Gordon V. Smith

First Alliance Corp. is engaged in mortgage loan origination, purchases, sales and servicing. Its loans originated by the company consist of fixed and adjustable rate loans secured by first mortgages on single family residences. The company's loans have been made to borrowers who used the loan proceeds for such purposes as debt consolidation and financing of home improvements. Its borrowers have been individuals who did not qualify for conventional loans because of impaired or unsubstantiated credit characteristics and unverifiable income, and whose borrowing needs were not met by conventional lending institutions. The company was founded by B. Chisick in 1971 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

HomeStreet Bank provides banking and financial services. Its services include business banking, business lending, consumer banking, mortgage lending, residential construction financing, income property financing and insurance services. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Wellex Group, Inc. is engaged in manufacturing and distributing of plastic raw materials. The company is a investment firms ranging from the hotel business to real estate development, oil, mining, aviation, trading and banking. Wellex Group was founded by William T. Gatchalian in 1969 and is headquartered in Makati, Philippines

Washington Bankers Association is a non profit organization which engages in the development of the business banking in Washington State. It offers profesiional development programs, online or customized training, and conferences and convention. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Hanmi Bank provides banking services. The company was founded by y I. Joon Ahn in 1982 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Water & Energy Bank provides banking services and is ultimately controlled by the Local Water Utilities Administration. The company is based in Cabuyao, Philippines. Water & Energy Bank was acquired by Local Water Utilities Administration on March 24, 2009 for $1.66 million.