HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- James E. Shipley, President of EMB Corporation (OTCBB:EMBI) (Berlin: EMBI.BE), (Frankfurt: EMBI.F), and (Hamburg: EMBI.H) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, First Guaranty Financial Corporation, is having a record year for 2001 and has exceeded projections in originations, fundings, revenues and profits. First Guaranty Financial Corporation, (http://www.fgflend.com), headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is a multi-state wholesale mortgage lender that has a winning strategy in the vastly competitive field of mortgage banking.
Mr. Rod Thompson, President of First Guaranty said, "Total fundings for calendar year 2001 will exceed $540 million representing more than a 224% increase over calendar year 2000." Mr. Thompson went on to say, "More importantly the company will exhibit strong net earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, based on gross revenues in excess of approximately $9 million instead of our projected $8 million for the period. We have added some new key personnel and expect demand for our mortgage products to remain robust throughout 2002."
James Shipley, President of EMB said, "We are very proud of the excellent job Mr. Thompson and all those associated with First Guaranty have done, and continue to do." Mr. Shipley went on to say, "Technology for valuation of property, underwriting automation, and the entry of foreign capital into the U.S. markets will continue to provide an environment where well managed mortgage lenders can thrive. EMB's formula for success is in place, and our strategy is to continue to assist FGFC with national growth, advertising, and increased technology through additional acquisitions, and/or mergers, that are presently in negotiations or under review."
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About EMB Corporation:
EMB Corporation is a financial services holding company, which provides a network to mortgage brokers, both retail and wholesale through our wholly owned mortgage companies, currently including American National Mortgage, and First Guaranty Financial Corporation. Mortgages originated by our group of companies may be held temporarily for investment, or may be sold to third parties or financial institutions, or may be secured, packaged, and sold as mortgage backed securities. For further information about the Company please look at our Website, http://www.embcorp.net or http://www.embcorporation.com.
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