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Bank of Hope
LOS ANGELES, CA · Top National Lender · National rank #24
Bank of Hope approved 382 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #24 nationally, with an average loan size of $801,389 and its heaviest activity in California, Texas, and New York.
Bank of Hope, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, is an SBA 7(a) lender ranked #24 nationally by loan volume according to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data. During this period, the bank approved 382 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $306,130,500 in approved dollars, with $224,100,335 backed by SBA guaranty. The average loan size across these transactions was $801,389, indicating a focus on larger commercial loan amounts relative to many other SBA 7(a) lenders.
Based on the FY2025 data, Bank of Hope's SBA lending activity is concentrated most heavily in California, with 192 loans originated in that state, followed by Texas with 44 loans and New York with 36 loans. Beyond these top three states, the bank's SBA 7(a) lending activity extends across a broader footprint, including Colorado, Georgia, Washington, New Jersey, Illinois, Alabama, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Connecticut, New Mexico, North Dakota, Kentucky, Maine, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. This distribution of states served suggests a lender with national reach, though its lending volume remains most heavily weighted toward its home state of California. All figures presented here are drawn exclusively from FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data and do not reflect interest rates, underwriting criteria, or approval likelihood.
Where Bank of Hope lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | $104,876,500 |
| Texas | 44 | $68,573,000 |
| New York | 36 | $31,623,800 |
| Colorado | 30 | $23,907,500 |
| Washington | 15 | $15,557,000 |
| Georgia | 17 | $15,475,500 |
| Alabama | 4 | $10,125,000 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $6,393,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,155,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $4,147,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,995,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $2,864,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,777,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,115,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $1,727,700 |
Questions people ask
Is Bank of Hope an SBA lender?
Yes, Bank of Hope is an SBA 7(a) lender based in Los Angeles, CA.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did Bank of Hope approve in FY2025?
According to FY2025 SBA data, Bank of Hope approved 382 SBA 7(a) loans.
What was the total dollar amount of loans approved?
The total approved dollar amount was $306,130,500 in FY2025.
What is Bank of Hope's average SBA loan size?
The average loan size was $801,389 in FY2025.
How much of Bank of Hope's lending was SBA-guaranteed?
$224,100,335 of the approved dollars was backed by SBA guaranty.
Where is Bank of Hope most active for SBA lending?
Bank of Hope's top states by loan count are California (192 loans), Texas (44 loans), and New York (36 loans).
Is Bank of Hope a national or regional SBA lender?
Bank of Hope lends across 25 states, indicating a national footprint, though its volume is concentrated in California.
How does Bank of Hope rank by SBA loan volume?
Bank of Hope ranks #24 nationally by SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025 data.
Where is Bank of Hope headquartered?
Bank of Hope is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
What states does Bank of Hope serve for SBA loans?
Bank of Hope's FY2025 SBA lending spans CA, TX, NY, CO, GA, WA, NJ, IL, AL, OR, SC, VA, MI, AZ, NV, CT, NM, ND, KY, ME, OH, OK, NC, TN, and WI.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Bank of Hope; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.