record →
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Midwest Protection Services, Inc. in Little Chute, WI — $679K (2023) · purchase · Nicolet National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
5.95% fixed
Term
84 mo (7 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$509K (75%)
Approval → funding
9 days
Approved
10/5/2022
First disbursed
10/14/2022
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
5
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$754K
Est. down payment (10%)
$75K
Est. cash at closing
$101K
Monthly payment
$9,903
Annual debt service
$119K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$149K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Nicolet National Bank · Lender record →
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Hi-Tech Security Alarms, Inc. in Easton, PA — $630K (2023) · purchase · American Bank
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
8% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$473K (75%)
Approval → funding
12 days
Approved
7/28/2023
First disbursed
8/9/2023
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
4
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$700K
Est. down payment (10%)
$70K
Est. cash at closing
$94K
Monthly payment
$7,644
Annual debt service
$92K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$115K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by American Bank · Lender record →
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Bradley Security, LLC in Dassel, MN — $260K (2023) · purchase · First Farmers & Merchants Bank
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
5.5% fixed
Term
60 mo (5 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$195K (75%)
Approval → funding
6 days
Approved
10/21/2022
First disbursed
10/27/2022
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
8
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$289K
Est. down payment (10%)
$29K
Est. cash at closing
$39K
Monthly payment
$4,966
Annual debt service
$60K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$74K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by First Farmers & Merchants Bank
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Connect Holdings LLC in Tucson, AZ — $2.4M (2022) · purchase · St. Louis Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
6% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$1.8M (75%)
Approval → funding
2 days
Approved
1/24/2022
First disbursed
1/26/2022
Loan status
Paid in full (12/31/2024)
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
10
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$2.7M
Est. down payment (10%)
$267K
Est. cash at closing
$368K
Monthly payment
$26,700
Annual debt service
$320K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$401K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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NORTHWEST SALES COMPANY, INC. in Garden City, ID — $45K (2022) · purchase · Zions Bank, A Division of
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
12% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$23K (50%)
Approval → funding
6 days
Approved
9/16/2022
First disbursed
9/22/2022
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Not required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
4
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$50K
Est. down payment (10%)
$5K
Est. cash at closing
$6K
Monthly payment
$646
Annual debt service
$8K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$10K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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DA Mid South in Stafford, TX — $2.4M (2021) · purchase · First State Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
6% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$2.1M (90%)
Approval → funding
14 days
Approved
8/25/2021
First disbursed
9/8/2021
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
25
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$2.6M
Est. down payment (10%)
$264K
Est. cash at closing
$365K
Monthly payment
$26,423
Annual debt service
$317K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$396K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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Don Baker Inc in Malvern, PA — $790K (2021) · purchase · Beacon Bank and Trust
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
5.5% variable
Term
300 mo (25 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$711K (90%)
Approval → funding
14 days
Approved
6/16/2021
First disbursed
6/30/2021
Loan status
Paid in full (12/31/2025)
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
51
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$878K
Est. down payment (10%)
$88K
Est. cash at closing
$120K
Monthly payment
$4,851
Annual debt service
$58K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$73K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Beacon Bank and Trust · Lender record →
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Black Lab Alarm, Inc. in Woburn, MA — $378K (2021) · purchase · Salem Five Cents Savings Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
4.5% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$284K (75%)
Approval → funding
17 days
Approved
8/10/2021
First disbursed
8/27/2021
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
16
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$420K
Est. down payment (10%)
$42K
Est. cash at closing
$56K
Monthly payment
$3,918
Annual debt service
$47K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$59K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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NewVision Security, LLC in Bismarck, ND — $250K (2021) · purchase · Horizon Financial Bank
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
4% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$125K (50%)
Approval → funding
37 days
Approved
5/24/2021
First disbursed
6/30/2021
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
7
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$278K
Est. down payment (10%)
$28K
Est. cash at closing
$37K
Monthly payment
$2,531
Annual debt service
$30K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$38K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Horizon Financial Bank
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Allstar Alarm, LLC in Whitmore Lake, MI — $5.0M (2020) · purchase · Old National Bank
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
4.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$3.7M (75%)
Approval → funding
7 days
Approved
9/16/2020
First disbursed
9/23/2020
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
34
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$5.6M
Est. down payment (10%)
$556K
Est. cash at closing
$769K
Monthly payment
$52,424
Annual debt service
$629K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$786K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Old National Bank · Lender record →
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CapBench analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records; ranked by funded acquisition loans to security systems services (except locksmiths) businesses. Mega-bank call-center lenders excluded.

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How to finance a security systems services (except locksmiths) acquisition with an SBA 7(a) loan: the lenders that fund the most of them (from public records), typical cost, and what it takes to qualify. Beacon Bank and Trust funds the most. CapBench is not a lender.

$694K typical loan
21 lenders fund the industry
13 days typical to fund

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Data freshness:: SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
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