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Our History

On March 12, 2007, the merger of equals between FCB Bancorp and National Mercantile Bancorp was completed and a new holding company, First California Financial Group, Inc., was formed.  First California Financial Group, Inc. now has three subsidiaries – First California Bank, Mercantile National Bank and South Bay Bank.

On June 18, 2007, the technology integration and conversion was completed and three banks became one under the name of First California Bank.  Our Torrance location continue as South Bay Bank, however, as a division of First California Bank.

Today’s First California Bank is stronger, bigger and better:

• Total assets over $1 billion
• Twelve full-service branches and two loan production offices serving Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties
• A dedicated staff of over 200 employees ready to deliver outstanding service to our clients

First California Bank is an emerging force in Southern California Banking, dedicated to become the business bank of choice while simultaneously cultivating a strong community banking dimension.  We offer a broad range of products and services -- from traditional business and consumer lending to construction finance, SBA lending, entertainment finance and commercial real estate lending as well as state-of-the-art cash management and on-line banking services.