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Our Profile: The Super Regional Korean-American Bank
Bank of Hope is the primary banking subsidiary of Hope Bancorp, Inc.2 (NASDAQ: HOPE), a publicly traded financial holding company with over $18 billion in total assets.3 The institution’s modern form is the result of a 2016 merger of equals between BBCN Bank and Wilshire Bank, solidifying its position as the largest Korean-American bank in the U.S.4
Headquartered in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, California, Bank of Hope serves a multi-ethnic customer base with a focus on the Korean-American community.5 It operates over 70 full-service branches across a multi-state network, including California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Alabama, and Georgia. Following its April 2025 merger with Territorial Bancorp, the bank also operates 29 branches in Hawaiสปi under the Territorial Savings division.6
Core Business Segments and Specialized Expertise
Bank of Hope provides comprehensive banking, lending, and fee-based services tailored for business owners and high-net-worth clients:7
- Commercial Banking: Provides a full suite of services, specializing in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Loans, and Global Treasury Management solutions.8 It is known as a leading SBA (Small Business Administration) lender.9
- Retail and Consumer Banking: Offers a diverse range of products, including personal and business checking, savings, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), and residential mortgage lending.10 The bank provides multilingual banking support (Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and more) to cater to its multicultural clientele.
- International Banking: Leveraging its unique position, the bank offers specialized services such as trade finance and foreign currency exchange, facilitating commerce between the U.S. and Asia.11
The Bank of Hope Distinction
Bank of Hope’s core competitive advantage is its dominance and deep expertise in serving the financial needs of the Korean-American and broader multicultural communities, providing an important financial bridge between the U.S. and Asia. Its growth strategy successfully combines the personalized service of a community bank with the financial security and resources of an institution ranked among the top 100 largest banks in the nation.
Corporate Contact Information: Bank of Hope (Headquarters)
The table below provides the essential contact details for the headquarters of Bank of Hope. The primary SWIFT code uses the legacy code associated with Nara Bank, one of its predecessors.12
| Name | BANK OF HOPE (Hope Bancorp, Inc.) |
| Address (Corporate HQ) | 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA. |
| Tel (General Customer Service) | +1 (888) 464-4330 (U.S. Toll-Free) |
| Tel (Corporate Directory) | +1 (213) 639-1700 |
| SWIFT Code (Primary) | NARAUS6LXXX |