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Cathay Bank

Bank · Active · Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA

Profile data observed August 3, 2026

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FDIC BankFind baseline

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Legal name
Cathay Bank
Display name
Cathay Bank
Institution status
Active
FDIC insured
Yes
FDIC insured since
April 19, 1962
Established date
April 19, 1962
Charter class
State-chartered commercial bank, not a member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS)
Primary federal regulator
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
FDIC certificate number
18503
Federal Reserve RSSD ID
595869
Domestic location count
65
Source observed
August 3, 2026

Regulatory profile

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Regulatory identity

Institution status
ACTIVE
Primary federal regulator
FDIC
Institution type
Non-member Bank
Primary activity
NAICS 52211
FDIC certificate
18503
Federal Reserve RSSD ID
595869
LEI
FT6J43S06X6CLJ0R0B48
Headquarters
777 North Broadway Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Primary deposit insurer
Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF)
Source observed
August 19, 2026

Branch network

Listed locations

62

Showing 1 through 50 of 62 listed locations

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Latest available CRA evaluation

Rating
Satisfactory
Exam date
February 1, 2026
Regulator
FDIC
Examination method
Large Bank Exam

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Historical CRA evaluations

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Historical CRA evaluations
Exam dateCRA ratingRegulatorExamination method
February 1, 2026SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
October 1, 2022SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
June 1, 2019SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
September 1, 2016SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
July 1, 2013SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
March 1, 2011SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
September 1, 2007SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
July 1, 2004SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
June 1, 2001SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
April 1, 1999SatisfactoryFDICLarge Bank Exam
April 1, 1996SatisfactoryFDICSmall Bank
September 1, 1994SatisfactoryFDICNot Reported
June 1, 1993Needs to ImproveFDICNot Reported

Institutional history

10 FFIEC NIC history events

Showing 1 through 10 of 10 history events

FFIEC NIC institutional history events
Event dateEvent typeRelated institution
October 27, 2017Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
August 1, 2015Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
June 17, 2013Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
March 31, 2007Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
October 18, 2006Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
May 16, 2006Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
October 21, 2003Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)
December 11, 2000Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)KERMIT STATE BANK
December 11, 1999Failure - Government Assistance ProvidedGOLDEN CITY COMMERCIAL BANK
November 18, 1996Charter Discontinued (Merger or Purchase & Assumption)FIRST PUBLIC SAVINGS BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

These events are shown as reported by the FFIEC NIC source and are not independent legal conclusions.

FFIEC-reported organizational relationships

12 FFIEC NIC relationship records

Showing 1 through 12 of 12 relationship records

FFIEC NIC organizational relationships
RelationshipInstitutionTypeLocation
Direct relationship628 N. LOS ROBLES PARTNERSDomestic Entity OtherLos Angeles, CA
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND I LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND II LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND III LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND IV LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND V LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipCATHAY SHARED INVESTMENT FUND VI LPDomestic Entity OtherChicago, IL
Direct relationshipHACIENDA SENIOR PARTNERS, LPDomestic Entity OtherLos Angeles, CA
Direct relationshipPOTRERO PARTNERS, LPDomestic Entity OtherLos Angeles, CA
Direct relationshipUSB LIHTC FUND 2017-4A, LLCDomestic Entity OtherWilmington, DE
Direct relationshipWILSHIRE COURTYARD SENIOR HOUSING PARTNERS, LPDomestic Entity OtherLos Angeles, CA
ROOT_INSTITUTIONCATHAY BANKNon-member BankLos Angeles, CA

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Additional profile fields

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Entity type
FDIC-insured state-chartered nonmember bank