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IRVINE, Calif. — Sunwest Bank recently announced that it increased
the revolving credit line for Tidalwave Finance Corp., an indirect finance
company that buys notes receivable from dealers in southern California.

Sunwest boosted Tidalwave's line to $6 million in what the
bank said was in recognition of the company's success and strong financial
position in the challenging auto financing market.

Tidalwave was the first client of the bank's specialty finance
group based in Irvine that provides rediscount lines of credit to lenders, such
as automobile finance companies like Tidalwave, which is led by president Ted
Beresford in Santa Ana, Calif.

Sunwest executives believe the group is building a solid
reputation for understanding the unique financial needs of niche industries
many other banks are unable or unwilling to assist.

"The economic pressures that have forced many buyers out of
the new-car market to seek a less expensive alternative have been good news for
used car sales, and accordingly, for finance companies like Tidalwave," said
Sunwest's Matt Rogers, a senior vice president and team leader.

"We took the time to understand their business model and now
are delighted to count Tidalwave as one of our preferred clients," Rogers
added.

According to Sunwest chief executive officer Glenn Grey, one
reason for the rapid success of the group is the practice of carefully
selecting relationship managers who understand the industries the bank wishes
to fund, speak the language of their customers, and know the issues unique to
their businesses.

With nearly 40 years in business, Sunwest contends it is one
of the strongest community banks in the western region of the United States.

"The bank specializes in meeting the needs of small and
mid-size businesses, is an industry-recognized leader in homeowner association
management banking, and has specialties in healthcare and assisted living
related businesses," officials highlighted.

Additional information can be found at
http://www.sunwestbank.com.