About Us
Your Trusted Source for Small Loans
Security Finance has been a trusted provider of personal installment loans since 1955. With over 750 branches across the country, we are committed to serving our communities with integrity, respect, and a personal touch that sets us apart.
Our founder, Jesse L. Bridges, established Security Finance with a simple philosophy: put people first. That philosophy continues to guide everything we do today. We treat every customer with fairness and respect, taking the time to understand their unique financial situation and find the best solution.
Unlike online lenders, we believe in the power of personal service. Our brick-and-mortar locations provide a place where you can sit down with a knowledgeable team member, discuss your needs, and find a loan that fits your budget. We're not just a lending company — we're your neighbors.
70+ Years
Serving communities since 1955
750+ Branches
Locations across the country
People First
Our founding philosophy
Community Focused
Active in local communities
People First
It is a philosophy created and established by our founder in 1955. It has been our way of doing business since day one, and it continues to thrive every day we open our doors. People — and their lives — are our focus. We treat all with the highest level of fairness and with respect. From our employees to our customers, we treat people as we would want to be treated, appreciating who they are and what they have accomplished.
How We Give Back
Security Finance's founder, Jesse L. Bridges, supported various local charities over the years — and his philosophy of philanthropy was continued after his death. Our fundamental belief in giving back to our communities is deeply incorporated into the company's mission and values.
In 1995, Security Finance's Lending Hand Foundation was formed as a long-term strategy for our company's charitable giving. Two primary recipients of our ongoing contributions are the Children's Miracle Network and the American Red Cross — each an organization with a presence that has helped both our customers and our employees in times of need.
Security Finance and Red Cross Partnership
Since 1997, Security Finance has been a proud supporter of the American Red Cross. In 2017, we strengthened our commitment by becoming active participants in the American Red Cross Disaster Responder program.
As the second-largest Red Cross donor in South Carolina, we have contributed over $3 million to support disaster response and recovery efforts, ensuring immediate assistance is available when it is needed most.