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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2007
or
     
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: 000-30421
HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
Delaware   95-4788120
     
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse Suite A    
Los Angeles, California   90010
     
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
(213) 382-2200
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
 
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)
     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 þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer þ     Accelerated Filer o     Non-Accelerated Filer 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 þ
     As of November 1, 2007, there were 46,984,341 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock.
 
 

 


 

HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
 
       
ITEM 1.          
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ITEM 3.       36  
       
 
       
ITEM 4.       37  
       
 
       
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
       
 
       
ITEM 1.       37  
       
 
       
ITEM 1A.       37  
       
 
       
ITEM 2.       37  
       
 
       
ITEM 3.       38  
       
 
       
ITEM 4.       38  
       
 
       
ITEM 5.       38  
       
 
       
ITEM 6.       38  
       
 
       
SIGNATURES     39  
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Cash and Due From Banks
  $ 103,789     $ 97,501  
Federal Funds Sold
          41,000  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    103,789       138,501  
Term Federal Funds Sold
          5,000  
Securities Held to Maturity, at Amortized Cost (Fair Value: 2007 — $947; 2006 — $969)
    945       967  
Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value
    356,671       390,612  
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $34,503 and $27,557 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Respectively
    3,177,848       2,813,520  
Loans Held for Sale, at the Lower of Cost or Fair Value
    7,520       23,870  
Customers’ Liability on Acceptances
    5,357       8,403  
Premises and Equipment, Net
    20,597       20,075  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    17,619       16,919  
Other Real Estate Owned
    287        
Deferred Income Taxes
    13,480       13,064  
Servicing Asset
    4,328       4,579  
Goodwill
    209,991       207,646  
Other Intangible Assets
    7,457       6,312  
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    11,733       11,733  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    13,792       13,189  
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
    24,285       23,592  
Other Assets
    35,916       27,261  
 
           
 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 4,011,615     $ 3,725,243  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-Bearing
  $ 690,513     $ 728,347  
Interest-Bearing:
               
Savings
    94,150       99,255  
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    476,257       438,267  
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    1,474,764       1,383,358  
Other Time Deposits
    311,873       295,488  
 
           
 
Total Deposits
    3,047,557       2,944,715  
 
Accrued Interest Payable
    20,449       22,582  
Acceptances Outstanding
    5,357       8,403  
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    361,344       169,037  
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    82,406       82,406  
Other Liabilities
    11,593       10,983  
 
           
 
Total Liabilities
    3,528,706       3,238,126  
 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Common Stock, $.001 Par Value; Authorized 200,000,000 Shares; Issued 50,474,441 Shares (46,986,341 Shares Outstanding) and 50,239,613 Shares (49,076,613 Shares Outstanding) at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Respectively
    50       50  
Additional Paid-In Capital
    347,076       344,810  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss — Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale, Interest-Only Strips and Interest Rate Swaps, Net of Income Taxes of ($629) and ($1,450) at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Respectively
    (1,458 )     (3,200 )
Retained Earnings
    196,208       165,498  
 
           
 
 
    541,876       507,158  
 
               
Less Treasury Stock, at Cost; 3,488,100 and 1,163,000 Shares at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Respectively
    (58,967 )     (20,041 )
 
           
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    482,909       487,117  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 4,011,615     $ 3,725,243  
 
           
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
                               
INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Interest and Fees on Loans
  $ 66,714     $ 63,392     $ 194,487     $ 175,409  
Interest on Investments
    4,422       4,836       13,558       14,948  
Interest on Federal Funds Sold
    61       436       963       748  
Interest on Term Federal Funds Sold
                5        
 
                       
 
                               
Total Interest Income
    71,197       68,664       209,013       191,105  
 
                       
 
                               
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Interest on Deposits
    27,882       25,178       80,654       66,690  
Interest on FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    3,785       2,084       8,875       4,699  
Interest on Junior Subordinated Debentures
    1,675       1,672       4,974       4,734  
 
                       
 
                               
Total Interest Expense
    33,342       28,934       94,503       76,123  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
    37,855       39,730       114,510       114,982  
Provision for Credit Losses
    8,464       1,682       17,619       5,542  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
    29,391       38,048       96,891       109,440  
 
                       
 
                               
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
    4,463       4,249       13,389       12,663  
Insurance Commissions
    1,131       250       3,535       646  
Trade Finance Fees
    1,082       1,227       3,549       3,414  
Remittance Fees
    512       517       1,503       1,537  
Other Service Charges and Fees
    691       591       1,881       1,739  
Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income
    234       221       693       654  
Increase in Fair Value of Derivatives
    207       389       521       723  
Other Income
    457       328       1,223       911  
Gain on Sales of Loans
    523       1,400       3,685       3,550  
Gain on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
    226             226       48  
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Income
    9,526       9,172       30,205       25,885  
 
                       
 
                               
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
                               
Salaries and Employee Benefits
    11,418       10,357       33,961       30,209  
Occupancy and Equipment
    2,657       2,482       7,740       7,122  
Data Processing
    1,540       1,431       4,768       4,314  
Advertising and Promotion
    943       665       2,493       2,122  
Supplies and Communication
    704       636       1,996       1,848  
Professional Fees
    565       390       1,686       1,550  
Amortization of Other Intangible Assets
    570       585       1,776       1,815  
Decrease in Fair Value of Embedded Options
    37       78       233       292  
Other Operating Expenses
    2,815       3,237       9,055       8,126  
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Expenses
    21,249       19,861       63,708       57,398  
 
                       
 
                               
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    17,668       27,359       63,388       77,927  
Provision for Income Taxes
    6,580       9,762       23,922       29,588  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INCOME
  $ 11,088     $ 17,597     $ 39,466     $ 48,339  
 
                       
 
                               
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.23     $ 0.36     $ 0.82     $ 0.99  
Diluted
  $ 0.23     $ 0.36     $ 0.81     $ 0.98  
 
                               
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
                               
Basic
    47,355,143       48,890,662       48,232,464       48,809,921  
Diluted
    47,536,078       49,450,601       48,569,863       49,395,152  
 
                               
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                                                                 
    Common Stock — Number of Shares   Shareholders’ Equity  
                                                    Accumulated                      
                                    Additional             Other             Treasury     Total  
            Treasury             Common     Paid-in     Unearned     Comprehensive     Retained     Stock,     Shareholders’  
    Issued     Stock     Outstanding     Stock     Capital     Compensation     Loss     Earnings     at Cost     Equity  
 
                                                                               
BALANCE — DECEMBER 31, 2005
    49,821,798       (1,163,000 )     48,658,798     $ 50     $ 339,991     $ (1,150 )   $ (4,383 )   $ 112,310     $ (20,041 )   $ 426,777  
 
                                                                               
Cumulative Adjustments:
                                                                               
Tax Credit Funds
                                              (656 )           (656 )
Share-Based Compensation
                            (916 )     1,150                         234  
Exercises of Stock Options and Stock Warrants
    332,348             332,348             2,795                               2,795  
Share-Based Compensation Expense
                            998                               998  
Tax Benefit from Exercises of Stock Options
                            329                               329  
Cash Dividends
                                              (8,864 )           (8,864 )
 
                                                                               
Comprehensive Income:
                                                                               
Net Income
                                              48,339             48,339  
Change in Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale, Interest-Only Strips and Interest Rate Swaps, Net of Tax
                                        753                   753  
 
                                                           
 
                                                                               
Total Comprehensive Income
                                                                            49,092  
 
                                                                             
 
                                                                               
BALANCE — SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
    50,154,146       (1,163,000 )     48,991,146     $ 50     $ 343,197     $     $ (3,630 )   $ 151,129     $ (20,041 )   $ 470,705  
 
                                                           
 
                                                                               
BALANCE — DECEMBER 31, 2006
    50,239,613       (1,163,000 )     49,076,613     $ 50     $ 344,810     $     $ (3,200 )   $ 165,498     $ (20,041 )   $ 487,117  
 
                                                                               
Shares Issued for Business Acquisitions
    102,181             102,181             2,198                               2,198  
Exercises of Stock Options and Stock Warrants
    132,647             132,647             1,164                               1,164  
Share-Based Compensation Expense
                            1,283                               1,283  
Tax Benefit from Exercises of Stock Options
                            173                               173  
Cash Dividends
                                              (8,756 )           (8,756 )
Repurchase of Common Stock
          (2,325,100 )     (2,325,100 )                                   (38,926 )     (38,926 )
Repurchase of Stock Warrants
                            (2,552 )                             (2,552 )
 
Comprehensive Income:
                                                                               
Net Income
                                              39,466             39,466  
Change in Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale, Interest-Only Strips and Interest Rate Swaps, Net of Tax
                                        1,742                   1,742  
 
                                                           
 
                                                                               
Total Comprehensive Income
                                                                            41,208  
 
                                                                             
 
                                                                               
BALANCE — SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
    50,474,441       (3,488,100 )     46,986,341     $ 50     $ 347,076     $     $ (1,458 )   $ 196,208     $ (58,967 )   $ 482,909  
 
                                                           
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net Income
  $ 39,466     $ 48,339  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
               
Depreciation and Amortization of Premises and Equipment
    2,186       2,203  
Amortization of Premiums and Accretion of Discounts on Investments, Net
    150       221  
Amortization of Other Intangible Assets
    1,776       1,815  
Share-Based Compensation Expense
    1,283       998  
Provision for Credit Losses
    17,619       5,542  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock Dividend
    (526 )     (460 )
Gain on Sales of Securities Available for Sale
          (2 )
Increase in Fair Value of Derivatives
    (521 )     (723 )
Decrease in Fair Value of Embedded Options
    233       292  
Gain on Sales of Loans
    (3,685 )     (3,550 )
Gain on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
    (226 )     (48 )
Loss on Sales of Premises and Equipment
    11       22  
Excess Tax Benefit from Exercises of Stock Options
    (173 )     (329 )
Deferred Tax Benefit
    (2,400 )     (1,964 )
Origination of Loans Held for Sale
    (76,488 )     (88,047 )
Proceeds from Sales of Loans Held for Sale
    96,523       85,327  
Increase in Accrued Interest Receivable
    (700 )     (2,070 )
Decrease (Increase) in Servicing Asset
    251       (356 )
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Bank-Owned Life Insurance
    (693 )     (655 )
Increase in Other Assets
    (9,718 )     (12,195 )
(Decrease) Increase in Accrued Interest Payable
    (2,133 )     7,280  
Increase in Other Liabilities
    199       111  
Other, Net
    2,697       3,159  
 
           
 
               
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
    65,131       44,910  
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from Redemption of Federal Reserve Bank Stock
          590  
Proceeds from Matured Term Federal Funds Sold
    5,000        
Proceeds from Matured or Called Securities Available for Sale
    45,762       46,005  
Proceeds from Sales of Securities Available for Sale
          5,005  
Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
    1,306        
Net Increase in Loans Receivable
    (382,280 )     (352,062 )
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    (77 )     (311 )
Purchases of Securities Available for Sale
    (11,158 )     (6,273 )
Purchases of Premises and Equipment
    (2,701 )     (1,763 )
Business Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired
    (4,121 )      
 
           
 
               
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
    (348,269 )     (308,809 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Increase in Deposits
    102,842       147,667  
Proceeds from Exercises of Stock Options and Stock Warrants
    1,164       2,795  
Tax Benefit from Exercises of Stock Options
    173       329  
Stock Issued for Business Acquisitions
    2,198        
Cash Paid to Acquire Treasury Stock
    (38,926 )      
Cash Paid to Acquire Stock Warrants
    (2,552 )      
Cash Dividends Paid
    (8,756 )     (8,864 )
Proceeds from Long-Term FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
          120,000  
Repayment of Long-Term FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    (330 )     (313 )
Net Change in Short-Term FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    192,613       3,417  
 
