RANKING ·
Fastest commercial and industrial (C&I) loan growth in California
73 of 120 banks in California that filed for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 are ranked. C&I loans of at least $25 million a year earlier; probable mergers left out. Institutions with equal values share a rank. Source: FDIC quarterly financial data.
| Rank | Institution | Headquarters | C&I loans, change over 12 months | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumas Bank | Quincy, CA | +112.1% | $2.3 billion |
| 2 | Axos Bank | San Diego, CA | +79.6% | $28.9 billion |
| 3 | Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd | Los Angeles, CA | +73.5% | $7.4 billion |
| 4 | Golden State Bank | Glendale, CA | +70.3% | $1.0 billion |
| 5 | Mechanics Bank | Walnut Creek, CA | +65.7% | $21.2 billion |
| 6 | Pacific Valley Bank | Salinas, CA | +39.1% | $653 million |
| 7 | American Business Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +32.2% | $4.4 billion |
| 8 | Golden Valley Bank | Chico, CA | +29.9% | $605 million |
| 9 | Avidbank | San Jose, CA | +27.1% | $2.7 billion |
| 10 | Ffb Bank | Fresno, CA | +26.6% | $1.6 billion |
| 11 | Bank of China | Los Angeles, CA | +25.4% | $3.5 billion |
| 12 | Icon Business Bank | Riverside, CA | +23.8% | $156 million |
| 13 | Bank of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | +23.3% | $864 million |
| 14 | US Metro Bank | Garden Grove, CA | +19.9% | $1.6 billion |
| 15 | Five Star Bank | Roseville, CA | +18.3% | $5.4 billion |
| 16 | Ctbc Bank Corp. (Usa) | Los Angeles, CA | +17.5% | $5.9 billion |
| 17 | Montecito Bank & Trust | Santa Barbara, CA | +16.3% | $2.0 billion |
| 18 | Infinity Bank | Santa Ana, CA | +16.0% | $360 million |
| 19 | Bank of Marin | Novato, CA | +12.7% | $3.9 billion |
| 20 | Preferred Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +11.8% | $7.7 billion |
| 21 | Commercial Bank of California | Irvine, CA | +10.9% | $4.0 billion |
| 22 | Endeavor Bank | San Diego, CA | +10.9% | $823 million |
| 23 | First Northern Bank of Dixon | Dixon, CA | +10.6% | $1.9 billion |
| 24 | Pacific Coast Bankers' Bank | Walnut Creek, CA | +10.3% | $1.2 billion |
| 25 | Cathay Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +10.1% | $24.6 billion |
| 26 | First Pacific Bank | Whittier, CA | +10.1% | $514 million |
| 27 | Gbc International Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +9.4% | $658 million |
| 28 | Mission Bank | Bakersfield, CA | +9.1% | $2.0 billion |
| 29 | Mission Valley Bank | Sun Valley, CA | +9.1% | $782 million |
| 30 | Open Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +8.6% | $2.7 billion |
| 31 | Commonwealth Business Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +8.6% | $2.0 billion |
| 32 | Banc of California | Los Angeles, CA | +8.4% | $34.9 billion |
| 33 | Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California | Lodi, CA | +7.9% | $5.8 billion |
| 34 | Tri Counties Bank | Chico, CA | +7.5% | $9.9 billion |
| 35 | East West Bank | Pasadena, CA | +7.1% | $84.3 billion |
| 36 | Calprivate Bank | La Jolla, CA | +7.0% | $2.7 billion |
| 37 | Pcb Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +5.9% | $3.5 billion |
| 38 | Beneficial State Bank | Oakland, CA | +5.7% | $2.0 billion |
| 39 | Community Bank of Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | +5.1% | $397 million |
| 40 | City National Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +4.3% | $99.1 billion |
| 41 | State Bank of India (California) | Los Angeles, CA | +3.9% | $1.4 billion |
| 42 | Poppy Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | +3.4% | $8.3 billion |
| 43 | Royal Business Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +2.8% | $4.3 billion |
| 44 | Exchange Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | +2.6% | $3.2 billion |
| 45 | Legacy Bank | Murrieta, CA | +2.3% | $113 million |
| 46 | West Coast Community Bank | Santa Cruz, CA | +2.3% | $2.9 billion |
| 47 | Hanmi Bank | Los Angeles, CA | +1.9% | $8.0 billion |
| 48 | First Commercial Bank (U.S.A) | Alhambra, CA | +1.3% | $850 million |
| 49 | Bank of the Sierra | Porterville, CA | +0.1% | $3.7 billion |
| 50 | Bank of Stockton | Stockton, CA | -0.8% | $5.0 billion |
| 51 | Summit State Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | -1.9% | $960 million |
| 52 | Oak Valley Community Bank | Oakdale, CA | -2.2% | $2.0 billion |
| 53 | River City Bank | Sacramento, CA | -2.5% | $6.0 billion |
| 54 | American Riviera Bank | Santa Barbara, CA | -2.8% | $1.4 billion |
| 55 | Westamerica Bank | San Rafael, CA | -4.2% | $5.8 billion |
| 56 | Fremont Bank | Fremont, CA | -5.8% | $6.0 billion |
| 57 | Smbc Manubank | Los Angeles, CA | -6.1% | $6.6 billion |
| 58 | Bank of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | -6.3% | $19.0 billion |
| 59 | Bac Community Bank | Stockton, CA | -6.5% | $762 million |
| 60 | California Bank of Commerce N.A. | San Diego, CA | -7.4% | $4.0 billion |
| 61 | Partners Bank of California | Mission Viejo, CA | -8.6% | $602 million |
| 62 | Commercewest Bank | Irvine, CA | -12.0% | $1.2 billion |
| 63 | United Business Bank | Walnut Creek, CA | -12.3% | $2.6 billion |
| 64 | River Valley Community Bank | Yuba City, CA | -12.5% | $793 million |
| 65 | American Plus Bank N.A. | Arcadia, CA | -13.8% | $935 million |
| 66 | Savings Bank of Mendocino County | Ukiah, CA | -14.2% | $1.3 billion |
| 67 | Evertrust Bank | City of Industry, CA | -15.0% | $1.1 billion |
| 68 | Pinnacle Bank | Gilroy, CA | -17.4% | $937 million |
| 69 | First General Bank | Rowland Heights, CA | -19.2% | $1.2 billion |
| 70 | Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | -22.0% | $11.8 billion |
| 71 | Murphy Bank | Fresno, CA | -25.7% | $357 million |
| 72 | Pacific Alliance Bank | San Gabriel, CA | -29.4% | $454 million |
| 73 | Nano Banc | Irvine, CA | -73.1% | $736 million |
Rankings sort one published measure; they are not an overall judgment of any institution. Methodology · All rankings