EX-16.1 2 ex_631004.htm EXHIBIT 16.1 ex_631004.htm

Exhibit 16.1

 

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   Crowe LLP
    Independent Member Crowe Global

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 27, 2024

 

 

 

Office of the Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N. E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on February 21, 2024, to be filed by our former client, Republic First Bancorp, Inc. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar as they relate to our Firm.

 

 

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Crowe LLP

New York, New York

 

 

cc: Mr. Benjamin C. Duster, IV

Audit Committee Chairman

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.