           
 
               
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities
    248,426       265,031  
 
           
 
               
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (34,712 )     1,132  
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Beginning of Period
    138,501       163,477  
 
           
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD
  $ 103,789     $ 164,609  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
               
Interest Paid
  $ 96,636     $ 83,403  
Income Taxes Paid
  $ 33,784     $ 30,708  
Transfers of Loans Receivable to Other Real Estate Owned
  $ 1,367     $ 545  
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     Basis of Presentation
     Hanmi Financial Corporation (“Hanmi Financial,” “we” or “us”) is a Delaware corporation and is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Our primary subsidiary is Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”). Our other subsidiaries are Chun-Ha Insurance Services, Inc. (“Chun-Ha”) and All World Insurance Services, Inc. (“All World”), which were acquired on January 2, 2007.
     The Bank is a commercial bank licensed by the California Department of Financial Institutions. The Bank’s deposit accounts are insured under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act up to applicable limits thereof. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System. Chun-Ha and All World are insurance brokerages founded in 1989 and offer a complete line of insurance products, including life, commercial, auto, health, and property and casualty.
     Our primary operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money through operation of the Bank. The Bank is a community bank conducting general business banking with its primary market encompassing the multi-ethnic populations of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties of the State of California. The Bank’s full-service offices are located in business areas where many of the businesses are run by immigrants and other minority groups. The Bank’s client base reflects the multi-ethnic composition of these communities. As of September 30, 2007, the Bank maintained a branch network of 24 locations, serving individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in its primary market. The Bank also had eight loan production offices in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Chun-Ha and All World are headquartered in Garden Grove, California and have offices in Los Angeles.
     In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements of Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period ended September 30, 2007, but are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be reported for the entire year. In the opinion of management, the aforementioned consolidated financial statements are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The interim information should be read in conjunction with our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     Descriptions of our significant accounting policies are included in “Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     Certain reclassifications were made to the prior period’s presentation to conform to the current period’s presentation.
NOTE 2 — SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
     2007 Equity Compensation Plan
     At the May 23, 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, shareholders approved the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan, which replaces the Year 2000 Stock Option Plan. The 2007 Equity Compensation Plan provides for grants of non-qualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and performance shares to non-employee directors, officers, employees and consultants of Hanmi Financial and its subsidiaries.
     Under the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan, we may grant options for up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2007, 3,000,000 shares were still available for issuance.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 2 — SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
     Share-Based Compensation Expense
     The table below shows the share-based compensation expense and related tax benefits for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
    (In Thousands)
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
  $ 416     $ 424     $ 1,283     $ 998  
Related Tax Benefits
  $ 175     $ 178     $ 540     $ 420  
     Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
     At September 30, 2007, unrecognized share-based compensation expense was as follows:
                 
    Unrecognized     Average  
    Share-Based     Expected  
    Compensation     Recognition  
    Expense     Period  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Stock Option Awards:
               
2007 Equity Compensation Plan
  $ 4,323     3.1 years
2004 CEO Stock Option Plan
    889     3.3 years
Restricted Stock Awards
    514     1.4 years
 
             
 
Total Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
  $ 5,726     3.0 years
 
             
     Share-Based Payment Award Activity — 2007 Equity Compensation Plan
     The table below provides stock option information related to the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2007:
                                 
            Weighted-   Weighted-   Aggregate
            Average   Average   Intrinsic
    Number   Exercise   Remaining   Value of
    of   Price Per   Contractual   In-the-Money
    Shares   Share   Life   Options
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Period
    1,497,478     $ 15.44     7.5 years   $ 4,094 (1)
 
Options Granted
    72,000     $ 16.06     9.9 years        
Options Exercised
    (37,512 )   $ 12.19     4.7 years        
Options Expired
    (14,000 )   $ 17.03     8.0 years        
Options Forfeited
    (33,200 )   $ 17.76     8.2 years        
 
                               
 
Options Outstanding at End of Period
    1,484,766     $ 15.49     7.4 years   $ 2,937 (2)
 
                               
Options Exercisable at End of Period
    560,434     $ 11.42     5.6 years   $ 2,627 (2)
 
(1)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $17.06 as of June 29, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
 
(2)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $15.49 as of September 28, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
     The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $153,000 and $859,000, respectively.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 2 — SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
     The table below provides stock option information related to the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2007:
                                 
            Weighted-   Weighted-   Aggregate
            Average   Average   Intrinsic
    Number   Exercise   Remaining   Value of
    of   Price Per   Contractual   In-the-Money
    Shares   Share   Life   Options
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Period
    1,755,813     $ 15.31     8.0 years   $ 12,678 (1)
Options Granted
    102,667     $ 16.64     9.1 years        
Options Exercised
    (130,647 )   $ 8.76     4.4 years        
Options Expired
    (14,000 )   $ 17.03     8.0 years        
Options Forfeited
    (229,067 )   $ 18.38     8.3 years        
 
                               
 
Options Outstanding at End of Period
    1,484,766     $ 15.49     7.4 years   $ 2,937 (2)
 
                               
 
Options Exercisable at End of Period
    560,434     $ 11.42     5.6 years   $ 2,627 (2)
 
(1)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $22.53 as of December 29, 2006, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
 
(2)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $15.49 as of September 28, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
     The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $1.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
     Share-Based Payment Award Activity — 2004 CEO Stock Option Plan
     The table below provides stock option information related to the 2004 CEO Stock Option Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2007:
                                 
                            Aggregate
                            Intrinsic
    Number   Exercise   Remaining   Value of
    of   Price Per   Contractual   In-the-Money
    Shares   Share   Life   Options
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Period
    350,000     $ 17.17     7.4 years   $ (1)
 
                               
 
Options Outstanding at End of Period
    350,000     $ 17.17     7.3 years   $ (2)
 
                               
 
Options Exercisable at End of Period
    116,666     $ 17.17     7.3 years   $ (2)
 
(2)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $17.06 as of June 29, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
 
(1)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $15.49 as of September 28, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 2 — SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
     The table below provides stock option information related to the 2004 CEO Stock Option Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2007:
                                 
                            Aggregate
                            Intrinsic
    Number   Exercise   Remaining   Value of
    of   Price Per   Contractual   In-the-Money
    Shares   Share   Life   Options
    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Period
    350,000     $ 17.17     7.9 years   $ 1,878 (1)
 
                               
 
Options Outstanding at End of Period
    350,000     $ 17.17     7.3 years   $ (2)
 
                               
 
Options Exercisable at End of Period
    116,666     $ 17.17     7.3 years   $ (2)
 
(1)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $22.53 as of December 29, 2006, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
 
(2)   Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $15.49 as of September 28, 2007, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
     Share-Based Payment Award Activity — Restricted Stock Awards
     The table below provides information related to restricted stock awards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30, 2007   September 30, 2007
    Number   Grant Date   Number   Grant Date
    of   Fair Value   of   Fair Value
    Shares   Per Share   Shares   Per Share
 
Non-Vested at Beginning of Period
    40,000     $ 18.15       60,000     $ 18.15  
 
Vested
        $ 18.15       (20,000 )   $ 18.15  
 
                               
 
Non-Vested at End of Period
    40,000     $ 18.15       40,000     $ 18.15  
 
                               
NOTE 3 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
     Earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated on both a basic and a diluted basis. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted from the issuance of common stock that then shared in earnings, excluding common shares in treasury.
     Unvested restricted stock is excluded from the calculation of weighted-average common shares for basic EPS. For diluted EPS, weighted-average common shares include the impact of restricted stock under the treasury method.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 3 — EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued)
     The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to derive basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated.
                                                 
    2007     2006  
            Weighted-                     Weighted-        
            Average     Per             Average     Per  
    Income     Shares     Share     Income     Shares     Share  
    (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount     (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount  
            (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)          
 
                                               
Three Months Ended September 30:
                                               
Basic EPS — Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 11,088       47,355,143     $ 0.23     $ 17,597       48,890,662     $ 0.36  
Effect of Dilutive Securities — Options and Warrants
          180,935                   559,939        
 
                                   
Diluted EPS — Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 11,088       47,536,078     $ 0.23     $ 17,597       49,450,601     $ 0.36  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Nine Months Ended September 30:
                                               
Basic EPS — Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 39,466       48,232,464     $ 0.82     $ 48,339       48,809,921     $ 0.99  
Effect of Dilutive Securities — Options and Warrants
          337,399       (0.01 )           585,231       (0.01 )
 
                                   
Diluted EPS — Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 39,466       48,569,863     $ 0.81     $ 48,339       49,395,152     $ 0.98  
 
                                   
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, there were 1,275,354 and 1,103,554 options outstanding, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, there were 1,275,354 and 1,103,554 options outstanding, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 4 — INCOME TAXES
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”). This Statement clarifies the criteria that an individual tax position must satisfy for some or all of the benefits of that position to be recognized in a company’s financial statements. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements.
     We adopted the provisions of FIN No. 48 effective as of January 1, 2007 and there was no significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
     At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, net current taxes receivable of $3.3 million and net current taxes payable of $1.0 million, respectively, were included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
NOTE 5 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     Stock Warrants
     In 2004, we issued 508,558 stock warrants to affiliates of Castle Creek Financial LLC for services rendered in connection with the placement of our equity securities. Under the terms of the warrants, the warrant holders may purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share. The warrants were immediately exercisable and expire after five years.

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 5 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
     During the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 2,000 and 0 shares of common stock, respectively, were issued in connection with the exercise of stock warrants. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 2,000 and 115,392 shares of common stock, respectively, were issued in connection with the exercise of stock warrants.
     On June 1, 2007, we repurchased 324,502 stock warrants at an aggregate cash purchase price of $2.6 million and such stock warrants were then canceled.
     As of September 30, 2007, there were outstanding stock warrants to purchase 2,000 shares of our common stock.
     Repurchase of Common Stock
     In April 2006, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of our common stock as part of our ongoing capital management program. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, 1,004,100 shares of our common stock were repurchased on the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, 2,325,100 shares of our common stock were repurchased on the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $38.9 million. Repurchased shares are held in treasury pending use for general corporate purposes, including issuances under our stock option plans.
NOTE 6 — OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS
     We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. 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. The Bank’s exposure to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the other party to commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty.
     Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment; and income-producing or borrower-occupied properties. The following table shows the distribution of undisbursed loan commitments as of the dates indicated:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (In Thousands)  
 
Commitments to Extend Credit
  $ 551,009     $ 578,347  
Commercial Letters of Credit
    50,583       65,158  
Standby Letters of Credit
    46,559       48,289  
Unused Credit Card Lines
    19,427       17,031  
 
           
 
Total Undisbursed Loan Commitments
  $ 667,578     $ 708,825  
 
           

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HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (Continued)
NOTE 7 — SEGMENT REPORTING
     Through our branch network and lending units, we provide a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies located primarily in Southern California. These services include demand, time and savings deposits; and commercial and industrial, real estate and consumer lending. While our chief decision makers monitor the revenue streams of our various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis. Accordingly, we consider all of our operations to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
     The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the major factors that influenced our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto set forth in this Report.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
     Some of the statements under “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this 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. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement, including risks and uncertainties relating to changes in interest rates, credit quality, governmental regulation, ability to integrate acquisitions we may make, natural disasters, increased competition in our market areas and changes in economic conditions in California, nationally and internationally. For a discussion of some of the factors that might cause such a difference, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Interest Rate Risk Management” and "— Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made, except as required by law.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     We have established various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. Certain accounting policies require us to make significant estimates and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and we consider these critical accounting policies. For a description of these critical accounting policies, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. We use estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and our results of operations for the reporting periods. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of Hanmi Financial’s Board of Directors.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
     The following tables set forth certain selected financial data for the periods indicated.
                 
