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Shearson Financial Network, Inc. Opens Talks With Sterling Eagle/Warehouse One Re: JV
| Source: Shearson Home Loans
LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 24, 2007 -- Shearson Financial Network, Inc. (OTCBB : SFNN ) www.sfnncorp.com announced today that it has opened discussions with
Sterling Eagle www.sterlingeagle.com and its subsidiary, Warehouse One
(Sterling) regarding a joint venture between the two companies. Sterling is
in the business of providing warehouse banking credit lines to over 70
mortgage banking company customers with closed loan volume for 2006 in
excess of $1.2 billion. Shearson Home Loans www.shearsonhomeloans.com
operates a national mortgage branch network with licenses in over 30
states. The talks are aimed at utilizing Shearson's expertise in branch
management to assist Sterling's customers to increase their mortgage
banking activity by joining Shearson's branch network. The combined annual
revenue of Sterling's customer base is approximately $300 million.
"This is an important first step in a business combination that both
parties hope will have substantial benefits," stated Michael Barron, CEO
and Chairman of Shearson Financial Network. "As we are able to assist
Sterling Eagle with its client base, Shearson has a unique opportunity to
present the Shearson operating record to Sterling's customers. Our hope is
that many will choose to join the network because of this alliance."
Shearson Financial Network, Inc. reported net income of $2.8 million for
the year ended December 31, 2006 and the company's operating unit, Shearson
Home Loans, contributed $1.6 million to earnings. The value of Assets held
by SFNN increased to $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2006
from $4.4 million in 2005, an increase of 590%. Net worth increased to $6.4
million from $(7.8) million during the same period, representing an
increase of $14.2 million. Revenue from the originations of loans increased
25% or $1.7 million to $ 8.5 million Earnings per share for the year ended
December 31, 2006 was $0.02 as compared to a loss per share of $0.50 from
the year ended December 31, 2005.
About Shearson Financial Network, Inc.
The company is a consolidator of independent mortgage brokerages. Shearson
operates 17,538 sq. ft. of branch office space licensed in 33 states. The
company currently is seeking new branches for its growing network. For more
information, please visit the company's website at
www.shearsonfinancialnetwork.com, www.sfnncorp.com or
www.shearsonhomeloans.com
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