California Bank of Commerce, NA
SBA lender based in California serving 6 states and 68 industries
Is California Bank of Commerce, NA the right SBA lender for your deal?
California Bank of Commerce, NA has funded 799 SBA loans across 6 states and 68 industries. Their average loan size is $582K. Whether they are the right SBA lender for your deal depends on size, industry, geography, and credit profile. PeerSense matches your deal against California Bank of Commerce, NA and 897+ alternatives based on closing probability + pricing.
California Bank of Commerce, NA is an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP), a designation the SBA grants to lenders with delegated authority to approve 7(a) loans in-house, which speeds underwriting and closing. California Bank of Commerce, NA has funded 799 SBA 7(a) loans across 6 states, averaging $582K per loan. PLP status means the lender does not have to send each file to the SBA for review, a material edge on turnaround for qualified borrowers.
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California Bank of Commerce, NA is best suited for borrowers seeking larger institutional acquisitions, CRE, and equipment-heavy deals, with an average SBA loan of $582K. The lender's deepest industry experience is in Limited-Service Restaurants, and their highest-volume state is California. With 799 SBA loans funded across 6 states, they operate as a regional specialist anchored in California. Their portfolio default rate is 17.2% (resolved-loan basis). If your deal profile aligns with their underwriting box, this lender is worth a quote. PeerSense matches your specific deal against California Bank of Commerce, NA and 897+ alternatives.
Recent SBA Activity at California Bank of Commerce, NA
Franchise lending: California Bank of Commerce, NA has funded SBA loans for multiple franchise concepts, with the highest volume in MASSAGE ENVY, QUIZNOS, and Dale Carnegie. Lender-franchise familiarity reduces underwriting friction: brands the lender already knows clear faster and re-trade less.
Industry concentration: The lender's highest-volume SBA industries are Limited-Service Restaurants, Educational Services, and Personal Care Services. Borrowers in these NAICS sectors typically see better terms and faster approvals.
Geographic concentration: Top markets are California, and Arkansas. Lenders typically underwrite faster in states where they already have closing comps.
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Other SBA lenders headquartered in California with similar deal-size profiles. Borrowers should always compare 3–5 lenders before committing.
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About California Bank of Commerce, NA SBA Lending
California Bank of Commerce, NA is an SBA lender headquartered in California. PeerSense tracks this lender's SBA lending activity, including approval trends, geographic coverage, and industry specializations.
California Bank of Commerce, NA serves borrowers across 6 states and 68 industry sectors with a regional lending focus. To find out whether California Bank of Commerce, NA is a good fit for your specific deal, reach out to PeerSense for a free lender match.
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PeerSense covers the full commercial capital stack. Indicative levels that lenders in our network have been pricing across these programs, as of August 1, 2026.
CMBS Conduit
5.60–7.10%10-yr non-recourse fixed, $5M–$500M+, fully assumable
Bridge Loans
9.00–14.00%12–36 mo transitional, SOFR + 470-970 bps, 65-75% LTV
DSCR Investor
5.95–8.50%30-yr fixed rental, qualifies on property cash flow
Equipment Financing
5.50–12.00%Loan, lease, SBA 504, vendor, captive. Section 179 eligible
Hotel Financing
5.85–11.75%CMBS + SBA 504 + bridge + PIP across all flags
Private Credit
7.80–18.00%Non-bank flexibility, unitranche, recap, transitional
Invoice Factoring + ABL
0.5–3.5% / 30dB2B receivables, trucking / staffing / construction / govt
No-Doc CRE
7.50–11.50%Limited-doc commercial, asset-based underwriting
Foreign National
7.50–11.00%Non-US borrower CRE + bridge, no SSN required
Indicative only, as of August 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense does not lend and does not set pricing. What these terms mean.