    As of and for the
    Three Months Ended
    September 30,
    2007   2006
    (Dollars in Thousands,
Except Per Share Data)
AVERAGE BALANCES:
               
Average Gross Loans, Net (1)
  $ 3,135,531     $ 2,828,972  
Average Investment Securities
  $ 360,626     $ 401,039  
Average Interest-Earning Assets
  $ 3,526,493     $ 3,287,581  
Average Total Assets
  $ 3,915,517     $ 3,675,091  
Average Deposits
  $ 3,016,118     $ 2,927,956  
Average Borrowings
  $ 367,605     $ 241,404  
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
  $ 2,683,930     $ 2,427,883  
Average Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 487,006     $ 463,011  
Average Tangible Equity (2)
  $ 269,255     $ 248,147  
 
               
PER SHARE DATA:
               
Earnings Per Share — Basic
  $ 0.23     $ 0.36  
Earnings Per Share — Diluted
  $ 0.23     $ 0.36  
Common Shares Outstanding at End of Period
    46,986,341       48,991,146  
Book Value Per Share (3)
  $ 10.28     $ 9.61  
Tangible Book Value Per Share (4)
  $ 5.65     $ 5.23  
Cash Dividends Per Share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
 
               
SELECTED PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
               
Return on Average Assets (5) (6)
    1.12 %     1.90 %
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity (5) (7)
    9.03 %     15.08 %
Return on Average Tangible Equity (5) (8)
    16.34 %     28.13 %
Net Interest Spread (9)
    3.08 %     3.56 %
Net Interest Margin (10)
    4.26 %     4.79 %
Efficiency Ratio (11)
    44.85 %     40.61 %
Dividend Payout Ratio (12)
    25.43 %     16.70 %
Average Shareholders’ Equity to Average Total Assets
    12.44 %     12.60 %
 
               
SELECTED CAPITAL RATIOS: (13)
               
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio:
               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
    10.86 %     12.02 %
Hanmi Bank
    10.74 %     12.00 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio:
               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
    9.83 %     11.03 %
Hanmi Bank
    9.70 %     11.01 %
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio:
               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
    9.32 %     9.78 %
Hanmi Bank
    9.20 %     9.76 %
 
               
SELECTED ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:
               
Non-Performing Loans to Total Gross Loans (14)
    1.39 %     0.47 %
Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets (15)
    1.12 %     0.36 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Average Total Gross Loans (16)
    0.77 %     0.09 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Gross Loans
    1.07 %     0.99 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Non-Performing Loans
    77.19 %     209.82 %
 
(1)    Loans are net of deferred fees and related direct costs.
 
(2)    Average tangible equity is calculated by subtracting average goodwill and average core deposit intangible assets from average shareholders’ equity. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
(3)    Total shareholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding.
 
(4)    Tangible equity divided by common shares outstanding. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
(5)    Calculation based upon annualized net income.
 
(6)    Net income divided by average total assets.
 
(7)    Net income divided by average shareholders’ equity.
 
(8)    Net income divided by average tangible equity. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
(9)    Average yield earned on interest-earning assets less average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
 
(10)    Net interest income before provision for credit losses divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
(11)    Total non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and total non-interest income.
 
(12)    Cash dividends per share times common shares outstanding divided by net income.
 
(13)    The required ratios for a “well-capitalized” institution, as defined by regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, are 10 percent for Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets); 6 percent for Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio (Tier 1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets); and 5 percent for Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (Tier 1 capital divided by average total assets).
 
(14)    Non-performing loans consist of non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and restructured loans.
 
(15)    Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans (see footnote (14) above) and other real estate owned.
 
(16)    Calculation based upon annualized net loan charge-offs.

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    As of and for the
    Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2007   2006
    (Dollars in Thousands,
Except Per Share Data)
AVERAGE BALANCES:
               
Average Gross Loans, Net (1)
  $ 3,011,946     $ 2,702,902  
Average Investment Securities
  $ 374,209     $ 421,195  
Average Interest-Earning Assets
  $ 3,435,932     $ 3,169,215  
Average Total Assets
  $ 3,825,784     $ 3,557,227  
Average Deposits
  $ 2,976,676     $ 2,857,260  
Average Borrowings
  $ 308,406     $ 209,770  
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
  $ 2,575,061     $ 2,329,135  
Average Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 494,731     $ 450,069  
Average Tangible Equity (2)
  $ 276,627     $ 233,671  
 
               
PER SHARE DATA:
               
Earnings Per Share — Basic
  $ 0.82     $ 0.99  
Earnings Per Share — Diluted
  $ 0.81     $ 0.98  
Cash Dividends Per Share
  $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
 
               
SELECTED PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
               
Return on Average Assets (3) (4)
    1.38 %     1.82 %
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity (3) (5)
    10.67 %     14.36 %
Return on Average Tangible Equity (3) (6)
    19.07 %     27.66 %
Net Interest Spread (7)
    3.22 %     3.69 %
Net Interest Margin (8)
    4.46 %     4.85 %
Efficiency Ratio (9)
    44.02 %     40.75 %
Dividend Payout Ratio (10)
    21.43 %     18.24 %
Average Shareholders’ Equity to Average Total Assets
    12.93 %     12.65 %
 
(1)    Loans are net of deferred fees and related direct costs.
 
(2)    Average tangible equity is calculated by subtracting average goodwill and average core deposit intangible assets from average shareholders’ equity. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
(3)    Calculation based upon annualized net income.
 
(4)    Net income divided by average total assets.
 
(5)    Net income divided by average shareholders’ equity.
 
(6)    Net income divided by average tangible equity. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
(7)    Average yield earned on interest-earning assets less average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
 
(8)    Net interest income before provision for credit losses divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
(9)    Total non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and total non-interest income.
 
(10)    Cash dividends per share times common shares outstanding divided by net income.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
      Return on Average Tangible Equity
     Return on average tangible equity is supplemental financial information determined by a method other than in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP measure is used by management in the analysis of Hanmi Financial’s performance. Average tangible equity is calculated by subtracting average goodwill and average other intangible assets from average shareholders’ equity. Banking and financial institution regulators also exclude goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholders’ equity when assessing the capital adequacy of a financial institution. Management believes the presentation of this financial measure excluding the impact of these items provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the financial results of Hanmi Financial, as it provides a method to assess management’s success in utilizing tangible capital. This disclosure should not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.
     The following table reconciles the GAAP performance measure to this non-GAAP performance measure for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
            (Dollars in Thousands)          
 
                               
Average Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 487,006     $ 463,011     $ 494,731     $ 450,069  
Less Average Goodwill and Average Other Intangible Assets
    (217,751 )     (214,864 )     (218,104 )     (216,398 )
 
                       
 
                               
Average Tangible Equity
  $ 269,255     $ 248,147     $ 276,627     $ 233,671  
 
                       
 
                               
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity
    9.03 %     15.08 %     10.67 %     14.36 %
Effect of Average Goodwill and Average Other Intangible Assets
    7.31 %     13.05 %     8.40 %     13.30 %
 
                       
 
                               
Return on Average Tangible Equity
    16.34 %     28.13 %     19.07 %     27.66 %
 
                       
      Tangible Book Value Per Share
     Tangible book value per share is supplemental financial information determined by a method other than in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP measure is used by management in the analysis of Hanmi Financial’s performance. Tangible book value per share is calculated by subtracting goodwill and other intangible assets from total shareholders’ equity and dividing the difference by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Management believes the presentation of this financial measure excluding the impact of these items provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the financial results of Hanmi Financial, as it provides a method to assess management’s success in utilizing tangible capital. This disclosure should not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.
     The following table reconciles the GAAP performance measure to this non-GAAP performance measure as of the dates indicated:
                 
    September 30,
    2007     2006  
    (Dollars in Thousands; Except  
    Per Share Data)  
 
               
Total Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 482,909     $ 470,705  
Less Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
    (217,448 )     (214,522 )
 
           
 
               
Tangible Equity
  $ 265,461     $ 256,183  
 
           
 
Book Value Per Share
  $ 10.28     $ 9.61  
Effect of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
    (4.63 )     (4.38 )
 
           
 
               
Tangible Book Value Per Share
  $ 5.65     $ 5.23  
 
           

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
      Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, net income was $11.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $17.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The 37.0 percent decrease in net income for 2007 as compared to 2006 was attributable to increases in the provision for credit losses and non-interest expenses and a decrease in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest income.
     Effective January 2, 2007, we completed the acquisitions of Chun-Ha Insurance Services, Inc. and All World Insurance Services, Inc. (collectively, “Chun-Ha”). The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases, so the operating results of Chun-Ha are included from the acquisition date.
     Net interest income decreased because of a decline in the net interest margin due to a more competitive loan pricing environment and a higher cost of funds, reflecting trends in the second half of 2006, when customers placed their funds in certificates of deposit instead of core deposits, and certificates of deposit continued to reprice. The composition of the deposits portfolio and interest rates paid on deposits have remained relatively stable in 2007. However, compared to the third quarter of 2006, the deposits portfolio in the third quarter of 2007 included a larger percentage of time deposits, bearing interest at higher rates. Therefore, the cost of funds increased more than the increase in the yield on interest-earning assets. The net interest margin was 4.26 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 4.79 percent for the same period in 2006. The effect of the decrease in the net interest margin was partially offset by an increase in average interest-earning assets, which increased $238.9 million, or 7.3 percent, due to ongoing growth in the loan portfolio.
     Our results of operations are significantly affected by the provision for credit losses. The provision for credit losses was $8.5 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in the provision for credit losses was primarily attributable to the migration of loans into more adverse risk rating categories, including a group of six related business acquisition loans amounting to $3.6 million, some of which have become the subject of litigation. The higher provision for credit losses also reflects increases in non-performing and delinquent loans.
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest income increased by $354,000, or 3.9 percent, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006 due primarily to the acquisition of Chun-Ha, which increased insurance commissions by $916,000, and a $226,000 gain on sale of other real estate owned, partially offset by a lower gain on sales of loans.
     Non-interest expenses increased by $1.4 million, or 7.0 percent, due to non-interest expenses of $878,000 attributable to Chun-Ha and $428,000 attributable to the opening of branches in Fullerton, California and Rancho Cucamonga, California during 2007. The efficiency ratio (non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and non-interest income) was 44.85 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 40.61 percent for the same quarter in 2006. Of the 4.24 percent increase, 1.01 percent was attributable to the acquisition of Chun-Ha and 1.04 percent was attributable to the new branches.
     The annualized return on average assets was 1.12 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 1.90 percent for the same period in 2006. The annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 9.03 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and the annualized return on average tangible equity was 16.34 percent, compared to 15.08 percent and 28.13 percent, respectively, for the same period in 2006.
     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, net income was $39.5 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $48.3 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The 18.4 percent decrease in net income for 2007 as compared to 2006 was attributable to increases in the provision for credit losses and non-interest expenses and a decrease in net interest income, offset by an increase in non-interest income.

