Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:TMCV), the parent of Temecula Valley Bank continues its impressive performance, ranking 2nd on the US Banker magazine list of top 200 mid-tier banks. This achievement is based on three-year average return on equity of 26.75% according to figures compiled by SNL Financial.

?We are very pleased to continue to see our bank recognized among the best performing banks in the country,? said Stephen H. Wacknitz, President/CEO/Chairman of the Board. ?Our strong performance is directly attributable to our talented and experienced staff and our solid customer relationships. We remain focused on our strategy of pursuing quality loans through our three core business lines: community banking; commercial and construction lending; and SBA lending,? added Mr. Wacknitz.

Temecula Valley Bank was established in 1996 and operates ten full-service offices in Temecula, Carlsbad, Corona, El Cajon, Escondido, Fallbrook, Murrieta, Rancho Bernardo, Ontario and Solana Beach. The Bank also operates a number of regional real estate loan production centers in California. As a leading SBA Preferred Lender, the locally operated Bank has a network of SBA loan production offices in the Mid and Western United States and has funded over $1.3 billion in SBA loans in the last five years. The Bank's website is at www.temvalbank.com. Temecula Valley Bancorp was established in June 2002 and operates as a bank holding company for the Bank.

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events concerning expectations for growth and market forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of interest rate changes, the ability to control costs and expenses, the impact of consolidation in the banking industry, financial policies of the United States government, and general economic conditions. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect financial results are included in Temecula Valley Bancorp's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.