HOPE BANCORP INC - Quarter Report: 2017 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)



x	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017



o	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 000-50245

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HOPE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware		95-4849715
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, California		90010
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(213) 387-3200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if change since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):



Large accelerated filer	x		Accelerated filer	o

Non-accelerated filer	o	(Do not check it a smaller reporting company)	Smaller Reporting Company	o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of July 12, 2017, there were 135,303,015 outstanding shares of the issuer’s common stock, $0.001 par value.

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition - March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016	4

	Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	6

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	7

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	8

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	9

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	10

Item 2	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	56

Item 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	73

Item 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	74


PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	75

Item 1A.	RISK FACTORS	75

Item 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	75

Item 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	75

Item 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	75

Item 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	75

Item 6.	EXHIBITS	75


SIGNATURES		76

INDEX TO EXHIBITS		77

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Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations regarding the business environment in which we operate, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, our anticipated merger with U & I Financial Corp., and statements regarding our business strategies, objectives and vision. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or similar expressions. With respect to any such forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection provided for in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include: inability to consummate our proposed merger with U & I Financial Corp. on the terms we have proposed or at all; failure to realize the benefits from the merger with U & I Financial Corp. that we currently expect if the merger is consummated; the Company’s inability to remediate its presently identified material weaknesses or to do so in a timely manner, the possibility that additional material weaknesses may arise in the future, and that a material weakness may have an impact on our reported financial results; possible deterioration in economic conditions in our areas of operation; interest rate risk associated with volatile interest rates and related asset-liability matching risk; liquidity risks; risk of significant non-earning assets, and net credit losses that could occur, particularly in times of weak economic conditions or times of rising interest rates; and regulatory risks associated with current and future regulations. For additional information concerning these and other risk factors, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.	Financial Statements

HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION


	(Unaudited)
	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
ASSETS	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and due from banks	$	160,918	$	168,827
Interest bearing deposits in other banks	300,150		268,507
Total cash and cash equivalents	461,068		437,334
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions and other investments	43,958		44,202
Securities available for sale, at fair value	1,583,946		1,556,740
Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value	19,141		22,785
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $78,659 and $79,343 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)	10,471,008		10,463,989
Other real estate owned (“OREO”), net	19,096		21,990
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost	21,203		21,964
Premises held for sale, at fair value	3,300		—
Premises and equipment, net	51,125		55,316
Accrued interest receivable	25,683		26,880
Deferred tax assets, net	80,321		88,110
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances	2,771		2,899
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)	74,090		73,696
Investments in affordable housing partnerships	76,398		70,059
Goodwill	463,975		462,997
Core deposit intangible assets, net	18,550		19,226
Servicing assets	25,941		26,457
Other assets	39,855		46,778
Total assets	$	13,481,429	$	13,441,422

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION


	(Unaudited)
	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing	$	2,963,947		$	2,900,241
Interest bearing:
Money market and NOW accounts	3,481,231			3,401,446
Savings deposits	289,924			301,906
Time deposits	3,968,675			4,038,442
Total deposits	10,703,777			10,642,035
FHLB advances	703,850			754,290
Subordinated debentures	100,067			99,808
Accrued interest payable	10,592			10,863
Acceptances outstanding	2,771			2,899
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships	31,530			24,409
Other liabilities	50,795			51,645
Total liabilities	11,603,382			11,585,949
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 150,000,000 shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016; issued and outstanding, 135,248,185 and 135,240,079 shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	135			135
Additional paid-in capital	1,401,275			1,400,490
Retained earnings	489,486			469,505
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(12,849		)	(14,657		)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,878,047			1,855,473
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	13,481,429		$	13,441,422

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including fees	$	123,294	$	77,118
Securities	8,113		5,677
Interest bearing deposits in other bank and other investments	1,336		666
Total interest income	132,743		83,461
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits	14,511		9,907
FHLB advances	2,139		1,523
Other borrowings	1,188		424
Total interest expense	17,838		11,854
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	114,905		71,607
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	5,600		500
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	109,305		71,107
NONINTEREST INCOME:
Service fees on deposit accounts	5,338		2,683
International service fees	1,108		776
Loan servicing fees, net	1,438		690
Wire transfer fees	1,186		914
Net gains on sales of SBA loans	3,250		1,825
Net gains on sales of other loans	420		—
Other income and fees	4,863		1,887
Total noninterest income	17,603		8,775
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits	34,166		21,569
Occupancy	7,194		4,817
Furniture and equipment	3,413		2,287
Advertising and marketing	3,424		1,136
Data processing and communications	3,606		2,171
Professional fees	3,902		1,083
FDIC assessments	1,010		1,038
Credit related expenses	1,883		421
OREO expense, net	997		1,428
Merger and integration expenses	947		1,207
Other	7,157		2,892
Total noninterest expense	67,699		40,049
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION	59,209		39,833
INCOME TAX PROVISION	22,999		16,210
NET INCOME	$	36,210	$	23,623
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$	0.27	$	0.30
Diluted	$	0.27	$	0.30

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	36,210		$	23,623
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized net holding gains on securities available for sale	3,181			15,633
Change in unrealized net holding gains on interest only strips	(49		)	(41		)
Less tax effect	1,324			6,605
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,808			8,987
Total comprehensive income	$	38,018		$	32,610

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)



		Common stock			Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net			Total stockholders’ equity
		Shares	Amount		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net			Total stockholders’ equity
	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2016		79,566,356	$	80	$	541,596	$	398,251		$	(1,832	)	$	938,095
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans		30,750			7								7
Stock-based compensation					22								22
Cash dividends declared on common stock							(8,752		)				(8,752		)
Comprehensive income:
Net income							23,623						23,623
Other comprehensive income										8,987			8,987
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2016		79,597,106	$	80	$	541,625	$	413,122		$	7,155		$	961,982

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2017		135,240,079	$	135	$	1,400,490	$	469,505		$	(14,657	)	$	1,855,473
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans		8,106			252								252
Stock-based compensation					533								533
Cash dividends declared on common stock							(16,229		)				(16,229		)
Comprehensive income:
Net income							36,210						36,210
Other comprehensive income										1,808			1,808
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2017		135,248,185	$	135	$	1,401,275	$	489,486		$	(12,849	)	$	1,878,047

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	36,210		$	23,623
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, net of discount accretion	(504		)	(798		)
Stock-based compensation expense	746			22
Provision for loan losses	5,600			500
Valuation adjustment of premises held for sale	1,084			—
Valuation adjustment of OREO	592			695
Net Change in deferred income taxes	7,182			6,794
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	70,254			25,900
Originations of loans held for sale	(53,903		)	(29,593		)
Net gains on sales of SBA and other loans	(3,670		)	(1,825		)
Originations of servicing assets	(1,296		)	(777		)
Earnings on BOLI	(394		)	(274		)
Net change in fair value of derivatives	33			—
Loss on disposal of equipment	147			—
Net loss (gain) on sales of OREO	3			(132		)
Net change in accrued interest receivable	1,197			(465		)
Loss on investments in affordable housing partnership	2,077			405
Net change in other assets	6,981			(18,978		)
Net change in accrued interest payable	(271		)	739
Net change in other liabilities	(850		)	(981		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	71,218			4,855
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in loans receivable	(17,288		)	(120,570		)
Proceeds from sales of OREO	194			2,617
Purchase of premises and equipment	(2,491		)	(2,303		)
Purchase of securities available for sale	(94,890		)	(99,566		)
Purchases of other investments	—			(1,470		)
Redemption of other investments	244			—
Redemption of FHLB stock	761			—
Proceeds from matured, called, or paid-down of securities available for sale	68,124			36,435
Investments in affordable housing partnerships	(1,379		)	—
Net cash used in investing activities	(46,725		)	(184,857		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits	65,218			126,459
Cash dividends paid on common stock	(16,229		)	(8,752		)
Proceeds from FHLB advances	50,000			150,000
Repayment of FHLB advances	(100,000		)	(150,000		)
Issuance of additional stock pursuant to various stock plans	252			7
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(759		)	117,714
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	23,734			(62,288		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	437,334			298,389
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	461,068		$	236,101

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid	$	21,767		$	11,115
Income taxes paid	$	1,161		$	20,862
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES
Transfer from loans receivable to OREO	$	137		$	1,895
Transfer from loans receivable to loans held for sale	$	9,451		$	450
Transfer from loans held for sale to loans receivable	$	159		$	—
Transfer from premises and equipment to premises held for sale	$	3,300		$	—
New commitments to fund affordable housing partnership investments	$	8,500		$	—

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


1.	Hope Bancorp, Inc.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“Hope Bancorp” on a parent-only basis and the “Company” on a consolidated basis), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is the holding company for Bank of Hope (the “Bank”). As of March 31, 2017, the Bank operated branches in California, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, as well as loan production offices in Georgia, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Southern California, and Northern California. The Company is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Delaware and a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.

Effective at the close of business on July 29, 2016, the Company (previously known as BBCN Bancorp, Inc.) completed its previously-announced merger with Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (“Wilshire”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 7, 2015, by and between the Company and Wilshire (the “Merger Agreement”). On the date of the acquisition, Wilshire merged with and into the Company, with Company being the surviving corporation. On the date of the merger with Wilshire, the Company changed its name to “Hope Bancorp, Inc.” and changed its ticker symbol to “HOPE”.


2.	Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared without an audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), except for the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2016 which was from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hope Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Bank of Hope. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has made all adjustments, that in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly present the Company’s financial position at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be anticipated for the full year.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:

ASU 2016-05 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships” clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument (a novation) that has been designated as the hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require designation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The Company adopted ASU 2016-05 in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-05 did not have an impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-06 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments” clarifies the steps required to determine if an embedded derivative should be bifurcated from a host contract in order to resolve diversity in practice. The Company adopted of ASU 2016-06 in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-06 did not have an impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-07 “Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting” removes the requirement to retroactively adopt the equity method upon an increase in the level of ownership interest or the degree of influence of an investment. Under ASU 2016-07 the equity method is only applied to the investment from the date that it qualifies. When an investment qualifies for equity method accounting, the investor should add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s existing interest and recognize in earnings the unrealized holding gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income, if the existing investment was accounted for as an available-for-sale equity security. The Company adopted ASU 2016-07 in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-07 did not have an impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-09 “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” was issued as a part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, and intends to improve the accounting for share-based payment transactions. The ASU changes several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including accounting for excess tax benefits and deficiencies, income statement recognition, cash flow classification, forfeitures, and tax withholding requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of 2017. As of result of the adoption of ASU 2016-09, the Company now recognizes excess tax benefits on share-based payment awards in income tax provision on the Consolidated Statement of Income rather than in additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. The Company recorded $73 thousand of income tax benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2017 related to excess tax benefits from share-based payment awards compared to $9 thousand in excess tax benefits on share-based payment awards that were recorded in additional paid-in capital for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. ASU 2014-09 as amended by ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20, is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and is applied on either a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company’s revenue primarily consists of net interest income and noninterest income. The scope of the guidance explicitly excludes net interest income, as well as other revenues from financial instruments such as loans, leases, securities and derivatives. Certain noninterest income revenue items such as service charges on deposits accounts, gain/loss on other real estate owned sales, and other income items may be in the scope of ASU 2014-09 and how these revenue streams are recognized may change. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 becomes effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost & Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost”. ASU 2017-07 was issued to to improve the presentation of net periodic pension costs and net periodic post-retirement benefit cost and requires that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. If a separate line item or items are used to present the other components of net benefit cost, that line item or items must be appropriately described. If a separate line item or items are not used, the line item or items used in the income statement to present the other components of net benefit cost must be disclosed. ASU 2017-07 also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable (e.g., as a cost of internally manufactured inventory or a self-constructed asset). ASU 2017-07 is effective for annual period beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2017-07 on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-07 to have material impact on it consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. ASU 2017-08 was issued to amend the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. ASU 2017-08 shortens the amortization period of premiums on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 affect all entities that hold investments in callable debt securities that have an amortized cost basis in excess of the amount that is repayable by the issuer at the earliest call date (that is, at a premium). ASU 2017-08 does not impact securities purchased at a discount, which continue to be amortized to maturity. ASU 2017-08 is effective for annual period beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted in an interim period. If an entity chooses to adopt early, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The adoption of ASU 2017-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification”. ASU 2017-09 was issued to provide clarity and reduce both 1) diversity in practice and 2) cost and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, to a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. Diversity in practice has arisen in part because some entities apply modification accounting under Topic 718 for modifications to terms and conditions that they consider substantive, but do not when they conclude that particular modifications are not substantive. Others apply modification accounting for any change to an award, except for changes that they consider purely administrative in nature. Still others apply modification accounting when a change to an award changes the fair value, the vesting, or the classification of the award. In practice, it appears that the evaluation of a change in fair value, vesting, or classification may be used to evaluate whether a change is substantive. ASU 2017-09 include guidance on determining which changes to the terms and conditions of share-based payment awards require an entity to apply modification accounting under Topic 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for the annual period, and interim periods within the annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for: (a) public business entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued, and (b) all other entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. ASU 2017-09 should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2017-09 on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-09 to have material impact on it consolidated financial statements.

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3.	Mergers and Acquisitions

The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, including the merger with Wilshire under ASC 805 “Business Combinations”. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100 percent of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Management utilizes valuation techniques appropriate for the asset or liability being measured in determining these fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over amounts allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Where amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred as merger and integration expense.

Pending Acquisition of U & I Financial Corp

On January 23, 2017, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “U & I Merger Agreement”) with U & I Financial Corporation (“U & I”) pursuant to which U & I will merge with and into Hope Bancorp with Hope Bancorp as the surviving corporation. As part of the merger, UniBank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I, will merge with and into the Bank. Under the U & I Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the merger (the “Effective Time”), each outstanding share of U & I common stock will be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock based on a value of $9.50 for the U & I common stock, which value will be subject to adjustment if U & I’s financial advisory and legal fees exceed certain amounts as provided in the U & I Merger Agreement (the “Merger Consideration”). The number of shares of Company common stock to be issued for the Merger Consideration will be based on the 10-trading day, volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock as of the closing as determined in accordance with the Merger Agreement (as so determined, the “Closing Stock Price”); provided that:

(i) if the Closing Stock Price is less than $17.28832, the Company may terminate the U & I Merger Agreement unless U & I elects to accept an adjustment to the Merger Consideration through the issuance of fewer shares based on the $17.28832 instead of the lower Closing Stock Price; and

(ii) if the Closing Stock Price is greater than $25.93248, U & I may terminate the U & I Merger Agreement unless the Company elects to accept an adjustment to the Merger Consideration through the issuance of additional shares based on the $25.93248 price instead of the higher Closing Stock Price.

Each outstanding U & I stock option held by an U & I employee who will be retained by the Company after the Effective Time (each, a “Covered Employee”) shall cease to represent the right to acquire shares of U & I common stock and shall instead be converted automatically into an option to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock, and such assumed options will be assumed by the Company on substantially the same terms and conditions as were applicable under the corresponding U & I stock options. Each U & I stock option held by a U & I employee who will not be a Covered Employee shall become fully vested and be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the excess, if any, of the per share Merger Consideration over the exercise price per share of such stock option by (ii) the total number of shares of U & I common stock subject to such stock option.

The U & I Merger Agreement contains representations and warranties customary for transactions of this type from the Company and U & I, and each party has agreed to customary covenants, including, among others, covenants relating to the conduct of its business during the interim period between the execution of the U & I Merger Agreement and the Effective Time and, in the case of U & I, its obligation, subject to certain exceptions, to recommend that its shareholders adopt the U & I Merger Agreement and its non-solicitation obligations relating to alternative acquisition proposals.

The consummation of the merger with U & I is subject to customary conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals, receipt of the requisite approval of the shareholders of U & I, the absence of any law or order prohibiting the closing, and effectiveness of the registration statement to be filed by the Company with respect to the Company’s common stock to be issued in the merger with U & I, and the absence of the occurrence of a material adverse effect upon the Company or U & I. In addition, each party’s obligation to consummate the merger is subject to certain other conditions, including the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the other party and compliance of the other party with its covenants, in each case subject to certain materiality standards. The Company expects to close the acquisition by the end of 2017, subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the U & I Merger Agreement.

The U & I Merger Agreement provides certain termination rights for both the Company and U & I and further provides that a termination fee of $2 million will be payable by U & I to the Company upon termination of the U & I Merger Agreement under certain circumstances.

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Merger with Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

On July 29, 2016, the Company completed the merger with Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (“Wilshire”), the holding company of Wilshire Bank. The Company merged with Wilshire in order to expand its network of branch locations and to provide enhanced products and services to our customers. Wilshire’s primary subsidiary, Wilshire Bank, previously operated thirty-five branches located in California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. Approximately $4.63 billion in assets were acquired through the transaction including $3.80 billion in loans receivable and $3.81 billion in deposits. Subsequent to the merger, the Bank now operates 64 branches in nine different states throughout the United States and also has loan production offices throughout the Unites States and a representative office in Seoul, Korea.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Wilshire shareholders received 0.7034 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock for each share of Wilshire common stock owned. As a result, 55.5 million shares of Hope Bancorp common stock were issued to Wilshire shareholders in addition to $3 thousand that was paid for fractional shares. In addition, the Company issued Hope stock options and restricted stock in exchange for Wilshire stock options and restricted stock outstanding at July 29, 2016 under substantially the same terms that were applicable immediately prior to the merger, subject to adjustment for the exchange ratio. Total consideration for the merger was $856.3 million.

The consideration paid, the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are summarized in the following table:



	(Dollars in thousands)
Consideration Paid:
Hope common stock issued in exchange for Wilshire common stock	$	852,939
Cash paid for fractional shares	3
Hope stock options issued in exchange Wilshire stock options	3,370
Total consideration paid	$	856,312

Assets Acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	100,127
Investment securities available for sale	478,938
Loans receivable	3,800,807
FRB and FHLB stock	16,539
OREO	13,173
Premises and equipment	16,812
Bank owned life insurance	25,240
Servicing assets	16,203
Low income housing tax credit investments	47,111
Core deposit intangibles	18,138
Deferred tax assets, net	18,174
Other assets	76,818
Liabilities Assumed:
Deposits	(3,812,367		)
Borrowings	(206,282		)
Subordinated debentures	(56,942		)
Other liabilities	(54,751		)
Total identifiable net assets	$	497,738
Excess of consideration paid over fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill)	$	358,574

Fair values are primarily determined through the use of inputs that are not observable from market-based information. Under ASC 805-10-25-13, management may adjust the fair values of acquired assets or assumed liabilities for a period of up to one year from the date of the acquisition to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have an effect on the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company made a net adjustment of $1.4 million to the deferred tax assets and taxes receivable acquired from Wilshire which reduced the previous goodwill recorded from the transaction by $1.4 million. Subsequently in the first quarter of 2017, the Company made an adjustment which increased goodwill by $978 thousand consisting of a $1.7 million adjustment to OREO partially offset by a $716 thousand adjustment to deferred tax assets.

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Acquired Loans

The fair value of loans were estimated on an individual basis based on the characteristics for each loan. A discounted cash flow analysis was used to project cash flows for each loan using assumptions for rate, remaining maturity, prepayment speeds, projected default probabilities, loss given defaults, and estimates of prevailing discount rates. At July 29, 2016, the fair value of loan acquired with deteriorated credit quality totaled $243.1 million.

The outstanding principal balances and the related carrying amounts of the acquired loans included in the statement of financial condition at March 31, 2017 were $4.72 billion and $3.42 billion, respectively, for loans acquired from Wilshire. The outstanding principal balances and the related carrying amounts of the acquired loans included in the statement of financial condition at December 31, 2016 were $5.67 billion and $3.59 billion, respectively, for loans acquired from Wilshire.

Acquisition-Related Expenses

The following table presents acquisition-related expenses associated with the merger with Wilshire, the pending acquisition of U & I, and other previous acquisitions which were reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income in merger and integration expense. These expenses are comprised primarily of salaries and employee benefits, professional fees, and other noninterest expense related to acquisitions.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Wilshire	$	401	$	1,183
U & I	522		—
Other	24		24
Total merger and integration expenses	$	947	$	1,207

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4. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has a stock-based incentive plan (the “2007 Plan”) to award equity as form of compensation. The 2007 Plan, approved by the Company’s stockholders on May 31, 2007, was amended and restated on July 25, 2007 and again on December 1, 2011. The 2007 Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, performance shares, and performance units (sometimes referred to individually or collectively as “awards”) to non-employee directors, employees, and consultants of the Company. Stock options may be either incentive stock options (“ISOs”), as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or nonqualified stock options (“NQSOs”).

The 2007 Plan gives the Company flexibility to (i) attract and retain qualified non-employee directors, executives and other key employees and consultants with appropriate equity-based awards; (ii) motivate high levels of performance; (iii) recognize employee contributions to the Company’s success; and (iv) align the interests of the 2007 Plan participants with those of the Company’s stockholders. The exercise price for shares under an ISO may not be less than 100% of fair market value on the date the award is granted under Code Section 422. Similarly, under the terms of the 2007 Plan the exercise price for SARs and NQSOs may not be less than 100% of fair market value on the date of grant. Performance units are awarded to a participant at the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of award (after the lapse of the restriction period and the attainment of the performance criteria). No minimum exercise price is prescribed for performance shares and restricted stock awarded under the 2007 Plan.

ISOs, SARs and NQSOs have vesting periods of three to five years and have 10-year contractual terms. Restricted stock, performance shares, and performance units are granted with a restriction period of not less than one year from the grant date for performance-based awards and not more than three years from the grant date for time-based vesting of grants. Compensation expense for awards is recognized over the vesting period.

The Company has another stock-based incentive plan, the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, adopted September 1, 2016. Stock options and restricted stock were assumed from the merger with Wilshire at substantially the same terms as those prior to the merger after applying the exchange ratio of 0.7034. These stock awards were issued to former Wilshire employees and directors through the 2016 Plan. The 2016 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock option, stock appreciation right, and restricted stock awards to officers, employees, and consultants. The plan has 2,400,000 shares available for grant to participants. The option prices of all options granted under the 2016 Plan may not be less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant. All options not exercised generally expire ten years after the date of grant.

Under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan, 1,890,563 shares were available for future grants as of March 31, 2017.

The total shares reserved for issuance will serve as the underlying value for all equity awards under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan. With the exception of the shares underlying stock options and restricted stock awards, the board of directors may choose to settle the awards by paying the equivalent cash value or by delivering the appropriate number of shares.

The following is a summary of stock option activity under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2017:



	Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding - January 1, 2017	1,624,227		$	15.30
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(21,307	)	11.07
Expired	(1,530	)	15.34
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding - March 31, 2017	1,601,390		$	15.36	6.40	$	6,861
Options exercisable - March 31, 2017	866,548		$	14.02	4.13	$	5,218

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The following is a summary of restricted stock and performance unit activity under the 2007 Plan and 2016 Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2017:



	Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding - January 1, 2017	403,658		$	16.17
Granted	—		—
Vested	(36,407	)	15.31
Forfeited	(3,372	)	14.75
Outstanding - March 31, 2017	363,879		$	16.27

The total fair value of restricted performance units vested for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $735 thousand and $492 thousand, respectively.

The amount charged against income related to stock-based payment arrangements was $746 thousand and $22 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized was approximately $290 thousand and $9 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

At March 31, 2017, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option grants was $1.8 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 3.19 years. Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock and performance units was $4.6 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.69.

During the first quarter of 2017 the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. With the adoption of ASU 2016-09 all of the Company’s excess tax benefits on share-based payment awards were recorded in income tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

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5. Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS does not reflect the possibility of dilution that could result from the issuance of additional shares of common stock upon exercise or conversion of outstanding equity awards, and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock that would then share in our earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, stock options and restricted shares awards for 236,878 shares of common stock were excluded in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive. Stock options and restricted shares awards for 443,956 shares of common stock were excluded in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Additionally, warrants issued pursuant to the Company’s participation in the U.S. Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Plan, to purchase 19,963 shares and 19,420 shares of common stock were anti-dilutive and excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The following tables show the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017					2016
	Net Income (Numerator)		Weighted-Average Shares (Denominator)	Per Share (Amount)		Net Income (Numerator)		Weighted-Average Shares (Denominator)	Per Share (Amount)
	(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic EPS - common stock	$	36,210	135,248,018	$	0.27	$	23,623	79,583,188	$	0.30
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock			520,627					30,057
Diluted EPS - common stock	$	36,210	135,768,645	$	0.27	$	23,623	79,613,245	$	0.30

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6. Securities Available for Sale

The following is a summary of securities available for sale as of the dates indicated:



	At March 31, 2017
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
Debt securities	$	10,002	$	—	$	(4	)	$	9,998
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)	736,000		406		(9,787		)	726,619
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)	744,654		1,252		(13,214		)	732,692
Corporate securities	4,564		—		(251		)	4,313
Municipal securities	97,689		609		(1,044		)	97,254
Total debt securities	1,592,909		2,267		(24,300		)	1,570,876
Mutual funds	13,425		18		(373		)	13,070
Total investment securities available for sale	$	1,606,334	$	2,285	$	(24,673	)	$	1,583,946

	At December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
Debt securities	$	12,005	$	3	$	—		$	12,008
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)	715,981		349		(10,663		)	705,667
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)	741,304		1,132		(14,395		)	728,041
Corporate securities	11,576		—		(449		)	11,127
Municipal securities	88,018		358		(1,537		)	86,839
Total debt securities	1,568,884		1,842		(27,044		)	1,543,682
Mutual funds	13,425		—		(367		)	13,058
Total investment securities available for sale	$	1,582,309	$	1,842	$	(27,411	)	$	1,556,740

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, $3.2 million and $15.6 million, respectively, of unrealized gains were included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). No investments were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2017, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.



	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Available for sale:
Due within one year	$	10,724	$	10,725
Due after one year through five years	7,472		7,630
Due after five years through ten years	40,905		40,891
Due after ten years	53,154		52,319
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)	736,000		726,619
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)	744,654		732,692
Mutual funds	13,425		13,070
Total	$	1,606,334	$	1,583,946

Securities with carrying values of approximately $366.1 million and $382.1 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, various borrowings and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

The following tables show our investments’ gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of the dates indicated.



	As of March 31, 2017
	Less than 12 months						12 months or longer						Total
Description of Securities	Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities*	3	$	9,998	$	(4	)	—	$	—	$	—		3	$	9,998	$	(4	)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)*	67	624,327		(8,668		)	4	34,843		(1,119		)	71	659,170		(9,787		)
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)*	59	606,378		(13,214		)	—	—		—			59	606,378		(13,214		)
Corporate securities	—	—		—			1	4,313		(251		)	1	4,313		(251		)
Municipal securities	54	50,447		(1,018		)	1	509		(26		)	55	50,956		(1,044		)
Mutual funds	3	11,590		(373		)	—	—		—			3	11,590		(373		)
Total	186	$	1,302,740	$	(23,277	)	6	$	39,665	$	(1,396	)	192	$	1,342,405	$	(24,673	)

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* Investments in U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

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	As of December 31, 2016
	Less than 12 months						12 months or longer						Total
Description of Securities	Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in thousands)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)*	66	$	615,803	$	(9,459	)	4	$	36,333	$	(1,204	)	70	$	652,136	$	(10,663	)
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)*	57	622,797		(14,395		)	—	—		—			57	622,797		(14,395		)
Corporate securities	1	7,014		(2		)	1	4,113		(447		)	2	11,127		(449		)
Municipal securities	95	69,331		(1,537		)	—	—		—			95	69,331		(1,537		)
Mutual funds	3	13,058		(367		)	—	—		—			3	13,058		(367		)
Total	222	$	1,328,003	$	(25,760	)	5	$	40,446	$	(1,651	)	227	$	1,368,449	$	(27,411	)

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* Investments in U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, the length of time and the extent to which the fair values of the securities have been less than the cost of the securities, and management’s intention to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company considers, among other considerations, whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

The Company has certain corporate securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and municipal securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer as of March 31, 2017. The corporate securities at March 31, 2017 had a total amortized cost of $4.6 million and an unrealized loss of $251 thousand at March 31, 2017. These corporate securities are scheduled to mature in May 2047. These securities were rated investment grade and there were no credit quality concerns with the issuer. The collateralized mortgage obligations in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer had an unrealized loss of $1.1 million at March 31, 2017. These securities were issued by U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises and have high credit ratings of “AA” grade or better. Interest on the corporate securities and the U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise investments have been paid as agreed, and management believes this will continue in the future and that the securities will be repaid in full as scheduled. Municipal securities that were in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer had an unrealized loss of $26 thousand at March 31, 2017. The market value declines for these securities were primarily due to movements in interest rates and are not reflective of management’s expectations of the Company’s ability to fully recover these investments, which may be at maturity. For these reasons, no OTTI was recognized on the corporate and municipal securities and the U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations that were in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2017.

The Company considers the losses on the investments in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2017 to be temporary based on: 1) the likelihood of recovery; 2) the information relative to the extent and duration of the decline in market value; and 3) the Company’s intention not to sell, and management’s determination that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis.

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7. Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following is a summary of loans receivable by major category:



	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Loan portfolio composition
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	58,166		$	57,884
Commercial	7,948,844			7,842,573
Construction	284,178			254,113
Total real estate loans	8,291,188			8,154,570
Commercial business	1,696,895			1,832,021
Trade finance	143,298			154,928
Consumer and other	420,169			403,470
Total loans outstanding	10,551,550			10,544,989
Deferred loan fees, net	(1,883		)	(1,657		)
Loans receivable	10,549,667			10,543,332
Allowance for loan losses	(78,659		)	(79,343		)
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses	$	10,471,008		$	10,463,989

The loan portfolio is made up of four segments: real estate loans, commercial business, trade finance and consumer and other. These segments are further segregated between loans accounted for under the amortized cost method (“Legacy Loans”) and previously acquired loans that were originally recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related pre-acquisition allowance for loan losses (“Acquired Loans”). Acquired Loans are further segregated between purchased credit impaired loans (loans with credit deterioration on the acquisition date and accounted for under ASC 310-30, or “PCIs”) and Acquired Performing Loans (loans that were pass graded on the acquisition date and the fair value adjustment is amortized over the contractual life under ASC 310-20, or “non-PCI loans”).

The following table presents changes in the accretable discount on the PCI loans for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	38,591		$	23,777
Accretion	(5,348		)	(3,029		)
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference	18,408			1,349
Balance at end of period	$	51,651		$	22,097

On the acquisition date, the amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows exceed the estimated fair value of the PCI loans is the “accretable yield.” The accretable yield is then measured at each financial reporting date and represents the difference between the remaining undiscounted expected cash flows and the current carrying value of the loans. The accretable yield will change from period to period due to the following: 1) estimates of the remaining life of acquired loans will affect the amount of future interest income; 2) indices for variable rates of interest on PCI loans may change; and 3) estimates of the amount of the contractual principal and interest that will not be collected (nonaccretable difference) may change.

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The following tables detail the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Legacy Loans												Acquired Loans											Total
	Real Estate			Commercial Business			Trade Finance			Consumer and Other			Real Estate			Commercial Business			Trade Finance		Consumer and Other			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Balance, beginning of period	$	38,956		$	23,430		$	1,897		$	2,116		$	12,791		$	117		$	—	$	36		$	79,343
Provision (credit) for loan losses	6,106			(2,884		)	303			184			975			748			187		(19		)	5,600
Loans charged off	(1,154		)	(3,190		)	(1,576		)	(279		)	(336		)	(70		)	—		—			(6,605		)
Recoveries	21			123			—			1			25			149			—		2			321
Balance, end of period	$	43,929		$	17,479		$	624		$	2,022		$	13,455		$	944		$	187	$	19		$	78,659



	Legacy Loans												Acquired Loans											Total
	Real Estate			Commercial Business			Trade Finance			Consumer and Other			Real Estate			Commercial Business			Trade Finance		Consumer and Other			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Balance, beginning of period	$	42,829		$	16,332		$	3,592		$	556		$	12,823		$	214		$	—	$	62		$	76,408
Provision (credit) for loan losses	(1,218		)	3,147			(1,507		)	276			(82		)	(112		)	—		(4		)	500
Loans charged off	(19		)	(621		)	—			(65		)	(116		)	—			—		—			(821		)
Recoveries	523			190			—			1			1			52			—		2			769
Balance, end of period	$	42,115		$	19,048		$	2,085		$	768		$	12,626		$	154		$	—	$	60		$	76,856

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The following tables break out the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment of loans outstanding by individually impaired, general valuation, and PCI impairment, by portfolio segment, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:



	March 31, 2017
	Legacy Loans								Acquired Loans								Total
	Real Estate		Commercial Business		Trade Finance		Consumer and Other		Real Estate		Commercial Business		Trade Finance		Consumer and Other		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,530	$	2,357	$	—	$	40	$	30	$	122	$	—	$	—	$	5,079
Collectively evaluated for impairment	41,399		15,122		624		1,982		1,289		822		187		19		61,444
PCI loans	—		—		—		—		12,136		—		—		—		12,136
Total	$	43,929	$	17,479	$	624	$	2,022	$	13,455	$	944	$	187	$	19	$	78,659

Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	75,377	$	28,421	$	4,450	$	715	$	19,325	$	1,019	$	—	$	272	$	129,579
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,474,703		1,065,952		59,131		206,933		2,538,765		541,586		76,541		198,095		10,161,706
PCI loans	—		—		—		—		183,018		59,917		3,176		14,154		260,265
Total	$	5,550,080	$	1,094,373	$	63,581	$	207,648	$	2,741,108	$	602,522	$	79,717	$	212,521	$	10,551,550



	December 31, 2016
	Legacy Loans								Acquired Loans								Total
	Real Estate		Commercial Business		Trade Finance		Consumer and Other		Real Estate		Commercial Business		Trade Finance		Consumer and Other		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,889	$	4,420	$	864	$	50	$	113	$	73	$	—	$	—	$	7,409
Collectively evaluated for impairment	37,067		19,010		1,033		2,066		548		44		—		36		59,804
PCI loans	—		—		—		—		12,130		—		—		—		12,130
Total	$	38,956	$	23,430	$	1,897	$	2,116	$	12,791	$	117	$	—	$	36	$	79,343

Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	74,085	$	34,783	$	6,029	$	733	$	23,865	$	435	$	—	$	431	$	140,361
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,271,262		1,079,348		75,365		179,961		2,597,200		650,710		70,535		206,802		10,131,183
PCI loans	—		—		—		—		188,158		66,745		2,999		15,543		273,445
Total	$	5,345,347	$	1,114,131	$	81,394	$	180,694	$	2,809,223	$	717,890	$	73,534	$	222,776	$	10,544,989

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the reserve for unfunded commitments recorded in other liabilities was $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the recognized provision (credit) for unfunded commitments recorded in credit related expense was $241 thousand and $(570) thousand, respectively.

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The recorded investment of individually impaired loans was as follows:



	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
With allocated specific allowance
Without charge off	$	51,944		$	59,638
With charge off	196			1,120
With no allocated specific allowance
Without charge off	70,466			76,775
With charge off	6,973			2,828
Specific allowance on impaired loans	(5,079		)	(7,409		)
Impaired loans, net of specific allowance	$	124,500		$	132,952

The following tables detail the recorded investment of impaired loans (Legacy Loans and Acquired Loans that became impaired subsequent to being originated and acquired, respectfully) as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Loans with no related allowance are believed by management to be adequately collateralized.



	As of March 31, 2017						As of December 31, 2016
Total Impaired Loans	Recorded Investment*		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Recorded Investment*		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Related Allowance
	(Dollars in thousands)
With related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	581		581		9		2,095		2,384		90
Hotel & motel	6,395		6,433		403		6,387		6,387		337
Gas station & car wash	—		—		—		215		228		41
Mixed use	250		2,101		3		206		732		27
Industrial & warehouse	2,882		2,882		2		530		530		—
Other	22,412		22,657		2,143		22,580		22,825		1,507
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial business	19,538		19,698		2,479		26,543		27,161		4,493
Trade finance	—		—		—		2,111		2,156		864
Consumer and other	82		82		40		91		91		50
Subtotal	$	52,140	$	54,434	$	5,079	$	60,758	$	62,494	$	7,409
With no related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	1,465	$	1,465	$	—	$	3,562	$	3,562	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	16,752		17,724		—		12,753		13,290		—
Hotel & motel	6,273		12,221		—		6,122		11,735		—
Gas station & car wash	4,160		6,634		—		5,043		7,449		—
Mixed use	6,530		7,614		—		7,303		7,822		—
Industrial & warehouse	8,498		8,574		—		9,673		9,748		—
Other	15,648		16,911		—		20,181		21,492		—
Real estate—construction	2,856		2,996		—		1,300		1,441		—
Commercial business	9,902		13,509		—		8,675		9,472		—
Trade finance	4,450		4,450		—		3,918		3,918		—
Consumer and other	905		923		—		1,073		1,136		—
Subtotal	$	77,439	$	93,021	$	—	$	79,603	$	91,065	$	—
Total	$	129,579	$	147,455	$	5,079	$	140,361	$	153,559	$	7,409

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*	Unpaid contractual principal balance less charge offs, interest collected applied to principal if on nonaccrual and purchase discounts.

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	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017				For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total Impaired Loans	Average Recorded Investment*		Interest Income Recognized during Impairment		Average Recorded Investment*		Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
	(Dollars in thousands)
With related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,338		4		1,712		—
Hotel & motel	6,391		43		4,611		57
Gas station & car wash	108		—		1,050		—
Mixed use	228		2		563		2
Industrial & warehouse	1,706		32		560		6
Other	22,496		253		24,462		275
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—
Commercial business	23,041		195		35,742		265
Trade finance	1,055		—		10,314		94
Consumer and other	87		1		128		1
Subtotal	$	56,450	$	530	$	79,142	$	700
With no related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	2,513	$	28	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	14,752		159		11,105		100
Hotel & motel	6,198		7		7,849		22
Gas station & car wash	4,602		10		4,665		34
Mixed use	6,916		63		2,364		12
Industrial & warehouse	9,086		75		9,888		85
Other	17,915		130		12,712		90
Real estate—construction	2,078		20		1,355		—
Commercial business	9,289		30		8,950		41
Trade finance	4,184		51		—		—
Consumer and other	989		7		1,228		7
Subtotal	$	78,522	$	580	$	60,116	$	391
Total	$	134,972	$	1,110	$	139,258	$	1,091

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	As of March 31, 2017						As of December 31, 2016
Impaired Acquired Loans	Recorded Investment*		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Recorded Investment*		Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Related Allowance
	(Dollars in thousands)
With related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	311		311		—		1,826		2,114		85
Hotel & motel	92		89		2		—		—		—
Gas station & car wash	—		—		—		—		—		—
Mixed use	250		2,101		3		136		136		2
Industrial & warehouse	—		—		—		—		—		—
Other	333		337		25		337		341		26
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial business	774		828		122		294		339		73
Trade finance	—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	—		—		—		—		—		—
Subtotal	$	1,760	$	3,666	$	152	$	2,593	$	2,930	$	186
With no related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	679	$	679	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	4,351		4,831		—		3,148		3,214		—
Hotel & motel	4,840		7,352		—		4,767		7,171		—
Gas station & car wash	618		804		—		1,568		1,815		—
Mixed use	5,283		5,510		—		5,315		5,551		—
Industrial & warehouse	65		65		—		66		66		—
Other	3,182		3,853		—		6,023		6,752		—
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial business	245		313		—		141		386		—
Trade finance	—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	272		281		—		431		484		—
Subtotal	$	18,856	$	23,009	$	—	$	22,138	$	26,118	$	—
Total	$	20,616	$	26,675	$	152	$	24,731	$	29,048	$	186

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	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017				For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Impaired Acquired Loans	Average Recorded Investment*		Interest Income Recognized during Impairment		Average Recorded Investment*		Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
	(Dollars in thousands)
With related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,068		4		1,169		—
Hotel & motel	46		—		—		—
Gas station & car wash	—		—		509		—
Mixed use	193		2		493		2
Industrial & warehouse	—		—		—		—
Other	335		4		305		4
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—
Commercial business	534		5		576		3
Trade finance	—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	—		—		—		—
Subtotal	$	2,176	$	15	$	3,052	$	9
With no related allowance:
Real estate—residential	$	339	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	3,750		31		2,571		26
Hotel & motel	4,803		4		6,882		17
Gas station & car wash	1,093		10		1,392		25
Mixed use	5,299		63		273		3
Industrial & warehouse	66		1		1,111		2
Other	4,603		13		3,826		14
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—
Commercial business	193		1		672		8
Trade finance	—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	351		2		557		2
Subtotal	$	20,497	$	125	$	17,284	$	97
Total	$	22,673	$	140	$	20,336	$	106

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Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if the principal and/or interest payments become 90 days past due and/or management deems the collectibility of the principal and/or interest to be in question, as well as when required by regulatory requirements. Loans to customers whose financial condition has deteriorated are considered for nonaccrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days or more past due. Generally, payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal reductions. Loans are returned to accrual status only when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The Company did not recognize any cash basis interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.

The following tables present the recorded investment of past due loans by the number of days past due as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 by class of loans:



	As of March 31, 2017
	Past Due and Accruing
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90 or More Days		Total		Nonaccrual Loans ⁽²⁾		Total Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans
	(Dollars in thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	938		—		—		938		2,657		3,595
Hotel & motel	3,341		1,187		—		4,528		4,216		8,744
Gas station & car wash	947		—		—		947		3,542		4,489
Mixed use	—		—		—		—		1,247		1,247
Industrial & warehouse	57		1,028		—		1,085		1,922		3,007
Other	4,046		1,031		—		5,077		3,114		8,191
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		1,300		1,300
Commercial business	640		666		—		1,306		9,155		10,461
Trade finance	—		—		—		—		528		528
Consumer and other	229		66		275		570		228		798
Subtotal	$	10,198	$	3,978	$	275	$	14,451	$	27,909	$	42,360
Acquired Loans: ⁽¹⁾
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,156		653		—		1,809		1,578		3,387
Hotel & motel	1,546		—		—		1,546		4,668		6,214
Gas station & car wash	—		—		—		—		47		47
Mixed use	—		354		—		354		162		516
Industrial & warehouse	1,406		—		—		1,406		—		1,406
Other	97		—		—		97		2,096		2,193
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial business	360		—		—		360		435		795
Trade finance	—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	684		—		—		684		114		798
Subtotal	$	5,249	$	1,007	$	—	$	6,256	$	9,100	$	15,356
TOTAL	$	15,447	$	4,985	$	275	$	20,707	$	37,009	$	57,716

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⁽¹⁾	Acquired Loans exclude PCI loans.


⁽²⁾	Nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $15.2 million. Includes nonaccrual loans less than 30 days past due totaling $15.6 million.

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	As of December 31, 2016
	Past Due and Accruing
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90 or More Days		Total		Nonaccrual Loans ⁽²⁾		Total Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans
	(Dollars in thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real estate—commercial
Retail	480		—		—		480		3,672		4,152
Hotel & motel	1,836		3,137		—		4,973		1,392		6,365
Gas station & car wash	362		—		—		362		3,690		4,052
Mixed use	—		—		—		—		1,305		1,305
Industrial & warehouse	—		697		—		697		1,922		2,619
Other	2,871		—		—		2,871		4,007		6,878
Real estate—construction	—		1,513		—		1,513		1,300		2,813
Commercial business	558		815		—		1,373		9,371		10,744
Trade finance	—		500		—		500		2,056		2,556
Consumer and other	146		58		305		509		229		738
Subtotal	$	6,253	$	6,720	$	305	$	13,278	$	28,944	$	42,222
Acquired Loans: ⁽¹⁾
Real estate—residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	679	$	679
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,611		—		—		1,611		1,871		3,482
Hotel & motel	95		—		—		95		4,501		4,596
Gas station & car wash	68		340		—		408		993		1,401
Mixed use	—		—		—		—		48		48
Industrial & warehouse	257		—		—		257		—		257
Other	350		—		—		350		2,144		2,494
Real estate—construction	—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial business	1,303		684		—		1,987		345		2,332
Trade finance	—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer and other	331		25		—		356		549		905
Subtotal	$	4,015	$	1,049	$	—	$	5,064	$	11,130	$	16,194
TOTAL	$	10,268	$	7,769	$	305	$	18,342	$	40,074	$	58,416

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⁽¹⁾	Acquired Loans exclude PCI loans.


⁽²⁾	Nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $15.9 million. Includes nonaccrual loans less than 30 days past due totaling $18.3 million.

Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are generally considered accruing and performing loans and the accretable discount is accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, PCI loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans. The loans may be classified as nonaccrual if the timing and amount of future cash flows is not reasonably estimable.

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans. This analysis is performed at least on a quarterly basis. The definitions for risk ratings are as follows:

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•	Pass: Loans that meet a preponderance or more of the Company’s underwriting criteria and evidence an acceptable level of risk.


•	Special Mention: Loans that have potential weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.


•	Substandard: Loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or by the collateral pledged, if any. Loans in this classification have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.


•	Doubtful: Loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The following tables present the recorded investment of risk ratings for Legacy and Acquired Loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 by class of loans:



	As of March 31, 2017
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	36,883	$	219	$	1,465	$	—	$	38,567
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,373,943		19,057		17,634		—		1,410,634
Hotel & motel	1,171,476		15,238		9,010		—		1,195,724
Gas station & car wash	637,755		10,280		3,542		—		651,577
Mixed use	396,870		957		1,408		—		399,235
Industrial & warehouse	515,640		21,839		14,970		—		552,449
Other	1,050,557		22,967		35,864		—		1,109,388
Real estate—construction	175,895		13,755		2,856		—		192,506
Commercial business	1,000,577		18,973		74,590		233		1,094,373
Trade finance	53,839		4,142		5,600		—		63,581
Consumer and other	206,835		4		809		—		207,648
Subtotal	$	6,620,270	$	127,431	$	167,748	$	233	$	6,915,682
Acquired Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	19,330	$	269	$	—	$	—	$	19,599
Real estate—commercial
Retail	750,436		11,996		17,642		—		780,074
Hotel & motel	316,099		11,955		17,562		—		345,616
Gas station & car wash	243,494		8,918		9,190		—		261,602
Mixed use	117,453		3,578		11,599		8		132,638
Industrial & warehouse	314,060		14,694		16,453		298		345,505
Other	712,484		28,529		23,389		—		764,402
Real estate—construction	91,672		—		—		—		91,672
Commercial business	549,059		17,666		35,700		97		602,522
Trade finance	76,541		17		3,159		—		79,717
Consumer and other	204,689		914		5,270		1,648		212,521
Subtotal	$	3,395,317	$	98,536	$	139,964	$	2,051	$	3,635,868
Total	$	10,015,587	$	225,967	$	307,712	$	2,284	$	10,551,550

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	As of December 31, 2016
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	34,283	$	223	$	2,883	$	—	$	37,389
Real estate—commercial
Retail	1,303,452		18,929		15,430		—		1,337,811
Hotel & motel	1,187,709		12,763		9,026		—		1,209,498
Gas station & car wash	643,282		7,259		3,690		—		654,231
Mixed use	375,312		—		1,467		—		376,779
Industrial & warehouse	478,528		29,830		13,745		—		522,103
Other	969,024		22,220		41,017		—		1,032,261
Real estate—construction	159,230		14,745		1,300		—		175,275
Commercial business	1,032,232		15,919		65,885		95		1,114,131
Trade finance	68,051		5,673		7,670		—		81,394
Consumer and other	179,864		1		829		—		180,694
Subtotal	$	6,430,967	$	127,562	$	162,942	$	95	$	6,721,566
Acquired Loans:
Real estate—residential	$	18,007	$	1,809	$	679	$	—	$	20,495
Real estate—commercial
Retail	772,465		9,860		21,110		—		803,435
Hotel & motel	328,396		5,419		18,233		—		352,048
Gas station & car wash	249,379		8,437		11,338		—		269,154
Mixed use	118,643		3,105		12,505		8		134,261
Industrial & warehouse	321,040		31,819		9,048		315		362,222
Other	736,385		23,286		29,099		—		788,770
Real estate—construction	78,838		—		—		—		78,838
Commercial business	649,186		31,340		37,265		99		717,890
Trade finance	70,535		61		2,938		—		73,534
Consumer and other	214,437		958		5,949		1,432		222,776
Subtotal	$	3,557,311	$	116,094	$	148,164	$	1,854	$	3,823,423
Total	$	9,988,278	$	243,656	$	311,106	$	1,949	$	10,544,989

The Company reclassifies loans held for investment to loans held for sale in the event that the Company plans to sell loans that were originated with the intent to hold to maturity. Loans transferred from held to investment to held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The breakdown of loans by type that were reclassified from held to investment to held for sale for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented in the following table:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
Transfer of loans receivable to held for sale	(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate - commercial	$	8,699	$	—
Commercial business	752		—
Consumer	—		450
Total	$	9,451	$	450

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management based upon an evaluation and review of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, consideration of historical loan loss experience, relevant internal and external factors that affect the collection of a loan, and other pertinent factors.

