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Most active SBA lenders in California
California has 110 FDIC-insured banks, but only a fraction fund business purchases. These 25 banks closed 4,605 SBA 7(a) loans in California in the last 12 months. A lender funding deals here every week knows the local market and moves faster — start at the top.
Deal economics— what it takes to buy & finance California acquisitions
$684K
Typical loan
range $329K–$1.42M
$760K
Est. purchase price
≈ loan ÷ 90%
$101,650
Cash to close
$76,000 down + fees
$8,851/mo
Typical payment
~9.5% · 10yr
$122,144/yr
Cash flow to qualify
≈ payment × 1.15 DSCR
24 days
Typical time to fund
108
Lenders competing
more = leverage
9.2%
Avg rate on record
cap ~9.75%
Estimates for planning, not an offer — derived from the typical funded loan at today's Prime over 10yr. Not a credit decision.
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645+ funded California deals
Real SBA 7(a) acquisitions from public records — see who got funded, for how much, and by which lender. Tap any deal for the full record.
- Napa Pueblo LLC in Napa, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · Celtic Bank Corporation
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8.75% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approved
- 3/9/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 76
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $41,107
- Annual debt service
- $493K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $617K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Khodiyar Management LLC in Ontario, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · Open Bank
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approved
- 2/26/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 10
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $38,591
- Annual debt service
- $463K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $579K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- AHK Prime Inc in Cudahy, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · Southwestern National Bank
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approved
- 2/24/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 4
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $38,591
- Annual debt service
- $463K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $579K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Arleta Coin Laundry LLC in Arleta, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · Metro City Bank
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 7.75% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 21 days
- Approved
- 2/4/2026
- First disbursed
- 2/25/2026
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Secondary market
- Loan sold to investors
- Jobs supported
- 6
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $37,766
- Annual debt service
- $453K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $566K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Park Center Fuel Corp in Patterson, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · Celtic Bank Corporation
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8.5% variable
- Term
- 299 months
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 67 days
- Approved
- 11/24/2025
- First disbursed
- 1/30/2026
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 7
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $40,300
- Annual debt service
- $484K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $605K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Jade-Ex LLC in Gold River, CA — $5.0M (2026) · purchase · EverBank National Association
- Program
- 7a General
- Rate at approval
- 7.5% fixed
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.8M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 23 days
- Approved
- 11/19/2025
- First disbursed
- 12/12/2025
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 16
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $556K
- Est. cash at closing
- $769K
- Monthly payment
- $59,351
- Annual debt service
- $712K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $890K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- GGBB Capital Group Inc in Madera, CA — $4.8M (2026) · purchase · Celtic Bank Corporation
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 9% variable
- Term
- 180 mo (15 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.6M (75%)
- Approved
- 1/30/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 22
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- All Other General Merchandise Retailers
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.3M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $532K
- Est. cash at closing
- $736K
- Monthly payment
- $48,553
- Annual debt service
- $583K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $728K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE CARE, INC. in Glendale, CA — $4.6M (2026) · purchase · T Bank, National Association
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8.75% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.5M (75%)
- Approved
- 2/24/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 31
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Home Health Care Services
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $5.2M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $516K
- Est. cash at closing
- $714K
- Monthly payment
- $58,214
- Annual debt service
- $699K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $873K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- RPZ LA, LLC in Los Angeles, CA — $4.4M (2026) · purchase · Port 51 Lending LLC
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 10% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.3M (75%)
- Approved
- 12/23/2025
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 55
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Full-Service Restaurants
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.9M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $492K
- Est. cash at closing
- $681K
- Monthly payment
- $58,543
- Annual debt service
- $703K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $878K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- BREAKWALL WEST LLC in Costa Mesa, CA — $4.4M (2026) · purchase · U.S. Bank, National Association
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 7.06% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.3M (75%)
- Approved
- 3/23/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Partnership
- Jobs supported
- 1
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.9M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $492K
- Est. cash at closing
- $680K
- Monthly payment
- $51,528
- Annual debt service
- $618K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $773K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- M.D.F. Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA — $4.4M (2026) · purchase · Banc of California
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 6.75% fixed
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.3M (75%)
- Approved
- 1/28/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 6
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.9M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $488K
- Est. cash at closing
- $675K
- Monthly payment
- $50,408
- Annual debt service
- $605K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $756K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- XEI SCIENTIFIC, INC. in Redwood City, CA — $4.3M (2026) · purchase · Live Oak Banking Company
