GBC International Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Top lender in CaliforniaFull-Service Restaurants specialistActive lender

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

66

by GBC International Bank

Total Volume

$60,858,000

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$500,000

per approval

Recent Activity

2

last 90 days through Aug 2025

GBC International Bank is a regional lender primarily serving California, Washington, Pennsylvania with notable activity in Full-Service Restaurants. With 66 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $500,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

Key insights derived from GBC International Bank's SBA 7(a) lending history

Sweet spot: $350K–$1M loans

48% of GBC International Bank's SBA loans fall in the $350K–$1M range. Their typical loan (median) is $500,000, with the middle 50% of loans between $350,000 and $1,195,000. If your loan request is in this range, you may see a faster, smoother process.

Regional focus: California, Washington, Pennsylvania

GBC International Bank concentrates their SBA lending in 5 states, with 97% of activity in California (65%), Washington (30%), Pennsylvania (2%). Regional lenders often have strong local relationships and may offer more competitive terms in their core markets.

Smaller SBA program

GBC International Bank has 66 SBA 7(a) approvals. Their smaller volume may mean longer processing times, but could also mean more personalized attention for borrowers.

Diversified: 15 industries served

GBC International Bank lends across 15 different industry sectors with no single industry dominating. This broad experience means they can likely evaluate most business types, though they may not have deep expertise in any specific niche.

Steady lending pace

GBC International Bank's SBA activity has been relatively stable, with 9 approvals in the last 6 months. Consistent volume suggests a reliable, ongoing SBA program without major disruptions.

Lending trends for GBC International Bank

10%loan volume YoY
28%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Aug '21Mar '22Jun '22Feb '23Jun '23Mar '24Nov '24Mar '25

Loan size distribution

Based on 67 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K0 (0%)
$50K–$150K0 (0%)
$150K–$350K16 (24%)
$350K–$1M32 (48%)
$1M–$5M19 (28%)
Over $5M0 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$500,000

25th percentile

$350,000

75th percentile

$1,195,000

Average

$916,575

Typical range

$350,000
$1,195,000

States served

Less active
More active

State-by-state lending activity

#StateApprovals
1California43
2Washington20
3Pennsylvania1
4Tennessee1
5South Dakota1

GBC International Bank by industry

Industry focus

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by GBC International Bank

MonthBorrowerAmount
2025-08ATL*****LLC$960,000
2025-06SUH*****LLC$350,000
2025-03Mal*****LLC$500,000
2025-03Tra*****nc.$4,850,000
2025-03Rel*****LLC$500,000
2025-02Fuj*****LLC$560,000
2024-12EMP*****UOR$210,000
2024-12TWB*****nc.$380,000
2024-11Sep*****ion$700,000
2024-10Con*****nc.$500,000
2024-08GRA*****LLC$160,000
2024-03Dre*****nc.$2,250,000
2023-08CH***INC$1,423,000
2023-08LIT*****LLC$1,678,700
2023-07W *****nc.$350,000
2023-07BOB*****INC$1,438,000
2023-06Aut*****LLC$1,000,000
2023-06EJH*****INC$750,000
2023-06HI *****NC.$735,000
2023-04LON*****LLC$231,000
2023-03Dre*****nc.$2,250,000
2023-02Bes*****nc.$350,000
2023-02OPT*****INC$4,000,000
2023-012J2****INC$400,000
2023-01Ver*****rts$500,000
2023-01Pac*****LLC$350,000
2022-08Vec*****nc.$3,000,000
2022-06SAM*****LLC$1,195,000
2022-05GRE*****ASH$3,290,000
2022-05SAV*****INC$750,000
2022-04MS2*****ION$240,000
2022-03MIS*****LLC$1,572,000
2021-11Tos*****aki$277,500
2021-10Cha*****dle$1,313,600
2021-08Sep*****ion$2,300,000
2021-08NOR*****ION$500,000
2021-08Inn*****nc.$1,000,000
2021-08Inn*****nc.$350,000
2021-08Sun*****oco$2,470,000
2021-08Pho*****use$400,000
2021-06Ka****shi$384,000
2021-06Val*****ion$1,800,000
2021-05And*****ome$955,800
2021-05Han*****LC.$500,000
2021-05Maj*****mes$552,500
2021-04Ph***ver$348,000
2021-03Hap*****Way$468,900
2021-02Max*****nc.$796,000
2021-02Nat*****LLC$250,000
2021-01Cro*****ket$582,500

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

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