First General Bank
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| Private | |
| Industry | Finance and Insurance |
| Founded | Rowland Heights, California (2005) |
| Headquarters | 19036 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 |
Key people | Mr. Cliff Hsu, CEO |
| Products | Banking |
| Revenue | N/A (Asset = $ 756 million, 3/31/2016) |
| Website | www.fgbusa.com |
First General Bank (FGB, 大通銀行) is an independent and locally owned community bank. Most of its shareholders are established and well-respected members of the community with significant ties to the FGB’s service area. They have a first-hand understanding of the living and business environment and banking needs of the community, enabling the Bank to provide tailor-made and value-added banking services to consumer and business customers.
Operating on the strategic advantage of knowing the community and on the commitment to superior customer service, FGB has earned the trust and support from its customers and recognition from industry groups as one of the leading banks in its class, in terms of safety and soundness, growth and profitability.
Over the years, FGB’s achievements have also been recognized publicly. In addition to continued growth and record earnings, FGB has achieved one milestone after another:
- 2016: Ranked No. 1 in California and No. 10 among the country’s Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts, based on return on average equity (ROAE) 2013-2015, by American Banker Magazine.
- 2015: Ranked No. 1 in California and No. 3 among the country’s Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts, based return on average equity (ROAE) 2012-2014, by American Banker Magazine.
- 2011–2014: Ranked as “Super Premier Performing Bank” by Findley Reports
- 2013: Honored as “SBA Export Lender of the Year” by SBA, Los Angeles Region.
- 2012: Ranked as “Top Bank” among 765 community banks (assets $5 million - $5 billion) by SNL Financial.
- 2012: Ranked as “Most Profitable Bank” by LA Business Journal.
- 2008 & 2009: Rated as FIVE STAR Bank by BauerFinancial.
As of March 31, 2016, First General Bank’s Total Assets exceeded $756 million, with four branch locations spanning the Greater San Gabriel Valley and Orange County.
Looking forward, First General Bank will continue to capitalize on its strengths; expand its branch network; provide the highest level of personalized and value added services to its customers, and contribute to the well-being of the community it serves.
Head Office:
19036 Colima Road Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-820-1099 Fax: 626-820-1399
Administration Offices:
1744 South Nogales Street Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-363-8878 Fax: 626-363-8886
International Banking:
19036 Colima Road Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-820-1234 Fax: 626-820-1258
SBA Lending:
19036 Colima Road Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-820-1099 Fax: 626-820-1399
Rowland Heights Main Branch:
19036 Colima Road Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-820-1234 Fax: 626-820-1299
Arcadia Branch:
1127 South Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007
Tel: 626-461-0288 Fax : 626-461-0299
Irvine Branch:
5404-C Walnut Ave Irvine, CA 92604
Tel: 949-769-8888 Fax: 949-769-8885
San Gabriel Branch:
801 E. Valley Blvd. Unit #103 San Gabriel, CA 91776
Tel: 626-288-9288 Fax: 626-280-1300