KBRA also affirmed deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A-, the subordinated debt rating of BBB+, and the short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 for the Bank. They graded the outlook of the long-term ratings for both the Company and the Bank as stable on May 9, 2025. "I am pleased to see that KBRA's latest ratings report highlights our disciplined and conservative approach to liquidity and capital management, as it shielded the Company during the more uncertain credit and liquidity environment in recent years," said Clay Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer."They also recognized our solid credit quality position due to our prudent underwriting and robust monitoring." The complete KBRA press release on Heritage Commerce Corp is available on KBRA's website,.