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AmNet Mortgage, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results; Planned Portfolio Assets Sale; Sale Scheduled to Close in Second Quarter 2004.


Business Editors

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004

AmNet Mortgage, Inc. (formerly American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of  Residential Investment Trust, Inc.) (Amex(R): INV INV
abbr.
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), the parent company of American Mortgage Network (AmNet), a wholesale mortgage bank serving mortgage brokers nationwide, today reported first quarter results, highlights of which included:

-- First quarter consolidated net loss was $5.7 million, or $0.72

per basic and 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.
 share, including an after tax charge of

$2.6 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted share, to

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class, classify, sort out, assort, sort, separate - arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you
 the majority of its mortgage asset portfolio as

"held for sale" as a result of a pending sale of those assets;

and

-- $1.9 billion of mortgage loans were funded in the first

quarter.

Other Company highlights include:

-- D3 Family Funds bought 1.1 million shares at a price of

$9.50 a share; and

-- Proceeds from the pending sale of mortgage portfolio assets

are anticipated to be approximately $25 million, after

extinguishment The destruction or cancellation of a right, a power, a contract, or an estate.

Extinguishment is sometimes confused with merger, though there is a clear distinction between them.
 of related long-term debt Long-Term Debt

Loans and financial obligations lasting over one year.

Notes:
For example debts obligations such as bonds and notes which have maturities greater than one year would be considered long-term debt.
.

Consolidated Results

For the first quarter of 2004, AmNet Mortgage, Inc. reported a consolidated net loss of $5.7 million, or $0.72 per basic and diluted share, including an after-tax af·ter-tax also af·ter·tax
adj.
Relating to or being that which remains after payment, especially of income taxes: after-tax profits. 
 charge of $2.6 million or $0.33 per basic and diluted share related to the majority of its mortgage asset portfolio being reclassified as "held for sale." Excluding the effects of this charge, consolidated net loss in the first quarter was $3.1 million or $0.39 per basic and diluted share, compared to a loss of $406 thousand or $0.05 per basic and diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2003. In previous guidance, the Company had anticipated a loss in the first quarter of 2004 related to margin compression and the continued expansion of its branch network.

Commenting on first quarter results, John M. Robbins Rob·bins , Frederick Chapman 1916-2003.

American microbiologist. He shared a 1954 Nobel Prize for work on the cultivation of the polio virus.
, Chief Executive Officer, said, "As a result of our decision to sell the majority of the remaining mortgage asset portfolio and focus entirely on our mortgage banking business, we reclassified certain portfolio assets from 'held for investment' to 'held for sale.' When we made that reclassification Reclassification

The process of changing the class of mutual funds once certain requirements have been met. These requirements are generally placed on load mutual funds. Reclassification is not considered to be a taxable event.
, we were obligated ob·li·gate  
tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates
1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force.

2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige.
 to mark those assets to market and we took a pre-tax pre-tax adjanterior al impuesto

pre-tax adjavant impôt(s)

pre-tax adjal lordo d'imposta 
 valuation adjustment of $4.4 million. This was based on sales agreements for approximately $122 million of our portfolio assets, which we expect will be substantially complete in the second quarter. We intend to extinguish Extinguish

Retire or pay off debt.
 approximately $90 million in long-term debt and expect net proceeds Net Proceeds

The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security.

Notes:
In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions).
 from the sale to be approximately $25 million, subject to final due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. . The majority of the net proceeds are anticipated to be received in the second quarter."

Robbins continued, "The sale of these assets is an excellent example of the Company's taking advantage of market demand for seasoned non-prime loans, while, at the same time, divesting this non-strategic business. This opportunistic opportunistic /op·por·tu·nis·tic/ (op?er-tldbomacn-is´tik)
1. denoting a microorganism which does not ordinarily cause disease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances.

2.
 transaction has several benefits. The sale will simplify our balance sheet, virtually double our cash reserves Cash reserves

See: Cash investments


cash reserves

Investment funds that are held in short-term assets such as Treasury bills and certificates of deposit until more permanent investment opportunities are available.
, eliminate nearly all future prepayment Prepayment

1. The payment of a debt obligation prior to its due date.

2. The excess payment over a scheduled debt repayment amount.

Notes:
1. Examples include deferred expenses such as rent and early loan repayments.

2.
 or credit risk represented by the portfolio and unlock the cash equity previously invested in these assets. We can aggressively capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on`   

v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>.
 the industry consolidation we expect to see in a purchase market. The management team now has even greater focus on its core business -- mortgage banking."