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Migration analysis is a formula methodology derived from the Bank’s actual historical net charge off experience for each loan class (type) or pool and risk grade. The migration analysis is centered on the Bank’s internal credit risk rating system. Management’s internal loan review and external contracted credit review examinations are used to determine and validate loan risk grades. This credit review system takes into consideration factors such as: borrower’s background and experience; historical and current financial condition; credit history and payment performance; economic conditions and their impact on various industries; type, fair value and volatility of the fair value of collateral; lien position; and the financial strength of any guarantors.

A general loan loss allowance is provided on loans not specifically identified as impaired (“non-impaired loans”). The Bank’s general loan loss allowance has two components: quantitative and qualitative risk factors. The quantitative risk factors are based on the migration analysis methodology described above. The loans are classified by class and risk grade, and the historical loss migration is tracked for the various classes. Loss experience is quantified for a specified period and then weighted to place more significance on the most recent losses. That loss experience is then applied to the stratified portfolio at the end of each quarter. For PCI loans, a general loan loss allowance is provided to the extent that there has been credit deterioration since the date of acquisition.

Additionally, in order to systematically quantify the credit risk impact of other trends and changes within the loan portfolio, the Bank utilizes qualitative adjustments to the migration analysis within established parameters. The parameters for making adjustments are established under a Credit Risk Matrix that provides seven possible scenarios for each of the factors below. The matrix allows for up to three positive (Major, Moderate, and Minor), three negative (Major, Moderate, and Minor), and one neutral credit risk scenarios within each factor for each loan type or pool. However, if information exists to warrant adjustment to the migration analysis, changes are made in accordance with the established parameters supported by narrative and/or statistical analysis. The Credit Risk Matrix and the nine possible scenarios enable the Bank to qualitatively adjust the Loss Migration Ratio by as much as 50 basis points in either direction (positive or negative) for each loan type pool. This matrix considers the following nine factors, which are patterned after the guidelines provided under the FFIEC Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:


•	Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge off, and recovery practices;


•	Changes in national and local economic and business conditions and developments, including the condition of various market segments;


•	Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio;


•	Changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff;


•	Changes in the trends of the volume and severity of past due loans, classified loans, nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and other loan modifications;


•	Changes in the quality of our loan review system and the degree of oversight by the Directors;


•	Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;


•	The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; and


•	The effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, on the level of estimated losses in our loan portfolio.

The Company also establishes specific loss allowances for loans that have identified potential credit risk conditions or circumstances related to a specific individual credit. The specific allowance amounts are determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35-22, “Measurement of Impairment.” The loans identified as impaired will be accounted for in accordance with one of the three acceptable valuation methods: 1) the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; 2) the loan’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. For the collateral dependent impaired loans, management obtains a new appraisal to determine the amount of impairment as of the date that the loan became impaired. The appraisals are based on an “as is” valuation. To ensure that appraised values remain current, management either obtains updated appraisals every twelve months from a qualified independent appraiser or an internal evaluation of the collateral is performed by qualified personnel. If the third party market data indicates that the value of the collateral property has declined since the most recent valuation date, management adjusts the value of the property downward to reflect current market conditions. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded amount of the loan, management recognizes impairment by creating or adjusting an existing valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the provision for loan losses. If an impaired loan is expected to be collected through liquidation of the underlying collateral, the loan is deemed to be collateral dependent and the amount of impairment is charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

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The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that not all amounts due (principal and interest) will be collectible in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. The significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls is determined on a case-by-case basis by taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

For commercial business loans, real estate loans, and certain consumer loans, management bases the measurement of loan impairment on the present value of the expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or on the fair value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Management evaluates most consumer loans for impairment on a collective basis because these loans generally have smaller balances and are homogeneous in the underwriting of terms and conditions and in the types of collateral.

For PCI loans, the allowance for loan losses is based upon expected cash flows for these loans. To the extent that a deterioration in borrower’s credit quality results in a decrease in expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition of the loans, an allowance for loan losses would be established based on an estimate of future credit losses over the remaining life of the loans. Provision for loan losses on acquired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.9 million of which $734 thousand was related to PCI loans.

The following table presents breakdown of loans by impairment method at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:



	As of March 31, 2017
	Real Estate - Residential			Real Estate - Commercial			Real Estate - Construction			Commercial Business			Trade Finance			Consumer and Other			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans (gross carrying value)	$	1,465		$	90,381		$	2,856		$	29,440		$	4,450		$	987		$	129,579
Specific allowance	$	—		$	2,560		$	—		$	2,479		$	—		$	40		$	5,079
Allowance coverage ratio	N/A			2.83		%	N/A			8.42		%	N/A			4.05		%	3.92		%
Other loans	$	56,701		$	7,858,463		$	281,322		$	1,667,455		$	138,848		$	419,182		$	10,421,971
General allowance	$	287		$	52,827		$	1,710		$	15,944		$	811		$	2,001		$	73,580
Allowance coverage ratio	0.51		%	0.67		%	0.61		%	0.96		%	0.58		%	0.48		%	0.71		%
Total loans	$	58,166		$	7,948,844		$	284,178		$	1,696,895		$	143,298		$	420,169		$	10,551,550
Total allowance for loan losses	$	287		$	55,387		$	1,710		$	18,423		$	811		$	2,041		$	78,659
Allowance coverage ratio	0.49		%	0.70		%	0.60		%	1.09		%	0.57		%	0.49		%	0.75		%

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	As of December 31, 2016
	Real Estate - Residential			Real Estate - Commercial			Real Estate - Construction			Commercial Business			Trade Finance			Consumer and Other			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans (gross carrying value)	$	3,562		$	93,088		$	1,300		$	35,218		$	6,029		$	1,164		$	140,361
Specific allowance	$	—		$	2,002		$	—		$	4,493		$	864		$	50		$	7,409
Allowance coverage ratio	N/A			2.15		%	N/A			12.76		%	14.33		%	4.30		%	5.28		%
Other loans	$	54,322		$	7,749,485		$	252,813		$	1,796,803		$	148,899		$	402,306		$	10,404,628
General allowance	$	209		$	47,915		$	1,621		$	19,054		$	1,033		$	2,102		$	71,934
Allowance coverage ratio	0.38		%	0.62		%	0.64		%	1.06		%	0.69		%	0.52		%	0.69		%
Total loans	$	57,884		$	7,842,573		$	254,113		$	1,832,021		$	154,928		$	403,470		$	10,544,989
Total allowance for loan losses	$	209		$	49,917		$	1,621		$	23,547		$	1,897		$	2,152		$	79,343
Allowance coverage ratio	0.36		%	0.64		%	0.64		%	1.29		%	1.22		%	0.53		%	0.75		%

Under certain circumstances, the Company provides borrowers relief through loan modifications. These modifications are either temporary in nature (“temporary modifications”) or are more substantive. At March 31, 2017, total modified loans were $66.1 million, compared to $70.9 million at December 31, 2016. The temporary modifications generally consist of interest only payments for a three to six month period, whereby principal payments are deferred. At the end of the modification period, the remaining principal balance is re-amortized based on the original maturity date. Loans subject to temporary modifications are generally downgraded to Special Mention or Substandard. At the end of the modification period, the loan either 1) returns to the original contractual terms; 2) is further modified and accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring in accordance with ASC 310-10-35; or 3) is disposed of through foreclosure or liquidation.

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) of loans are defined by ASC 310-40, “Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” and evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10-35. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including reduction in the stated interest rate, reduction in the amount of principal amortization, forgiveness of a portion of a loan balance or accrued interest, or extension of the maturity date. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed on the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Bank’s internal underwriting policy.

A summary of the recorded investment of TDRs on accrual and nonaccrual status by type of concession as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is presented below:



	As of March 31, 2017
	TDRs on Accrual Status								TDRs on Nonaccrual Status								Total
	Real Estate		Commercial Business		Other		Total		Real Estate		Commercial Business		Other		Total		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession	$	16,249	$	233	$	—	$	16,482	$	2,503	$	1,270	$	—	$	3,773	$	20,255
Maturity / amortization concession	2,302		17,969		4,499		24,770		1,774		4,789		853		7,416		32,186
Rate concession	6,068		1,579		85		7,732		5,567		365		—		5,932		13,664
Total	$	24,619	$	19,781	$	4,584	$	48,984	$	9,844	$	6,424	$	853	$	17,121	$	66,105

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	As of December 31, 2016
	TDRs on Accrual Status								TDRs on Nonaccrual Status								Total
	Real Estate		Commercial Business		Other		Total		Real Estate		Commercial Business		Other		Total		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession	$	16,358	$	29	$	—	$	16,387	$	4,417	$	1,717	$	—	$	6,134	$	22,521
Maturity / amortization concession	1,840		17,471		4,600		23,911		1,313		6,130		2,287		9,730		33,641
Rate concession	6,856		1,665		55		8,576		5,590		387		155		6,132		14,708
Total	$	25,054	$	19,165	$	4,655	$	48,874	$	11,320	$	8,234	$	2,442	$	21,996	$	70,870

TDRs on accrual status are comprised of loans that were accruing at the time of restructuring and for which the Bank anticipates full repayment of both principal and interest under the restructured terms. TDRs that are on nonaccrual status can be returned to accrual status after a period of sustained performance, generally determined to be six months of timely payments as modified. Sustained performance includes the periods prior to the modification if the prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms. TDRs on accrual status at March 31, 2017 were comprised of 20 commercial real estate loans totaling $24.6 million, 24 commercial business loans totaling $19.8 million, and 24 other loans totaling $4.6 million. TDRs on accrual status at December 31, 2016 were comprised of 20 commercial real estate loans totaling $25.1 million, 23 commercial business loans totaling $19.2 million and 19 other loans totaling $4.7 million. The Company expects that TDRs on accrual status as of March 31, 2017, which were all performing in accordance with their restructured terms, to continue to comply with the restructured terms because of the reduced principal or interest payments on these loans. TDRs that were restructured at market interest rates and had sustained performance as agreed under the modified loan terms may be reclassified as non-TDRs after each year end but are reserved for under ASC 310-10.

The Company has allocated $3.8 million and $5.3 million of specific reserves to TDRs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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The following table presents the recorded investment of loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 by class of loans:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017					Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Number of Loans	Pre- Modification		Post- Modification		Number of Loans	Pre- Modification		Post- Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—commercial
Retail	—	$	—	$	—	—	$	—	$	—
Hotel & motel	—	—		—		—	—		—
Gas station & car wash	—	—		—		—	—		—
Mixed use	—	—		—		—	—		—
Industrial & warehouse	—	—		—		—	—		—
Other	1	482		482		—	—		—
Real estate - construction	—	—		—		—	—		—
Commercial business	2	1,681		1,218		6	11,088		7,039
Trade finance	—	—		—		1	2,199		1,586
Consumer and other	—	—		—		—	—		—
Subtotal	3	$	2,163	$	1,700	7	$	13,287	$	8,625
Acquired Loans:
Real estate—commercial
Retail	—	$	—	$	—	—	$	—	$	—
Hotel & motel	—	—		—		—	—		—
Gas station & car wash	—	—		—		—	—		—
Mixed use	—	—		—		—	—		—
Industrial & warehouse	—	—		—		—	—		—
Other	1	93		97		—	—		—
Real estate—construction	—	—		—		—	—		—
Commercial business	2	649		561		—	—		—
Trade finance	—	—		—		—	—		—
Consumer and other	—	—		—		1	30		29
Subtotal	3	$	742	$	658	1	$	30	$	29
Total	6	$	2,905	$	2,358	8	$	13,317	$	8,654

For TDRs modified during the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded totaled $2 thousand in specific reserves. Total charge offs of TDR loans modified during the three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $131 thousand. TDR loans modified during the three months ended March 31, 2016 had specific reserves of $2.1 million. There were no charge-offs for TDR loans modified during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

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The following table presents loans modified as TDRs within the previous twelve months and have subsequently had a payment default during the three months ended March 31, 2017:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017			Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Number of Loans	Balance		Number of Loans	Balance
	(Dollars In thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—commercial
Retail	—	$	—	—	$	—
Hotel & motel	—	—		—	—
Gas station & car wash	—	—		2	729
Mixed Use	—	—		—	—
Industrial & warehouse	—	—		—	—
Other	—	—		—	—
Real estate—construction	—	—		—	—
Commercial business	1	102		6	2,272
Trade finance	—	—		—	—
Consumer and other	—	—		—	—
Subtotal	1	$	102	8	$	3,001
Acquired Loans:
Real estate—commercial
Retail	—	$	—	—	$	—
Hotel & motel	—	—		—	—
Gas station & car wash	—	—		—	—
Mixed Use	—	—		1	62
Industrial & warehouse	—	—		—	—
Other	—	—		—	—
Real estate—construction	—	—		—	—
Commercial business	1	11		—	—
Trade finance	—	—		—	—
Consumer and other	—	—		—	—
Subtotal	1	$	11	1	$	62
Total	2	$	113	9	$	3,063

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms. As of March 31, 2017, the specific reserves totaled $10 thousand for the TDRs that had payment defaults during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The total charge offs for the TDRs that had payment defaults during the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $0.

There was one commercial business Legacy Loan totaling $102 thousand that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2017 that was modified through payment concession. There was one commercial business Acquired Loan totaling $11 thousand that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2017 that was modified through payment concession.

As of March 31, 2016, the specific reserves totaled $144 thousand for the TDRs that had payment defaults during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The total charge offs for the TDRs that had payment defaults during the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $30 thousand.

There were eight Legacy Loans that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2016 that were modified as follows: four Commercial Business loans totaling $2.0 million were modified through payment concessions, two Commercial Business loans totaling $249 thousand were modified through maturity concessions, and two Real Estate Commercial loans totaling $729 thousand were modified through maturity concessions. There was one Acquired Loan totaling $62 thousand that defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2016 that was modified through payment concession.

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Covered Assets

On April 16, 2010, the Department of Financial Institutions closed Innovative Bank, California, and appointed the FDIC as its receiver. On the same date, the Company assumed the banking operations of Innovative Bank from the FDIC under a purchase and assumption agreement and two related loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. These agreements provide for the sharing of losses and recoveries on the covered assets. The loss sharing provisions of the agreements expired on June 30, 2015, however, the Company will continue to reimburse the FDIC for recoveries on its covered assets until June 30, 2018. In addition, recently acquired Wilshire Bank had a loss sharing agreement with the FDIC related to loans acquired from Mirae Bank which was assumed by the Company in the acquisition of Wilshire in July 2016. The loss sharing agreement related to Wilshire with respect to losses on loans acquired from Mirae Bank expired in June 2014, however, the Company continued to reimburse the FDIC for recoveries on former Mirae Bank loans until June 2017. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company’s FDIC clawback liability was $2.0 million as of March 31, 2017.

