Citizens Business Bank
A California community bank founded in 1974, offering commercial lending, real estate and equipment financing, treasury and wealth management to small and medium-sized businesses.
Citizens Business Bank is a community bank headquartered in Ontario, California, and founded in 1974. It provides a comprehensive range of banking and financial services, with an emphasis on relationship banking for small and medium-sized businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of CVB Financial Corp., which reports total assets of over $20 billion, and is one of the ten largest bank holding companies headquartered in California.
The bank's business is organised around commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, equipment loans, business banking, treasury management and wealth management. Its stated purpose is to help business owners preserve and enhance the value of their companies, and to serve the businesses, employees and communities of California. Its founder's background is in dairy farming and agriculture, and it retains a focus on commercial and agricultural clients.
Citizens Business Bank serves communities throughout California, with particular strength in Southern California. It describes its model as local decision-making and personalised financial solutions backed by statewide strength, and places weight on stability and trust. The bank is FDIC insured and has operated continuously since 1974.