Commenting on the results of the Company's mortgage banking business, Robbins noted, "During January January: see month.  and February, continuing market contraction contraction, in physics
contraction, in physics: see expansion.
contraction, in grammar
contraction, in writing: see abbreviation.

contraction - reduction
 resulted in margin compression. At the same time, we made significant progress investing in five new branches since year-end 2003, recruiting 7 experienced regional managers and 20 account executives, rolling out new products and launching our Subprime division. In February, the Company launched a subprime initiative as part of its strategy to grow market share and enhance margins. The program is being piloted in four regional centers."

In March, the D3 Family Funds bought 1.1 million shares of AmNet Mortgage, Inc. (formerly American Residential Investment Trust) (INV) from Home Asset Management Corp., an affiliate of TCW/Crescent Mezzanine mez·za·nine  
n.
1. A partial story between two main stories of a building.

2. The lowest balcony in a theater or the first few rows of that balcony.
, for $9.50 per share, a premium to the public market price. David Nierenberg, President of Nierenberg Investment Management Company (manager of D3 Family Funds), was then elected to the Board of Directors.

The Company reports its results in two segments -- mortgage banking (AmNet) and mortgage asset portfolio investments (AMREIT).

Mortgage Banking Business -- American Mortgage Network (AmNet)

AmNet funded $1.9 billion in home loans during the first quarter of 2004, approximately the same funding volume as in the fourth quarter of 2003. However, loan sales volume declined from $2.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2003 to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2004. The decline was primarily due to large funding volumes late in the first quarter that will be sold in the second quarter of 2004, as compared to a larger proportion of funding volumes occurring earlier in the fourth quarter of 2003 and thus being sold in the same quarter.

For the first quarter of 2004, AmNet's loss before income taxes was $5.9 million, compared to a loss before income taxes of $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. The loss in the first quarter of 2004 was a result of a decrease in loan sale volume, compressed margins during January and February and expenses related to the expansion of the branch network.

In the first quarter of 2004, gain on the sale of loans was $15.5 million and, net of hedging losses and market adjustments of $6.6 million, totaled $8.9 million or 54 basis points on $1.6 billion of loan sales volume. This compared to gain on sales of $16.5 million, net of hedging losses and market adjustments of $3.6 million for a total net gain of $12.8 million, or 67 basis points, on $2.0 billion of loan sale volume in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Interest income in the first quarter was $5.0 million and was offset by interest expense of $2.3 million, resulting in a net interest spread of $2.7 million, or 14 basis points on $1.9 billion of loan fundings in the first quarter of 2004. Operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
, which are total expenses of $19.9 million, less interest expense of $2.3 million, totaled $17.6 million during the first quarter, or 94 basis points, on loan fundings. These expenses included an estimated $5.3 million in sales commissions and other variable expenses, representing approximately 30% of total operating expenses.

Commenting on mortgage operations in the first quarter, Robbins said, "As anticipated, overall revenues declined from the fourth quarter to the first quarter, principally due to a decline in loan sale volume and competitive pricing pressure in January and February. While loan funding volumes are a key driver to revenues, the actual timing of revenues is driven by loan sales. Loan sale volume in the first quarter reflected both a smaller inventory of loans going into the quarter and higher loan warehouse inventories at the end of the period. And while we also had a higher level of inventories at quarter end, the expected gains The expected gain (or expected return) is the weighted-average most likely outcome in gambling, probability theory, economics or finance. Discrete scenarios
In gambling and probability theory, there is usually a discrete set of possible outcomes.
 on these loans will not be recognized until the second quarter of 2004."

Robbins noted, "We continued to expand our network of regional branch offices and aggressively hired account executives during what is typically the slowest home buying period of the year. Additionally, we successfully launched several `new' higher margin products, such as ARMs, Alt-A and jumbo loans Jumbo Loan

Any residential or commercial mortgage with a loan amount exceeding the guidelines of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Notes:
Rates tend to be slightly higher on jumbo loans because lenders generally have a higher risk.
 as well as implemented the first phase of our Subprime initiative which, while not a major component of this year's earnings, is an operational milestone and should be a significant contributor to income in 2005. At the same time, we expanded into new geographic markets, including Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. ; Melville, Long Island, New York New York, state, United States
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."

Mortgage Asset Portfolio Investments

Inclusive of inclusive of
prep.
Taking into consideration or account; including.
 the valuation adjustment on the mortgage portfolio of approximately $4.4 million pre-tax, the mortgage asset portfolio business recorded a pre-tax loss of $3.7 million during the first quarter of 2004, compared to $153 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2003. After the pending portfolio sale is substantially completed in the second quarter, mortgage portfolio assets will decline to under $20 million, and are expected to have nominal earnings and cash flow impact going forward.

Liquidity and Book Value

Cash and cash equivalents were $29.7 million as of March 31, 2004, compared to $46.5 million at December 31, 2003. Cash per outstanding share declined from $5.91 at December 31, 2003 to $3.78 at March 31, 2004. The Company's book value per outstanding share was $10.52 at March 31, 2004, compared to $11.24 at December 31, 2003. Cash balances decreased primarily due to increased cash investments in loan inventories associated with higher warehouse volumes, reduction of liabilities and the aforementioned a·fore·men·tioned  
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Mentioned previously.

n.
The one or ones mentioned previously.


aforementioned
Adjective

mentioned before

Adj. 1.
 and anticipated operating losses operating loss

The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income.
.

Robbins noted. "Our loans are funded with warehouse line borrowings and corporate cash. The 'haircuts' are typically 2% to 4% of the loan balance. Our cash investments or 'haircuts' are recouped when the loans are sold to investors. In periods of increasing volumes, we deploy our cash and build our loan inventories. This occurred in the first quarter when our cash investments in loan inventories increased by approximately $6.4 million."

2004 Guidance

AmNet's loan production for 2004 is expected to be approximately $11 to $12 billion. The Company is modifying its estimate for 2004 consolidated net income to a range of $6.4 million to $8.6 million, or $.75 to $1.00 per diluted share. Pre-tax earnings for 2004 are anticipated to be in the range of $10.8 million to $14.5 million. The funding outlook is based on an expectation that interest rates will continue to rise moderately with refinancing Refinancing

An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt.
 demand declining significantly from first quarter levels. Revised earnings guidance is primarily related to the decision to sell the majority of the mortgage portfolio which is expected to reduce after-tax net income by approximately $0.33 per diluted share. While the Company realized significant tax benefits in 2003, it is assuming a full effective combined tax rate of approximately 41% for 2004.

Commenting on revised guidance, Robbins noted, "The mortgage market is quickly recalibrating and returning to a normal purchase market. It is anticipated that spring and summer will see increased home purchases. However, the overall market is contracting due to rising interest rates and lower refinance Refinance

1. When a business or person revises their payment schedule for repaying debt.

2. Replacing an older loan with a new loan offering better terms.

Notes:
When a business refinances they typically extend the maturity date.
 demand. We expect to see very competitive pricing and market contraction throughout 2004 as well as continued consolidation within the mortgage banking industry."

Robbins added, "We will continue to implement our growth plan this year which includes:

-- Opening 11 new offices, bringing total branch count to 31.

-- Actively recruiting commissioned account executives; our goal

is to have 200 account executives on board by December, 2004.

-- Rolling out our 'small town America strategy,' i.e. hiring

highly trained professionals to serve the needs of cities with

populations of 25,000 to 150,000. These individuals will

represent AmNet out of their homes, using our enhanced

Web-based capabilities and new technology platform. Their loan

originations will be underwritten and funded through

established regional centers. Overhead expenses remain fixed

while sales increase.

-- Broadening our product mix, from smaller margin FannieMae,

FreddieMac and GinnieMae agency products, to higher margin

products -- Alt-A, subprime and second mortgages.

-- Utilizing our new technology platform to handle more loan

volume as new branches open and existing locations expand

originations as well as helping mortgage brokers do more

business over the Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
."

Robbins said, "Housing will continue to be a growth industry. Today's mortgage market is being driven by more than rates. The business is being driven by several fundamental demographic shifts, causing existing housing inventories to remain at low levels across the nation. Household formation continues to increase with the improving economy and renewed job growth is an encouraging sign for the housing industry."

"We anticipate modest profitability in the second quarter with profits increasing in the third and fourth quarters of 2004 as quarter-over-quarter volumes increase and our branch network matures," Robbins stated. "In a purchase market, mortgage brokers value the fact that AmNet does not compete against them in the retail channel and is dedicated to a single customer base. We are strategically aligned with the major bank affiliated lenders who expect to grow their servicing businesses as refinance transactions decline. Our strong cash position and solid balance sheet enhance the Company's potential in a consolidating market."

Robbins concluded, "This is a pivotal year for AmNet as we transition to a normalized, purchase market and leverage the investments we have made in our branching system during the last two years. As our branches mature, we expect to achieve key operational milestones that include sustained monthly volume of $1.2 to $1.5 billion by year-end 2004. Only nine of our 26 branches are considered mature today. We expect that non-agency, higher margin loan products will be 30 percent of our total loan volume by year end. And while subprime loans Subprime Loan

A loan that is offered at a rate above prime to individuals who do not qualify for prime rate loans.

Notes:
Subprime loans tend to have a rate that is 0.1% to 0.6% higher than the prime rate.
 are not expected to be a significant portion of our loan mix in 2004, the investments we make in 2004 will enable this product line to contribute greatly in 2005."

Other Initiatives

Today, the Company announced a stock repurchase Stock repurchase

A firm's repurchase of outstanding shares of its common stock.
 program of up to 400,000 shares of its outstanding common stock contingent upon Adj. 1. contingent upon - determined by conditions or circumstances that follow; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"
contingent on, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on, contingent
 the completion of its pending mortgage asset portfolio sale and receipt of approximately $25 million.

On May 6, the Company announced its intention to move its common stock listing from AMEX to the NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
 National Market System in June 2004. It is anticipated that the Company's common stock will begin trading on NASDAQ under its new symbol, AMNT, sometime in June. INV shares will continue trading on AMEX until the move is completed.

Recently, the Company changed its corporate name to AmNet Mortgage, Inc. The new name more closely aligns the parent company with American Mortgage Network, the company's primary subsidiary and core business.

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will host a conference call with a simultaneous webcast today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific/4:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss first quarter operating performance. The conference call, featuring Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Robbins and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Judith A. Berry Berry, former province, France
Berry (bĕrē`), former province, central France. Bourges, the capital, and Châteauroux are the chief towns.
, will be available live via the Internet. To listen to the webcast, log on to the Company's web site at www.amnetmortgageinc.com and click on the link that appears on the home page. The webcast will also be available live at www.fulldisclosure.com.

An online replay will be available at www.amnetmortgageinc.com for one year. A telephone replay will be available through May 20, 2004 by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 and entering the pass code 7316480. Electronic versions of news releases may be accessed via the Company's web site at www.amnetmortgageinc.com.

About AmNet Mortgage, Inc.

AmNet Mortgage Inc., formerly American Residential Investment Trust, Inc., is the parent company of American Mortgage Network. For more information, please visit amnetmortgageinc.com.

About American Mortgage Network

Headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation).
San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951.
, AmNet is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 of AmNet Mortgage, Inc. AmNet originates loans for the national mortgage broker community through its network of branches and business-to-business over the Internet. AmNet has loan production offices in Arizona Arizona (âr'əzō`nə), state in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Utah (N), New Mexico (E), Mexico (S), and, across the Colorado R., Nevada and California (W). , California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , Colorado, Connecticut Connecticut, state, United States
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 and Washington.

AmNet has a total of $1.4 billion in warehouse borrowing capacity and is approved to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States).  either by license or exemption. AmNet has 5,000 approved broker customers across the nation. For more information, please visit www.amnetmortgage.com.

Forward-Looking Statement 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.
 

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding:

The timing and financial and operational impact of the pending sale of a majority of the Company's mortgage asset portfolio; the Company's anticipated timing for recognizing gains on loan sales; the Company's 2004 guidance (including guidance and anticipated results for the remaining quarters) and the anticipated market and operational factors and milestones contributing thereto there·to  
adv.
1. To that, this, or it.

2. Archaic In addition to that; furthermore.


thereto
Adverb

Formal

1. to that or it

2.
; the contribution of the Company's subprime loan operations in 2005; implementation of the Company's stock repurchase program and the timing of the Company's move to NASDAQ. The Company's ability to meet its operational and financial goals are subject to risks including risks related to: The Company's ability to continue to sell its loans to a competitor who is its largest purchaser; the Company's ability to maintain and renew its warehouse lines; the large concentration of the Company's loans in California; the effectiveness of the Company's hedging strategies; the Company's ability to increase its loan origination The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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 volume in a contracting market; the completion of the Company's pending sale of mortgage portfolio assets; and the Company's lack of significant experience with subprime loans. Actual results and the timing of certain events could also differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by our forward-looking statements due to a number of other factors, including but not limited to: the level of interest rates generally; economic conditions generally; the size of the national mortgage market, including subprime loans; the stability of the subprime mortgage secondary market; the predictability of the Company's expenses and margins; the future correlation of volatility in forward mortgage sale instruments to the Company's loan lock commitments; interest rate volatility; the ability to retain and renew warehouse lending facilities for the funding of mortgage loans, including subprime loans; the Company's liquidity position; the availability of qualified mortgage professionals and other risk factors outlined in the Company's SEC reports.

