BWC Mortgage Services to Operate as Bank of Commerce / Mortgage as of July 1, 2009

Today's announcement follows the May 15, 2009 press release of the latest business partnership of Bank of Commerce Holdings (NASDAQ:BOCH), a $765 million financial services holding company and Simonich Corporation dba BWC Mortgage Services.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) July 1, 2009 -- Scott Simonich, President & CEO of Bank of Commerce / Mortgage (BOCM) today announced the rebranding of the former BWC Mortgage Services to Bank of Commerce / Mortgage. Today's announcement follows the May 15, 2009 press release of the latest business partnership of Bank of Commerce Holdings (NASDAQ:BOCH), a $765 million financial services holding company, and parent company of Redding Bank of Commerce™, Roseville Bank of Commerce™, and Bank of Commerce Mortgage™ with Simonich Corporation d.b.a. BWC Mortgage (www.bwcmortgage.com) .

"Our 're-branding' reflects our synergy with our new alliance, further enhancing our ability to deliver the best combination of service and savings available in the real estate finance markets, while delivering highly personal service to our clients, Realtors, developers and builders," said Scott Simonich, President and CEO.

BOCM is approved by the Federal Housing Administration and provides highly competitive financing for the first time home buyer to the multi-million dollar investor.

Company Profile

* Founded 1994

* Ten Offices in California and Colorado

* Loans Funded $10 Billion

* Parent Company, Bank of Commerce Holdings, $765 million financial services holding company.

* Licensed in multiple states

Business Overview

Bank of Commerce / Mortgage (BOCM) assists clients with the purchase or reānance of primary or investment property to include 1-4 units, construction loans, reverse, commercial, cash-out and second home mortgages. BOCM is a direct mortgage lender approved with the Federal Housing Administration, a best of breed mortgage banking and brokerage company licensed in several states.

Contact Information

Scott Simonich, President & CEO

Telephone (925) 275-6844

Mario P. De Tomasi, Chief Financial Officer

Telephone (925) 498-2320

www.bankofcommercemortgage.com

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