NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) has assigned senior unsecured debt and short-term ratings of BBB and K2, respectively, to Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ:BBNK) (“Bridge Capital” or “BBNK”), a bank holding company headquartered in San Jose, CA. In addition, KBRA has assigned a senior deposit rating of BBB+ and short-term rating of K2 to Bridge Capital’s lead subsidiary, Bridge Bank, National Association (the “Bank”). The outlook on all ratings is stable.
The ratings are supported by Bridge Capital’s positive earnings trend, high quality funding base, sound capital levels, and solid net interest margin. The ratings are also balanced by concerns surrounding BBNK’s concentrations in larger commercial loans, potential liquidity pressures, and recent reduction in efficiency.
The ratings are based on KBRA’s Global Bank and Bank Holding Company Rating Methodology, published on May 2, 2013.
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