1st Century Bank is here for you. Founded in 2004, 1st Century had a vision to create a bank with unparalleled client service in Los Angeles. Our culture is built on the extraordinary importance of personal attention, experienced guidance and commitment to the communities we serve. The dedication of our talented team to the success of our clients has made this vision a reality.

Our bankers work as a team effort to develop a deep understanding of their clients, and work with and on their behalf to develop solutions tailored to meet their needs. Nothing is overlooked. Everything is considered.

In 2016, 1st Century Bank merged with MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately held financial institution and recipient of the highest score in the Southwest region in the 2018 and 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This combination of private ownership, a strong capital base, and local market focus and expertise allows 1st Century Bank to provide greater scale and opportunity for our clientele while retaining our exceptional service model and the flexible, local decision-making that distinguishes 1st Century Bank.

Who We Are
Genesis Bank is a California-chartered commercial bank organized by a group of highly experienced and successful bankers and business professionals.

Our Focus
We focus on serving the banking needs of small to mid-sized businesses, the owners of such businesses, business professionals, and owners and investors of income-producing properties (including multi-family and commercial real estate), located primarily in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

Our products, services, and solutions include traditional commercial business, Small Business Administration (SBA), income property, and owner-occupied commercial real estate loan and deposit products, as well as treasury management services and solutions. We also provide fiduciary banking, escrow, and section 1031 exchange services to serve the banking needs of our clients.

At Genesis Bank, you have a dedicated team of bankers who you know and who all know you and your business. Consolidating your accounts at Genesis allows you to build long-term, valuable, trusting relationships.