Shearson Home Loans Enters Into a Joint Venture With Stinson Financial

Shearson Financial Network Inc. (OTCBB: SFNN) reports that its subsidiary, Shearson Home Loans, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Stinson Financial, a mortgage banking company based in San Diego, California. The agreement enables Stinson's 30-branch loan origination platform to operate within Shearson Home Loans mortgage banking infrastructure.

Chairman & CEO Michael A. Barron said, "We continue to seek to improve, and expand our loan operations by such opportunities as being presented here. The presence of a strong southern California regional player such as Stinson gives our network a broader reach into the market. Our partner, Harry Dennis President of Stinson Financial, is a twenty-year veteran in mortgage banking who has successfully increased loan production levels beyond market expectations throughout his career. We believe this venture provides a great opportunity for revenue growth in the coming years."

About Shearson Home Loans

Shearson Home Loans is a provider of residential mortgages licensed to do business in 34 states. The company is a consolidator of independent mortgage brokerages. The company currently is seeking new branches for its growing network. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.shearsonhomeloans.com.

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