Security | Specialty Banking

We know the complexities of the security and life safety industry, and tailor financial solutions around your unique needs. We build lasting business partnerships focused on your success by taking the time to understand you and your company, so we can help make your ambitions a reality.

Our team

CIBC’s Security Industry team provides access to credit, treasury management and other financial services for fire, security, video and medical alert firms coast-to-coast. Led by a group of industry veterans, our banking team combines financial expertise with deep knowledge of the security and life safety business to deliver solutions and services tailored to your goals. Like you, we recognize the importance of recurring monthly revenue (RMR) and the value it adds to your company. We view your RMR as an asset and understand that investments are needed to create new RMR and grow your company.

Our team has provided credit to over 100 security companies, including:

Video surveillance
Security monitoring
Systems integration
Access control
Fire test and inspection
Fire alarm monitoring
Medical alert monitoring
Wholesale monitoring

RMR financing solutions

Using your company’s RMR as collateral, CIBC’s security team can craft customized financing¹ solutions for:

Creation costs
Working capital
Recapitalization
Shareholder buyout
Mergers and acquisitions
Bulk account purchases
Generational transfer
Capital expenditures

CIBC Insights

Financing

How security companies can unlock growth through acquisition financing

By cultivating a relationship with the right lender early on, you can maximize your access to capital.

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For more information, contact:

Mark Melendes
Group Head
312-564-1346 Opens your phone app.

Mark Grudzien
Managing Director
312-564-3984 Opens your phone app.

Jennifer Holloway
Market Lead
312-564-3827Opens your phone app.

Security Industry Group

Our team

RMR financing solutions

CIBC Insights

How security companies can unlock growth through acquisition financing

For more information, contact: