STRONG
How competitive are their spreads? Lower = better for you.
GOOD
Total SBA loans closed. More deals = more experience.
GOOD
How many industries do they lend in? More = flexible.
WEAK
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
316
2010–2025
Total Volume
$242M
Gross loan amounts
States Active
12
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
316 total segments
First Foundation Bank has a strong focus on 504 loans, with 35% of their total SBA deals in this category, significantly higher than the national average of 18%. This makes them a solid choice for borrowers looking for real estate financing.
The average deal size at First Foundation Bank is $765,141, with a notable concentration of deals between $150K and $350K. If your financing needs fall within this range, you may find this lender particularly accommodating.
First Foundation Bank has experienced a significant decline in their lending activity, with a 44% year-over-year drop in deals. This trend may indicate a tightening of their lending criteria, making it potentially more challenging to secure a loan.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 112 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
States where First Foundation Bank has recorded SBA lending activity.
+ 7 more states
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Specialty Trade Contractors
Construction
Physician & Dental Offices
Health Care & Social Assistance
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Other Health Practitioners
Health Care & Social Assistance
Auto Repair & Maintenance
Other Services
Auto Dealers & Parts
Retail Trade
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for First Foundation Bank, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 10 | P+2.63% | $250K | Q1 2025 |
| California · Specialty Trade Contractors · $350K – $500K | 7(a) | 7 | P+2.50% | $464K | Q2 2025 |
| California · Physician & Dental Offices · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 5 | P+1.75% | $783K | Q3 2021 |
| California · Specialty Trade Contractors · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 5 | P+1.75% | $246K | Q2 2023 |
| California · Manufacturing · $1M – $2M | 504 | 5 | — | $1.5M | Q2 2019 |
| California · Food & Beverage Stores · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 5 | P+2.75% | $255K | Q4 2022 |
| California · Physician & Dental Offices · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 5 | P+2.00% | $258K | Q3 2016 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 5 | P+2.75% | $109K | Q1 2018 |
| California · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 5 | P+2.75% | $113K | Q3 2018 |
| California · Auto Dealers & Parts · $500K – $1M | 504 | 5 | — | $675K | Q3 2017 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 5 | P+2.50% | $650K | Q3 2023 |
| California · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 4 | P+2.75% | $82K | Q2 2019 |
| California · Hotels & Accommodation · $2M – $5M | 7(a) | 4 | P+1.38% | $4.0M | Q1 2018 |
| California · Retail Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 4 | P+2.63% | $125K | Q4 2017 |
| California · Auto Repair & Maintenance · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 4 | P+1.63% | $673K | Q1 2022 |
| California · Manufacturing · $500K – $1M | 504 | 4 | — | $817K | Q2 2020 |
| California · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 4 | P+2.75% | $79K | Q3 2015 |
| California · Wholesale Trade · $1M – $2M | 7(a) | 4 | P+2.13% | $1.2M | Q4 2023 |
| California · Manufacturing · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 4 | P+2.13% | $692K | Q1 2024 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $2M – $5M | 7(a) | 3 | P+2.50% | $3.7M | Q3 2017 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $350K – $500K | 7(a) | 3 | P+2.25% | $440K | Q4 2023 |
| California · Manufacturing · $1M – $2M | 7(a) | 3 | P+2.25% | $1.4M | Q1 2018 |
| California · Manufacturing · $350K – $500K | 7(a) | 3 | P+1.50% | $431K | Q1 2018 |
| California · Specialty Trade Contractors · $150K – $350K | 504 | 3 | — | $299K | Q2 2017 |
| California · Heavy & Civil Engineering · $1M – $2M | 504 | 3 | — | $1.4M | Q3 2022 |
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