Failed Bank List

Bank failures in California

California has 239 bank failures on FDIC record since 1934, 6.8% of the national total and the second-highest count of any state or territory. The worst year was 1989, with 28. Since 2000 there have been 45; the most recent was Nano Banc on September 25, 2026. The largest by assets was First Republic Bank of San Francisco, with $213 billion, in 2023.

Bank failures in California per year081624321940: 11955: 11964: 11965: 11973: 11976: 11982: 21983: 61984: 71985: 111986: 171987: 121988: 31989: 281990: 211991: 211992: 181993: 241994: 101995: 51996: 21999: 12000: 12003: 12008: 52009: 172010: 122011: 42012: 12014: 12023: 22026: 1194019501960197019801990200020102020
Failures per year in California. By decade: 1940s 1, 1950s 1, 1960s 2, 1970s 2, 1980s 86, 1990s 102, 2000s 24, 2010s 18, 2020s 3. Most failures by city: Los Angeles (35), San Francisco (13), San Diego (12).
45 failures since 2000, newest first
ClosedBankLocationTotal assetsEst. loss
September 25, 2026Nano BancIrvine, CA$736 million$114 million
May 1, 2023First Republic BankSan Francisco, CA$213 billion$15.5 billion
March 10, 2023Silicon Valley BankSanta Clara, CA$209 billion$18.7 billion
November 7, 2014Frontier Bank, FSB D/B/A El Paseo BankPalm Desert, CA$80.7 million$2.9 million
April 27, 2012Palm Desert National BankPalm Desert, CA$129 million$26.3 million
September 23, 2011Citizens Bank of Northern CaliforniaNevada City, CA$289 million$40.9 million
February 18, 2011Charter Oak BankNapa, CA$121 million$20.1 million
February 18, 2011San Luis Trust Bank, FSBSan Luis Obispo, CA$333 million$72.9 million
February 11, 2011Canyon National BankPalm Springs, CA$211 million$15.6 million
November 5, 2010First Vietnamese American BankWestminster, CA$48.0 million$14.3 million
November 5, 2010Western Commercial BankWoodland Hills, CA$98.6 million$16.9 million
August 20, 2010Pacific State BankStockton, CA$312 million$34.0 million
August 20, 2010Sonoma Valley BankSonoma, CA$337 million$10.3 million
August 20, 2010Butte Community BankChico, CA$499 million$1.7 million
August 20, 2010Los Padres BankSolvang, CA$866 million$3.4 million
May 28, 2010Granite Community Bank, NAGranite Bay, CA$103 million$13.2 million
May 7, 20101st Pacific Bank of CaliforniaSan Diego, CA$336 million$6.3 million
April 16, 2010Innovative BankOakland, CA$267 million$22.7 million
April 16, 2010Tamalpais BankSan Rafael, CA$612 millionnone
February 19, 2010La Jolla Bank, FSBLa Jolla, CA$3.6 billion$560 million
January 29, 2010First Regional BankLos Angeles, CA$2.1 billion$224 million
December 18, 2009Imperial Capital BankLa Jolla, CA$4.0 billion$266 million
December 18, 2009First Federal Bank of California, F.S.B.Santa Monica, CA$6.1 billionnone
November 13, 2009Pacific Coast National BankSan Clemente, CA$131 million$33.5 million
November 6, 2009United Commercial BankSan Francisco, CA$10.9 billion$572 million
October 30, 2009Pacific National BankSan Francisco, CA$2.3 billion$58.6 million
October 30, 2009San Diego National BankSan Diego, CA$3.6 billion$36.4 million
October 30, 2009California National BankLos Angeles, CA$7.8 billion$182 million
October 16, 2009San Joaquin BankBakersfield, CA$766 million$79.1 million
August 28, 2009Affinity BankVentura, CA$1.2 billion$234 million
July 17, 2009Temecula Valley BankTemecula, CA$1.4 billion$227 million
July 17, 2009Vineyard Bank, National AssociationRancho Cucamonga, CA$1.6 billion$279 million
June 26, 2009MetroPacific BankIrvine, CA$75.3 million$32.2 million
