Exhibit 16.1
November 5, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated November 5, 2014, of Community West Bancshares and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs 1 – 3 in Item 4.01(a) on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP