Empowering Multicultural Communities For Over 45 Years
Bank of Hope is an FDIC-insured, super regional bank founded by Korean-American immigrants more than 45 years ago. We provide comprehensive personal, business, and corporate banking services tailored to multicultural communities.
Big Bank Security, Local Bank Service
Publicly held and traded on Nasdaq for more than 25 years, Bank of Hope is among America's 100 largest banks, the 6th largest bank headquartered in California, and the #1 largest Korean American bank, with presence in 12 states.
Our 45 Year Commitment
Founded in the 1980s
The root banks of Bank of Hope were formed in the 1980s to serve the unique banking needs of an emerging Korean American community in Los Angeles.
Expanding with the multicultural communities:1990s-2000s
Building on our expertise in small business lending, we expanded our banking capabilities and have financed the American dreams of multicultural communities across the nation.
Growing into one of the largest 100 banks 2010s-2020s
Today, Bank of Hope is a diversified financial institution offering a comprehensive range of consumer, commercial and corporate banking products and services. Throughout our history, we have received numerous accolades and recognitions that underscore our commitment to serving the banking needs of our multicultural communities.
Beyond the continental U.S.: 2025
Through the merger with Territorial Savings Bank, we became the largest multicultural-focused regional bank spanning the continental U.S. and Hawaii, while preserving Territorial’s century-old autonomy and legacy of community service.
Our Journey
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1980’s
The root banks of Bank of Hope were established in the 1980s.
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1990-2010
Center, Nara and Wilshire banks grow in size and scale, garnering national recognition. -
2011
Center and Nara banks merge to form BBCN, the only regional Korean American bank.
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2016
BBCN and Wilshire banks merge to form Bank of Hope, becoming one of the 100 largest banks in the U.S.
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2025
Bank of Hope expands into Hawaii through a friendly merger with Territorial Savings Bank where TSB maintains their brand and autonomy.
