Article: First Bank of Beverly Hills, FSB, Acquires Los Angeles-Based Commercial Mortgage Originator.

PORTLAND, Ore. and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- October 13, 1998--First Bank of Beverly Hills, FSB, a subsidiary of Wilshire Financial Services Group Inc. (Nasdaq:WFSG), today announced that it has acquired George Elkins Mortgage Banking Company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, George Elkins originates commercial mortgages through four Southern California branches. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The purchase is expected to be accretive to First Bank's 1999 earnings. Key George Elkins executives Jeffrey Hudson and Steven Hinds are expected to stay on under the agreement.

"This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for First Bank of ...

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