California BanCorp (NASDAQ:BCAL) is a bank holding company headquartered in La Mesa, California, and operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Bank of Southern California, N.A. The company provides a broad range of commercial and retail banking services to small and middle-market businesses, professional service firms, real estate investors and individuals. Its offerings include deposit products, commercial lending, cash management, and other financial services designed to support the growth and operational needs of its clients.
The company’s core business activities center on the origination of commercial real estate loans, construction loans, lines of credit and equipment financing. California BanCorp also offers SBA-guaranteed lending, treasury management solutions, and deposit accounts such as checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit. Through its retail platform, it delivers consumer mortgage loans, residential real estate lending and personal banking products, enabling the company to address both business and individual customer needs.
Founded in 2007 and commencing operations in early 2008, California BanCorp built its franchise by focusing on relationship-driven community banking in Southern California. The bank expanded its footprint through strategic branch openings and targeted hires, deepening its presence in key metropolitan markets. In 2019, the holding company completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ exchange, providing capital to fund further growth and enhance its product offerings.
Serving customers across San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles County and surrounding communities, California BanCorp maintains a network of full-service branches and commercial lending offices. The company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jorge A. Gonzalez, whose experience in regional banking and community development underpins the bank’s strategy. Supported by a team of banking veterans in finance, credit and operations, California BanCorp continues to pursue opportunities to expand its service capabilities and support economic growth in its core markets.