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     Net interest income increased slightly because average interest-earning assets increased $266.7 million, or 8.4 percent, due to ongoing growth in the loan portfolio. The effect of the growth in average interest-earning assets was partially offset by a decline in the net interest margin due to a more competitive loan pricing environment and a higher cost of funds as customers placed their funds in certificates of deposit instead of core deposits, and certificates of deposit continued to reprice throughout 2007. Therefore, although the composition of the deposits portfolio and interest rates paid on deposits have remained relatively stable in 2007, the cost of funds increased more than the increase in the yield on interest-earning assets compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The net interest margin was 4.46 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 4.85 percent for the same period in 2006.
     Our results of operations are significantly affected by the provision for credit losses. The provision for credit losses was $17.6 million and $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in the provision for credit losses was primarily attributable to the migration of loans into more adverse risk rating categories. The higher provision for credit losses also reflects increases in non-performing and delinquent loans.
     For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest income increased by $4.3 million, or 16.7 percent, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006 due primarily to the acquisition of Chun-Ha, which increased insurance commissions by $3.0 million, and increases in service charges on deposit accounts and other income.
     Non-interest expenses increased by $6.3 million, or 11.0 percent, due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and other operating expenses, as well as non-interest expenses of $2.6 million attributable to Chun-Ha and $854,000 attributable to the two new branches that opened during 2007. The efficiency ratio (non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and non-interest income) was 44.02 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 40.75 percent for the same quarter in 2006. Of the 3.27 percent increase, 0.91 percent was attributable to the acquisition of Chun-Ha and 0.69 percent was attributable to the new branches.
     The annualized return on average assets was 1.38 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 1.82 percent for the same period in 2006. The annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 10.67 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, and the annualized return on average tangible equity was 19.07 percent, compared to 14.36 percent and 27.66 percent, respectively, for the same period in 2006.
Net Interest Income Before Provision for Credit Losses
     Our earnings depend largely upon the difference between the interest income received from the loan portfolio and other interest-earning assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The difference is “net interest income.” Net interest income, when expressed as a percentage of average total interest-earning assets, is referred to as the net interest margin. Net interest income is affected by changes in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes and competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control, such as Federal economic policies, the general supply of money in the economy, income tax policies, governmental budgetary matters and the actions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee.

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      Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table presents the average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity; the amount of interest income or interest expense; the average yield or rate for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; and the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances.
                                                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2006  
            Interest     Average             Interest     Average  
    Average     Income/     Yield/     Average     Income/     Yield/  
    Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
ASSETS
                                               
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                               
Gross Loans, Net (1)
  $ 3,135,531     $ 66,714       8.44 %   $ 2,828,972     $ 63,392       8.89 %
Municipal Securities (2)
    70,984       764       4.31 %     71,301       770       4.32 %
Obligations of Other U.S. Government Agencies
    119,704       1,286       4.30 %     118,365       1,268       4.29 %
Other Debt Securities
    169,938       2,022       4.76 %     211,373       2,456       4.65 %
Equity Securities
    25,431       350       5.51 %     24,720       342       5.53 %
Federal Funds Sold
    4,905       61       4.97 %     32,850       436       5.31 %
 
                                       
 
Total Interest-Earning Assets
    3,526,493       71,197       8.01 %     3,287,581       68,664       8.29 %
 
                                       
 
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
                                               
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    94,034                       93,300                  
Allowance for Loan Losses
    (31,535 )                     (27,417 )                
Other Assets
    326,525                       321,627                  
 
                                           
 
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets
    389,024                       387,510                  
 
                                           
 
Total Assets
  $ 3,915,517                     $ 3,675,091                  
 
                                           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Savings
  $ 95,147       567       2.36 %   $ 102,518       440       1.70 %
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    471,756       4,164       3.50 %     441,880       3,512       3.15 %
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    1,438,711       19,263       5.31 %     1,358,908       17,881       5.22 %
Other Time Deposits
    310,711       3,888       4.96 %     283,173       3,345       4.69 %
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    285,199       3,785       5.27 %     158,998       2,084       5.20 %
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    82,406       1,675       8.06 %     82,406       1,672       8.05 %
 
                                       
 
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    2,683,930       33,342       4.93 %     2,427,883       28,934       4.73 %
 
                                       
 
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Demand Deposits
    699,793                       741,477                  
Other Liabilities
    44,788                       42,720                  
 
                                           
 
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities
    744,581                       784,197                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities
    3,428,511                       3,212,080                  
Shareholders’ Equity
    487,006                       463,011                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 3,915,517                     $ 3,675,091                  
 
                                           
Net Interest Income
          $ 37,855                     $ 39,730          
 
                                           
Net Interest Spread (3)
                    3.08 %                     3.56 %
 
                                           
Net Interest Margin (4)
                    4.26 %                     4.79 %
 
                                           
 
(1)   Loans are net of deferred fees and related direct costs, but excluding the allowance for loan losses. Non-accrual loans are included in the average loan balance. Loan fees have been included in the calculation of interest income. Loan fees were $580,000 and $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
(2)   If computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective marginal rate of 35 percent, tax-exempt income would be $1.2 million and $1.2 million, and the yields would be 6.62 percent and 6.65 percent, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
(3)   Represents the average rate earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
 
(4)   Represents annualized net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

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     The table below show changes in interest income and interest expense and the amounts attributable to variations in interest rates and volumes for the periods indicated. The variances attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been allocated to the change due to volume and the change due to rate categories in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount attributable solely to the change in volume and to the change in rate.
                         
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30, 2007 vs. 2006  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in  
    Volume     Rate     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
 
                       
Interest Income:
                       
Gross Loans, Net
  $ 6,632     $ (3,310 )   $ 3,322  
Municipal Securities
    (3 )     (3 )     (6 )
Obligations of Other U.S. Government Agencies
    14       4       18  
Other Debt Securities
    (492 )     58       (434 )
Equity Securities
    10       (2 )     8  
Federal Funds Sold
    (350 )     (25 )     (375 )
 
                 
 
                       
Total Interest Income
    5,811       (3,278 )     2,533  
 
                 
 
                       
Interest Expense:
                       
Savings
    (34 )     161       127  
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    246       406       652  
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    1,064       318       1,382  
Other Time Deposits
    336       207       543  
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    1,675       26       1,701  
Junior Subordinated Debentures
          3       3  
 
                 
 
                       
Total Interest Expense
    3,287       1,121       4,408  
 
                 
 
                       
Change in Net Interest Income
  $ 2,524     $ (4,399 )   $ (1,875 )
 
                 
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net interest income before provision for credit losses was $37.9 million and $39.7 million, respectively. The net interest spread and net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2007 were 3.08 percent and 4.26 percent, respectively, compared to 3.56 percent and 4.79 percent, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2006.
     Average interest-earning assets increased 7.3 percent to $3.53 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $3.29 billion for the same period in 2006. Average gross loans increased 10.8 percent to $3.14 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $2.83 billion for the same period in 2006, and average investment securities decreased 10.1 percent to $360.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $401.0 million for the same period in 2006. Total loan interest and fee income increased by 5.2 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007 due to the increase in average gross loans outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans from 8.89 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.44 percent for the same period in 2007.
     During this period, the average Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (the “Prime Rate”) declined seven basis points from 8.25 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.18 percent for the same period in 2007. Due to competitive pressures, the average spread over the Prime Rate for new loans and renewals of existing loans decreased. The decrease in the spread also reflects a shift in the mix of the loan portfolio into fixed-rate loans, which generally carry lower interest rates, reflecting the yield curve in effect during the third quarter. The yield on average interest-earning assets decreased by 28 basis points from 8.29 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.01 percent for the same period in 2007, reflecting the decrease in the average yield on loans previously discussed and a shift in the mix of average interest-earning assets from 86.1 percent loans, 12.2 percent securities and 1.7 percent other interest-earning assets for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 88.9 percent loans, 10.2 percent securities and 0.9 percent other interest-earning assets for the same period in 2007.
     The majority of the interest-earning assets growth was funded by an increase of $126.2 million, or 52.3 percent, in average borrowings and an increase of $88.2 million, or 3.0 percent, in average total deposits. Total average interest-bearing liabilities grew by 10.5 percent to $2.68 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $2.43 billion for the same period in 2006. The average interest rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities increased by 20 basis points from 4.73 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 4.93 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007. This increase was primarily due to a higher cost of deposits, reflecting trends in the second half of 2006, when customers placed their funds in higher yielding certificates of deposit instead

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of core deposits, and certificates of deposit continued to reprice. The composition of the deposits portfolio and interest rates paid on deposits have remained relatively stable in 2007. However, compared to the third quarter of 2006, the deposits portfolio in the third quarter of 2007 included a larger percentage of time deposits, bearing interest at higher rates.
      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table presents the average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity; the amount of interest income or interest expense; the average yield or rate for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; and the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances.
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2006  
            Interest     Average             Interest     Average  
    Average     Income/     Yield/     Average     Income/     Yield/  
    Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
                                               
ASSETS
                                               
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                               
Gross Loans, Net (1)
  $ 3,011,946     $ 194,487       8.63 %   $ 2,702,902     $ 175,409       8.68 %
Municipal Securities (2)
    71,883       2,290       4.25 %     72,702       2,321       4.26 %
Obligations of Other U.S. Government Agencies
    118,894       3,775       4.23 %     123,986       3,887       4.18 %
Other Debt Securities
    183,432       6,438       4.68 %     224,507       7,742       4.60 %
Equity Securities
    25,244       1,055       5.57 %     24,619       997       5.40 %
Federal Funds Sold
    24,405       963       5.26 %     20,457       748       4.88 %
Term Federal Funds Sold
    128       5       5.21 %                  
Interest-Earning Deposits
                      42       1       3.17 %
 
                                       
 
Total Interest-Earning Assets
    3,435,932       209,013       8.13 %     3,169,215       191,105       8.06 %
 
                                       
 
Noninterest-Earning Assets:
                                               
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    92,260                       94,221                  
Allowance for Loan Losses
    (29,905 )                     (26,361 )                
Other Assets
    327,497                       320,152                  
 
                                           
 
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets
    389,852                       388,012                  
 
                                           
 
Total Assets
  $ 3,825,784                     $ 3,557,227                  
 
                                           
LIABILITIES AND
                                               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Savings
  $ 98,440       1,530       2.08 %   $ 110,817       1,402       1.69 %
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    444,173       11,302       3.40 %     481,564       10,864       3.02 %
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    1,418,825       56,539       5.33 %     1,250,467       45,534       4.87 %
Other Time Deposits
    305,217       11,283       4.94 %     276,517       8,890       4.30 %
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    226,000       8,875       5.25 %     127,364       4,699       4.93 %
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    82,406       4,974       8.07 %     82,406       4,734       7.68 %
 
                                       
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    2,575,061       94,503       4.91 %     2,329,135       76,123       4.37 %
 
                                       
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Demand Deposits
    710,021                       737,895                  
Other Liabilities
    45,971                       40,128                  
 
                                           
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities
    755,992                       778,023                  
 
                                           
 
Total Liabilities
    3,331,053                       3,107,158                  
Shareholders’ Equity
    494,731                       450,069                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 3,825,784                     $ 3,557,227                  
 
                                           
Net Interest Income
          $ 114,510                     $ 114,982          
 
                                           
Net Interest Spread (3)
                    3.22 %                     3.69 %
 
                                           
Net Interest Margin (4)
                    4.46 %                     4.85 %
 
                                           
 
(1)   Loans are net of deferred fees and related direct costs, but excluding the allowance for loan losses. Non-accrual loans are included in the average loan balance. Loan fees have been included in the calculation of interest income. Loan fees were $2.4 million and $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
(2)   If computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective marginal rate of 35 percent, tax-exempt income would be $3.5 million and $3.6 million, and the yields would be 6.53 percent and 6.55 percent, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
(3)   Represents the average rate earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
 
(4)   Represents annualized net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

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     The table below shows changes in interest income and interest expense and the amounts attributable to variations in interest rates and volumes for the periods indicated. The variances attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been allocated to the change due to volume and the change due to rate categories in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount attributable solely to the change in volume and to the change in rate.
                         
