Whittier, California, February 3, 2026 – First Pacific Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCID: FPBC), the holding company for First Pacific Bank (the “Bank”), today reported consolidated results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2025, reflecting continued balance sheet growth, improved profitability, stable asset quality, and a strengthened capital position to support future operations.
During the fourth quarter, the Company also closed $7 million in senior debt financing through a correspondent line to enhance liquidity and balance sheet flexibility. Of this amount, $3.3 million was contributed to the Bank to strengthen regulatory capital ratios, with the remaining capacity available to support future growth initiatives.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Total assets ended the fourth quarter of 2025 at $490 million, up $57 million since year end 2024.
- Total deposits ended the fourth quarter of 2025 at $406 million, up $55 million since year end 2024.
- Total loans ended the fourth quarter of 2025 at $320 million, up $42 million from year end 2024.
- Asset quality remains excellent with minimal levels of classified or non-performing assets.
- The Bank ended the fourth quarter with a leverage capital ratio of 9.53% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.39%, which ratios were up from the prior quarter’s ratios of 8.74% and 12.16%, respectively.
- As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $57 million.
- Unused borrowing capacity from credit facilities on December 31, 2025, totaled $179 million.
For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, the Company realized a pre-tax, pre-provision profit of $715 thousand, compared to $702 thousand in Q4 2024. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $558 thousand, up from $500 thousand in Q4 2024. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2025, the Company reported pre-tax, pre-provision profit of $2.75 million and net income of $2.01 million compared to $1.54 million and $1.11 million, respectively, for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024. These results reflect continued progress in operating performance and disciplined expense and risk management.
Asset quality remains excellent with minimal non-performing assets, an allowance for credit losses of 0.98% of total loans at December 31, 2025, and zero loan losses during the year. The Company continues to emphasize conservative underwriting and active portfolio oversight.
“Our 2025 results reflect continued progress in strengthening our balance sheet and improving operating performance,” said Joe Matranga, Chairman of the Board. “We continue to grow responsibly while maintaining strong credit quality and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”
“With a focus on Southern California, our relationship-based model and in-market expertise continue to attract business clients who value personalized, high-touch service,” said Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer. “With a strong liquidity position, expanding capital base, and a scalable operating platform, we are focused on driving sustained profitability, enhancing shareholder value, and building a community bank positioned for long-term success.”
About First Pacific Bank
First Pacific Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Pacific Bancorp (OTCID: FPBC) and is a growing community bank catering to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. Since opening in 2006, the Bank has offered a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a broad range of solutions, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. First Pacific Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit firstpacbank.com or call 888.BNK.AT.FPB.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and First Pacific Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely. Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, our business plan, and strategies, and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: successfully realizing the benefits of our business strategy and plans,; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally, in areas in which First Pacific Bank conducts its operations; effects of inflation and changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; impact of any natural disasters, including earthquakes; effect of governmental supervision and regulation, including any regulatory or other enforcement actions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect First Pacific Bank’s operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events, or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.
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