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How to keep your proprietary information safe
Smart Business - February 1, 2012 - Any business that uses computers and connects to the Internet is at risk for a security breach. And if your business stores sensitive or personal information, your risk is even greater, says John Peckham, executive vice president/information systems at Bridge Bank.
Bridge Capital Holdings Reports Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2011
Press Release - February 1, 2012 - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.
Bridge Bank Announces New Group for Renewable Energy Project Finance
Press Release - January 26, 2012 - Energy & Infrastructure Group to Serve National Client Base.

SUSPICIOUS EMAIL ALERT
Bridge Bank has received reports of suspicious emails circulating the internet that are purportedly sent from NACHA (the national ACH clearinghouse). The message attempts to lure the recipient into clicking on a link within the message to check on a problematic ACH or wire transfer transaction. These emails are fraudulent and clients who may receive them are strongly encouraged to delete them without clicking on any links within.

Additional information about this specific threat can be found on the FBI’s web site at http://www.fbi.gov/denver/press-releases/2011/fbi-denver-cyber-squad-advises-citizens-to-be-aware-of-a-new-phishing-campaign.

Please note Bridge Bank will never request clients’ electronic banking credentials by unsolicited email messages or telephone calls.

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION INFORMATION
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 2923.5(g), if you cannot afford your monthly mortgage payments and wish to avoid foreclosure, you may be eligible for a loan "workout" or modification. We determine eligibility for loan "workouts" on a case-by-case basis. Among other things, we will consider the value of your property and your ability (based on your current income) to make monthly mortgage payments in accordance with the "workout".

If you are interested in exploring any of the options listed above, you will need to provide us with certain financial information, including but not limited to the following: last two years' tax returns, current financial statement including a list of monthly income and expenses, verification of income, and recent bank statements. This is a partial list, and each situation will differ.

If you would like to discuss your options to avoiding foreclosure with us, please call your bank officer at 1-866-273-4265

You may also contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to find a HUD-certified housing counseling agency by calling (800) 569-4287. Additional information is made available by HUD on its website at http://www.hud.gov.

IMPORTANT FDIC UPDATES
NOTICE OF CHANGES IN TEMPORARY FDIC INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TRANSACTION ACCOUNTS

All funds in a "noninterest-bearing transaction account" are insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012. This temporary unlimited coverage is in addition to, and separate from, the coverage of at least $250,000 available to depositors under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules.

The term "noninterest-bearing transaction account" includes a traditional checking account or demand deposit account on which the insured depository institution pays no interest. It also includes Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts ("IOLTAs"). It does not include other accounts, such as traditional checking or demand deposit accounts that may earn interest, NOW accounts and money-market deposit accounts.

For more information about temporary FDIC insurance coverage of transaction accounts, visit www.fdic.gov.

FDIC Deposit Insurance Limit - Temporary Increase - Now Permanent

On October 3, 2008, FDIC deposit insurance temporarily increased from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2009.

On May 20, 2009, the temporary increase to $250,000 was extended through December 31, 2013.

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act made permanent the current standard deposit insurance amount of $250,000.