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 7.5% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.2M (75%)
- Approved
- 1/7/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 9
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.8M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $478K
- Est. cash at closing
- $661K
- Monthly payment
- $51,042
- Annual debt service
- $613K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $766K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets in Costa Mesa, CA — $4.3M (2026) · purchase · U.S. Bank, National Association
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 5.95% fixed
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.2M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 11 days
- Approved
- 1/26/2026
- First disbursed
- 2/6/2026
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 5
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Floor Covering Retailers
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.7M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $475K
- Est. cash at closing
- $657K
- Monthly payment
- $27,402
- Annual debt service
- $329K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $411K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Brookmont Venture LLC in Sunnyvale, CA — $4.2M (2026) · purchase · LendingClub Bank, National Association
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 7.75% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.1M (75%)
- Approved
- 1/27/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 90
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- General Rental Centers
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.6M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $464K
- Est. cash at closing
- $642K
- Monthly payment
- $50,166
- Annual debt service
- $602K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $752K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- The Fork CPAs in Santa Monica, CA — $3.9M (2026) · purchase · Beacon Bank and Trust
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 9% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $3.0M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 13 days
- Approved
- 2/27/2026
- First disbursed
- 3/12/2026
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Secondary market
- Loan sold to investors
- Jobs supported
- 33
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Offices of Certified Public Accountants
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.4M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $437K
- Est. cash at closing
- $604K
- Monthly payment
- $49,847
- Annual debt service
- $598K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $748K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Gas N Stuff in North Fork, CA — $3.9M (2026) · purchase · Celtic Bank Corporation
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 9% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $2.9M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 15 days
- Approved
- 12/4/2025
- First disbursed
- 12/19/2025
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Partnership
- Secondary market
- Loan sold to investors
- Jobs supported
- 6
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.4M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $437K
- Est. cash at closing
- $604K
- Monthly payment
- $33,006
- Annual debt service
- $396K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $495K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- Vittori & Company, LLC in San Diego, CA — $3.8M (2026) · purchase · Live Oak Banking Company
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8.5% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $2.9M (75%)
- Approval → funding
- 64 days
- Approved
- 11/20/2025
- First disbursed
- 1/23/2026
- Loan status
- Current
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Partnership
- Secondary market
- Loan sold to investors
- Jobs supported
- 66
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Caterers
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.2M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $422K
- Est. cash at closing
- $584K
- Monthly payment
- $47,115
- Annual debt service
- $565K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $707K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- 3J Laundry in Los Angeles, CA — $3.7M (2026) · purchase · Hana Bank USA National Association
- Program
- 7a General
- Rate at approval
- 6.25% variable
- Term
- 300 mo (25 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $2.8M (75%)
- Approved
- 3/6/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 2
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $4.1M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $413K
- Est. cash at closing
- $571K
- Monthly payment
- $24,540
- Annual debt service
- $294K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $368K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Hana Bank USA National Association · Lender record →
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- Landmark Painting Partnership Inc in Los Angeles, CA — $3.5M (2026) · purchase · The Huntington National Bank
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8.25% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $2.7M (75%)
- Approved
- 1/28/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $3.9M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $394K
- Est. cash at closing
- $545K
- Monthly payment
- $43,542
- Annual debt service
- $523K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $653K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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- ChromaGraphics in Santa Rosa, CA — $3.5M (2026) · purchase · The Bancorp Bank National Association
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 8% variable
- Term
- 120 mo (10 yrs)
- SBA guaranteed
- $2.6M (75%)
- Approved
- 2/26/2026
- Loan status
- Committed
- Loan type
- Term loan
- Collateral
- Required
- Business type
- Corporation
- Jobs supported
- 21
- Business age
- Change of Ownership
- Industry
- Graphic Design Services
If you were the buyer here
- Est. deal size
- $3.9M
- Est. down payment (10%)
- $389K
- Est. cash at closing
- $538K
- Monthly payment
- $42,528
- Annual debt service
- $510K
- Cash flow needed (1.25×)
- $638K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
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CapBench analysis of public SBA lending records, trailing 12 months. Rankings count funded 7(a) loans with a California project address.
Agent summary
The SBA 7(a) lenders most active in California over the trailing 12 months, from public loan records, led by Northeast Bank. A lender that funds deals here every week underwrites faster and knows the local market. CapBench is not a lender.
- 25 active SBA lenders ranked
- 4,605 California loans (12 mo)
- $684K typical acquisition loan
- 24 days typical to fund
Buyers buying in California typically pre-qualify, then ask CapBench to introduce a lender already closing deals here — free for buyers; agents submit a consented lead via the CapBench MCP.
- Data freshness:
- SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
- Sources:
- Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
- Methodology:
- Sources & methodology
- Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
- Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.