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Access National Earnings Driven by 63% Asset Growth.


RESTON Reston, uninc. city (1990 pop. 48,556), Fairfax co., N Va., a planned community established in 1961. A suburb of Washington, D.C., Reston is organized in a series of residential villages and commercial areas. , Va. -- Access National Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

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:ANCX) reported its operating results today for the year and quarter ended December December: see month.  31, 2004.

Total assets increased 63% from year-end year-end also year·end
n.
The end of a year.

adj.
Occurring or done at the end of the year: a year-end audit.

Noun 1.
 2003 to $420 million as of December 31, 2004. Earning asset Earning asset

An asset that generates income, e.g., income from rental property.
 growth was fueled primarily by a $102 million increase in Loans Held for Investment, a 55% increase over the prior year. The funding side of the balance sheet more than kept pace with Deposit growth of $119 million or 60%.

Net income for the year was $3.3 million, a 13% decrease compared to $3.8 million in the prior year. Earnings per share declined 19% in 2004 to $0.88 ($0.72 diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
) from $1.09 ($0.87 diluted) in 2003.

Earnings from the commercial banking segment rose to 70% of consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 net income, up from 40% in 2003. Growth in the banking segment earnings provided a favorable fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 off-set to the effects of a 41% decline in mortgage segment origination Origination

The process through which a mortgage lender creates a mortgage secured by some amount of the mortgagor's real property.

Notes:
Also known as loan origination, everyone must go through the origination process when securing a mortgage for a piece of real
 volume. Mortgage originations were $734 million in 2004 compared to the $1,240 million experienced in 2003 that was fueled by unprecedented refinancing Refinancing

An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt.
 activity.

Return on average assets for the year was 0.97% while the return on average equity was 14.5%. Both figures compare favorably fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 to the 2004 composite composite, alternate common name for Asteraceae or Compositae, the aster family.

composite - aggregate
 performance of public banking companies in the South Eastern US with assets of $1 billion or less as calculated by Scott & Stringfellow Stringfellow is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in X-Treme X-Men #35. Fictional character biography
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.

Summary financial statements follow and more details will be available in the forthcoming 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Access National Corporation serves as the holding company for Access National Bank, Access National Mortgage Corporation and Access National Leasing Corporation.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements may be identified as "may", "could", "expect", "believe", anticipate", "intend", "plan" or variations thereof. These forward-looking statements may contain information related to those matters such as the Company's intent, belief, or expectation with respect to matters such as financial performance. Such statements are necessarily based on assumptions and estimates and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties concerning the Company's operations and business environment, which are difficult to predict and beyond control of the company. Such risks and uncertainties could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied Inferred from circumstances; known indirectly.

In its legal application, the term implied is used in contrast with express, where the intention regarding the subject matter is explicitly and directly indicated.
 in such forward-looking statements. For an explanation of certain risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, please refer to then Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 and other SEC filings.
Access National Corporation
                        Selected Financial Data
                 (In Thousands, Except for Share Data)

                                     December 31 December 31  Percent
At period end (unaudited)                2004        2003     Change
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Assets                               $  420,188  $  257,390     63%
Average assets (LTM)                    341,153     263,415     30%
Loans held for investment               288,575     186,755     55%
Loans held for sale                      36,245      29,756     22%
Mortgage loan originations              733,599   1,239,666    -41%
Investment Securities                    51,378      23,178    122%
Earning assets                          399,763     242,407     65%
Deposits                                317,393     198,183     60%
Stockholders' equity                     25,998      19,755     32%
Average stockholders equity (LTM)        22,901      18,636     23%
Net income this period                      716         689     4%
Net income (LTM)                          3,315       3,816    -13%
Common shares outstanding             3,957,074   3,477,360     14%
Book value                                 6.57        5.68     16%
Basic earnings per share (average) -
 3,754,768 and 3,493,340 shares
 respectively                              0.88        1.09    -19%
Diluted earnings per share -
 4,577,889 and 4,411,186 shares
 respectively                              0.72        0.87    -17%
Return on average assets (LTM)             0.97%       1.45%   -33%
Return on average equity (LTM)            14.48%      20.48%   -29%
Allowance for loan losses                 4,019       2,565     57%
Allowance for loan losses/loans held
 for investment                            1.39%       1.37%    0%
Non-performing assets                     2,171         826    163%
Non-performing assets to loans             0.75%       0.44%    70%
Net charge-offs to avg. loans              0.00%       0.00%    0%

(LTM - Last Twelve Months)