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30, 2007 vs. 2006  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in  
    Volume     Rate     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
Interest Income:
                       
Gross Loans, Net
  $ 19,961     $ (883 )   $ 19,078  
Municipal Securities
    (26 )     (5 )     (31 )
Obligations of Other U.S. Government Agencies
    (160 )     48       (112 )
Other Debt Securities
    (1,433 )     129       (1,304 )
Equity Securities
    25       33       58  
Federal Funds Sold
    151       64       215  
Term Federal Funds Sold
    5             5  
Interest-Earning Deposits
    (1 )           (1 )
 
                 
 
                       
Total Interest Income
    18,522       (614 )     17,908  
 
                 
 
                       
Interest Expense:
                       
Savings
    (169 )     297       128  
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    (885 )     1,323       438  
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    6,471       4,534       11,005  
Other Time Deposits
    979       1,414       2,393  
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    3,855       321       4,176  
Junior Subordinated Debentures
          240       240  
 
                 
 
                       
Total Interest Expense
    10,251       8,129       18,380  
 
                 
 
                       
Change in Net Interest Income
  $ 8,271     $ (8,743 )   $ (472 )
 
                 
     For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net interest income before provision for credit losses was $114.5 million and $115.0 million, respectively. The net interest spread and net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were 3.22 percent and 4.46 percent, respectively, compared to 3.69 percent and 4.85 percent, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
     Average interest-earning assets increased 8.4 percent to $3.44 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $3.17 billion for the same period in 2006. Average gross loans increased 11.4 percent to $3.01 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $2.70 billion for the same period in 2006, and average investment securities decreased 11.2 percent to $374.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $421.2 million for the same period in 2006. Total loan interest and fee income increased by 10.9 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 due to the increase in average gross loans outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans from 8.68 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.63 percent for the same period in 2007.
     During this period, the average Prime Rate rose 37 basis points from 7.86 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.23 percent for the same period in 2007. Due to competitive pressures, the average spread over the Prime Rate for new loans and renewals of existing loans decreased. The decrease in the spread also reflects a shift in the mix of the loan portfolio into fixed-rate loans, which generally carry lower interest rates. The yield on average interest-earning assets increased by seven basis points from 8.06 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.13 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, reflecting a shift in the mix of average interest-earning assets from 85.3 percent loans, 13.3 percent securities and 1.4 percent other interest-earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 87.7 percent loans, 10.9 percent securities and 1.4 percent other interest-earning assets for the same period in 2007, partially offset by the decrease in the average yield on loans previously discussed.

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     The majority of the interest-earning assets growth was funded by an increase of $119.4 million, or 4.2 percent, increase in average total deposits and an increase of $98.6 million, or 47.0 percent, in average borrowings. Total average interest-bearing liabilities grew by 10.6 percent to $2.58 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $2.33 billion for the same period in 2006. The average interest rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities increased by 54 basis points from 4.37 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 4.91 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Provision for Credit Losses
     The provision for credit losses was $8.5 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Net charge-offs were $6.1 million and $656,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The provision for credit losses was $17.6 million and $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Net charge-offs were $11.0 million and $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
     The increase in the provision for credit losses is attributable primarily to increased migration of loans into more adverse risk ratings. The increase in the provision for credit losses also parallels increases in non-performing loans, which increased from $14.2 million at December 31, 2006 to $44.7 million at September 30, 2007, and delinquent loans, which increased from $19.6 million at December 31, 2006 to $55.0 million at September 30, 2007. While the level of non-performing and delinquent loans are indicators of the credit quality of the portfolio, the provision for credit losses is determined primarily on the basis of loan classifications and the historical loss experience with similarly situated credits.
Non-Interest Income
     Non-interest income is earned from four major sources: service charges on deposit accounts, insurance commissions, fees generated from international trade finance and gain on sales of loans. Non-interest income has become a significant part of revenue in the past several years.
      Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table sets forth the various components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    September 30,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
            (Dollars in Thousands)          
 
                               
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
  $ 4,463     $ 4,249     $ 214       5.0 %
Insurance Commissions
    1,131       250       881       352.4 %
Trade Finance Fees
    1,082       1,227       (145 )     (11.8 %)
Remittance Fees
    512       517       (5 )     (1.0 %)
Other Service Charges and Fees
    691       591       100       16.9 %
Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income
    234       221       13       5.9 %
Increase in Fair Value of Derivatives
    207       389       (182 )     (46.8 %)
Other Income
    457       328       129       39.3 %
Gain on Sales of Loans
    523       1,400       (877 )     (62.6 %)
Gain on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
    226             226        
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Income
  $ 9,526     $ 9,172     $ 354       3.9 %
 
                       
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest income was $9.5 million, an increase of 3.9 percent from $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The overall increase in non-interest income is primarily due to increases in insurance commissions and service charges on deposit accounts, partially offset by a lower gain on sales of loans.

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     Service charges on deposit accounts increased by $214,000, or 5.0 percent, from $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Service charge income on deposit accounts increased due to fee increases.
     Insurance commissions increased by $881,000 from $250,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Chun-Ha in the first quarter of 2007.
     Gain on sales of loans was $523,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, a decrease of 62.6 percent. The decrease in gain on sales of loans resulted primarily from lower sales volume in SBA loans and an increase in the cost to originate such loans. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, $16.9 million of SBA loans were sold at an average gain of 3.1 percent, compared to SBA loan sales of $29.9 million at an average gain of 4.6 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The lower gain on sales of loans in 2007 reflects a greater use of brokers to refer loan applications, which results in a higher cost to originate such loans, compared to originations through our branch network. The guaranteed portion of a substantial percentage of SBA loan production is sold in the secondary markets, and servicing rights are retained.
      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table sets forth the various components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
            (Dollars in Thousands)          
 
                               
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
  $ 13,389     $ 12,663     $ 726       5.7 %
Insurance Commissions
    3,535       646       2,889       447.2 %
Trade Finance Fees
    3,549       3,414       135       4.0 %
Remittance Fees
    1,503       1,537       (34 )     (2.2 %)
Other Service Charges and Fees
    1,881       1,739       142       8.2 %
Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income
    693       654       39       6.0 %
Increase in Fair Value of Derivatives
    521       723       (202 )     (27.9 %)
Other Income
    1,223       911       312       34.2 %
Gain on Sales of Loans
    3,685       3,550       135       3.8 %
Gain on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned
    226       48       178       370.8 %
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Income
  $ 30,205     $ 25,885     $ 4,320       16.7 %
 
                       
     For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest income was $30.2 million, an increase of 16.7 percent from $25.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The overall increase in non-interest income is primarily due to increases in insurance commissions and service charges on deposit accounts.
     Service charges on deposit accounts increased by $726,000, or 5.7 percent, from $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $13.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Service charge income on deposit accounts increased due to fee increases.
     Insurance commissions increased by $2.9 million from $646,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Chun-Ha in the first quarter of 2007.
     Fees generated from international trade finance increased by 4.0 percent from $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Trade finance fees relate primarily to import and export letters of credit. The increase is attributable primarily to increased export letter of credit volume and fee increases.

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     Gain on sales of loans was $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of 3.8 percent. The increase in gain on sales of loans resulted primarily from increased sales volume in SBA loans, offset by an increase in the cost to originate such loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, $83.3 million of SBA loans were sold at an average gain of 4.4 percent, compared to SBA loan sales of $67.8 million at an average gain of 5.0 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The lower gain on sales of loans in 2007 reflects a greater use of brokers to refer loan applications, which results in a higher cost to originate such loans, compared to originations through our branch network.
Non-Interest Expenses
      Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table sets forth the breakdown of non-interest expenses for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    September 30,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
            (Dollars in Thousands)          
 
                               
Salaries and Employee Benefits
  $ 11,418     $ 10,357     $ 1,061       10.2 %
Occupancy and Equipment
    2,657       2,482       175       7.1 %
Data Processing
    1,540       1,431       109       7.6 %
Advertising and Promotion
    943       665       278       41.8 %
Supplies and Communications
    704       636       68       10.7 %
Professional Fees
    565       390       175       44.9 %
Amortization of Other Intangible Assets
    570       585       (15 )     (2.6 %)
Decrease in Fair Value of Embedded Options
    37       78       (41 )     (52.6 %)
Other Operating Expenses
    2,815       3,237       (422 )     (13.0 %)
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Expenses
  $ 21,249     $ 19,861     $ 1,388       7.0 %
 
                       
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest expenses were $21.2 million, representing an increase of $1.4 million, or 7.0 percent, compared to $19.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in non-interest expenses is due primarily to non-interest expenses of $878,000 attributable to Chun-Ha and $428,000 attributable to the opening of branches in Fullerton, California and Rancho Cucamonga, California during 2007.
     Salaries and employee benefits were $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, representing an increase of $1.1 million, or 10.2 percent, compared to $10.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Salaries and employee benefits increased primarily due to the acquisition of Chun-Ha, annual salary increases and an increase in staffing.
     Other operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 decreased $422,000, or 13.0 percent, to $2.8 million from $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease is primarily attributable to the decreased deposit operations losses and write-downs of loan servicing assets during the three months ended September 30, 2006.

