Hanmi Financial Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Bargain purchase gain		$ 14,600							$ 0	$ 14,577	$ 0
Net Income	$ 14,829	13,958	$ 13,983	$ 11,053	$ 5,928	$ 21,800	$ 11,042	$ 10,991	$ 53,823	$ 49,761	$ 39,857
Effect of Change in Accounting Principle [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Bargain purchase gain		$ 8,000
As Previously Reported [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Net Income						$ 13,300

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.