Covered nonperforming assets totaled $1.6 million and $2.5 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. These covered nonperforming assets are subject to the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. The covered nonperforming assets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Covered loans on nonaccrual status	$	181	$	189
Covered OREO	1,400		2,306
Total covered nonperforming assets	$	1,581	$	2,495

Acquired covered loans	$	32,010	$	32,367

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8. Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $1.56 billion and $1.55 billion, respectively. Included in time deposits of $250,000 or more were $300.0 million in California State Treasurer’s deposits at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The California State Treasurer’s deposits are subject to withdrawal based on the State’s periodic evaluations. The Company is required to pledge eligible collateral of at least 110% of outstanding deposits. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, securities with carrying values of approximately $355.7 million and $371.6 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for the California State Treasurer’s deposit.

The Company also utilizes brokered deposits as a secondary source of funds. Total brokered deposits at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, totaled $714.4 million and $724.7 million, respectively.

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9. Borrowings

The Company maintains a line of credit with the FHLB of San Francisco for use as a secondary source of funds. The borrowing capacity with the FHLB is limited to the lower of 25% of the Bank’s total assets or the Bank’s collateral capacity, which was $3.36 billion at March 31, 2017, and $3.38 billion at December 31, 2016. The terms of this credit facility require the Company to pledge eligible collateral with the FHLB equal to at least 100% of outstanding advances.

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, real estate secured loans with a carrying amount of approximately $5.50 billion and $5.53 billion, respectively, were pledged at the FHLB. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, other than FHLB stock, no securities were pledged as collateral at FHLB.

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, FHLB advances totaled $703.9 million and $754.3 million, respectively, had weighted average effective interest rates of 1.29% and 1.22%, respectively, and had various maturities through July 2021. The Company had a putable advance at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, totaling $20.1 million and $20.2 million, respectively, with a quarterly put date. The stated rate of FHLB advances as of March 31, 2017 ranged between 0.84% and 2.02%. At March 31, 2017, the Company’s remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB was $2.64 billion.

At March 31, 2017, the contractual maturities for FHLB advances were as follows:



	Contractual Maturities		Maturity/ Put Date
	(Dollars in thousands)
Due within one year	$	220,103	$	220,103
Due after one year through five years	483,747		483,747
Total	$	703,850	$	703,850

As a member of the FRB system, the Bank may also borrow from the FRB of San Francisco. The maximum amount that the Bank may borrow from the FRB’s discount window is up to 95% of the outstanding principal balance of the qualifying loans and the fair value of the securities that are pledged. At March 31, 2017, the outstanding principal balance of the qualifying loans was $651.7 million, and the fair value of investment securities was $5.7 million. There were no borrowings outstanding against this line as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

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10. Subordinated Debentures

At March 31, 2017, the Company had nine wholly owned subsidiary grantor trusts that had issued $126.0 million of pooled trust preferred securities. Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”). The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company’s obligations under the subordinated debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company now has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on a quarterly basis at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. The Company also has a right to defer consecutive payments of interest on the debentures for up to five years.

The following table is a summary of trust preferred securities and Debentures at March 31, 2017:



Issuance Trust	Issuance Date	Trust Preferred Security Amount		Carrying Value of Subordinated Debentures		Rate Type	Current Rate	Maturity Date
		(Dollars in thousands)
Nara Capital Trust III	06/05/2003	$	5,000	$	5,155	Variable	4.28%	06/15/2033
Nara Statutory Trust IV	12/22/2003	5,000		5,155		Variable	3.87%	01/07/2034
Nara Statutory Trust V	12/17/2003	10,000		10,310		Variable	4.10%	12/17/2033
Nara Statutory Trust VI	03/22/2007	8,000		8,248		Variable	2.78%	06/15/2037
Center Capital Trust I	12/30/2003	18,000		13,684		Variable	3.87%	01/07/2034
Wilshire Statutory Trust II	03/17/2005	20,000		15,158		Variable	2.94%	03/17/2035
Wilshire Statutory Trust III	09/15/2005	15,000		10,635		Variable	2.53%	09/15/2035
Wilshire Statutory Trust IV	07/10/2007	25,000		17,275		Variable	2.51%	09/15/2037
Saehan Capital Trust I	03/30/2007	20,000		14,447		Variable	2.77%	06/30/2037
Total		$	126,000	$	100,067

The Company’s investment in the common trust securities of the issuer trusts was $3.9 million at March 31, 2017 and is included in other assets. Although the subordinated debt issued by the trusts are not included as a component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets, the debt is treated as capital for regulatory purposes. The trust preferred security debt issuances are includable in Tier I capital up to a maximum of 25% of capital on an aggregate basis. Any amount that exceeds 25% qualifies as Tier 2 capital.

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11. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company offers a loan hedging program to certain loan customers. Through this program, the Company originates a variable rate loan with the customer. The Company and the customer will then enter into a fixed interest rate swap. Lastly, an identical offsetting swap is entered into by the Company with a correspondent bank. These “back-to-back” swap arrangements are intended to offset each other and allow the Company to book a variable rate loan, while providing the customer with a contract for fixed interest payments. In these arrangements, the Company’s net cash flow is equal to the interest income received from the variable rate loan originated with the customer. These customer swaps are not designated as hedging instruments and are recorded at fair value in other assets and other liabilities. The changes in fair value are recognized in the income statement in other income and fees.

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the following interest rate swaps related to our loan hedging program were outstanding:



	As of March 31, 2017			As of December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate swaps on loans with loan customers
Notional amount	$	263,153		$	223,098
Weighted average remaining term	7.6 years			7.4 years
Received fixed rate (weighted average)	4.34		%	4.29		%
Pay variable rate (weighted average)	3.21		%	3.06		%
Estimated fair value	$	(1,623	)	$	(1,565	)
Back to back interest rate swaps with correspondent banks
Notional amount	$	263,153		$	223,098
Weighted average remaining term	7.6 years			7.4 years
Received variable rate (weighted average)	3.21		%	3.06		%
Pay fixed rate (weighted average)	4.34		%	4.29		%
Estimated fair value	$	1,623		$	1,565

Subsequent to the acquisition of Wilshire, the Company began to enter into various stand-alone mortgage-banking derivatives in order to hedge the risk associated with the fluctuation of interest rates. Changes in fair value are recorded as mortgage banking revenue. Residential mortgage loans funded with interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives. At March 31, 2017, we had approximately $17.5 million in interest rate lock commitments and $6.8 million in total forward sales commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans. At December 31, 2016, we had approximately $23.7 million in interest rate lock commitments and $13.0 million in total forward sales commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans.

The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of mortgage banking derivatives for the dates indicated:



	As of March 31, 2017					As of December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Notional Amount		Fair Value
Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	6,801	$	113		$	11,168	$	130
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking	$	626	$	—		$	3,223	$	17

Liabilities:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	—	$	—		$	1,810	$	(3	)
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking	$	6,175	$	(40	)	$	9,755	$	(38	)

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12. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, we are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk that are used to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, commercial letters of credit, commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships, mortgage derivatives, and operating lease commitments. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance on commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for extending loan facilities to customers. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the counterparty. The types of collateral that we may hold can vary and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing properties.

Commitments at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit	$	1,648,190	$	1,592,221
Standby letters of credit	63,349		63,753
Other letters of credit	71,573		52,125
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships	31,530		24,409
Interest rate lock	17,504		23,749
Forward sale commitments	6,801		12,978
Operating lease commitments	53,954		51,059

In the normal course of business, we are involved in various legal claims. We have reviewed all legal claims against us with counsel and have taken into consideration the views of such counsel as to the potential outcome of the claims. Loss contingencies for all legal claims totaled $412 thousand at March 31, 2017 and $557 thousand at December 31, 2016. It is reasonably possible we may incur losses in addition to the amounts we have accrued. However, at this time, we are unable to estimate the range of additional losses that are reasonably possible because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages and involve claims that we believe have little to no merit. Management has considered these and other possible loss contingencies and does not expect the amounts to be material to any of the consolidated financial statements.

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13. Goodwill, Intangible Assets, and Servicing Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the sum of the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value. At December 31, 2016, management assessed the qualitative factors related to goodwill for the year to determine whether it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value was less than its carrying amount. Based on the analysis of these factors, management determined that it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value of goodwill exceeded the carrying value and that the two-step impairment test was not needed. Goodwill is not amortized for book purposes and is not tax deductible.

The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $464.0 million, and $463.0 million, respectively. There was no impairment of goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Goodwill recorded in the third quarter of 2016 from the acquisition of Wilshire totaled $359.0 million. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company made a net adjustment of $1.4 million to the deferred tax assets and taxes receivable acquired from Wilshire which reduced the previous goodwill recorded from the transaction by $1.4 million. Subsequently in the first quarter of 2017, the Company made a net adjustment of $978 thousand to OREO and deferred tax assets acquired from Wilshire which increased goodwill recorded from the Wilshire transaction by $978 thousand. These adjustments were made to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805-10-25-13. At March 31, 2017, goodwill related to the acquisition of Wilshire totaled $358.6 million.

Core deposit intangible assets are amortized over their estimated lives, which range from seven to ten years. Amortization expense related to core deposit intangible assets totaled $676 thousand and $212 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The following table provides information regarding the core deposit intangibles at March 31, 2017:



		As of March 31, 2017
	Amortization period	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
		(Dollars in thousands)
Core deposit—Center Financial acquisition	7 years	$	4,100	$	(3,755	)
Core deposit—PIB acquisition	7 years	604		(484		)
Core deposit—Foster acquisition	10 years	2,763		(1,417		)
Core deposit—Wilshire acquisition	10 years	18,138		(1,399		)
Total		$	25,605	$	(7,055	)

Servicing assets are recognized when SBA or residential mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained with the income statement effect recorded in net gains on sales of SBA and other loans. Servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value based on the present value of the contractually specified servicing fee, net of servicing costs, over the estimated life of the loan, using a discount rate based on the related note rate. The Company’s servicing costs approximates the industry average servicing costs. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Management periodically evaluates servicing assets for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on loan type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have a valuation allowance for servicing assets.

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The changes in servicing assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	26,457		$	12,000
Additions through originations of servicing assets	1,296			777
Amortization	(1,812		)	(921		)
Balance at end of period	$	25,941		$	11,856

Loans serviced for others are not reported as assets. The principal balances of loans serviced for other institutions were $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2017 and $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2016.

The Company utilizes the discounted cash flow method to calculate the initial excess servicing assets. The inputs used in determining the impairment of the servicing assets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are presented below.



	March 31, 2017	December 31, 2016
SBA Servicing Assets:
Weighted-average discount rate	10.29%	9.85%
Constant prepayment rate	8.18%	8.05%
Mortgage Servicing Assets:
Weighted-average discount rate	9.66%	7.25%
Constant prepayment rate	7.71%	13.77%

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14. Income Taxes

For the first quarter of 2017, the Company had an income tax provision totaling $23.0 million on pretax income of $59.2 million, representing an effective tax rate of 38.84%, compared with an income tax provision of $16.2 million on pretax income of $39.8 million, representing an effective tax rate of 40.69% for the first quarter of 2016.

A reconciliation of the difference between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate is shown in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016:



	March 31, 2017		March 31, 2016
Statutory tax rate	35.00	%	35.00	%
State taxes-net of federal tax effect	7.18	%	7.32	%
Affordable housing partnership investment tax credit	(2.93	)%	(1.29	)%
Bank owned life insurance	(0.16	)%	(0.24	)%
Municipal securities	(0.25	)%	(0.21	)%
Nondeductible transaction costs	0.08	%	0.48	%
Other	(0.08	)%	(0.37	)%
Effective income tax rate	38.84	%	40.69	%

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as state income taxes. The Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $2.2 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 that relate to uncertainties associated with federal and state income tax matters. Other than the accrued interest of $100 thousand related to uncertain tax positions from an acquired entity, the Company recognizes interest and penalties on income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company recorded approximately $331 thousand and $306 thousand for accrued interest and penalties (no portion was related to penalties) at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Management believes it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $1.0 million in the next twelve months.

The statute of limitations for the assessment of income taxes related to the consolidated Federal income tax returns is closed for all tax years up to and including 2012. The expiration of the statute of limitations for the assessment of income and franchise taxes related to the various state income and franchise tax returns varies by state. The Company is currently under examination by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 tax years and by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 tax years. Wilshire Bancorp, Inc., an acquired entity, is currently under examination by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 tax years and by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 tax years. While the outcome of the examinations is unknown, the Company expects no material adjustments.

Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management evaluates both positive and negative evidence, including the existence of any cumulative losses in the current year and the prior two years, the amount of taxes paid in available carry-back years, the forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies, and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions. This analysis is updated quarterly and adjusted as necessary. Based on the analysis, the Company has determined that a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was not required as of March 31, 2017.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 , “Compensation - Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” during the first quarter of 2017. As a result of the adoption, the Company recorded $73 thousand of income tax benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2017 related to excess tax benefits from stock compensation. Prior to 2017, such excess tax benefits were generally recorded in additional paid-in capital as part of stockholders’ equity. This new accounting standard may potentially increase the volatility in the Company’s effective tax rates in future quarters.

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15. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. The fair value inputs of the instruments are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories pursuant to ASC 820:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. The quoted price shall not be adjusted for any blockage factor (i.e., size of the position relative to trading volume).

Level 2 - Pricing inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies, including the use of pricing matrices. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments. Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis are listed as follows:

Securities Available for Sale

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

The fair values of the Company’s Level 3 securities available for sale were measured using an income approach valuation technique. The primary inputs and assumptions used in the fair value measurement were derived from the securities’ underlying collateral, which included discount rates, prepayment speeds, payment delays, and an assessment of the risk of default of the underlying collateral, among other factors. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs or assumptions would result in a significant increase or decrease in the fair value measurement.

Interest Rate Swaps

The Company offers interest rate swaps to certain loan customers to allow them to hedge the risk of rising interest rates on their variable rate loans. The Company originates a variable rate loan and enters into a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap with the customer. The Company also enters into an offsetting swap with a correspondent bank. These back-to-back agreements are intended to offset each other and allow the Company to originate a variable rate loan, while providing a contract for fixed interest payments for the customer. The net cash flow for the Company is equal to the interest income received from a variable rate loan originated with the customer. The fair value of these derivatives is based on a discounted cash flow approach. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts, the valuation of interest rate swaps is classified as Level 2.

Impaired Loans

The fair values of impaired loans are generally measured for impairment using the practical expedients permitted by FASB ASC 310-10-35 including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation, less costs to sell of 8.5%. For commercial and industrial and asset backed loans, independent valuations may be comprised of a 20-60% discount for eligible accounts receivable and a 50-70% discount for inventory. These result in a Level 3 classification.

OREO

OREO is fair valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred to OREO. The value is based primarily on third party appraisals, less costs to sell of 8.5% and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

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OREO is reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted to lower of cost or market accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors, or based on recent comparable sales (Level 2 inputs), if available, and if not available, are based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk (Level 3 inputs) or may be assessed based upon the fair value of the collateral, which is obtained from recent real estate appraisals (Level 3 inputs). These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Mortgage banking derivatives

Mortgage banking derivative instruments consist of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale contracts that trade in liquid markets. The fair value is based on the prices available from third party investors. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value, the valuation of mortgage banking derivatives are classified as Level 2.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:



				Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	March 31, 2017			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
GSE debt securities	$	9,998		$	—	$	9,998		$	—
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)	726,619			—		726,619			—
GSE mortgage-backed securities (residential)	732,692			—		732,692			—
Corporate securities	4,313			—		4,313			—
Municipal securities	97,254			—		96,126			1,128
Mutual funds	13,070			13,070		—			—
Interest rate swaps	(1,623		)	—		(1,623		)	—
Mortgage banking derivatives	113			—		113			—

Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	(1,623		)	—		(1,623		)	—
Mortgage banking derivatives	40			—		40			—

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				Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	December 31, 2016			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
GSE debt securities	$	12,008		$	—	$	12,008		$	—
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)	705,667			—		705,667			—
GSE mortgage-backed securities (residential)	728,041			—		728,041			—
Corporate securities	11,127			—		11,127			—
Municipal securities	86,839			—		85,700			1,139
Mutual funds	13,058			13,058		—			—
Interest rate swaps	(1,565		)	—		(1,565		)	—
Mortgage banking derivatives	147			—		147			—

Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	(1,565		)	—		(1,565		)	—
Mortgage banking derivatives	41			—		41			—

There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of mortgage banking derivatives for the date indicated:



	As of March 31, 2017					As of December 31, 2016
	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Notional Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	6,801	$	113		$	11,168	$	130
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking	$	626	$	—		$	3,223	$	17

Liabilities:
Interest rate lock commitments	$	—	$	—		$	1,810	$	(3	)
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking	$	6,175	$	(40	)	$	9,755	$	(38	)

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2017:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance, January 1	$	1,139		$	1,166
Total (losses) or gains included in other comprehensive income	(11		)	43
Ending Balance, March 31	$	1,128		$	1,209

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The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis including impaired loans (excluding PCI loans), loans held for sale, and OREO. These fair value adjustments result from impairments recognized during the period, application of the lower of cost or fair value on loans held for sale, the application of fair value less cost to sell on OREO.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:



			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	March 31, 2017		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Impaired loans at fair value:
Real estate loans	$	65,125	$	—	$	—	$	65,125
Commercial business	9,407		—		—		9,407
Trade finance	4,365		—		—		4,365
Consumer	97		—		—		97
Loans held for sale, net	6,571		—		6,571		—
OREO	19,096		—		—		19,096



			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	December 31, 2016		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Impaired loans at fair value:
Real estate loans	$	58,882	$	—	$	—	$	58,882
Commercial business	6,563		—		—		6,563
Trade Finance	—		—		—		—
Consumer	253		—		—		253
Impaired loans held for sale, net	3,788		—		3,788		—
OREO	21,990		—		—		21,990

For assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the total net gains (losses), which include charge offs, recoveries, specific reserves, and recognized gains and losses on sales are summarized below:



	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Impaired loans at fair value:
Real estate loans	$	(2,002	)	$	309
Commercial business	(974		)	(2,672		)
Trade Finance	(712		)	1,296
Consumer	(266		)	(62		)
Impaired loans held for sale, net	420			15
OREO	(595		)	(577		)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:



	March 31, 2017
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Fair Value Measurement Using
	(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	461,068	$	461,068	Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions and other investments	43,958		43,630		Level 2/3
Loans held for sale	19,141		20,291		Level 2
Loans receivable—net	10,471,008		10,633,834		Level 3
FHLB stock	21,203		N/A		N/A
Accrued interest receivable	25,683		25,683		Level 2/3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances	2,771		2,771		Level 2
Financial Liabilities:
Noninterest bearing deposits	$	2,963,947	$	2,963,947	Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits	3,771,155		3,771,155		Level 2
Time deposits	3,968,675		3,963,545		Level 2
FHLB advances	703,850		698,287		Level 2
Subordinated debentures	100,067		100,067		Level 2
Accrued interest payable	10,592		10,592		Level 2
Servicing Assets	25,941		25,941		Level 3
Acceptances outstanding	2,771		2,771		Level 2
	December 31, 2016
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Fair Value Measurement Using
	(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	437,334	$	437,334	Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions and other investments	44,202		43,773		Level 2/3
Loans held for sale	22,785		24,492		Level 2
Loans receivable—net	10,463,989		10,666,642		Level 3
FHLB stock	21,964		N/A		N/A
Accrued interest receivable	26,880		26,880		Level 2/3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances	2,899		2,899		Level 2
Financial Liabilities:
Noninterest bearing deposits	$	2,900,241	$	2,900,241	Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits	3,703,352		3,703,352		Level 2
Time deposits	4,038,442		4,036,664		Level 2
FHLB advances	754,290		749,486		Level 2
Subordinated debentures	99,808		99,808		Level 2
Accrued interest payable	10,863		10,863		Level 2
Servicing Assets	26,457		26,457		Level 3
Acceptances outstanding	2,899		2,899		Level 2

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The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, savings and other interest bearing demand deposits, customer’s and Bank’s liabilities on acceptances, noninterest bearing deposits, short-term debt, secured borrowings and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. The allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable estimate of discount for credit quality concerns. Fair value of SBA loans held for sale is based on market quotes. For fair value of non-SBA loans held for sale, see the measurement method discussed previously. The fair value for servicing assets is determined through discounted cash flow analysis and utilizes discount rates, prepayment speeds, and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. Fair value of time deposits and debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FRB stock or FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability. The fair value of commitments to fund loans represents fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with similar remaining maturities and is not presented herein. The fair value of these financial instruments is not material to the consolidated financial statements.

16. Stockholders’ Equity

On July 29, 2016 the Company acquired Wilshire in an all-stock transaction. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Wilshire shareholders received 0.7034 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of Wilshire stock owned. Based on this exchange ratio, 55.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock were issued to Wilshire shareholders at $15.37 per share, the closing price of the Company’s stock on July 29, 2016. As a result, $852.9 million in common stock was issued as consideration in the transaction and $3.4 million in additional paid-in capital was recorded to account for the fair value of stock options assumed. Total stockholders’ equity at March 31, 2017 was $1.88 billion, compared to $1.86 billion at December 31, 2016.

The Company assumed certain warrants (related to the TARP Capital Purchase Plan) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. On May 20, 2015, the U.S. Treasury Department completed an auction to sell certain of its warrant positions, and the Company submitted the winning bid to repurchase an outstanding warrant to purchase 350,767 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company repurchased this warrant for $1.2 million. As of March 31, 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department held one remaining warrant for the purchase of 19,963 shares of the Company’s common stock.

The Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $0.11 per common share for the first quarter of 2016.

The following table presents the quarterly changes to accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016:



	Three months ended,
	March 31, 2017			March 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	(14,657	)	$	(1,832	)
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale and interest only strips	3,132			15,592
Tax effect	1,324			6,605
Total other comprehensive income	1,808			8,987
Balance at end of period	$	(12,849	)	$	7,155

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 there were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.

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17. Regulatory Matters

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s business, financial condition and results of operation, such as restrictions on growth or the payment of dividends or other capital distributions or management fees. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

In July, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies adopted final regulations, which revised their risk-based and leverage capital requirements for banking organizations to meet requirements of Dodd-Frank and to implement Basel III international agreements reached by the Basel Committee. The final rules began for the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015 and are subject to a phase-in period through January 1, 2019. The final rules that had an impact on the Company and the Bank include:


•	An increase in the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio from 4.00% to 6.00% of risk-weighted assets;


•	A new category and a required 4.50% of risk-weighted assets ratio is established for “Common Equity Tier 1” as a subset of Tier 1 capital limited to common equity;


•	A minimum non-risk-based leverage ratio is set at 4.00%, eliminating a 3.00% exception for higher rated banks;


•	Changes in the permitted composition of Tier 1 capital to exclude trust preferred securities, mortgage servicing rights and certain deferred tax assets and include unrealized gains and losses on available for sale debt and equity securities;


•	The risk-weights of certain assets for purposes of calculating the risk-based capital ratios are changed for high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans, certain past due non-residential mortgage loans and certain mortgage-backed and other securities exposures; and

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A new additional capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk weighted assets over each of the required capital ratios is being phased in from 2016 to 2019 and must be met to avoid limitations on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay discretionary bonuses. The capital conservation buffer for the Company was initially 0.625% in 2016, and increases 0.625% annually until 2019. As of March 31, 2017, the capital conservation buffer for the Company stood at 1.25%.

As of March 31, 2017, the ratios for the Company and the Bank are sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized”, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, common equity Tier 1, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the notification from regulators that management believes has changed the institution’s category. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company and Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject to.

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The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below:



	Actual				Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes				Minimum Capital Adequacy With Capital Buffer				Required To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of March 31, 2017
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
Company	$	1,413,592	12.22	%	$	520,711	4.50	%	$	665,353	5.75	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,489,239	12.88	%	$	520,425	4.50	%	$	664,987	5.75	%	$	751,724	6.50	%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
Company	$	1,591,852	13.76	%	$	925,708	8.00	%	$	1,070,350	9.25	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,571,333	13.59	%	$	925,199	8.00	%	$	1,069,762	9.25	%	$	1,156,499	10.00	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):
Company	$	1,509,758	13.05	%	$	694,281	6.00	%	$	838,923	7.25	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,489,239	12.88	%	$	693,899	6.00	%	$	838,462	7.25	%	$	925,199	8.00	%
Tier I capital (to average assets):
Company	$	1,509,758	11.72	%	$	515,352	4.00	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,489,239	11.56	%	$	515,212	4.00	%	N/A		N/A		$	644,014	5.00	%



	Actual				Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes				Minimum Capital Adequacy With Capital Buffer				Required To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2016
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
Company	$	1,400,246	12.10	%	$	520,917	4.50	%	$	593,267	5.13	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,475,228	12.75	%	$	520,631	4.50	%	$	592,941	5.13	%	$	752,022	6.50	%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
Company	$	1,578,690	13.64	%	$	926,076	8.00	%	$	998,425	8.63	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,557,765	13.46	%	$	925,566	8.00	%	$	997,876	8.63	%	$	1,156,957	10.00	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):
Company	$	1,496,153	12.92	%	$	694,557	6.00	%	$	766,906	6.63	%	N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,475,228	12.75	%	$	694,174	6.00	%	$	766,484	6.63	%	$	925,566	8.00	%
Tier I capital (to average assets):
Company	$	1,496,153	11.49	%	$	520,947	4.00	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Bank	$	1,475,228	11.33	%	$	520,903	4.00	%	N/A		N/A		$	651,129	5.00	%

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Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

GENERAL

Selected Financial Data

The following tables set forth a performance overview concerning the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the following Results of Operations and Financial Condition sections in the MD&A.



	At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Income Statement Data:
Interest income	$	132,743		$	83,461
Interest expense	17,838			11,854
Net interest income	114,905			71,607
Provision for loan losses	5,600			500
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	109,305			71,107
Noninterest income	17,603			8,775
Noninterest expense	67,699			40,049
Income before income tax provision	59,209			39,833
Income tax provision	22,999			16,210
Net income	$	36,210		$	23,623
Per Share Data:
Earnings per common share - basic	$	0.27		$	0.30
Earnings per common share - diluted	$	0.27		$	0.30
Book value per common share (period end)	$	13.89		$	12.09
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.12		$	0.11
Tangible book value per common share (period end)⁽⁹⁾	$	10.32		$	10.73
Number of common shares outstanding (period end)	135,248,185			79,597,106
Weighted average shares - basic	135,248,018			79,583,188
Weighted average shares - diluted	135,768,645			79,613,245
Tangible common equity to tangible assets	10.74		%	10.73		%

Average Balance Sheet Data:
Assets	$	13,335,727		$	7,875,940
Securities available for sale	1,567,497			1,016,865
Loans receivable and loans held for sale	10,381,771			6,269,428
Deposits	10,608,111			6,290,704
Stockholders’ equity	1,868,998			945,634

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	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Selected Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets ⁽¹⁾	1.09		%	1.20		%
Return on average stockholders’ equity⁽¹⁾	7.75		%	9.99		%
Return on average tangible equity ^{(1) (8)}	10.44		%	11.28		%
Dividend payout ratio (dividends per share / earnings per share)	44.91		%	36.67		%
Efficiency ratio⁽²⁾	51.09		%	49.82		%
Net interest spread	3.50		%	3.56		%
Net interest margin ⁽³⁾	3.77		%	3.84		%

	At March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Statement of Financial Condition Data - at Period End:
Assets	$	13,481,429		$	8,063,752
Securities available for sale	1,583,946			1,087,897
Loans receivable	10,549,667			6,371,935
Deposits	10,703,777			6,467,411
FHLB advances	703,850			530,495
Subordinated debentures	100,067			42,371
Stockholders’ equity	1,878,047			961,982

Regulatory Capital Ratios ⁽⁴⁾
Leverage capital ratio⁽⁵⁾	11.72		%	11.44		%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	13.05		%	12.54		%
Total risk-based capital ratio	13.76		%	13.64		%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio ⁽¹⁰⁾	12.22		%	11.96		%

Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable	0.75		%	1.21		%
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans	212.54		%	176.49		%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans⁽⁶⁾	91.18		%	79.77		%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets⁽⁷⁾	74.65		%	66.17		%
Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable	0.35		%	0.68		%
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable ⁽⁶⁾	0.82		%	1.51		%
Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO ⁽⁷⁾	1.00		%	1.82		%
Nonperforming assets to total assets ⁽⁷⁾	0.78		%	1.44		%

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⁽¹⁾	Annualized.


⁽²⁾	Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income.


⁽³⁾	Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total interest earning assets.


⁽⁴⁾	The ratios generally required to meet the definition of a “well-capitalized” institution under certain banking regulations are 5.0% leverage capital, 8.0% tier I risk-based capital, 10.0% total risk-based capital, and 6.5% common equity tier 1 capital.


⁽⁵⁾	Calculations are based on average quarterly asset balances.


⁽⁶⁾	Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans, Legacy and acquired loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and accruing restructured loans.


⁽⁷⁾	Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and OREO.


⁽⁸⁾	Average tangible equity is calculated by subtracting average goodwill and average core deposit intangibles assets from average stockholders’ equity. This is a non-GAAP measure that we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and position.

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	36,210		$	23,623

Average stockholders’ equity	$	1,868,998		$	945,634
Less: Average goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net	(481,983		)	(108,120		)
Average tangible equity	$	1,387,015		$	837,514

Net income (annualized) to average tangible equity	10.44		%	11.28		%



	March 31, 2017			March 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Total stockholders’ equity	$	1,878,047		$	961,982
Less: Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net	(482,525		)	(108,008		)
Tangible common equity	$	1,395,522		$	853,974

Common shares outstanding	135,248,185			79,597,106

Tangible book value per common share^*	$	10.32		$	10.73

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* Tangible book value per common share is calculated by subtracting goodwill and core deposit intangible assets from total stockholders’ equity and dividing the difference by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. This is a non-GAAP measure that we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and position.



	March 31, 2017			March 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tier 1 capital	$	1,509,758		$	889,375
Less: Trust preferred securities less unamortized acquisition discount	(96,166		)	(40,946		)
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	1,413,592		$	848,429

Total risk weighted assets less disallowed allowance for loan losses	$	11,571,354		$	7,093,779

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio^*	12.22		%	11.96		%

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*	The Common equity tier 1 capital ratio is calculated by dividing Tier 1 capital less non-common elements, including perpetual preferred stock and related surplus, minority interest in subsidiaries, trust preferred securities and mandatory convertible preferred securities by total risk-weighted assets less the disallowed allowance for loan losses.

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Results of Operations

Overview

Total assets increased $40.0 million from $13.44 billion at December 31, 2016 to $13.48 billion at March 31, 2017. The increase in total assets was primarily due to the increase in securities available for sale and cash and cash equivalents during the first quarter of 2017.

Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $36.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, compared to $23.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, for the same period of 2016, which was an increase of $12.6 million, or 53.3%. The increase in net income was largely due to the addition of income from the interest earning assets acquired in the merger with Wilshire during the third quarter of 2016. Net interest income increased $43.3 million from the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2017. This increase was partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $27.7 million for the same period.

The following table summarizes the accretion and amortization adjustments that are included in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Accretion of discounts on acquired performing loans	$	2,676		$	1,966
Accretion of discounts on purchased credit impaired loans	5,348			3,029
Amortization of premiums on low income housing tax credit investments	(84		)	—
Amortization of premiums on assumed FHLB advances	441			97
Accretion of discounts on assumed subordinated debt	(259		)	(44		)
Amortization of premiums on assumed time deposits and savings	3,476			24
Total	$	11,598		$	5,072

The annualized return on average assets was 1.09% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 1.20% for the same period of 2016. The annualized return on average stockholders’ equity was 7.75% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 9.99% for the same period of 2016. The efficiency ratio was 51.09% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 49.82% for the same period of 2016.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net Interest Income

A principal component of our earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average interest earning assets less the cost of average interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and changes in the yields earned on interest earning assets and the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities.

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 with the Same Period of 2016

Net interest income before provision for loan losses was $114.9 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $71.6 million for the same period of 2016, an increase of $43.3 million, or 60.5%.

Interest income for the first quarter of 2017 was $132.7 million, an increase of $49.2 million, or 59.1%, compared to $83.5 million for the same period of 2016. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to the increase in loans and investments resulting from the acquisition of Wilshire during the third quarter of 2016.