June 26, 2009Mirae BankLos Angeles, CA$481 million$45.3 million
April 24, 2009First Bank of Beverly HillsCalabasas, CA$1.3 billion$8.4 million
February 6, 2009Alliance BankCulver City, CA$1.1 billion$118 million
February 6, 2009County BankMerced, CA$1.7 billion$61.8 million
January 23, 20091st Centennial BankRedlands, CA$798 million$136 million
November 21, 2008PFF Bank & TrustPomona, CA$3.7 billion$259 million
November 21, 2008Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A.Newport Beach, CA$12.8 billion$151 million
November 7, 2008Security Pacific BankLos Angeles, CA$528 million$148 million
July 25, 2008First Heritage Bank, NANewport Beach, CA$255 million$92.1 million
July 11, 2008IndyMac BankPasadena, CA$30.7 billion$12.0 billion
February 7, 2003Southern Pacific BankTorrance, CA$904 million$49.2 million
June 2, 2000Monument National BankRidgecrest, CA$7.9 million$617 thousand
194 failures from 1934 to 1999, newest first
ClosedBankLocationTotal assetsEst. loss
November 22, 1999Pacific Thrift and Loan CompanyWoodland Hills, CA$127 million$42.0 million
August 16, 1996Commonwealth Thrift and LoanTorrance, CA$11.5 million$5.6 million
August 9, 1996Union Federal Bank, A federal savings bankLos Angeles, CA$32.6 million$21.9 million
July 28, 1995Pacific Heritage BankTorrance, CA$148 million$19.3 million
April 28, 1995Continental Savings of America, A Savings and Loan AssociationSan Francisco, CA$359 million$22.2 million
March 31, 1995Los Angeles Thrift and Loan CompanyLos Angeles, CA$23.4 million$6.1 million
March 3, 1995First Trust BankOntario, CA$228 million$25.6 million
January 20, 1995Guardian BankLos Angeles, CA$317 million$20.5 million
December 16, 1994Cornerstone Bank, FSBMission Viejo, CA$44.3 million$4.0 million
August 26, 1994Capital BankDowney, CA$76.9 million$17.8 million
August 12, 1994Bank of NewportNewport Beach, CA$168 million$28.7 million
July 29, 1994Western Community BankCorona, CA$54.0 million$2.6 million
July 29, 1994CommerceBankNewport Beach, CA$142 million$14.1 million
July 15, 1994Bank of San PedroLos Angeles, CA$133 million$28.8 million
July 8, 1994Pioneer BankFullerton, CA$133 million$14.5 million
June 3, 1994Encino Savings Bank, FSBEncino, CA$92.5 million$7.4 million
May 19, 1994Barbary Coast National BankSan Francisco, CA$10.7 million$684 thousand
April 1, 1994Mechanics National BankParamount, CA$149 million$47.7 million
November 5, 1993Century Thrift and LoanLos Angeles, CA$31.9 million$9.6 million
October 29, 1993The Bank of San DiegoSan Diego, CA$294 million$58.9 million
October 21, 1993Mid City Bank, National AssociationBrea, CA$106 million$14.3 million
October 15, 1993Brentwood Thrift and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$12.9 million$3.3 million
September 24, 1993Western United National BankLos Angeles, CA$23.7 million$7.2 million
September 24, 1993Westside Bank for Savings, FSBLos Angeles, CA$81.7 million$21.6 million
September 17, 1993Regent Thrift and Loan AssociationSan Francisco, CA$35.8 million$1.5 million
September 10, 1993Amador Valley Savings and Loan AssociationPleasanton, CA$41.9 million$2.8 million
August 27, 1993Maritime Bank of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$31.8 million$5.9 million
August 13, 1993Golden State Bank, FSBIrvine, CA$50.6 million$4.5 million
July 9, 1993City Thrift and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$39.4 million$17.7 million
July 9, 1993First California BankLa Mesa, CA$79.4 million$14.3 million
June 18, 1993American Bank and Trust CompanySan Jose, CA$35.6 million$5.5 million
