Banks in California
29 banks listed across 13 cities in California.
Banks in California by the numbers
Of the 8 banks in California that publish their loan programs, 6 (75%) offer conventional loans, 4 (50%) offer HELOCs and home equity loans and 3 (38%) offer first-time buyer programs.
- 1advertise 3.5% down or less
- 620lowest advertised minimum credit score
- 6 / 2licensed in one state only / licensed nationwide (of 9 with licensing data)
Source: FindHomeLenders review of each lender's own website, data through July 2025. Counts cover the 8 of 29 listed banks that publish loan program details. Programs and requirements change, so confirm with the lender and check their NMLS ID before applying.
Banks by city in California
- San Diego 2
- Los Angeles 4
- San Francisco 6
- San Jose 1
- Long Beach 1
- Oakland 3
- Riverside 2
- Fresno 4
- Anaheim 1
- Bakersfield 2
- Orange 1
- Tehachapi 1
- Ridgecrest 1
Featured banks in California
V R Services
First American Home Loans
Cashback Loans
First Mortgage Corp
AgWest Farm Credit
Cathay Bank
United Security Bank
Union Bank
Mojave Desert Bank
Excite Credit Union
Redwood Credit Union
Capital Access Group
Metropolitan Bank
Torrey Pines Bank
Pick a city above to see every bank listed there.
Before you choose a bank in California
Confirm the company is licensed in California on NMLS Consumer Access, then request a Loan Estimate from at least three lenders and compare APR and closing costs, not just the rate.
Our guide to finding a mortgage lender walks through each step.