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Sunwest Bank Receives 2020 AHEAD Award to Sponsor Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank ,a privately held, entrepreneurial business bank serving theWestern United States, is honored to be a 2020 AHEAD award recipient on behalf of The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank ,a privately held, entrepreneurial business bank serving theWestern United States, is honored to be a 2020 AHEAD award recipient on behalf of The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.
  • The grant will be given to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County ( CASA ) to provide relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "As we celebrate 35 years of providing care for the children who have suffered the most in Orange County, CASA-OC is honored to partner with Sunwest Bank.
  • For more information on Sunwest Bank partnerships, visit: https://www.sunwestbank.com/
    Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $2.0 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Adds Scott Temby as New EVP, Chief Risk Officer

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Scott Temby as its new executive vice president and chief risk officer (CRO).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Scott Temby as its new executive vice president and chief risk officer (CRO).
  • Prior to joining Sunwest Bank, Temby held compliance and risk leadership roles for MoneyLion, UBS Bank USA, GE Capital Retail Bank and American Express Bank.
  • "Sunwest Bank provides their communities with the leading products and solutions they need to achieve success," said Temby.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $1.3 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Announces Open Registration for Main Street Lending Program, Providing Support to Businesses Amid COVID-19

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank, a privately held, entrepreneurial business bank serving the Western United States, today announced open registration for the Federal Reserve's new Main Street Lending Program.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank, a privately held, entrepreneurial business bank serving the Western United States, today announced open registration for the Federal Reserve's new Main Street Lending Program.
  • The Main Street Lending Program will operate through three facilities (businesses may only apply to one): the Main Street New Loan Facility (MSNLF), the Main Street Priority Loan Facility (MSPLF) and the Main Street Expanded Loan Facility (MSELF).
  • "Sunwest is already active with the Main Street Lending Program, offering assistance to existing and new clients across our western footprint," said Carson Lappetito, Sunwest Bank President.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $1.3 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Adds Paul Simmons as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Paul Simmons as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Paul Simmons as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Paul Simmons to the Sunwest team," said Carson Lappetito, president of Sunwest Bank.
  • Prior to joining Sunwest Bank, Simmons held leadership roles with Citigroup, GE Capital, Apollo Real Estate Advisors and Zions Bancorporation.
  • Simmons also served as Chief Credit Officer for two publicly held banks, Banc of California, and most recently, with Silvergate Bank.

Sunwest Bank Pledges Continued Support to Local Businesses and Reassures Strong Foundation Amid COVID-19

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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Sunwest relationship managers are also available to assist customers with any banking needs during this time and will remain so throughout.

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  • Sunwest relationship managers are also available to assist customers with any banking needs during this time and will remain so throughout.
  • "Our employees and clients are on at the forefront of our mind right now," said Carson Lappetito, President of Sunwest Bank.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than$1.3 Billionin assets.
  • More information about Sunwest Bank and its full line of products and services is available at www.sunwestbank.com .

Sunwest Bank Celebrates their 50th Anniversary

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
SunWest, Irvine, California

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the year, Irvine-based Sunwest Bank will celebrate its 50th Anniversary as a leading community bank for entrepreneurs, serving 13 locations across Southern California, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the year, Irvine-based Sunwest Bank will celebrate its 50th Anniversary as a leading community bank for entrepreneurs, serving 13 locations across Southern California, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.
  • "Sunwest began 50 years ago with an entrepreneurial idea by a group of business leaders in Orange County," said Eric Hovde, Sunwest CEO.
  • Sunwest Bank will also host a series of stories on its half-century as a bank.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $1.3 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Adds Matthew March as New EVP, Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Matthew March as its new executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Matthew March as its new executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO).
  • "We are ecstatic to have Matthew join the Sunwest Team," said Carson Lappetito, Sunwest Bank President.
  • "Sunwest bank provides leading banking products and solutions to meet the needs of the businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities we support," said March.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than$1.3 Billionin assets.

Sunwest Bank Named One of Civic 50 Orange County Honorees

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is honored to be recognized as one of the 2019 most community-oriented companies in Orange County.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is honored to be recognized as one of the 2019 most community-oriented companies in Orange County.
  • The Civic 50 Orange County sets the standard for corporate civic engagement; which is a roadmap for companies seeking to best use their time, talent, and resources to improve the quality of life in the Orange County area.
  • "At Sunwest Bank, we believe leadership and engagement within the community is of paramount importance to our business," Ben Alvarado, Executive Vice President at Sunwest Bank said.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with nearly $1.5 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Loans Receive Top Recognition from Small Business Administration

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
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IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is excited to announce its 504 and 7(a) loans have received top 50 rankings from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sunwest Bank is excited to announce its 504 and 7(a) loans have received top 50 rankings from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
  • For 504 loans, typically used for real estate, and machinery Sunwest Bank is 37th in the United States and 14th for the Orange County/Inland Empire area.
  • The SBA also ranked Sunwest Bank 50th in the Orange County/Inland Empire area for 7(a) loans, which are specifically used for small businesses.
  • This recognition comes shortly after Sunwest Bank was recognized by American Banker as the 57th "Top Community Bank," in the May 2019 issue.

Sunwest Bank Receives Top 200 Community Bank Recognition from American Banker

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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As a bank built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs; our focus is to empower our clients to pursue their American Dream," saidCarsonLappetito, President of Sunwest Bank.

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  • As a bank built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs; our focus is to empower our clients to pursue their American Dream," saidCarsonLappetito, President of Sunwest Bank.
  • "Being named, once again, onAmerican Banker'srespected industry list is quite an honor," said Sunwest Bank CFO, Kent Smith.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $1.3 Billion in assets.
  • Sunwest Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.