California Commercial Banks

What is now Bank of the West has expanded over 130 years from the California frontier to its current position. The bank now serves over 3 million households and businesses in hundreds of communities in 19 Western and Midwestern states. Today, Bank of the West is a high-performance, full service regional financial services company with over $56 billion in assets, more than 700 commercial and retail banking locations and approximately 10,700 employees. The bank operates distinct units to provide a range of superior deposit, credit, insurance and investment products and services — Commercial Banking and Regional Banking, which includes - [Read more]

Global Services. Comerica has experienced international finance and trade services professionals throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and China. Our International Finance group has the expertise of world cultures and finance to help with your cross border ventures. We can arrange loans, as well as a full range of financial services for your business. Trade Finance. Our International Trade Services group can deliver custom solutions for your global trade needs. We are one of the top Letter of Credit providers in the U.S. and a leading lender for the Ex-Im Bank Working Capital Guarantee Program. Export Services. - [Read more]

At Five Star Bank, we understand what emerging businesses need to create new markets and what established companies need to stay competitive in today's changing landscape. With special expertise in commercial and real estate finance, Five Star Bank is ready to partner with you to acquire, develop and finance property. You're an entrepreneur. You've assembled your team, and have start-up financing. Now you're ready for a banking partner who understands your industry, business model, investment requirements, and banking needs. Emerging Business Banking: Five Star Bank is the only local bank dedicated to emerging - [Read more]

Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank remains true to the cornerstone value that continues to fuel its success today: fast, friendly, honest service. No matter what financial services your business needs, you can be sure Fremont Bank will provide solutions. We believe in the power of relationship banking. International Banking Services. Doing business internationally creates greater opportunities, but crossing borders can be challenging too. Build international trade, respond to markets more efficiently, and reduce costs with our International Banking Services: *Letters of Credit. Make sure that your next overseas deal is backed by an - [Read more]

Gateway Business Bank provides a full range of banking services to small and medium-size businesses, professionals and the general public throughout the greater Southern California area. Banking offices are located in Lakewood and Laguna Hills. The lending and administrative offices are located in Cerritos and Santa Ana. Additionally, thirty-seven branches of the mortgage division (Mission Hills Mortgage Bankers) operate throughout California, Oregon and Arizona. Gateway Business Bank, originally chartered as Bank of Lakewood, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gateway Bancorp, a bank holding company organized and incorporated in the State of - [Read more]

Imperial Capital Bank is a 35 year old FDIC insured financial institution which serves customers through nine retail branch locations. ICB's lending activities are conducted through its Real Estate Lending Division, which originates commercial and multifamily real estate loans ranging from $250,000 to $7 million in size. Additionally ICB's entertainment finance division, known as ICB Entertainment Finance™, is an internationally recognized provider of banking, advisory and collection services to the entertainment industry. ICB also offers a complete suite of deposit products for business customers and consumers. These deposit - [Read more]

Manufacturers Bank was formed by a group of banking entrepreneurs in October, 1962, in downtown Los Angeles to serve the robust apparel industry. Today our scope has expanded to serve the specialized needs of California middle market businesses. Few banks combine our four decades serving the California middle market along with the global presence provided by our parent, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, our parent bank, is a financial institution with one of the longest corporate histories in Japan - with over 300 years of tradition. We’ll help you seize foreign business opportunities with a full range of trade finance options. And through - [Read more]

Business banking starts with teamwork. As an independent bank providing a full range of services for small- to middle-market companies since 1982, our team of knowledgeable bankers works hard to help you turn your business challenges into opportunities. Responsive banking service, with the guidance of bankers who take the time to learn your business challenges and opportunities, is one of the advantages you can expect at National Bank of California. We treat your business with the same respect you do. That means our priority is to know your business well—so well that we can help you solve financial problems, discuss business - [Read more]

Rabobank is a valued financial partner for thousands of individuals, businesses, farmers and ranchers, food and agribusiness companies and other select institutions across the Americas. We are the bank of choice in many California communities, meeting the financial needs of local families, businesses and organizations with great banking products and personalized service by friendly, knowledgeable bankers. And we are the premier bank to the food and agriculture industry, helping finance the growth and success of farmers, ranchers and agribusiness companies throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. - [Read more]

Silicon Valley Bank provides commercial banking services to companies in the technology, life science, venture capital/private equity and premium wine industries. Through its focus on specialized markets and extensive knowledge of the people and business issues driving them, Silicon Valley Bank provides a level of service and partnership that measurably impacts its clients’ success. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company serves clients around the world through 27 U.S. offices and three international operations. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group, with SVB - [Read more]

Are you an established business expanding into a new emerging market, or a small business making your first step into international trade? Take advantage of U.S. Bank's global network of banks, country and regional specialists, and advanced information technology. We can offer you expertise on risk assessment, assistance in trade negotiation and financing solutions to help you move your goods and services quickly into global markets. - [Read more]

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. We are committed to developing relationships with businesses and corporations engaged in global commerce and providing customized international solutions. Through our 35 overseas offices and network of 4000+ global correspondent banks, we can provide customer coverage in over 130 countries. Worldwide Expertise. Wells Fargo has the knowledge - [Read more]