Exhibit 16.1

March 11, 2015

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated March 11, 2015, of Community West Bancshares and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs 1-3 in Item 4.01(a) on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP