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SBA Lenders in California

256 SBA lenders have funded 129,727 approved SBA loans for California businesses.

106 are based in California; the rest are national or multi-state lenders that actively fund California businesses.

SBA lenders serving California

All 256 lenders that fund SBA loans for California businesses — 106 based in California, plus national and multi-state lenders. Multi-state listings link to their branch finder for California.

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California SBA lender questions

How many SBA lenders serve California?

256 lenders have funded SBA loans for California businesses (129,727 approved loans in total) — 106 based in California, plus national and multi-state lenders that fund California borrowers. Counts are sourced from SBA loan records by borrower location.

Can I use an SBA lender outside California?

Yes. SBA loans are federal, so an out-of-state lender can fund your California business. National SBA lenders like Live Oak Bank and Newtek lend in all 50 states. A local lender still helps when the deal needs site visits or local market knowledge.

Who is the best SBA lender in California?

"Best" depends on your loan size and industry, but Google ratings are a fair starting signal. Altos Bank currently holds the top rating among California-based SBA lenders at 5.0 stars. Preferred (PLP) lenders move fastest on approval timelines.

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