Golden State Bank (originally known as Golden State Business Bank) opened its doors on December 1, 2003 in a 108-year-old Shingle Victorian Home, known to the local community as the Hanson/Rorhig Home. Located at 1060 W. Foothill Boulevard, Upland California, the office is adjacent to the San Gabriel Mountains and just south of Mount Baldy. It is situated on original U.S. Route 66, midway between the San Bernardino Freeway, Interstate 10, and the 210 Foothill Freeway. Golden State Bank also serves its customers with an additional branch located in Brea, California.

The Bank initially capitalized with $11,000,000, which was accomplished in only six weeks, demonstrating the desire of approximately 250 shareholders to be part of a community oriented banking organization. Golden State Bank is a state chartered commercial lending institution specializing in commercial / residential real estate construction and mini-perm lending, and a full array of consumer loans.

Mission Statement

Golden State Bank is a local, commercial bank, owned primarily by local residents and business owners. The Bank has been originated to promote the local economy and to offer a wide range of banking services including those specifically responsive to the unique financial needs and opportunities of the small business community in the City of Upland and a substantial portion of San Bernardino County, most of Riverside County, as a well as parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Golden State Bank’s purpose, in addition to generating a reasonable long-term return on investment to its shareholders, is to support and satisfy the current and long-term financial needs of its target area’s businesses, professionals and residents in a timely, flexible manner that adds mutual value to the relationships. These services will be provided with integrity by professional, efficient, personable, accessible management and employees dedicated to the needs of the Bank’s clients, as well as the safety and soundness of the Bank.