EXHIBIT 16.1
August 1, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4.01 of Center Financial Corporation’s Form 8-K/A (Amendment No. 2) dated June 15, 2005 and have the following comments:
1. | We agree with the statements made in the third, fourth and fifth sentences of paragraph one and the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh paragraphs. |
2. | We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in the first and second sentences of the first paragraph, second and eighth paragraphs. |
Very truly yours, |
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP |
Los Angeles, California |