Heritage Bank Achieves No. 1 Credit Quality in 2026 America’s Best Banks List
Heritage Bank of Commerce ranked among the top 100 U.S. banks in the 2026 America’s Best Banks list and achieved No. 1 position in credit quality based on lowest nonperforming assets percentage. The ranking also evaluated profitability and one-year stock performance across the 200 largest publicly traded banks.
1. 2026 America’s Best Banks Ranking
Heritage Bank of Commerce secured a spot among the top 100 banks in the annual 2026 America’s Best Banks ranking and claimed the No. 1 position for credit quality. This status reflects the lowest percentage of assets classified as nonperforming among the 200 largest U.S. banks and thrifts, alongside assessments of profitability and one-year stock performance.
2. Bank Profile and Previous Accolades
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, Heritage Bank of Commerce operates 15 full-service branches across California and holds SBA Preferred Lender status. Its consistent inclusion in leading banking rankings—including a top-10 U.S. placement in the 2024 global banks list—underscores a track record of strong asset quality and community impact.