Key Takeaways
- Former H-2B resort security and facilities workers often launch their own security services companies
- Bankable funds security services businesses $25K–$5M based on contract revenue — no green card required
- Equipment, working capital, and guard force expansion all available
- SBA 2026 rule eliminated non-citizen security company owners from all SBA programs
- 48-hour approvals for qualified security businesses
From H-2B Resort Security to Security Company Owner
H-2B workers employed in resort security departments gained experience in access control, event security, patrol operations, and crowd management that forms the operational foundation of a private security company. Former H-2B resort security workers who obtained guard licenses and eventually security company licenses are now operating businesses that contract with retail centers, office buildings, construction sites, and event venues across the country.
Security services have consistent, contractual revenue — most clients sign 6–12 month or multi-year contracts. This makes security company cash flow highly predictable and highly bankable. Bankable funds security businesses on that contract revenue.
Security Business Capital Needs
- Guard uniforms and equipment: Uniforms, radios, flashlights, body cameras, and personal protective equipment for a guard force of 10–50 personnel.
- Vehicles: Patrol vehicles, marked security vehicles, and golf carts for large facility patrols.
- Technology systems: Security management software, scheduling platforms, and incident reporting systems.
- Payroll advance: Security guards are paid weekly. Contract revenue often comes monthly. A working capital line bridges the payroll advance gap.
- License and bond expansion: Adding armed guard services or new states requires additional licensing, bonding, and insurance.
Working Capital Line
Bridge weekly payroll to monthly contract payments. Up to $500K revolving.
Apply →Equipment Financing
Patrol vehicles, security technology, and specialized equipment. Asset-secured.
Learn More →Revenue-Based Funding
Based on security contract revenue. Repay as a percentage of daily deposits.
Apply Now →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bankable funds security businesses regardless of the owner's immigration status. Security contract revenue is the primary criterion.
We fund uniformed security guard companies, mobile patrol services, event security companies, construction site security, and access control businesses.
Yes. This is one of the most common security company capital needs. A working capital line of credit advances funds for weekly payroll while you wait for monthly contract invoices.
Funding depends on annual contract revenue. A security company with $400K–$1.2M in annual contracts typically qualifies for $75K–$400K.
The 2026 SBA rule requires 100% citizenship, eliminating non-citizen security company owners. Bankable is private capital with no citizenship requirement.
Yes. Vehicle financing is available with the vehicle serving as collateral for better rates.
Six months of business bank statements, your EIN, security company license, and personal identification. No green card required.
Most applications receive a decision within 48 hours. Funds are typically deposited within 3–5 business days.