                      Access National Corporation
                      Consolidated Balance Sheet

                                             December 31   December 31
                                              ----------    ----------
                                                 2004          2003
                                              ----------    ----------
(In Thousands)                               (unaudited)
-------------------------------------------------------- -------------

ASSETS

    Cash and due from banks                   $  10,998     $   5,808

    Interest bearing balances                    19,534           286

    Securities available for sale, at fair
     value                                       51,378        23,178

    Loans held for sale                          36,245        29,756

    Loans held for investment
     net of allowance for loan losses of
     $4,019 and $2,565 respectively             288,575       186,755

    Premises, Equipment and Land                  8,822         7,993

    Other assets                                  4,636         3,614

                                              ----------    ----------
      Total assets                            $ 420,188     $ 257,390
                                              ==========    ==========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES
    Non-interest bearing deposits             $  94,108     $  60,219

    Savings and Interest bearing deposits       103,274        28,528

    Time Deposits                               120,011       109,436
                                              ----------    ----------

      Total deposits                          $ 317,393     $ 198,183

    Short-Term Borrowings                        37,079        11,056

    Long-Term Borrowings                         27,000        14,965

    Trust Preferred Debt                         10,311        10,311

    Other liabilities and accrued expenses        2,407         3,120

                                              ----------    ----------
      Total Liabilities                       $ 394,190     $ 237,635
                                              ==========    ==========

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Common stock $1.67 par value;
     30,000,000 authorized; 3,957,074
     shares issued and outstanding                6,608         5,796

    Surplus                                       9,067         6,856

    Accumulated other comprehensive income           (7)           88

    Retained earnings                            10,330         7,015

                                              ----------    ----------
      Total shareholders' equity              $  25,998     $  19,755
                                              ----------    ----------

                                              ----------    ----------
      Total liabilities and shareholders'
       equity                                 $ 420,188     $ 257,390
                                              ==========    ==========



                      Access National Corporation
                 Consolidated Statement of Operations

                                      Three       Twelve      Twelve
                                      Months      Months      Months
                                      Ended       Ended       Ended
(In Thousands Except for Per         12/31/04    12/31/04    12/31/03
 Share Data)                       (unaudited) (unaudited)
---------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------

INTEREST INCOME
         Interest and fees on
          loans                    $    5,230  $   17,228  $   13,522

         Interest on federal funds
          sold & bank balances             42          90         142

         Interest on securities           302         907         378
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
                  Total interest
                   income          $    5,574  $   18,225  $   14,042

INTEREST EXPENSE
         Interest on deposits           1,480       4,355       3,966

         Interest on other
          borrowings                      642       2,176         938
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
                  Total interest
                   expense         $    2,122  $    6,531  $    4,904
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
                  Net interest
                   income          $    3,452  $   11,694  $    9,138

Provision for loan losses                 871       1,462         526
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income after
 provision for loan losses         $    2,581  $   10,232  $    8,612

NON-INTEREST INCOME
         Service charges and fees          19         145         266

         Fees on Loans Held For
          Sale                          3,773      17,755      24,710

         Other Income                   1,985       8,052       8,789
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
                  Total non-
                   interest income $    5,777  $   25,952  $   33,765

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
         Salaries and benefits          4,055      18,627      21,398

         Occupancy and equipment          569       2,415       2,162

         Other operating expense        2,601      10,538      12,872
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
                  Total non-
                   interest
                   expense         $    7,225  $   31,580  $   36,432
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Income before income tax           $    1,133  $    4,604  $    5,945

Income tax expense                        417       1,619       2,129
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income before extra-ordinary
 items                             $      716  $    2,985  $    3,816
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------

EXTRA-ORDINARY INCOME
         Gain on acquisition of
          subsidiary, net of
          income tax               $        -  $      330  $        -
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCOME                         $      716  $    3,315  $    3,816
                                   =========== =========== ===========

Earnings per common share:
Basic, before extra-ordinary
 income                            $     0.18  $     0.79  $     1.09
                                   =========== =========== ===========
Basic                              $     0.18  $     0.88  $     1.09
                                   =========== =========== ===========
Diluted, before extra-ordinary
 income                            $     0.15  $     0.65  $     0.87
                                   =========== =========== ===========
Diluted                            $     0.15  $     0.72  $     0.87
                                   =========== =========== ===========

Average outstanding shares:
Basic                               3,955,986   3,754,768   3,493,340
Diluted                             4,681,709   4,577,889   4,411,186
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