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2017 was $17.8 million, an increase of $5.9 million, or 50.5% compared to $11.9 million for the same period of 2016. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the acquisition of deposits and borrowings from the acquisition of Wilshire.

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Net Interest Margin

Our net interest margin is impacted by the weighted average rates we earn on interest earning assets and pay on interest bearing liabilities and the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments. The net interest margin for the first quarter of 2017 was 3.77%, a decrease of 7 basis points from 3.84% for the same period of 2016.

The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 4.82% for the first quarter of 2017 from 4.95% for the first quarter of 2016. The change in our loan yield was mostly due to a decline in the impact of accretion to overall loan yields. Although total discount accretion income increased from the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016, discount accretion impact to loan yields declined due to the increase in average loan balance for the first quarter of 2017, compared to the first quarter of 2016.

The weighted average yield on securities available for sale for the first quarter of 2017 was 2.10% compared to 2.23% for the same period of 2016. The decrease in weighted average yield was primarily attributable to the inclusion of the investment portfolio acquired from Wilshire, which had a lower average fair value yield compared to our investment portfolio prior to the merger.

The weighted average cost of deposits for the first quarter of 2017 was 0.55%, a decrease of 8 basis points from 0.63% for the same period of 2016. The decline in deposits costs was largely due to the decline in cost of time deposits and an increase in average noninterest bearing deposits for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016. The decline in cost of time deposits was largely due to the increase in premium amortizations on time deposits acquired from Wilshire at fair value.

The weighted average cost of FHLB advances for the first quarter of 2017 was 1.31%, an increase of 16 basis points from 1.15% for the same period of 2016. The increase in cost of FHLB advances was due to the increase in FHLB advance rates stemming from the increase in overall interest rates.

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The following table presents our consolidated average balance sheet information, together with interest rates earned and paid on the various sources and uses of funds for the periods indicated:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017						Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Yield/ Rate*		Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Yield/ Rate*
	(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS:
Loans^(1) (2)	$	10,381,771	$	123,294	4.82	%	$	6,269,428	$	77,118	4.95	%
Securities available for sale⁽³⁾	1,567,497		8,113		2.10	%	1,016,865		5,677		2.23	%
FRB and FHLB stock and other investments	423,955		1,336		1.28	%	217,048		666		1.23	%
Total interest earning assets	12,373,223		132,743		4.35	%	7,503,341		83,461		4.47	%
Total noninterest earning assets	962,504						372,599
Total assets	$	13,335,727					$	7,875,940

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Demand, interest bearing	$	3,436,984	$	7,191	0.85	%	$	1,968,637	$	4,004	0.82	%
Savings	293,609		287		0.40	%	186,462		366		0.79	%
Time deposits	4,009,179		7,033		0.71	%	2,506,040		5,537		0.89	%
Total interest bearing deposits	7,739,772		14,511		0.76	%	4,661,139		9,907		0.85	%
FHLB advances	662,472		2,139		1.31	%	532,206		1,523		1.15	%
Other borrowings	95,911		1,188		4.95	%	40,813		424		4.11	%
Total interest bearing liabilities	8,498,155		17,838		0.85	%	5,234,158		11,854		0.91	%
Noninterest bearing liabilities and equity:
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	2,868,339						1,629,565
Other liabilities	100,235						66,583
Stockholders’ equity	1,868,998						945,634
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	13,335,727					$	7,875,940

Net interest income/net interest spread			$	114,905	3.50	%			$	71,607	3.56	%
Net interest margin					3.77	%					3.84	%
Cost of deposits					0.55	%					0.63	%

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*	Annualized


⁽¹⁾	Interest income on loans includes loan fees.


⁽²⁾	Average balances of loans consist of loans receivable and loans held for sale.


⁽³⁾	Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis.

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Changes in net interest income are a function of changes in interest rates and volumes of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth information regarding the changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. The total change for each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities is segmented into the change attributable to variations in volume (changes in volume multiplied by the old rate) and the change attributable to variations in interest rates (changes in rates multiplied by the old volume). Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans used to compute this table.




	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 over March 31, 2016

	Net Increase (Decrease)			Change due to
	Net Increase (Decrease)			Rate			Volume
	(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans	$	46,176		$	(2,100	)	$	48,276
Interest on securities	2,436			(393		)	2,829
Interest on FRB and FHLB stock and other investments	670			24			646
Total interest income	$	49,282		$	(2,469	)	$	51,751
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on demand, interest bearing	$	3,187		$	152		$	3,035
Interest on savings	(79		)	(230		)	151
Interest on time deposits	1,496			(1,270		)	2,766
Interest on FHLB advances	616			222			394
Interest on other borrowings	764			101			663
Total interest expense	$	5,984		$	(1,025	)	$	7,009
NET INTEREST INCOME	$	43,298		$	(1,444	)	$	44,742

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Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses reflects management’s judgment of the current period cost associated with credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio. The loan loss provision for each period is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, assessments by management and third parties, regulators’ examination of the loan portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral for problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market areas. Specifically, the provision for loan losses represents the amount charged against current period earnings to achieve an allowance for loan losses that, in our judgment, is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Periodic fluctuations in the provision for loan losses result from management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; however, actual loan losses may vary in material and adverse respects from current estimates. If the allowance for loan losses is inadequate, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2017 was $5.6 million, an increase of $5.1 million from $500 thousand for the same period last year. The increase in provision for loan losses was primarily due to an increase in charge offs for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016 which led to an increase in loss rates used in our allowance calculation. The increase in charge offs was due primarily to one customer relationship which accounted for approximately half of all of the quarter’s charge offs.

See Financial Condition section of this MD&A for additional information and further discussion.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is primarily comprised of service fees on deposit accounts, fees received on trade finance letters of credit, net gains on sales of loans, and other income. Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2017 was $17.6 million compared to $8.8 million for the same quarter of 2016, an increase of $8.8 million, or 100.6%. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $2.9 million, or 157.7%, in other income and fees and an increase of $2.7 million, or 99.0%, in service fees on deposit accounts. Gain on sale of SBA loans also increased $1.4 million, or 78.1%. The overall increase in noninterest income was primarily due to the additional noninterest income resulting from the acquisition of Wilshire during the third quarter of 2016.

In addition to the noninterest income increase that resulted from the merger with Wilshire, the Company’s other income from interest rate swaps increased $736 thousand for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of the previous year due to an increase number of interest rate swap transactions during the first quarter of 2017.

Noninterest income by category is summarized in the table below:




	Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase
	2017		2016		Amount		Percent (%)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service fees on deposit accounts	$	5,338	$	2,683	$	2,655	99.0	%
International service fees	1,108		776		332		42.8	%
Loan servicing fees, net	1,438		690		748		108.4	%
Wire transfer fees	1,186		914		272		29.8	%
Net gains on sales of SBA loans	3,250		1,825		1,425		78.1	%
Net gains on sales of other loans	420		—		420		100.0	%
Other income and fees	4,863		1,887		2,976		157.7	%
Total noninterest income	$	17,603	$	8,775	$	8,828	100.6	%

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2017 was $67.7 million, an increase of $27.7 million, or 69.0%, from $40.0 million for the same period of 2016. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $12.6 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees primarily as a result of the acquisition of Wilshire. Other noninterest expense increased $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to additional expenses from the acquisition of Wilshire. The increase in noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016 was primarily from additional expenses that resulted from the merger with Wilshire. Total assets increased 67% for first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016 largely due to the Wilshire merger which is line with the increase in noninterest expense of 69% for the same period.

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In addition to expenditures that resulted from the merger with Wilshire, noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2017 included $1.5 million in sponsorship fees paid to sponsor the Ladies Professional Golf Association (“LPGA”) Bank of Hope Founders Cup event in March 2017 which was recorded in advertising and marketing expenses. The Company also recorded $1.1 million in valuation expense for premises held for sale during the first quarter of 2017 which was recorded in other expenses. Both these expenditures were recorded only for the first quarter of 2017 as the Company was not a sponsor of the LPGA event during the first quarter of 2016 and the there were no premises held for sale during this same period of the prior year. Professional fees increased from the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016 largely due to additional audit fees paid during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Other expenses increased from the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase in expenses related to affordable housing partnership investments and valuation on premises held for sale previously mentioned.

Total merger and integration expenses for the first quarter of 2017 was $947 thousand, a decrease of $260 thousand from the first quarter of 2016. Merger and integration expenses for the first quarter of 2017 consisted of $401 thousand in expenses related to the acquisition of Wilshire, $522 thousand in expenses related to the pending acquisition of U & I, and $24 thousand in expenses related to other former acquisitions.

At March 31, 2017, total future lease commitments totaled $54.0 million with the last of the commitments ending in 2030.

The breakdown of changes in noninterest expense by category is shown in the following table:



	Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase (Decrease)
	2017		2016		Amount			Percent (%)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	34,166	$	21,569	$	12,597		58.4	%
Occupancy	7,194		4,817		2,377			49.3	%
Furniture and equipment	3,413		2,287		1,126			49.2	%
Advertising and marketing	3,424		1,136		2,288			201.4	%
Data processing and communications	3,606		2,171		1,435			66.1	%
Professional fees	3,902		1,083		2,819			260.3	%
FDIC assessment	1,010		1,038		(28		)	(2.7	)%
Credit related expenses	1,883		421		1,462			347.3	%
OREO expense, net	997		1,428		(431		)	(30.2	)%
Merger and integration expenses	947		1,207		(260		)	(21.5	)%
Other	7,157		2,892		4,265			147.5	%
Total noninterest expense	$	67,699	$	40,049	$	27,650		69.0	%

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax provision expense was $23.0 million and $16.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The effective income tax rates were 38.8% and 40.7% for the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in tax rate was due to the increase in affordable housing partnership tax credits for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of the prior year.

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Financial Condition

At March 31, 2017, our total assets were $13.48 billion, an increase of $40.0 million, or 0.3% from $13.44 billion at December 31, 2016. The increase in assets was due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities available for sale.

Investment Securities Portfolio

As of March 31, 2017, we had $1.58 billion in available for sale securities, compared to $1.56 billion at December 31, 2016. The net unrealized loss on the available for sale securities at March 31, 2017 was $22.4 million, compared to a net unrealized loss on securities of $25.6 million at December 31, 2016.

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, $94.9 million in securities were purchased, $59.1 million in mortgage related securities were paid down, and there were $9.0 million in maturities. During the same period last year, $99.6 million in securities were purchased, $36.4 million in mortgage related securities were paid down.

Investments in Affordable Housing Partnerships

At March 31, 2017 we had $76.4 million in investments in affordable housing partnerships compared to $70.1 million at December 31, 2016. The increase in investments in affordable housing partnerships was due additional commitments entered into during the first quarter of 2017 totaling $8.5 million. Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships totaled $31.5 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $24.4 million at December 31, 2016.

Loan Portfolio

As of March 31, 2017, loans outstanding totaled $10.55 billion, an increase of $6.6 million from $10.54 billion at December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by amount and percentage of total loans outstanding in each major loan category at the dates indicated:



	March 31, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Amount			Percent (%)		Amount			Percent (%)
				(Dollars in thousands)
Loan portfolio composition
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	58,166		1	%	$	57,884		1	%
Commercial	7,948,844			75	%	7,842,573			75	%
Construction	284,178			3	%	254,113			2	%
Total real estate loans	8,291,188			79	%	8,154,570			78	%
Commercial business	1,696,895			16	%	1,832,021			17	%
Trade finance	143,298			1	%	154,928			1	%
Consumer and other	420,169			4	%	403,470			4	%
Total loans outstanding	10,551,550			100	%	10,544,989			100	%
Deferred loan fees, net	(1,883		)			(1,657		)
Loans receivable	10,549,667					10,543,332
Allowance for loan losses	(78,659		)			(79,343		)
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses	$	10,471,008				$	10,463,989

Real estate secured and consumer loans increased from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017, while commercial business and trade finance loans experienced a decline. The decline in commercial business loans from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017 was primarily due to the $100.5 million decrease in warehouse lines of credit.

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We normally do not extend lines of credit or make loan commitments to business customers for periods in excess of one year. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for providing loan facilities to our customers. We perform annual reviews of such commitments prior to renewal.

The following table shows our loan commitments and letters of credit outstanding at the dates indicated:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit	$	1,648,190	$	1,592,221
Standby letters of credit	63,349		63,753
Other commercial letters of credit	71,573		52,125
	$	1,783,112	$	1,708,099

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and on accrual status, accruing restructured loans and OREO, totaled $105.4 million at March 31, 2017, compared to $111.2 million at December 31, 2016. The ratio of nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO was 1.00% and 1.05% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

The following table summarizes the composition of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.



	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans ⁽¹⁾	$	37,009		$	40,074
Loans 90 days or more days past due, still accruing	275			305
Accruing restructured loans	48,984			48,874
Total nonperforming loans	86,268			89,253
OREO	19,096			21,990
Total nonperforming assets	$	105,364		$	111,243

Nonaccrual loans:
Legacy Portfolio	$	27,909		$	28,944
Acquired Portfolio	9,100			11,130
Total nonaccrual loans	$	37,009		$	40,074

Nonperforming loans:
Legacy Portfolio	$	73,412		$	74,890
Acquired Portfolio	12,856			14,363
Total nonperforming loans	$	86,268		$	89,253

Nonperforming loans to loans receivable	0.82		%	0.85		%
Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO	1.00		%	1.05		%
Nonperforming assets to total assets	0.78		%	0.83		%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans	91.18		%	88.90		%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets	74.65		%	71.32		%

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⁽¹⁾	Nonaccrual loans exclude the guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $15.2 million and $15.9 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses was $78.7 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $79.3 million at December 31, 2016. The allowance for loan losses was 0.75% of loans receivable at March 31, 2017, unchanged from December 31, 2016. Impaired loan reserves decreased to $5.1 million at March 31, 2017 from $7.4 million at December 31, 2016.

The following table reflects our allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) by loan type and the ratio of each loan segment to total loans as of the dates indicated:



	Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
	March 31, 2017						December 31, 2016
	Allowance for Loan Losses		Loans Receivable*		Percent of Allowance to Loans Receivable		Allowance for Loan Losses		Loans Receivable*		Percent of Allowance to Loans Receivable
	(Dollars in thousands)
Loan Type
Real estate - residential	$	287	$	58,166	0.49	%	$	209	$	57,884	0.36	%
Real estate - commercial	55,387		7,948,844		0.70	%	49,917		7,842,573		0.64	%
Real estate - construction	1,710		284,178		0.60	%	1,621		254,113		0.64	%
Commercial business	18,423		1,696,895		1.09	%	23,547		1,832,021		1.29	%
Trade finance	811		143,298		0.57	%	1,897		154,928		1.22	%
Consumer and other	2,041		420,169		0.49	%	2,152		403,470		0.53	%
Total	$	78,659	$	10,551,550	0.75	%	$	79,343	$	10,544,989	0.75	%

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^*	Held-for-sale loans of $19.1 million and $22.8 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were excluded from the total.

For a better understanding of the changes in the ALLL, the loan portfolio has been segmented for disclosures purposes between loans which are accounted for under the amortized cost method (Legacy Loans) and loans acquired from acquisitions (Acquired Loans). Acquired Loans have been further segregated between Purchase Credit Impaired Loans (loans with credit deterioration at the time they were acquired and accounted for under ASC 310-30, or “PCI loans”) and performing loans (loans that were pass graded at the time they were acquired, or “non-PCI loans”). The activity in the ALLL for the three months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:



				Acquired Loans⁽²⁾
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017	Legacy Loans⁽¹⁾			PCI Loans			Non-PCI Loans			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	66,399		$	11,402		$	1,542		$	79,343
Provision for loan losses	3,709			734			1,157			5,600
Loans charged off	(6,199		)	—			(406		)	(6,605		)
Recoveries of loan charge offs	145			—			176			321
Balance, end of period	$	64,054		$	12,136		$	2,469		$	78,659

Total loans outstanding	$	6,915,682		$	260,265		$	3,375,603		$	10,551,550
Allowance coverage ratio	0.93		%	4.66		%	0.07		%	0.75		%
Net loan charge offs to beginning allowance	9.12		%	—		%	14.92		%	7.92		%
Net loan charge offs to provision for loan losses	163.22		%	—		%	19.88		%	112.21		%

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⁽¹⁾	Legacy Loans includes Acquired Loans that have been renewed or refinanced subsequent to the acquisition date.