                         AMNET MORTGAGE, INC.
                                                     Three     Three
                                                     Months    Months
                                                     Ended     Ended
                                       -------------------------------
                                                   3/31/2004 3/31/2003
                                       -------------------------------
                       Income Statement
---------------------------------------

              Mortgage Banking Segment:
                               Revenues
                 Gain on sales of loans             $15,515   $20,209
                                       -------------------------------
      Derivative financial instruments:
      Forward sales of mortgage backed
    securities (MBS) and options on MBS              (5,487)      (52)
  Market adjustment on loan commitment
                               pipeline              (1,157)   (2,159)
                                       -------------------------------
            Total derivative financial
                            instruments              (6,644)   (2,211)
                                       -------------------------------
           Gain on sales of loans, net
               of derivative financial
                            instruments               8,871    17,998
            Interest on mortgage assets               5,013     5,902
                           Other income                  80        17
                                       -------------------------------
                 Total revenue, net of
                  derivative financial
                            instruments              13,964    23,917
                                       -------------------------------

                               Expenses
                       Interest expense               2,346     2,674
                     Operating expenses              17,536    14,296
                                       -------------------------------
                         Total expenses              19,882    16,970
                                       -------------------------------

   (Loss) income before income taxes --
               Mortgage Banking Segment             $(5,918)   $6,947

      Mortgage Asset Portfolio Segment:
                               Revenues
   Interest on mortgage assets, net of
                   premium amortization              $1,628    $3,344
                           Other income                 216       198
                                       -------------------------------
                          Total revenue               1,844     3,542
                                       -------------------------------

                               Expenses
                       Interest expense                 895     1,539
              Provision for loan losses                  --       919
 Gain on sale of real estate owned, net                (259)     (184)
 Valuation adjustment -- bond collateral              4,428        --
                     Operating expenses                 430       912
                                       -------------------------------
                         Total expenses               5,494     3,186
                                       -------------------------------

   (Loss) income before income taxes --
       Mortgage Asset Portfolio Segment             $(3,650)     $356

 Consolidated (loss) income -- Combined
                               Segments             $(9,568)   $7,303
           Income tax (benefit) expense             $(3,896)    1,826
Income tax benefit from termination of
                            REIT status                  --     6,679
               Consolidated Net (loss)
                                 income             $(5,672)  $12,156
                         Per Share Data
---------------------------------------
        Weighted average common shares
                            outstanding           7,874,347 7,862,869
  Consolidated (loss) income per share
                                  basic              $(0.72)    $1.55
  Consolidated (loss) income per share
                                diluted              $(0.72)    $1.53


         Loan Origination and Sale Data
---------------------------------------
 Total mortgage loans funded in period
                           ($ millions)              $1,871    $2,078
                 Number of loans funded              10,633    11,697
Total mortgage loans sold in period
                           ($ millions)              $1,642    $1,982

                     Balance Sheet Data
---------------------------------------
              Cash and cash equivalents             $27,647   $22,786
                        Restricted cash               2,100     1,750

Bond collateral mortgage loans and real
   estate owned, net of reserves, held
                         for investment              21,215   236,765

Bond collateral mortgage loans and real
   estate owned, net of reserves, held
                               for sale             116,225

      Mortgage loans held for sale, net             510,524   488,007

                           Total assets             697,060   767,153

                        Short-term debt             585,389   477,445

                    Long-term debt, net              20,078   206,098

             Total stockholders' equity             $82,817   $71,644
             Book value per share basic              $10.52     $9.11
           Book value per share diluted               $9.68     $9.02

                   Debt to equity ratio               7.3:1     9.5:1

($ in thousands, except per share data and as noted)

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American Residential Reports Record Second Quarter 2003 Earnings.
American Mortgage Network Funds Record $1.4 Billion of Mortgages in July.
American Residential Reports Third Quarter 2003 Earnings and Provides 2004 Earnings Guidance; Affirms 2003 Earnings Estimates at High End of Guidance...
American Residential Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2003 Results.
American Mortgage Network Funds $1.1 Billion of Mortgages In April.

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