STRONG
How competitive are their spreads? Lower = better for you.
STRONG
Total SBA loans closed. More deals = more experience.
GOOD
How many industries do they lend in? More = flexible.
GOOD
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
2,726
2010–2026
Total Volume
$2.1B
Gross loan amounts
States Active
36
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
2724 total segments
East West Bank has a strong focus on existing businesses, with 80% of their SBA deals serving this segment. This makes them a great choice for established businesses looking for financing.
With an average 7(a) spread of P+1.80%, East West Bank offers competitive pricing compared to the national median of P+2.75%. This could save you money on interest over the life of your loan.
East West Bank has shown a positive growth trend, increasing their SBA deals by 13% year-over-year. This suggests they are actively expanding their lending capacity, which could improve your chances of approval.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 292 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
Top 15 of 36 states where East West Bank has recorded SBA lending activity.
+ 10 more states
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Physician & Dental Offices
Health Care & Social Assistance
Transportation & Warehousing
Transportation & Warehousing
Retail Trade
Retail Trade
Food & Beverage Stores
Retail Trade
Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation & Food Services
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for East West Bank, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California · Wholesale Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 98 | P+2.75% | $111K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 92 | P+2.00% | $273K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 87 | P+2.75% | $59K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 78 | P+1.50% | $766K | Q1 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $1M – $2M | 7(a) | 78 | P+1.25% | $1.5M | Q1 2025 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 57 | P+2.25% | $267K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 48 | P+4.75% | $56K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 46 | P+2.75% | $56K | Q1 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $2M – $5M | 7(a) | 46 | P+1.00% | $3.1M | Q2 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $350K – $500K | 7(a) | 42 | P+1.88% | $440K | Q4 2024 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 38 | P+1.50% | $729K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $2M – $5M | 504 | 34 | — | $3.1M | Q4 2025 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $350K – $500K | 7(a) | 30 | P+2.00% | $422K | Q3 2025 |
| California · Retail Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 28 | P+2.75% | $74K | Q3 2025 |
| California · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 27 | P+2.75% | $90K | Q3 2025 |
| California · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 25 | P+3.00% | $50K | Q4 2024 |
| California · Retail Trade · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 24 | P+2.25% | $276K | Q3 2021 |
| California · Auto Repair & Maintenance · Under $150K | 7(a) | 23 | P+3.00% | $56K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Accounting & Tax · Under $150K | 7(a) | 22 | P+2.50% | $99K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 22 | P+2.00% | $271K | Q3 2024 |
| California · Food & Beverage Stores · Under $150K | 7(a) | 21 | P+2.75% | $72K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $1M – $2M | 504 | 21 | — | $1.5M | Q1 2021 |
| California · Food & Beverage Stores · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 21 | P+2.00% | $280K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Physician & Dental Offices · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 20 | P+1.50% | $732K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Physician & Dental Offices · Under $150K | 7(a) | 19 | P+2.50% | $93K | Q4 2024 |
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