Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) announced a settlement agreement on a previously charged-off commercial and industrial loan. The Bank expects to receive $5.7 million over an eleven-month period. The charge-off was recorded in Q2 2024. Preferred Bank operates branches across California, New York and Texas.
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Positive
Recovery of $5.7 million from previously charged-off commercial and industrial loan
Cash inflows scheduled over an eleven-month period following settlement agreement
Negative
None.
Key Figures
Recovery amount:$5.7 millionRecovery period:11 monthsCharge-off timing:Q2 2024+5 more
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Recovery amount$5.7 millionTotal to be received over eleven months on previously charged-off loan
Recovery period11 monthsDuration over which $5.7 million will be collected
Charge-off timingQ2 2024Quarter when the loan was originally charged off
California branches12 branchesFull-service branch banking offices in California
Irvine branches2 branchesNumber of full-service branches in Irvine, California
San Francisco branches2 branchesNumber of full-service branches in San Francisco, California
Out-of-state branches2 branchesBranches in Flushing, New York and Sugar Land, Texas
Loan Production Office1 officeLoan Production Office in Sunnyvale, California
Market Reality Check
Price:$91.92Vol:Volume 137,397 versus 20-...
normal vol
$91.92Last Close
VolumeVolume 137,397 versus 20-day average of 106,983 shows modestly elevated activity ahead of this update.normal
TechnicalShares at 91.92 are trading slightly below the 200-day MA of 92.43 and about 10.8% under the 52-week high.
Peers on Argus
PFBC was up 0.11% while close peers showed mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., BFC ...
PFBC was up 0.11% while close peers showed mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., BFC -0.15%, OBK -0.46%, WABC +0.11%), with no momentum signals or same-day peer headlines, suggesting stock-specific news.
Large borrower relationship moved to nonaccrual with strong reported collateral coverage.
Pattern Detected
Recent news reactions mostly aligned with the underlying tone, with one notable divergence on a positive ratings affirmation.
Recent Company History
This announcement highlights a $5.7 million recovery on a previously charged-off commercial & industrial loan that was written off in Q2 2024, following several risk and earnings updates in 2026. Earlier, PFBC reclassified a large relationship to nonaccrual and later reported higher nonperforming assets in its Q1 2026 results, partly tied to that relationship. KBRA nevertheless affirmed PFBC’s ratings with a Stable outlook, and the bank has continued regular communications, including a quarterly dividend and earnings calls.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement centers on a $5.7 million recovery over eleven months from a commercial & industri...
Analysis
This announcement centers on a $5.7 million recovery over eleven months from a commercial & industrial loan that was previously charged off in Q2 2024. It directly relates to earlier communications about loan quality and nonaccrual relationships. When evaluating this update, investors may monitor future credit disclosures, any further recoveries or resolutions, and how these developments interact with nonperforming asset trends and earnings power highlighted in recent quarterly reports.
Key Terms
charge-off, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC, Loan Production Office
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charge-offfinancial
"The agreement calls for the Bank to receive a total of $5.7 million ... on a loan previously charged off."
A charge-off is when a lender records a loan or account as unlikely to be repaid and removes it from its list of performing assets, treating the loss as an expense on its financial records. Investors watch charge-offs because rising levels act like a warning light on a lender’s balance sheet—similar to marking goods in a store as unsellable—and they reduce reported earnings, shrink capital cushions, and signal worsening credit quality in the loan portfolio.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporationregulatory
"its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, to the maximum extent"
A U.S. government agency that insures customer deposits at member banks up to a set limit, acting like a safety net so people don’t lose their cash if a bank fails. It matters to investors because it helps maintain confidence in the banking system, reduces the chance of sudden withdrawals or bank runs, and can influence the stability and share prices of banks and financial markets.
FDICregulatory
"insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, to the maximum extent permitted by law"
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is a U.S. government agency that protects individual and business bank deposits by insuring accounts up to a set limit, acting like a safety net for savers if a bank fails. It matters to investors because FDIC insurance reduces the chance of sudden losses for depositors, supports confidence in the banking system, and can influence the perceived risk and stock value of banks and financial firms.
Loan Production Officefinancial
"as well as a Loan Production Office in Sunnyvale, California."
A loan production office is a bank or finance company location set up primarily to find, meet with, and originate loans, but it typically does not handle full retail services like deposits or cash transactions. For investors, an LPO is a way for a lender to grow loan volume and reach new customers with lower overhead, which can boost revenue but also concentrates credit risk in specific markets—like opening a pop-up shop that only sells one product.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC), (“the Bank”), an independent commercial bank, announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement on a commercial & industrial loan with the borrower. The agreement calls for the Bank to receive a total of $5.7 million over an eleven month period on a loan previously charged off. The charge-off of the loan was recorded in the second quarter of 2024.
About Preferred Bank
Preferred Bank is one of the larger independent commercial banks headquartered in California. The Bank is chartered by the State of California, and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Bank conducts its banking business from its main office in Los Angeles, California, and through twelve full-service branch banking offices in California (Alhambra, Century City, City of Industry, Torrance, Arcadia, Irvine (2), Diamond Bar, Pico Rivera, Tarzana and San Francisco (2)). The Bank also operates a branch in Flushing, New York and in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas as well as a Loan Production Office in Sunnyvale, California. Preferred Bank offers a broad range of deposit and loan products and services to both commercial and consumer customers. The Bank provides personalized deposit services as well as real estate finance, commercial loans and trade finance to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals and high net worth individuals. Although originally founded as a Chinese-American Bank, Preferred Bank now derives most of its customers from the diversified mainstream market but does continue to benefit from the significant migration to California of ethnic Chinese from China and other areas of East Asia.
AT THE COMPANY: Edward J. Czajka Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (213) 891-1188
AT FINANCIAL PROFILES: Jeffrey Haas General Information (310) 478-2700 PFBC@finprofiles.com
FAQ
What recovery settlement did Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) announce on May 20, 2026?
Preferred Bank announced a settlement on a commercial and industrial loan that had been previously charged off. According to Preferred Bank, the agreement provides for receipt of $5.7 million over an eleven-month period, improving cash inflows from this specific credit.
How much will Preferred Bank recover under the new loan settlement for PFBC shareholders?
Preferred Bank expects to recover a total of $5.7 million from the borrower under the settlement. According to Preferred Bank, this amount will be paid over eleven months on a commercial and industrial loan that was charged off in the second quarter of 2024.
Over what period will Preferred Bank receive the $5.7 million loan recovery?
Preferred Bank will receive the $5.7 million recovery over an eleven-month period. According to Preferred Bank, these payments relate to a commercial and industrial loan that had already been charged off, with the charge-off recorded in the second quarter of 2024.
Which type of loan is covered by Preferred Bank’s May 2026 settlement?
The settlement covers a commercial and industrial loan previously charged off by Preferred Bank. According to Preferred Bank, the borrower will pay $5.7 million over eleven months, converting a charged-off exposure into scheduled cash receipts for the institution.
When was the loan in Preferred Bank’s settlement originally charged off?
The loan in question was charged off in the second quarter of 2024. According to Preferred Bank, the May 20, 2026 settlement agreement allows the Bank to collect $5.7 million on this commercial and industrial loan over an eleven-month payment period.
Where does Preferred Bank (PFBC) operate branches and offices?
Preferred Bank operates its main office in Los Angeles and twelve branches across California. According to Preferred Bank, it also runs branches in Flushing, New York and Sugar Land, Texas, plus a Loan Production Office in Sunnyvale, California.