June 18, 1993Capital Bank of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$228 million$64.1 million
June 4, 1993Western Federal Savings and LoanMarina Del Ray, CA$3.8 billion$108 million
May 21, 1993Palos Verdes National BankRolling Hills Est, CA$45.6 million$10.3 million
May 6, 1993Wilshire Center Bank, National AssociationLos Angeles, CA$9.7 million$5.9 million
April 30, 1993American Commerce National BankAnaheim, CA$139 million$43.6 million
April 15, 1993First Western Bank, National AssociationSan Diego, CA$16.2 million$3.1 million
April 8, 1993Premier BankNorthridge, CA$73.0 million$8.9 million
April 2, 1993Olympic National BankLos Angeles, CA$82.4 million$25.2 million
March 4, 1993First American Capital Bank, National AssociationLaguna Beach, CA$28.5 million$7.4 million
January 29, 1993Vista Bank, FSBCanoga Park, CA$105 million$15.1 million
January 22, 1993Columbia National BankSanta Monica, CA$47.6 million$17.6 million
December 4, 1992Huntington Pacific Thrift and Loan AssociationHuntington, CA$40.5 million$17.4 million
November 13, 1992Statewide Thrift and Loan CompanyRedwood City, CA$9.6 million$2.3 million
October 30, 1992Homestead Savings, Federal Savings and Loan AssociationSan Francisco, CA$1.3 billion$19.2 million
July 6, 1992HomeFed Bank, Federal Savings BankSan Diego, CA$12.2 billion$752 million
June 19, 1992First Newport Bank, F.S.B.Newport Beach, CA$35.0 million$3.2 million
June 12, 1992American Interstate BankNewport Beach, CA$42.0 million$7.4 million
June 12, 1992San Clemente Savings Bank, F.S.B.San Clemente, CA$220 million$32.8 million
May 29, 1992North American Thrift and LoanCorona Del Mar, CA$21.3 million$4.5 million
May 4, 1992The Financial Center Bank, National AssociationSan Francisco, CA$225 million$25.6 million
April 24, 1992Valley Commercial BankStockton, CA$30.8 million$4.8 million
April 10, 1992Valley Federal Savings and Loan AssociationVan Nuys, CA$2.0 billion$124 million
April 3, 1992The Bank of Beverly HillsBeverly Hills, CA$126 million$25.0 million
March 27, 1992Placer Bank of CommerceRoseville, CA$34.8 million$5.3 million
March 20, 1992United Mercantile Bank and Trust Company. National AssociationPasadena, CA$36.5 million$12.4 million
February 28, 1992Mission Viejo National BankMission Viejo, CA$115 million$31.4 million
January 30, 1992Independence BankLos Angeles, CA$536 million$137 million
January 24, 1992Advanced Savings Bank, F.S.B.Northridge, CA$23.1 million$19.3 million
January 3, 1992Assured Thrift and Loan AssociationStockton, CA$48.2 million$21.0 million
November 8, 1991Delta Savings BankWestminster, CA$52.4 million$12.0 million
October 18, 1991Mission Valley Bank, National AssociationSan Clemente, CA$42.7 million$14.5 million
September 27, 1991Gold River Savings BankFair Oaks, CA$24.1 million$2.1 million
September 27, 1991Santa Paula Savings and Loan AssociationSanta Paula, CA$281 million$6.9 million
September 6, 1991Heartland Savings and Loan AssociationLa Mesa, CA$122 million$18.4 million
August 9, 1991Great American Bank, a Federal Savings BankSan Diego, CA$9.5 billion$995 million
July 26, 1991Atlantic Financial Savings Bank, FSBSan Francisco, CA$449 million$35.0 million
July 12, 1991Landmark Thrift and Loan AssociationSan Diego, CA$16.6 million$2.2 million
July 12, 1991Pan American Savings BankSan Mateo, CA$287 million$8.3 million
June 21, 1991Guardian Savings and Loan AssociationHuntington Beach, CA$682 million$150 million
May 31, 1991Enterprise Savings and Loan AssociationCompton, CA$13.5 million$88 thousand
May 24, 1991Progressive Savings BankPasadena, CA$388 million$41.7 million