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     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. 2006
     The following table sets forth the breakdown of non-interest expenses for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
                               
Salaries and Employee Benefits
  $ 33,961     $ 30,209     $ 3,752       12.4 %
Occupancy and Equipment
    7,740       7,122       618       8.7 %
Data Processing
    4,768       4,314       454       10.5 %
Advertising and Promotion
    2,493       2,122       371       17.5 %
Supplies and Communications
    1,996       1,848       148       8.0 %
Professional Fees
    1,686       1,550       136       8.8 %
Amortization of Other Intangible Assets
    1,776       1,815       (39 )     (2.1 %)
Decrease in Fair Value of Embedded Options
    233       292       (59 )     (20.2 %)
Other Operating Expenses
    9,055       8,126       929       11.4 %
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Interest Expenses
  $ 63,708     $ 57,398     $ 6,310       11.0 %
 
                       
     For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, non-interest expenses were $63.7 million, representing an increase of $6.3 million, or 11.0 percent, compared to $57.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in non-interest expenses is primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and other operating expenses, as well as non-interest expenses of $2.6 million attributable to Chun-Ha and $854,000 attributable to the two new branches that opened during 2007.
     Salaries and employee benefits were $34.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, representing an increase of $3.8 million, or 12.4 percent, compared to $30.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Salaries and employee benefits increased due primarily to the acquisition of Chun-Ha, annual salary increases and an increase in staffing.
     Occupancy and equipment expense was $7.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, representing an increase of $618,000, or 8.7 percent, compared to $7.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due primarily to additional office space leased from the acquisition of Chun-Ha and the new branches.
     Other operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased $929,000, or 11.4 percent, to $9.1 million from $8.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the amortization of loan servicing assets and deposit operations losses.
Provision for Income Taxes
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, income taxes of $6.6 million were recognized on pre-tax income of $17.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 37.2 percent, compared to income taxes of $9.8 million recognized on pre-tax income of $27.4 million, representing an effective tax rate of 35.7 percent, for the three months ended September 30, 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, income taxes of $23.9 million were recognized on pre-tax income of $63.4 million, representing an effective tax rate of 37.7 percent, compared to income taxes of $29.6 million recognized on pre-tax income of $77.9 million, representing an effective tax rate of 38.0 percent, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The periodic effective tax rates reflect a stable level of Enterprise Zone and low-income housing tax credits in periods in which there were fluctuations in taxable income.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Summary of Changes in Balance Sheets — September 30, 2007 Compared to December 31, 2006
     As of September 30, 2007, total assets were $4.01 billion, an increase of $286.4 million, or 7.7 percent, from the December 31, 2006 balance of $3.73 billion. The increase in assets was primarily funded by FHLB advances and other borrowings, which increased $192.3 million, or 113.8 percent, from $169.0 million as of December 31, 2006 to $361.3 million as of September 30, 2007, and deposits, which increased $102.8 million, or 3.5 percent, from $2.94 billion as of December 31, 2006 to $3.05 billion as of September 30, 2007. As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, loans receivable (including loans held for sale), net of deferred loan fees and allowance for loan losses, totaled $3.19 billion and $2.84 billion, respectively, an increase of $348.0 million, or 12.3 percent. Investment securities available for sale decreased $33.9 million, or 8.7 percent, to $356.7 million at September 30, 2007 from $390.6 million at December 31, 2006.
Investment Portfolio
     Securities are classified as held to maturity or available for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Those securities that we have the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity.” All other securities are classified as “available for sale.” There were no trading securities at September 30, 2007 or December 31, 2006. Securities classified as held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, and available for sale securities are stated at fair value. The securities currently held consist primarily of U.S. Government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and municipal bonds.
     As of September 30, 2007, securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, totaled $945,000 and securities available for sale, at fair value, totaled $356.7 million, compared to $967,000 and $390.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2006.
                                                 
    September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
                    Unrealized                     Unrealized  
    Amortized     Fair     Gain     Amortized     Fair     Gain  
    Cost     Value     (Loss)     Cost     Value     (Loss)  
    (In Thousands)  
 
                                               
Held to Maturity:
                                               
Municipal Bonds
  $ 694     $ 694     $     $ 693     $ 693     $  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    251       253       2       274       276       2  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total Held to Maturity
  $ 945     $ 947     $ 2     $ 967     $ 969     $ 2  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Available for Sale:
                                               
U.S. Government Agency Securities
  $ 119,856     $ 119,570     $ (286 )   $ 119,768     $ 118,244     $ (1,524 )
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    100,469       98,915       (1,554 )     123,614       121,608       (2,006 )
Municipal Bonds
    69,920       71,405       1,485       69,966       71,710       1,744  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    54,927       54,164       (763 )     67,605       66,113       (1,492 )
Corporate Bonds
    7,982       7,887       (95 )     8,090       7,887       (203 )
Other Securities
    4,999       4,730       (269 )     4,999       5,050       51  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total Available for Sale
  $ 358,153     $ 356,671     $ (1,482 )   $ 394,042     $ 390,612     $ (3,430 )
 
                                   

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     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Although some mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have contractual maturities through 2036, 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.
                                 
    Available for Sale     Held to Maturity  
    Amortized     Fair     Amortized     Fair  
    Cost     Value     Cost     Value  
    (In Thousands)  
 
                               
Within One Year
  $ 86,952     $ 86,430     $     $  
Over One Year Through Five Years
    48,298       48,163              
Over Five Years Through Ten Years
    9,282       9,430       694       694  
Over Ten Years
    58,225       59,569              
 
                       
 
                               
 
    202,757       203,592       694       694  
 
                       
 
                               
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    100,469       98,915       251       253  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    54,927       54,164              
 
                       
 
                               
 
    155,396       153,079       251       253  
 
                       
 
                               
 
  $ 358,153     $ 356,671     $ 945     $ 947  
 
                       
     Investment securities available for sale, at fair value, decreased $33.9 million, or 8.7 percent, to $356.7 million at September 30, 2007 from $390.6 million at December 31, 2006 as the portfolio experienced normal amortization.
Loan Portfolio
     All loans are carried at face amount, less principal repayments collected, net of deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses. Interest on all loans is accrued daily on a simple interest basis. Once a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the accrual of interest is discontinued and previously accrued interest is reversed. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal and interest on a loan is past due 90 days or more, unless a loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.
     The following table shows the loan composition by type, including loans held for sale, as of the dates indicated.
                                 
    September 30,     December 31,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
                               
Real Estate Loans:
                               
Commercial Property
  $ 779,724     $ 757,428     $ 22,296       2.9 %
Construction
    232,782       202,207       30,575       15.1 %
Residential Property (1)
    86,594       81,758       4,836       5.9 %
 
                       
 
                               
Total Real Estate Loans
    1,099,100       1,041,393       57,707       5.5 %
 
                       
 
                               
Commercial and Industrial Loans:
                               
Commercial Term Loans
    1,507,241       1,202,612       304,629       25.3 %
Commercial Lines of Credit
    256,299       225,630       30,669       13.6 %
SBA Loans (2)
    147,057       171,631       (24,574 )     (14.3 %)
International Loans
    122,412       126,561       (4,149 )     (3.3 %)
 
                       
 
                               
Total Commercial and Industrial Loans
    2,033,009       1,726,434       306,575       17.8 %
 
                       
 
                               
Consumer Loans
    90,416       100,121       (9,705 )     (9.7 %)
 
                       
 
                               
Total Loans Gross
    3,222,525       2,867,948       354,577       12.4 %
 
                               
Deferred Loan Fees
    (2,654 )     (3,001 )     347       (11.6 %)
 
                       
 
                               
Gross Loans, Net of Deferred Loan Fees
    3,219,871       2,864,947       354,924       12.4 %
 
                               
Allowance for Loan Losses
    (34,503 )     (27,557 )     (6,946 )     25.2 %
 
                       
 
                               
Net Loans Receivable
  $ 3,185,368     $ 2,837,390     $ 347,978       12.3 %
 
                       
 
(1)   Includes mortgage loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or market, of $630,000 at December 31, 2006.
 
(2)   Includes SBA loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or market, of $7.5 million and $23.2 million at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

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     At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, loans receivable (including loans held for sale), net of deferred loan fees and allowance for loan losses, totaled $3.19 billion and $2.84 billion, respectively, an increase of $348.0 million, or 12.3 percent. Real estate loans, composed of commercial property, residential property and construction loans, increased $57.7 million, or 5.5 percent, to $1.10 billion at September 30, 2007 from $1.04 billion at December 31, 2006, representing 34.1 percent and 36.3 percent, respectively, of the total loan portfolio. Total commercial and industrial loans, composed of owner-occupied commercial property, trade finance, SBA and lines of credit, increased $306.6 million, or 17.8 percent, to $2.03 billion at September 30, 2007 from $1.73 billion at December 31, 2006, representing 63.1 percent and 60.2 percent, respectively, of the total loan portfolio. Consumer loans decreased $9.7 million, or 9.7 percent, to $90.4 million at September 30, 2007 from $100.1 million at December 31, 2006.
     As of September 30, 2007, there was $411.4 million of loans outstanding, or 12.8 percent of total gross loans outstanding, to borrowers who were involved in the accommodation/hospitality industry. There was no other concentration of loans to any one industry exceeding 10 percent of total gross loans.
Non-Performing Assets
     Non-performing assets consist of loans on non-accrual status, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, loans restructured where the terms of repayment have been renegotiated resulting in a reduction or deferral of interest or principal, and other real estate owned (“OREO”). Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due unless management believes the loan is adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. Loans may be restructured by management when a borrower has experienced some change in financial status, causing an inability to meet the original repayment terms, and where we believe the borrower eventually will overcome those circumstances and repay the loan in full. OREO consists of properties acquired by foreclosure or similar means that management intends to offer for sale.
     Management’s classification of a loan as non-accrual is an indication that there is reasonable doubt as to the full collectibility of principal or interest on the loan; at this point, we stop recognizing income from the interest on the loan and reverse any uncollected interest that had been accrued but unpaid. These loans may or may not be collateralized, but collection efforts are continuously pursued.
     The table below shows the composition of non-performing assets as of the dates indicated.
                                 
    September 30,     December 31,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
                               
Non-Accrual Loans
  $ 44,497     $ 14,213     $ 30,284       213.1 %
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing
    199       2       197       9,850.0 %
 
                         
 
                               
Total Non-Performing Loans
    44,696       14,215       30,481       214.4 %
Other Real Estate Owned
    287             287        
 
                       
 
                               
Total Non-Performing Assets
  $ 44,983     $ 14,215     $ 30,768       216.4 %
 
                       
     Non-performing loans were $44.7 million at September 30, 2007, compared to $14.2 million at December 31, 2006. Non-performing loans at September 30, 2007 included a $17.0 million construction loan for low-income housing that is fully collateralized and participated in by the local government. The downgrade of this loan relates to project cost overruns and construction delays. Despite these setbacks, we anticipate the project being completed and the loan being repaid without a loss. The ratio of non-performing loans to total gross loans increased to 1.39 percent at September 30, 2007 from 0.50 percent at December 31, 2006. As of September 30, 2007, OREO was $287,000. As of December 31, 2006, we had no OREO. Non-performing loans include $6.0 million and $4.4 million of loans with credit enhancement in the form of SBA, state or other governmental guarantees at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

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Allowance for Loan Losses and Allowance for Off-Balance Sheet Items
     Provisions to the allowance for loan losses are made quarterly to recognize probable loan losses. The quarterly provision is based on the allowance need, which is calculated using a formula designed to provide adequate allowances for losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance is determined by assigning loss ratios for all loans based on historical experience. All loans that are classified are then assigned certain allocations according to type with larger percentages applied to loans deemed to be of a higher risk. These percentages are determined based on the prior loss history by type of loan, adjusted for current economic factors.
     The allowance for loan losses and allowance for off-balance sheet items are maintained at levels that are believed to be adequate by management to absorb estimated probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowances is determined through periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and estimates of future losses, which are inherently subjective as the process calls for various significant estimates and assumptions. Among other factors, the estimates involve the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and fair value of collateral on impaired loans, estimated losses on loans based on historical loss experience, various qualitative factors, and uncertainties in estimating losses and inherent risks in the various credit portfolios, which may be subject to substantial change.
     On a quarterly basis, we utilize a classification migration model and individual loan review analysis tools as starting points for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and allowance for off-balance sheet items. Our loss migration analysis tracks twelve quarters of loan losses to determine historical loss experience in every classification category (i.e., pass, special mention, substandard and doubtful) for each loan type, except consumer loans (auto, mortgage and credit cards), which are analyzed as homogeneous loan pools. These calculated loss factors are then applied to outstanding loan balances, unused commitments and off-balance sheet exposures, such as letters of credit. The individual loan review analysis is the other part of the allowance allocation process, applying specific monitoring policies and procedures in analyzing the existing loan portfolios. Further allowance assignments are made based on general and specific economic conditions, as well as performance trends within specific portfolio segments and individual concentrations of credit.
     At September 30, 2007, we maintained an allowance for loan losses of $34.5 million and a liability for off-balance sheet exposure, primarily unfunded loan commitments, of $1.8 million. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.07 percent of gross loans at September 30, 2007, compared to 0.96 percent at December 31, 2006. As of September 30, 2007, the allowance for loan losses was 77.19 percent of non-performing loans, compared to 193.86 percent at December 31, 2006.
     We determine the appropriate overall allowance for loan losses and allowance for off-balance sheet items based on the analysis described above, taking into account management’s judgment. The allowance methodology is reviewed on a periodic basis and modified as appropriate. Based on this analysis, including the aforementioned factors, we believe that the allowance for loan losses and allowance for off-balance sheet items are adequate as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

