First Financial Network, Inc. Announces $190 Million Loan Portfolio Offering

First Financial Network will market and manage all facets of the sale of performing and nonperforming loans collateralized by properties located predominantly inArkansas. The portfolio is comprised of 1,784 commercial real estate, C & I, residential and consumer loans which have been stratified into pools based on loan type, performance, collateral and geographic concentration. Bid Packages will be made available today to qualified investors on First Financial Network's website.

Founded in 1989, First Financial Network is the most experienced loan sale advisor having assisted governmental agencies and financial institutions in the disposition of billions in loans. This experience bodes well as financial institutions seek to mitigate risk and preserve capital as the economy cycles again into uncertain times.

First Financial Network will initiate a highly targeted marketing campaign aimed at procuring sophisticated purchasers in order to obtain maximum value on the portfolio. The company will utilize its online Loan Trading Platform(TM) to image loan documentation and provide qualified investors with immediate access to due diligence information and the opportunity to place bids. Investor due diligence begins September 8, 2008 and bids will be taken October 14, 2008. For additional details regarding the offering, please call 405.748.4100.

About First Financial Network:

Since its founding in 1989, FFN has defined the loan sale industry, selling billions of dollars in loans and other assets in 28 countries. The nation's leading loan sale advisor, FFN currently serves more top 25 banking institutions than any other firm in the nation. In addition, the company serves as loan sale advisor for agencies of the Federal government, commercial banks, major foreign banks and other lenders. The company's online Loan Trading Platform(TM) and Metrics(TM), an integrated transaction management system, are used in conjunction with exceptional marketing techniques to achieve optimal value in today's secondary market. For further information, call 405.748.4100 or visit http://www.firstfinancialnet.com

     For: First Financial Network, Inc.    Contact: Merrie Duncan
          14000 Quail Springs Parkway      First Financial Network, Inc.
          Oklahoma City, OK 73134          Ph: 800.245.8695
                                           mduncan@firstfinancialnet.com

SOURCE First Financial Network, Inc.

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