SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2012) - BofI Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ BOFI ]), parent of BofI Federal Bank (together, "BOFI"), announced today that Andy Micheletti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is one of the recipients of the San Diego Business Journal 2012 CFO of the Year Awards. The annual event recognizes San Diego's leading financial professionals for the roles they play in the success of their businesses and the positive impact they have on their companies. These leaders are key professionals who exemplify hard work, dedication, ethics and the ability to inspire others to work together to find solutions to business challenges.

"We are fortunate to have a terrific leader like Andy, who exemplifies BOFI's corporate culture," stated Greg Garrabrants, President and CEO of BOFI. "Andy's commitment to maintaining best practices and accountability has been instrumental in the success of BOFI."

About BofI Holding, Inc.

BofI Holding, Inc. is the holding company for BofI Federal Bank, a nationwide branchless bank that provides financing for single and multifamily residential properties, small-to-medium size businesses in target sectors, and selected specialty finance receivables. With over $2.2 billion in assets, BofI Federal Bank provides consumer and business banking products through its low-cost distribution channels and affinity partners. BofI Holding, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "BOFI" and is a component of the Russell 3000 Index. For additional information, please visit [ www.bofiholding.com ].