April 26, 1991Executive Bank, F.S.B.Marina Del Rey, CA$58.6 million$6.3 million
March 27, 1991County Bank, A FSBSanta Barbara, CA$1.2 billion$103 million
March 8, 1991Manilabank CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$20.8 million$3.9 million
February 8, 1991Unity Savings and Loan AssociationBeverly Hills, CA$454 million$60.1 million
January 25, 1991Alvarado BankRichmond, CA$33.5 million$4.3 million
January 25, 1991Columbia Savings and Loan AssociationBeverly Hills, CA$5.4 billion$206 million
January 18, 1991Beach Savings BankFountain Valley, CA$81.8 million$110 thousand
January 11, 1991Malibu Savings BankCosta Mesa, CA$139 million$22.1 million
January 11, 1991Far West Savings and Loan AssociationNewport Beach, CA$3.7 billion$499 million
December 14, 1990Far Western BankTustin, CA$154 million$23.9 million
November 16, 1990Liberty Federal Bank, F.S.B.Montebello, CA$53.8 million$3.3 million
October 26, 1990Rancho Bernardo Savings BankSan Diego, CA$119 million$7.7 million
August 10, 1990First Pacific BankBeverly Hills, CA$119 million$43.4 million
June 15, 1990Charter Savings BankNewport, CA$314 million$9.8 million
June 8, 1990The Merchant Bank of CaliforniaBeverly Hills, CA$62.4 million$3.4 million
June 1, 1990Time Savings and Loan AssociationSan Francisco, CA$57.9 million$3.1 million
May 31, 1990The Wilshire Bank, National AssociationLos Angeles, CA$24.8 million$3.4 million
May 4, 1990Peninsula Savings and Loan AssociationSouth San Francisco, CA$51.8 million$1.5 million
April 27, 1990Santa Barbara Savings and Loan AssociationSanta Barbara, CA$4.3 billion$55 thousand
April 20, 1990First Network Savings BankLos Angeles, CA$304 million$186 million
April 12, 1990Constitution Federal Savings and Loan AssociationMonterey Park, CA$66.4 million$3 thousand
March 16, 1990Pacific Coast Savings and Loan Association of AmericaSan Francisco, CA$1.0 billion$55.7 million
March 9, 1990Westport Savings BankHanford, CA$170 million$27.7 million
February 23, 1990Mercury Savings and Loan AssociationHuntington Beach, CA$2.2 billion$15.7 million
February 23, 1990Imperial Savings AssociationSan Diego, CA$9.6 billion$203 million
February 16, 1990Western Empire Savings and Loan AssociationYorba Linda, CA$407 million$26.5 million
February 9, 1990Huntington Savings and Loan AssociationHuntington Beach, CA$120 million$13.3 million
January 11, 1990Financial Savings and Loan AssociationFresno, CA$31.2 million$3.1 million
January 11, 1990Wilshire Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$78.1 million$9.1 million
January 11, 1990Investment Savings and Loan AssociationChatsworth, CA$248 millionnone
December 20, 1989United Community BankWestlake Village, CA$32.3 million$1.4 million
November 30, 1989Brookside Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$601 million$45.7 million
November 16, 1989Security Federal Savings and Loan AssociationGarden Grove, CA$71.0 million$3 thousand
November 9, 1989Saratoga Savings and Loan AssociationSan Jose, CA$84.5 million$18.6 million
July 20, 1989American Interstate Savings, A Federal Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$24.9 million$5.0 million
July 20, 1989Sierra Federal Savings and Loan AssociationBeverly Hills, CA$40.7 million$11.1 million
June 29, 1989The Guardian Federal Savings and Loan AssociationBakersfield, CA$29.4 million$11.7 million
June 29, 1989First Federal Savings and Loan AssociationBakersfield, CA$126 million$11.3 million
April 27, 1989Westco Savings Bank, FSBWilmington, CA$188 million$42.6 million
April 27, 1989Southwest Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$897 million$74.6 million
April 14, 1989Lincoln Savings and Loan AssociationIrvine, CA$4.9 billion$3.1 billion
April 6, 1989Perpetual Savings Association A Federal Savings and Loan AssociationSanta Ana, CA$18.7 million$12.6 million
April 6, 1989City Federal Savings and Loan AssociationOakland, CA$20.3 million$11.6 million
April 6, 1989City Savings and Loan AssociationWestlake Village, CA$33.3 million$2.6 million
April 6, 1989Royal Oak Savings and Loan AssociationManteca, CA$34.4 million$3.1 million
April 6, 1989Unified Savings, A Federal Savings and Loan AssociationNorthridge, CA$35.1 million$22.6 million
April 6, 1989Arrowhead Pacific Savings BankSan Bernardino, CA$60.2 million$35.0 million
April 6, 1989Washington Savings and Loan AssociationStockton, CA$66.7 million$6 thousand
April 6, 1989Cabrillo Savings BankSan Jose, CA$71.8 million$1.6 million
April 6, 1989Gateway Savings BankOakland, CA$72.7 million$81.3 million
April 6, 1989Founders Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$135 million$77.7 million
April 6, 1989First California Savings, FSAOrange, CA$161 million$73.7 million
April 6, 1989Independence Savings and Loan AssociationVallejo, CA$440 million$23.4 million
March 31, 1989Gibraltar SavingsSimi Valley, CA$13.4 billion$94.6 million
February 17, 1989Westwood Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$328 million$237 million
February 10, 1989Signal Savings and Loan AssociationSignal Hill, CA$46.1 million$2.9 million
February 7, 1989Pacific Savings BankCosta Mesa, CA$1.1 billion$188 million
January 27, 1989Carver Savings and Loan AssociationEscondido, CA$266 million$35.9 million
July 29, 1988Westlake Thrift and Loan AssociationWestlake Village, CA$55.2 million$7.7 million
April 15, 1988Colonial Thrift and Loan AssociationCulver City, CA$26.8 million$4.6 million
January 14, 1988Balboa National BankNational City, CA$29.3 million$6.4 million
October 30, 1987Delta Pacific BankPittsburg, CA$17.7 million$1.3 million
October 15, 1987First California Savings BankSan Fernando, CA$221 millionnot estimated
September 28, 1987Valley State BankLos Angeles, CA$93.2 million$2.2 million
September 25, 1987Commonwealth BankTorrance, CA$85.1 million$16.7 million
July 30, 1987Empire National BankLos Angeles, CA$8.8 million$3.1 million
July 23, 1987Bank of Los Gatos, National AssociationLos Gatos, CA$13.1 million$1.3 million
June 12, 1987Whittier Thrift and LoanWhittier, CA$15.2 million$3.3 million
March 27, 1987Equitable Savings and Loan AssociationStanton, CA$58.9 million$29.2 million
March 20, 1987New City BankOrange, CA$26.0 million$5.6 million
March 18, 1987Perpetual Savings BankLos Angeles, CA$62.5 millionnot estimated
January 23, 1987First Sierra BankBishop, CA$23.2 million$4.1 million
January 23, 1987North America Savings and Loan AssociationSanta Anna, CA$220 million$98.9 million
November 20, 1986First National BankWillows, CA$63.0 million$2.5 million
November 14, 1986The Bank of Northern CaliforniaSan Jose, CA$16.1 million$133 thousand
October 10, 1986Unified Savings BankNorthridge, CA$103 millionnot estimated
October 9, 1986Independent National BankCovina, CA$28.3 million$1.4 million
October 2, 1986Frontier National BankVista, CA$9.9 million$1.7 million
September 12, 1986Ramona Savings and Loan AssociationFillmore, CA$108 million$59.5 million
June 27, 1986Orange Coast Thrift and Loan AssociationLos Alamitos, CA$14.0 million$5.4 million
May 31, 1986Seapointe Savings and Loan AssociationCarlsbad, CA$17.3 million$36.6 million