⁽²⁾	Acquired loans were marked to fair value at the acquisition date and provisions for loan losses reflect credit deterioration subsequent to the acquisition date.

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The following table shows the provisions made for loan losses, the amount of loans charged off and the recoveries on loans previously charged off, together with the balance in the ALLL at the beginning and end of each period, the amount of average and loans receivable outstanding, and certain other ratios as of the dates and for the periods indicated:



	At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Dollars in thousands)
LOANS:
Average loans receivable, including loans held for sale	$	10,381,771		$	6,269,428
Loans receivable	$	10,549,667		$	6,371,935
ALLOWANCE:
Balance, beginning of period	$	79,343		$	76,408
Less loan charge offs:
Real estate - commercial	(1,490		)	(135		)
Commercial business	(3,260		)	(621		)
Trade finance	(1,576		)	—
Consumer and other	(279		)	(65		)
Total loan charge offs	(6,605		)	(821		)
Plus loan recoveries:
Real estate - commercial	46			524
Commercial business	272			242
Consumer and other	3			3
Total loans recoveries	321			769
Net loan charge offs	(6,284		)	(52		)
Provision for loan losses	5,600			500
Balance, end of period	$	78,659		$	76,856

Net loan charge offs to average loans receivable, including loans held for sale*	0.24		%	—		%
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable at end of period	0.75		%	1.21		%
Net loan charge offs to allowance*	31.96		%	0.27		%
Net loan charge offs to provision for loan losses	112.21		%	10.40		%

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*	Annualized

We believe the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2017 was adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. However, no assurance can be given that actual losses will not exceed the estimated amounts, and if actual losses exceed the estimated amounts it could have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

At March 31, 2017, the Company had $106.1 million in remaining discount on loans acquired from previous transactions compared to $110.8 million at December 31, 2016.

Deposits and Other Borrowings

Deposits

Deposits are our primary source of funds used in our lending and investment activities. At March 31, 2017, deposits increased $61.7 million, or 0.6%, to $10.70 billion from $10.64 billion at December 31, 2016. The increase in deposits was primarily due to an increase in demand deposits and money market accounts partially offset by a decline in other time deposits.

At March 31, 2017, 27.7% of total deposits were noninterest bearing demand deposits, 37.1% were time deposits, and 35.2% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits. At December 31, 2016, 27.3% of total deposits were noninterest bearing demand deposits, 37.9% were time deposits, and 34.8% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits.

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At March 31, 2017, we had $714.4 million in brokered deposits and $300.0 million in California State Treasurer deposits, compared to $724.7 million and $300.0 million of such deposits at December 31, 2016, respectively. The California State Treasurer deposits had three-month maturities with a weighted average interest rate of 1.30% at March 31, 2017 and were collateralized with securities with a carrying value of $355.7 million. Time deposits of $250 thousand or more at March 31, 2017 totaled $1.56 billion compared to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2016.

The following is a schedule of certificates of deposit maturities as of March 31, 2017:




	Balance		Percent (%)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less	$	1,020,770	26	%
Over three months through six months	1,097,314		28	%
Over six months through nine months	689,709		17	%
Over nine months through twelve months	788,910		20	%
Over twelve months	371,972		9	%
Total time deposits	$	3,968,675	100	%

Other Borrowings

From time to time we utilize FHLB advances as a secondary source of funds. FHLB advances are typically secured by a pledge of commercial real estate loans and/or securities with a market value at least equal to the outstanding advances plus our investment in FHLB stock.

At March 31, 2017, FHLB advances totaled $703.9 million with average remaining maturities of 2.1 years, compared to $754.3 million with average remaining maturities of 2.2 years at December 31, 2016. Total FHLB advances included $3.9 million in premiums recorded from prior acquisitions at March 31, 2017, compared to $4.3 million in premiums at December 31, 2016.

Subordinated debentures totaled $100.1 million at March 31, 2017 and $99.8 million at December 31, 2016. The Trust Preferred Securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the related indentures for the securities. The trusts used the net proceeds from their respective offerings to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) issued by us. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. Our obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of the obligations of the trusts. The Trust Preferred Securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. We have the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.

Off-Balance-Sheet Activities and Contractual Obligations

We routinely engage in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected, in whole or in part, in the consolidated financial statements. These activities are part of our normal course of business and include traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate swap contracts, operating leases and long-term debt.

Traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments are primarily commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These activities could require us to make cash payments to third parties if certain specified future events occur. The contractual amounts represent the extent of our exposure in these off-balance-sheet activities. These activities are necessary to meet the financing needs of our customers.

We enter into interest rate swap contracts under which we are required to either receive cash from or pay cash to counterparties depending on changes in interest rates. We also purchase interest rate caps to protect against increases in market interest rates. We utilize interest rate swap contracts and interest rate caps to help manage the risk of changing interest rates.

We sell interest rate swaps to certain adjustable rate commercial loan customers to fix the interest rate on their floating rate loans. When the fixed rate swap is originated with the customer, an identical offsetting swap is also entered into by us with a correspondent bank.

With the acquisition of Wilshire’s mortgage lending platform, we began utilizing mortgage banking derivatives during the third quarter of 2016. The first type of derivative, an interest rate lock commitment, is a commitment to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding. To mitigate interest rate risk on these rate lock commitments, we also enter into forward commitments, or commitments to deliver residential mortgage loans on a future date, also considered derivatives. Net change in the fair value of derivatives represents income recorded from changes of fair value for these mortgage derivatives instruments.

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We do not anticipate that our current off-balance-sheet activities will have a material impact on our future results of operations or our financial condition. Further information regarding our financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk can be found in Item 3 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”

Stockholders’ Equity and Regulatory Capital

Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of earnings, net of dividend payments to shareholders. We seek to maintain capital at a level sufficient to assure our stockholders, our customers, and our regulators that we and the Bank subsidiary are financially sound. For this purpose, we perform ongoing assessments of our components of capital, as well as projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risks.

Total stockholders’ equity was $1.88 billion at March 31, 2017, compared to $1.86 billion at December 31, 2016.

The federal banking agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, a minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%, and a minimum ratio of Tier I common equity capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5% to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, federal banking agencies require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier I capital to average total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio, of 4.0% to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. Beginning January 1, 2016, federal banking agencies required a capital conservation buffer of 0.625% in addition to the ratios required to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. The capital conservation buffer increases at an annual increment of 0.625% until January 2019 and stands as 1.25% as of March 31, 2017. Failure to maintain this capital conservation buffer results in limits or prohibitions on capital distributions and discretionary compensation payments. Capital requirements apply to the Company and the Bank separately. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines and leverage ratios that apply across the industry, the regulators have the discretion to set individual minimum capital requirements for specific institutions at rates significantly above the minimum guidelines and ratios.

At March 31, 2017, our common equity Tier 1 capital was $1.41 billion compared to $1.40 billion at December 31, 2016. Our Tier I capital, defined as stockholders’ equity less intangible assets, was $1.51 billion at March 31, 2017 compared to $1.50 billion at December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $13.5 million, or 0.90%. At March 31, 2017, the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.22%. The total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 13.76% and the Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 13.05%. The Tier I leverage capital ratio was 11.72%.

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As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be generally categorized as “well-capitalized”, the Bank must maintain minimum common equity Tier 1 capital, total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage capital ratios as set forth in the table below:



	As of March 31, 2017 (Dollars in thousands)
	Actual				To Be Well-Capitalized				Excess
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,413,592	12.22	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,591,852	13.76	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,509,758	13.05	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets (to average assets)	$	1,509,758	11.72	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Bank of Hope
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,489,239	12.88	%	$	751,724	6.50	%	$	737,515	6.38	%
Total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,571,333	13.59	%	$	1,156,499	10.00	%	$	414,834	3.59	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,489,239	12.88	%	$	925,199	8.00	%	$	564,040	4.88	%
Tier 1 capital to total assets (to average assets)	$	1,489,239	11.56	%	$	644,014	5.00	%	$	845,225	6.56	%



	As of December 31, 2016 (Dollars in thousands)
	Actual				To Be Well-Capitalized				Excess
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,400,246	12.10	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,578,690	13.64	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,496,153	12.92	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets (to average assets)	$	1,496,153	11.49	%	N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Bank of Hope
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,475,228	12.75	%	$	752,022	6.50	%	$	723,206	6.25	%
Total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,557,765	13.46	%	$	1,156,957	10.00	%	$	400,808	3.46	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets)	$	1,475,228	12.75	%	$	925,566	8.00	%	$	549,662	4.75	%
Tier 1 capital to total assets (to average assets)	$	1,475,228	11.33	%	$	651,129	5.00	%	$	824,099	6.33	%

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Liquidity Management

Liquidity risk is the risk of reduction in our earnings or capital that would result if we were not able to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. Liquidity risk includes the risk of unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of value. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are the stability of the deposit base; the marketability, maturity, and pledging of our investments; the availability of alternative sources of funds; and our demand for credit. The objective of our liquidity management is to have funds available to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and the demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers’ credit needs, and ongoing repayment of borrowings.

Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities, which include customer and broker deposits, federal funds facilities, and borrowings from the FHLB and the FRB Discount Window. These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans and securities, proceeds from sale of loans and the liquidation or sale of securities from our available for sale portfolio. Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.

At March 31, 2017, our total borrowing capacity from the FHLB was $3.36 billion, of which $2.64 billion was unused and available to borrow. At March 31, 2017, our total borrowing capacity from the FRB was $501.2 million, which was unused and available to borrow. In addition to these lines, our liquid assets, consisting of cash and cash equivalents, interest bearing cash deposits and time deposits with other banks, overnight federal funds sold to other banks, liquid investment securities available for sale, and loan repayments within 30 days, were $1.62 billion at March 31, 2017 compared to $1.53 billion at December 31, 2016. Cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold, were $461.1 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $437.3 million at December 31, 2016. We believe our liquidity sources are sufficient to meet all reasonably foreseeable short-term and intermediate-term needs.

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Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The objective of our asset and liability management activities is to maximize our earnings while maintaining adequate liquidity and an exposure to interest rate risk deemed by management to be acceptable by adjusting the type and mix of assets and liabilities to seek to effectively address changing conditions and risks. Through overall management of our balance sheet and by seeking to manage various risks, we seek to optimize our financial returns within safe and sound parameters. Our operating strategies for attaining this objective include managing net interest margin through appropriate risk/return pricing of assets and liabilities and emphasizing growth in retail deposits, as a percentage of interest bearing liabilities, to reduce our cost of funds. We also seek to improve earnings by controlling noninterest expense, and enhancing noninterest income. We also use risk management instruments to modify interest rate characteristics of certain assets and liabilities to hedge against our exposure to interest rate fluctuations with the objective of reducing the effects fluctuations might have on associated cash flows or values. Finally, we perform internal analysis to measure, evaluate, and monitor risk.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk impacting us. Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities do not reprice simultaneously and in equal volume. A key objective of asset and liability management is to manage interest rate risk associated with changing asset and liability cash flows and values of our assets and liabilities and market interest rate movements. The management of interest rate risk is governed by policies reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. Our Board delegates responsibility for interest rate risk management to the Asset and Liability Committee of the Board (“ALCO”) and to the Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALM”), which is composed of the Bank’s senior executives and other designated officers.

The fundamental objective of our ALM is to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital. Our ALM meets regularly to monitor interest rate risk, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of our assets and liabilities, and our investment activities. It also directs changes in the composition of our assets and liabilities. Our strategy has been to reduce the sensitivity of our earnings to interest rate fluctuations by more closely matching the effective maturities or repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Certain assets and liabilities, however, may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Furthermore, interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market interest rates. We consider the anticipated effects of these factors when implementing our interest rate risk management objectives.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

We monitor interest rate risk through the use of a simulation model that provides us with the ability to simulate our net interest income. In order to measure, at March 31, 2017, the sensitivity of our forecasted net interest income to changing interest rates, both rising and falling interest rate scenarios were projected and compared to base market interest rate forecasts. One application of our simulation model measures the impact of market interest rate changes on the net present value of estimated cash flows from our assets and liabilities, defined as our market value of equity. This analysis assesses the changes in market values of interest rate sensitive financial instruments that would occur in response to immediate and parallel changes in market interest rates.

The impacts on our net interest income and market value of equity exposed to immediate and parallel hypothetical changes in market interest rates as projected by the model we use for this purpose are illustrated in the following table:



	March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
Simulated Rate Changes	Estimated Net Interest Income Sensitivity		Market Value Of Equity Volatility		Estimated Net Interest Income Sensitivity		Market Value Of Equity Volatility
Simulated Rate Changes	Estimated Net Interest Income Sensitivity		Market Value Of Equity Volatility		Estimated Net Interest Income Sensitivity		Market Value Of Equity Volatility
+ 200 basis points	2.04	%	(3.34	)%	2.58	%	(4.05	)%
+ 100 basis points	0.98	%	(1.49	)%	1.15	%	(1.91	)%
- 100 basis points	(1.62	)%	0.74	%	(0.60	)%	1.41	%
- 200 basis points	(10.65	)%	(0.73	)%	(9.66	)%	0.42	%

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Item 4.	Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Based on the evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weaknesses disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC on May 18, 2017.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, although our remediation efforts with respect to the identified material weaknesses are well underway, our material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until new internal controls are operational for a period of time and are tested, and management concludes that these controls are operating effectively. With respect to the identified material weaknesses, other than those that arose in conjunction with the acquisition of Wilshire, management presently believes that such material weaknesses will be remediated within twelve months of when the remediation efforts commenced. The timing of the testing and validation of the remediation of the material weaknesses that arose in conjunction with the acquisition of Wilshire may depend on the timing of the Company’s next material business combination.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, we are involved in various legal claims. We have reviewed all legal claims against us with counsel and have taken into consideration the views of such counsel as to the potential outcome of the claims in determining our accrued loss contingency. Accrued loss contingencies for all legal claims totaled approximately $412 thousand at March 31, 2017. It is reasonably possible we may incur losses in addition to the amounts we have accrued. However, at this time, we are unable to estimate the range of additional losses that are reasonably possible because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages and involve claims for which, at this point, we believe have little to no merit. Management has considered these and other possible loss contingencies and does not expect the amounts to be material to any of the consolidated financial statements.


Item 1A.	Risk Factors

Set forth below are the material changes to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A of Part 1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed below and in Item 1A of Part 1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and stock price. The risks described below and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to management or that management presently believes not to be material may also result in material and adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The merger agreement With U&I Financial Corp, may be terminated in accordance with its terms and the merger may not be completed.

The merger agreement is subject to a number of conditions which must be fulfilled in order to close. Those conditions include U&I Financial Corp. shareholder approval, regulatory approvals, the absence of any law or order prohibiting the closing, the continued accuracy of certain representations and warranties by both parties and the performance by both parties of certain covenants and agreements, the effectiveness of the registration statement to be filed by the Company with respect to the Company’s common stock to be issued in the merger, and the absence of the occurrence of a material adverse effect upon the Company or U&I Financial Corp. In addition, the Company may choose to terminate the merger agreement if U&I Financial Corp.’s Board of Directors makes a change in recommendation with respect to shareholder approval. In addition to the foregoing, if the merger agreement is terminated, under certain circumstances U&I Financial Corp. may be required to pay a $2 Million termination fee to the Company. There can be no assurance that the conditions to closing the merger will be fulfilled or that the merger will be completed.


Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.


Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.


Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.


Item 5.	Other Information

None


Item 6.	Exhibits

See “Index to Exhibits.”

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



		HOPE BANCORP, INC.


Date:	July 20, 2017	/s/ Kevin S. Kim
		Kevin S. Kim
		President and Chief Executive Officer


Date:	July 20, 2017	/s/ Douglas J. Goddard
		Douglas J. Goddard
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS



Exhibit Number		Description

10.1		Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 27, 2017 and effective April 1, 2017, by and between Hope Bancorp, Inc., Hope Bank and Kevin S. Kim**+

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002**

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002**

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document**

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**

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*	Filed herewith


**	Furnished herewith


+	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement