Axos Bank defended its firing of former internal auditor Charles Matthew Erhart, arguing that his 16-day unexplained absence constituted job abandonment rather than retaliation for whistleblowing on financial misconduct. This stance was presented during a Ninth Circuit hearing, despite previous jury findings that his termination was linked to his whistleblowing.

Axos Financial, an affiliate of Axos Bank, has been identified as one of the largest financial backers of Donald Trump, having extended over $400 million in loans. This significant financial support raises concerns about the bank's political alignment and its role in bolstering authoritarian-leaning figures.

An investigation by Hagens Berman, based on research by Hindenburg Research, alleges that Axos Financial concealed known risks linked to its unconventional lending practices, including excessive commercial real estate exposure and lax underwriting standards. The report also raises questions about questionable accounting practices that may misrepresent the bank's financial stability.

Over the past two years, Axos Bank and its largest individual shareholder, Don Hankey, have extended over $500 million in financing arrangements that benefited Donald Trump. The deals, which include multi-million-dollar loans used to pay off debts and backstop key transactions, raise serious concerns about the bank’s involvement in politically charged financing that could yield economic advantages should Trump return to power.

Axos Bank and its largest individual shareholder, Don Hankey, extended over $500 million in financing that benefited Donald Trump by helping him pay off debts and secure critical funds, while the bank's CEO also donated to Trump’s campaign.

A federal court in California dismissed the retaliation claim by a credit review officer who alleged that she was fired for exposing flaws in Axos Bank's anti-money laundering practices, raising concerns about the bank's treatment of whistleblowers.

A federal court dismissed a retaliation claim by a credit review officer who alleged she was fired for exposing anti-money laundering issues at Axos Bank, raising concerns about the bank’s treatment of employee whistleblowers.

A California federal judge refused to dismiss parts of a lawsuit filed by a former credit review officer alleging wrongful termination at Axos Bank, raising concerns about the bank’s treatment of employees.

Axos Bank is reported to have maintained customer relationships with controversial figures and organizations—including ties to Donald Trump, Alex Jones, and crypto industry clients under regulatory scrutiny—raising significant concerns about its risk management, ethical business practices, and potential complicity in authoritarian networks.

Axos Bank approved substantial loans to Donald Trump, which reportedly helped stabilize his post-presidential finances and support his campaign efforts. The decision, defended by CEO Gregory Garrabrants as a profit-driven move, has raised ethical and political questions given the bank's involvement with an authoritarian figure and a recorded political donation.

A former internal auditor, fired after voicing concerns over questionable practices at Axos Bank, won a wrongful termination lawsuit awarding significant damages. The jury’s decision underscores concerns about the bank's treatment of employees who expose internal malfeasance.

A former internal auditor, fired after raising concerns about questionable practices at Axos Bank – Trump Organization's new lender – won a wrongful termination lawsuit, receiving a combined $1.5 million in damages. The aggressive handling of his case, including efforts to discredit him through additional litigation, underscores authoritarian corporate behavior and a disregard for labor rights.

Axos Bank, led by CEO Greg Garrabrants, has been implicated in controversies linked to its political donations and lending practices. The bank’s CEO has contributed $50,000 to Republican campaigns, including support for Donald Trump and GOP Senate candidates, while the institution itself has faced multiple lawsuits over predatory, high-interest loans and questionable business practices, including financing deals involving Donald Trump and Jared Kushner.

Axos Bank finalized a $100 million refinancing deal for Trump Tower, deepening its financial ties with the Trump Organization. The move raises serious concerns over ethical banking practices and the bank's political entanglements with far-right interests.

Axos Bank provided a $100 million refinancing deal for Trump Tower, reinforcing its connections to the Trump family and GOP figures. The report details the bank's controversial financial practices, including significant political donations by its CEO and prior ties with Kushner-linked transactions, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and support for authoritarian networks.

In mid-February, Axos Bank refinanced a $100 million Trump Tower mortgage shortly after controversy surrounding its auditor and ties to the Trump Organization, further entrenching its links to far-right political interests.

In February 2022, Axos Financial Inc.’s CEO Gregory Garrabrants sought a position on the board of a private Christian school in California, explicitly aiming to counter what he described as a 'secular, leftist, anti-American ideology'. His aggressive maneuver, which led to his family being removed and subsequent litigation, reflects a politically motivated intervention aligning with authoritarian, Trump-era attitudes.