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    As of and for the Three Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2007     2006  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                       
Balance at Beginning of Period
  $ 32,190     $ 31,527     $ 27,250  
 
                 
Actual Charge-Offs
    (6,215 )     (2,662 )     (1,239 )
Recoveries on Loans Previously Charged Off
    131       144       583  
 
                 
Net Loan Charge-Offs
    (6,084 )     (2,518 )     (656 )
 
                 
Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    8,397       3,181       1,682  
 
                 
Balance at End of Period
  $ 34,503     $ 32,190     $ 28,276  
 
                 
 
                       
Allowance for Off-Balance Sheet Items:
                       
Balance at Beginning of Period
  $ 1,730     $ 1,888     $ 2,130  
Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    67       (158 )      
 
                 
Balance at End of Period
  $ 1,797     $ 1,730     $ 2,130  
 
                 
 
                       
Ratios:
                       
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Average Total Gross Loans (1)
    0.77 %     0.33 %     0.09 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Total Gross Loans at End of Period (1)
    0.75 %     0.33 %     0.09 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Average Total Gross Loans
    1.10 %     1.07 %     1.00 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Gross Loans at End of Period
    1.07 %     1.05 %     0.99 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Allowance for Loan Losses (1)
    69.96 %     31.38 %     9.20 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    72.45 %     79.16 %     39.00 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Non-Performing Loans
    77.19 %     142.30 %     209.82 %
 
                       
Balances:
                       
Average Total Gross Loans Outstanding During Period
  $ 3,137,477     $ 3,017,012     $ 2,832,624  
Total Gross Loans Outstanding at End of Period
  $ 3,222,525     $ 3,058,053     $ 2,853,714  
Non-Performing Loans at End of Period
  $ 44,696     $ 22,621     $ 13,476  
 
(1)    Net loan charge-offs are annualized to calculate the ratios.
                 
    As of and for the  
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Allowance for Loan Losses:
               
Balance at Beginning of Period
  $ 27,557     $ 24,963  
 
           
Actual Charge-Offs
    (11,497 )     (3,619 )
Recoveries on Loans Previously Charged Off
    491       1,390  
 
           
Net Loan Charge-Offs
    (11,006 )     (2,229 )
 
           
Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    17,952       5,542  
 
           
Balance at End of Period
  $ 34,503     $ 28,276  
 
           
 
               
Allowance for Off-Balance Sheet Items:
               
Balance at Beginning of Period
  $ 2,130     $ 2,130  
Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    (333 )      
 
           
Balance at End of Period
  $ 1,797     $ 2,130  
 
           
 
               
Ratios:
               
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Average Total Gross Loans (1)
    0.49 %     0.11 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Total Gross Loans at End of Period (1)
    0.46 %     0.10 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Average Total Gross Loans
    1.14 %     1.04 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Gross Loans at End of Period
    1.07 %     0.99 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Allowance for Loan Losses (1)
    42.65 %     10.54 %
Net Loan Charge-Offs to Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    61.31 %     40.22 %
Allowance for Loan Losses to Non-Performing Loans
    77.19 %     209.82 %
 
               
Balances:
               
Average Total Gross Loans Outstanding During Period
  $ 3,014,164     $ 2,706,686  
Total Gross Loans Outstanding at End of Period
  $ 3,222,525     $ 2,853,714  
Non-Performing Loans at End of Period
  $ 44,696     $ 13,476  
 
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     We concentrate the majority of our earning assets in loans. In all forms of lending, there are inherent risks. We concentrate the preponderance of our loan portfolio in either commercial loans or real estate loans. A small part of the portfolio is represented by installment loans primarily for the purchase of automobiles. While we believe that our underwriting criteria are prudent, outside factors can adversely impact credit quality.
     A portion of the portfolio is represented by loans guaranteed by the SBA, which further reduces the potential for loss. We also utilize credit review in an effort to maintain loan quality. Loans are reviewed throughout the year with special attention given to new loans and those that are classified special mention and below. Loans criticized by this credit review are downgraded with appropriate allowance added if required.
     As indicated above, we formally assess the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis by:
    reviewing the adversely graded, delinquent or otherwise questionable loans;
 
    generating an estimate of the loss potential in each such loan;
 
    adjusting a qualitative factor for industry, economic or other external factors; and
 
    evaluating the present status of each loan.
     Although management believes the allowance is adequate to absorb probable losses, no assurance can be given that we will not sustain losses in any given period, which could be substantial in relation to the size of the allowance.
Deposits
     The following table shows the composition of deposits by type as of the dates indicated.
                                 
    September 30,     December 31,     Increase (Decrease)  
    2007     2006     Amount     Percentage  
            (Dollars in Thousands)          
Deposits:
                               
Demand — Noninterest-Bearing
  $ 690,513     $ 728,347     $ (37,834 )     (5.2 %)
Interest-Bearing:
                               
Savings
    94,150       99,255       (5,105 )     (5.1 %)
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    476,257       438,267       37,990       8.7 %
Time Deposits of $100,000 or More
    1,474,764       1,383,358       91,406       6.6 %
Other Time Deposits
    311,873       295,488       16,385       5.5 %
 
                       
 
Total Deposits
  $ 3,047,557     $ 2,944,715     $ 102,842       3.5 %
 
                       
     Core deposit balances were relatively stable during the first nine months of 2007, while the certificate of deposit portfolio grew modestly during that period as we made greater use of lower cost short-term borrowings to fund loan portfolio growth. Demand deposits decreased $37.8 million, or 5.2 percent, to $690.5 million at September 30, 2007 from $728.3 million at December 31, 2006. Savings accounts decreased $5.1 million, or 5.1 percent, to $94.2 million at September 30, 2007 from $99.3 million at December 31, 2006. Time deposits of $100,000 or more increased $91.4 million, or 6.6 percent, to $1.47 billion at September 30, 2007 from $1.38 billion at December 31, 2006, and other time deposits increased $16.4 million, or 5.5 percent, to $311.9 million at September 30, 2007 from $295.5 million at December 31, 2006, also reflecting this trend.
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
     FHLB advances and other borrowings consist primarily of advances from the FHLB and overnight Federal funds. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, advances from the FHLB were $292.8 million and $168.1 million, respectively. At September 30, 2007, overnight Federal funds were $66.0 million. There were no overnight Federal funds at December 31, 2006.
     In 2006 and 2007, we made greater use of borrowings to fund loan growth, including $120.0 million of FHLB advances with maturities of 18 to 24 months obtained in mid-2007 to match-fund fixed-rate loans with contractual maturities of five to seven years. Total average FHLB advances and other borrowings increased $126.2 million, or 79.4 percent, to $285.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $159.0 million for the same period in 2006. The average interest rate paid on FHLB advances and other borrowings increased seven basis points from 5.20 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 5.27 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, reflecting the relatively flat yield curve that existed in 2006 and the first nine months of 2007.

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     Among the FHLB advances and other borrowings at September 30, 2007, short-term borrowings with remaining maturities of less than one year were $343.6 million, and the weighted-average interest rate thereon was 4.93 percent.
INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
     Interest rate risk indicates our exposure to market interest rate fluctuations. The movement of interest rates directly and inversely affects the economic value of fixed-income assets, which is the present value of future cash flow discounted by the current interest rate. Under the same conditions, the higher the current interest rate, the higher the denominator of discounting. Interest rate risk management is intended to change the level of our exposure to market interest rates. The level of interest rate risk can be managed through such means as the changing of gap positions and the volume of fixed-income assets and liabilities. For successful management of interest rate risk, we use various methods to measure existing and future interest rate risk exposures, giving effect to historical attrition rates of core deposits. In addition to regular reports used in business operations, repricing gap analysis, stress testing and simulation modeling are the main measurement techniques used to quantify interest rate risk exposure.
     The following table shows the status of our gap position as of September 30, 2007:
                                                 
            After Three     After One                      
    Within     Months     Year But             Non-        
    Three     But Within     Within Five     After Five     Interest-        
    Months     One Year     Years     Years     Sensitive     Total  
                    (Dollars in Thousands)                  
ASSETS                                                
Cash and Due From Banks
  $     $     $     $     $ 103,789     $ 103,789  
Securities:
                                               
Fixed Rate
    31,227       72,169       116,274       104,391             324,061  
Floating Rate
    10,549       428       17,848       4,730             33,555  
Loans:
                                               
Fixed Rate
    36,824       70,405       570,799       554,059             1,232,087  
Floating Rate
    1,732,460       70,621       139,146       3,714             1,945,941  
Non-Accrual
                            44,497       44,497  
Deferred Loan Fees and Allowance for Loan Losses
                            (37,157 )     (37,157 )
FRB and FHLB Stock
                      25,525             25,525  
Other Assets
          24,285             6,693       308,339       339,317  
 
                                   
Total Assets
  $ 1,811,060     $ 237,908     $ 844,067     $ 699,112     $ 419,468     $ 4,011,615  
 
                                   

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
Liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Demand Deposits
  $ 42,154     $ 139,432     $ 334,637     $ 174,290     $     $ 690,513  
Savings
    11,625       35,302       38,146       9,077             94,150  
Money Market Checking and NOW Accounts
    70,675       135,692       154,613       115,277             476,257  
Time Deposits:
                                               
Fixed Rate
    951,959       824,020       10,489       115             1,786,583  
Floating Rate
    54                               54  
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
    238,567       105,000       13,127       4,650             361,344  
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    82,406                               82,406  
Other Liabilities
                            37,399       37,399  
Shareholders’ Equity
                            482,909       482,909  
 
                                   
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,397,440     $ 1,239,446     $ 551,012     $ 303,409     $ 520,308     $ 4,011,615  
 
                                   
Repricing Gap
  $ 413,620     $ (1,001,538 )   $ 293,055     $ 395,703     $ (100,840 )        
Cumulative Repricing Gap
  $ 413,620     $ (587,918 )   $ (294,863 )   $ 100,840     $          
Cumulative Repricing Gap as a Percentage of Total Assets
    10.31 %     (14.66 %)     (7.35 %)     2.51 %              
Cumulative Repricing Gap as a Percentage of Interest-Earning Assets
    11.61 %     (16.51 %)     (8.28 %)     2.83 %              

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     The repricing gap analysis measures the static timing of repricing risk of assets and liabilities (i.e., a point-in-time analysis measuring the difference between assets maturing or repricing in a period and liabilities maturing or repricing within the same time period). Assets are assigned to maturity and repricing categories based on their expected repayment or repricing dates, and liabilities are assigned based on their repricing or maturity dates. Core deposits that have no maturity dates (demand deposits, savings, money market checking and NOW accounts) are assigned to categories based on expected decay rates.
     As of September 30, 2007, the cumulative repricing gap as a percentage of interest-earning assets in the less-than-three month period was 11.61 percent. This decrease from the previous quarter’s figure of 16.38 percent was caused primarily by a $75.5 million decrease in the loan portfolio, funded primarily by an increase of $97.7 million in FHLB advances and other borrowings with maturities of three months or less. The cumulative repricing percentage in the less than twelve month period also moved lower, reaching (16.51) percent. This was a decrease from the previous quarter’s figure of (8.24) percent. The decrease was caused by increase of $103.0 million and $75.0 million in fixed rate time deposits and FHLB advances and other borrowings, respectively, maturing within one year. In terms of fixed and floating gap positions, which are used internally to control repricing risk, the accumulated fixed gap position between assets and liabilities as a percentage of interest-earning assets was 5.73 percent liability-sensitive, compared to 1.74 percent liability-sensitive as of June 30, 2007. The floating gap position in the less than twelve months period was 9.05 percent liability-sensitive, compared to 5.49 percent liability-sensitive as of June 30, 2007.
     The following table summarizes the status of the cumulative gap position as of the dates indicated:
                                 
    Less than Three Months   Less Than Twelve Months
    September 30,   June 30,   September 30,   June 30,
    2007   2007   2007   2007
    (Dollars in Thousands)
 
                               
Cumulative Repricing Gap
  $ 413,620     $ 564,945     $ (587,918 )   $ (284,364 )
Percentage of Total Assets
    10.31 %     14.59 %     (14.66 %)     (7.35 %)
Percentage of Interest-Earning Assets
    11.61 %     16.38 %     (16.51 %)     (8.24 %)
     The spread between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities is the principal component of net interest income, and interest rate changes substantially affect our financial performance. We emphasize capital protection through stable earnings rather than maximizing yield. In order to achieve stable earnings, we prudently manage our assets and liabilities and closely monitor the percentage changes in net interest income and equity value in relation to limits established within our guidelines.
     To supplement traditional gap analysis, we perform simulation modeling to estimate the potential effects of interest rate changes. The following table summarizes one of the stress simulations performed to forecast the impact of changing interest rates on net interest income and the market value of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reflected on our balance sheet (i.e., an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve of the magnitude indicated). This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits, which specify the maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure and economic value of equity over a one-year horizon, given the basis point adjustment in interest rates reflected below.
                                 
Rate Shock Table
    Percentage Changes   Change in Amount
Change in   Net   Economic   Net   Economic
Interest   Interest   Value of   Interest   Value of
Rate   Income   Equity   Income   Equity
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                               
200%
    7.19 %     (16.92 %)   $ 10,955     $ (79,008 )
100%
    3.58 %     (8.79 %)   $ 5,462     $ (41,039 )
(100%)
    (3.62 %)     9.49 %   $ (5,521 )   $ 44,305  
(200%)
    (7.30 %)     19.47 %   $ (11,126 )   $ 90,931  

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     The estimated sensitivity does not necessarily represent our forecast and the results may not be indicative of actual changes to our net interest income. These estimates are based upon a number of assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
     Liquidity of the Bank is defined as the ability to supply cash as quickly as needed without causing a severe deterioration in profitability. The Bank’s liquidity consists primarily of available cash positions, Federal funds sold and short-term investments categorized as available for sale securities, which can be disposed of without significant capital losses in the ordinary course of business, plus borrowing capacities, which include Federal funds lines, repurchase agreements and FHLB advances. Therefore, maintenance of high quality loans and securities that can be used for collateral in repurchase agreements or other secured borrowings is an important feature of our liquidity management.
     The maintenance of a proper level of liquid assets is critical for both the liquidity and the profitability of the Bank. Since the primary purpose of the investment portfolio is to ensure the Bank has adequate liquidity, management maintains appropriate levels of liquid assets to avoid exposure to higher than necessary liquidity risk. Liquidity risk may increase when the Bank has few short-duration securities available for sale and/or is not capable of raising funds as quickly as necessary at acceptable rates in the capital or money markets. A heavy and sudden increase in cash demands for loans and/or deposits can tighten the liquidity position. Several ratios are reviewed on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis to manage the liquidity position and to preempt any liquidity crisis. Specific statistics, which include the loans-to-assets ratio, off-balance sheet items and dependence on non-core deposits, foreign deposits, lines of credit and liquid assets, are reviewed regularly for liquidity management purposes.
                 
    September 30,   December 31,
Liquidity Ratios   2007   2006
 
               
Core Deposits/Total Assets
    28.41 %     30.10 %
Short-Term Non-Core Funding/Total Assets
    52.83 %     46.01 %
Net Loans/Total Assets
    79.67 %     76.60 %
Investments/Deposits
    12.76 %     15.93 %
Loans and Investments/Deposits
    117.33 %     112.52 %
Off-Balance Sheet Items/Total Assets
    16.66 %     19.04 %
     The net loans to total assets ratio increased to 79.67 percent as of September 30, 2007 compared to 76.60 percent at December 31, 2006. The ratio of loans and investments to deposits increased to 117.33 percent as the Bank made use of short-term borrowings to fund a portion of loan portfolio growth. Off-balance sheet items as a percentage of total assets decreased at September 30, 2007 to 16.66 percent, compared to 19.04 percent at December 31, 2006. The total amount of off-balance sheet items decreased to $667.6 million at September 30, 2007 from $708.8 million at December 31, 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a $27.3 million decrease in commitments to extend credit and a $14.6 million decrease in commercial letters of credit. The ratio of short-term non-core funding to total assets was 52.83 percent at September 30, 2007, compared to 46.01 percent at December 31, 2006, and the ratio of core deposits to total assets decreased to 28.41 percent at September 30, 2007, compared to 30.10 percent at December 31, 2006. Overall, the level of liquidity associated with assets and liabilities carried on the Bank’s balance sheet declined slightly, while the decrease in off-balance sheet exposure offset this decline.
     In order to ensure adequate levels of capital, we conduct an ongoing assessment of projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risk. Management considers, among other things, cash generated from operations, and access to capital from financial markets or the issuance of additional securities, including common stock or notes, to meet our capital needs. Total shareholders’ equity was $482.9 million at September 30, 2007, which represented a decrease of $4.2 million, or 0.9 percent, over total shareholders’ equity of $487.1 million at December 31, 2006.

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     The regulatory agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted assets of 8.0 percent and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-adjusted assets of 4.0 percent. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, regulators require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier 1 capital to total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio, of 4.0 percent. For a bank rated in the highest of the five categories used by regulators to rate banks, the minimum leverage ratio is 3.0 percent. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines 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 September 30, 2007, Hanmi Financial’s Tier 1 capital (shareholders’ equity plus junior subordinated debentures less intangible assets) was $345.1 million. This represented a decrease of $10.1 million, or 0.3 percent, over Tier 1 capital of $355.2 million at December 31, 2006. At September 30, 2007, Hanmi Financial had a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of 10.86 percent and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets of 9.83 percent. The Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.32 percent at September 30, 2007.
     The capital ratios of Hanmi Financial and Hanmi Bank were as follows at September 30, 2007:
                                                 
                    Minimum   Minimum to Be
                    Regulatory   Categorized as
    Actual   Requirement   “Well Capitalized”
    Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio
    (Dollars in Thousands)
 
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                                               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
  $ 381,417       10.86 %   $ 280,845       8.00 %     N/A       N/A  
Hanmi Bank
  $ 376,380       10.74 %   $ 280,448       8.00 %   $ 350,559       10.00 %
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                                               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
  $ 345,118       9.83 %   $ 140,422       4.00 %     N/A       N/A  
Hanmi Bank
  $ 340,081       9.70 %   $ 140,224       4.00 %   $ 210,336       6.00 %
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Total Assets):
                                               
Hanmi Financial Corporation
  $ 345,118       9.32 %   $ 148,049       4.00 %     N/A       N/A  
Hanmi Bank
  $ 340,081       9.20 %   $ 147,896       4.00 %   $ 184,870       5.00 %
Dividends
     On September 20, 2007, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share for the third quarter of 2007. The dividend was paid on October 12, 2007. Future dividend payments are subject to future earnings, legal and regulatory requirements, and the discretion of the Board of Directors.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
     There were no material changes to the off-balance sheet arrangements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. For a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements, see “Note 7 — Off-Balance Sheet Commitments” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in this Report and “Item 1. Business — Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loans” and “Item 1. Business — Off-Balance Sheet Commitments” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
     There were no material changes to the contractual obligations described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
     SFAS No. 159 — In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”), which gives entities the option to measure eligible financial assets, and financial liabilities at fair value on an instrument by instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other accounting standards. The election to use the fair value option is available when an entity first recognizes a financial asset or financial liability. Subsequent changes in fair value must be recorded in earnings. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after November 15, 2007. We are required to and plan to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 159 beginning in the first quarter of 2008. We are currently assessing the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our financial condition and results of operations.
     SFAS No. 157 — In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within that fiscal year. We are currently assessing the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our financial condition and results of operations.
     SFAS No. 156 — In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets” (“SFAS No. 156”), which amends the guidance in SFAS No. 140. SFAS No. 156 requires that an entity separately recognize a servicing asset or a servicing liability when it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset under a servicing contract in certain situations. Such servicing assets or servicing liabilities are required to be measured initially at fair value, if practicable. SFAS No. 156 also allows an entity to measure its servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently using either the amortization method, which existed under SFAS No. 140, or the fair value measurement method. We adopted SFAS No. 156 beginning January 1, 2007. SFAS No. 156 has not had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
     SFAS No. 155 — In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and SFAS No. 140” (“SFAS No. 155”). This Statement:
    permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation;
 
    clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to SFAS No. 133;
 
    establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation;
 
    clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordinations are not embedded derivatives; and
 
    amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualified special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument.
     SFAS No. 155 became effective on January 1, 2007 for all financial instruments acquired or issued after that date. SFAS No. 155 has not had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
     For quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding market risks in Hanmi Bank’s portfolio, see “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Interest Rate Risk Management” and “— Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
     As of September 30, 2007, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, who was also serving as our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. Based upon that evaluation, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2007.
     Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer, who was also serving as our principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
     No change in our internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     From time to time, Hanmi Financial or Hanmi Bank is a party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. After taking into consideration information furnished by counsel as to the current status of these claims or proceedings to which Hanmi Financial or Hanmi Bank is a party, management is of the opinion that the ultimate aggregate liability represented thereby, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of Hanmi Financial or Hanmi Bank.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
     There were no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 that was filed on March 1, 2007.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     On April 25, 2006, the Board of Directors of Hanmi Financial authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of common stock. The following are details on repurchases under this program for the period covered by this Report.
                                 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
                            (d) Maximum Number
    (a) Total           (c) Total Number of   (or Approximate Dollar
    Number of   (b) Average   Shares (or Units)   Value) of Shares (or
    Shares   Price Paid   Purchased as Part of   Units) that May Yet Be
    (or Units)   per Share   Publicly Announced   Purchased Under the
Period   Purchased   (or Unit)   Plans or Programs   Plans or Programs
 
                               
Repurchases from July 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007
    70,000     $ 14.64       70,000     $ 25,038,000  
 
                               
Repurchases from August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007
    894,400     $ 14.90       894,400     $ 11,682,000  
 
                               
Repurchases from September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007
    39,700     $ 15.29       39,700     $ 11,074,000  
 
                               
 
                               
Total
    1,004,100     $ 14.90       1,004,100     $ 11,074,000  
 
                               

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
     None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Document
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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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.
HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
         
     
Date: November 9, 2007  By:   /s/ Sung Won Sohn, Ph.D.    
    Sung Won Sohn, Ph.D.   
    President and Chief Executive Officer   
 

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