EXHIBIT 23.1


                       INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
on Form S-8 (No. 333-44090 and No. 333-44320) of Hanmi Financial Corporation
of our report dated February 16, 2001, appearing in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Hanmi Financial Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2000.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 27, 2001