East West Bank
Largest independent bank by assets in Southern California, headquartered in Pasadena, operating over 125 locations providing comprehensive banking, lending, and investment services across multiple states.
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Data source: SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level data, covering activity through June 30, 2026 across the trailing 3 years (68 loan records for this lender). Refreshed quarterly from public loan-level records; figures are not supplied or reviewed by the lender.
East West Bank ranks #24 of 564 SBA 7(a) lenders nationally by acquisition-loan volume.
Most of East West Bank’s 7(a) acquisition lending falls in the $0-$500K range: 33 loans, 48.5% of the portfolio.
| Loan size | Share of loans | Loans | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$500K | 33 | 48.5% | |
| $500K-$1M | 17 | 25.0% | |
| $1M-$2M | 15 | 22.1% | |
| $2M-$3M | 2 | 2.9% | |
| $4M-$5M | 1 | 1.5% |
Industries with highest loan volume
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
10
loans
$1.5M
avg. amount
Full-Service Restaurants
10
loans
$497K
avg. amount
Limited-Service Restaurants
5
loans
$274K
avg. amount
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
4
loans
$321K
avg. amount
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers
4
loans
$417K
avg. amount
Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
3
loans
$941K
avg. amount
Convenience Retailers
3
loans
$499K
avg. amount
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
3
loans
$2.1M
avg. amount
Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
3
loans
$1.2M
avg. amount
Retail Bakeries
3
loans
$954K
avg. amount
10-Year
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Percentile Ranking
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East West Bank’s median variable rate is + 1.75%, against a market median of Prime + 1.88%, 13 below market.
It priced below the market median in every one of the last 8 quarters. 1 of the 68 loans in its trailing three-year book carried a fixed rate; the rest were variable.
| Loan Size | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$500K | Prime + 2.10% |
| $500K-$1M | Prime + 1.44% |
| $1M-$2M | Prime + 1.43% |
| $2M-$3M | Prime + 1.25% |
| $4M-$5M | Prime + 0.50% |
over at time of loan origination
| Quarter | This lender | Market median | Market range | Loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 '23 | Prime + 1.13% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.25% – Prime + 2.50% | 4 |
| Q4 '23 | Prime + 1.63% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.42% – Prime + 2.50% | 4 |
| Q1 '25 | Prime + 1.00% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.25% – Prime + 2.50% | 3 |
| Q2 '25 | Prime + 1.25% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.25% – Prime + 2.50% | 3 |
| Q3 '25 | Prime + 1.25% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.25% – Prime + 2.50% | 3 |
| Q4 '25 | Prime + 1.75% | Prime + 2.25% | Prime + 1.67% – Prime + 2.75% | 5 |
| Q1 '26 | Prime + 1.75% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.50% – Prime + 2.50% | 6 |
| Q2 '26 | Prime + 1.13% | Prime + 2.00% | Prime + 1.25% – Prime + 2.50% | 6 |
East West Bank has originated 7(a) acquisition loans in 10 states, most actively in California (27), Washington (25) and Texas (8). Darker states on the map carry more volume.
| State | Loans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | 39.7% |
| Washington | 25 | 36.8% |
| Texas | 8 | 11.8% |
| New Jersey | 2 | 2.9% |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1.5% |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1.5% |
| Georgia | 1 | 1.5% |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1.5% |
| Alabama | 1 | 1.5% |
| Idaho | 1 | 1.5% |
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