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Noninterest Expense, Amortization of Tax Credit and CRA Investments

East-West Bancorp Noninterest Expense, Amortization of Tax Credit and CRA Investments increased by 28.4% to $21.98M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.7%, from $15.74M to $21.98M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Noninterest Expense, Amortization of Tax Credit and CRA Investments shows a downward trend with a -18.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

Reflects the bank's participation in community development and tax-advantaged investment strategies.

Detailed definition

This represents the amortization expense associated with investments in tax credit projects, such as low-income housing...

Peer comparison

Common among large commercial banks engaged in community reinvestment and tax planning.

Metric ID: other_noninterest_expense_amortization_of_tax_credit_and_2d081b

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$28.34M$28.34M$28.34M$28.34M$49.69M$4.58M$13.21M$16.05M$5.6M$19.38M$15.74M$26.24M$15.69M$17.12M$21.98M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+75.4%-90.8%+188.3%+21.5%-65.1%+246.1%-18.8%+66.7%-40.2%+9.1%+28.4%
YoY Change+75.4%-83.8%-88.7%+323.1%+19.2%+63.4%+180.2%-11.7%+39.7%
Range$4.58M$49.69M
CAGR-7.0%
Avg YoY Growth+57.4%
Median YoY Growth+39.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East-West Bancorp's noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments?
East-West Bancorp (EWBC) reported noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments of $21.98M in Q1 2026.
How has East-West Bancorp's noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments changed year-over-year?
East-West Bancorp's noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments increased by 39.7% year-over-year, from $15.74M to $21.98M.
What is the long-term trend for East-West Bancorp's noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), East-West Bancorp's noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments has grown at a -18.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $113.36M to $74.8M.
What does noninterest expense, amortization of tax credit and cra investments mean?
The cost of writing down investments made for tax credit purposes.