CRA (Community Reinvestment Act)

Community Investments
As one of the leading financial institutions in the Northern and Central California areas, Westamerica Bancorporation recognizes its responsibility not only to provide the highest quality banking services to the citizens of our communities, but also to improve the quality of life of the communities we serve.

We pride ourselves in investing a portion of earned income back into the communities which we serve. One of the ways we do this is through contributions to locally based nonprofit organizations providing programs or services in the following areas: health and human services, education, the arts, and civic affairs.

Community Development
Westamerica Bank takes pride in the contributions made to it's communities through it's community development lending programs. We have provided funding to build new schools, affordable housing, and rehabilitate the infrastructure of towns and cities throughout Northern and Central California. These projects enhance and make a tangible contribution to our communities.

At Westamerica, our employees understand the complexity of special community development projects and have the capabilities to make these projects successful! If you have a project in mind, come to any of our branches and we will be pleased to help you.