May 22, 1986Consolidated Savings BankIrvine, CA$84.4 million$36.1 million
May 15, 1986Saddleback National BankLaguna Hills, CA$13.5 million$3.9 million
April 14, 1986Gateway Savings BankSan Francisco, CA$156 millionnot estimated
April 11, 1986Center National BankLos Angeles, CA$47.7 million$10.9 million
March 27, 1986Westwood Savings and Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA$583 millionnot estimated
February 14, 1986American Diversified Savings BankCosta Mesa, CA$979 million$744 million
February 12, 1986Mt. Whitney Savings and Loan AssociationExeter, CA$81.6 million$29.8 million
February 7, 1986Valencia BankPlacentia, CA$101 millionnone
January 9, 1986Manhattan Beach Savings and Loan AssociationManhattan Beach, CA$51.1 million$23.8 million
December 20, 1985First City BankGlendale, CA$35.8 million$5.9 million
November 22, 1985California Heritage BankSan Diego, CA$24.1 million$3.2 million
October 18, 1985Farmers Savings, A Federal Savings and Loan AssociationDavis, CA$590 million$138 million
August 28, 1985Presidio Savings and Loan Association, A Federal Savings and Loan AssociPorterville, CA$284 million$96.6 million
August 20, 1985Centennial Savings, A Federal Savings and Loan AssociationGuerneville, CA$368 million$149 million
April 26, 1985First Enterprise BankOakland, CA$43.8 millionnone
April 12, 1985South Coast BankCosta Mesa, CA$31.3 million$1.2 million
April 5, 1985Capistrano National BankSan Juan Capistra, CA$58.2 million$6.4 million
March 25, 1985Golden Valley BankTurlock, CA$82.2 million$9.4 million
March 8, 1985Western Community Savings and Loan AssociationEl Cerrito, CA$111 millionnone
February 8, 1985West Valley BankWoodland Hills, CA$48.3 million$1.2 million
December 7, 1984San Marino Savings and Loan AssociationSan Marino, CA$857 million$263 million
June 1, 1984Garden Grove Community BankGarden Grove, CA$43.9 million$5.4 million
May 18, 1984Bank of IrvineIrvine, CA$31.0 million$2.3 million
May 8, 1984The National Bank of CarmelCarmel-By-The-Sea, CA$76.2 million$6.6 million
April 27, 1984West Coast BankLos Angeles, CA$198 million$12.7 million
March 16, 1984Heritage BankAnaheim, CA$186 million$5.2 million
February 10, 1984West Olympia BankLos Angeles, CA$20.4 million$3.0 million
May 27, 1983The Commercial Bank of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$32.4 million$172 thousand
April 8, 1983Bank of San MarinoSan Marino, CA$13.0 million$1.7 million
March 11, 1983Newport Harbour National BankNewport Beach, CA$47.3 million$9.7 million
February 25, 1983American City BankLos Angles, CA$319 million$25.3 million
February 18, 1983Merchants and Farmers State BankBlythe, CA$5.9 million$972 thousand
January 14, 1983Valley First Federal Savings and Loan AssociationEl Centro, CA$37.1 millionnone
August 27, 1982Western National BankSanta Ana, CA$25.6 million$4.2 million
April 29, 1982Pacific Coast BankSan Diego, CA$9.8 million$4.9 million
May 21, 1976First State Bank of Northern CaliforniaSan Leandro, CA$56.0 millionnot estimated
October 18, 1973United States National BankSan Diego, CA$1.3 billionnot estimated
January 22, 1965San Francisco National BankSan Francisco, CA$54.1 millionnot estimated
July 31, 1964Frontier BankCovelo, CA$2.6 millionnot estimated
July 25, 1955Joshua Monument Nat Bank-Twentynine PalmsTwentynine Palms, CA$3.1 millionnot estimated
December 4, 1940The American Nat Bk of Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CAnot reportednot estimated

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