MANHASSET-BASE AMERICAN MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. BROKER BOB MOULTON, RANKS AS #1 NORTH SHORE ORIGINATOR IN NATIONAL SURVEY

Manhasset, NY: Mortgage Originator magazine recently placed Robert (Bob) Moulton, President of Americana Mortgage Group, Inc. as the tenth highest volume mortgage originator in New York State-and first on Long Island's North Shore-with audited volume for the year 2001 exceeding $102.8 million. The sixth annual Top 200 Originator nationwide survey appeared in the April issue of the monthly trade publication.

Last year, Bob Moulton was named the fifth highest mortgage originator for 2000 in the nation by Broker Magazine. "The key to our success is simple-referrals and repeat business," says Moulton. "The mortgage industry is so competitive. Offering the best rate is not enough today. You have to deliver on knowledge, customer service and solid lender relationships that benefit the client. That's how we've earned a 97% referral rate. We never gave up on the personal touch, and never will."

Top producer Bob Moulton founded Americana Mortgage Group in 1996, offering residential financial services to the tri-state area. Under his leadership, the firm quickly achieved exponential growth, and within two years was ranked first in jumbo mortgage production, and in the top five among Long Island brokerages in a Newsday-published listing provided by the New York State Department of Banking. The firm today is the largest jumbo mortgage brokerage on Long Island.

Mr. Moulton has been a resident of Manhasset and Southampton for the past 20 years. He holds a BS in accounting and an MBA in Finance. Prior to starting Americana Mortgage Group, he spent 20 years working in the financial services industry for such companies as Citibank, MasterCard International, Dun & Bradstreet and Banker's Trust Company. His community involvement includes his service as past President of Manhasset Rotary Club, and past Deputy Grand Knight of Manhasset Knights of Columbus. He is a Rotary International/Paul Harris Fellow, coach for the Manhasset Baseball League, and Vice President of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce.

Americana Mortgage Group, Inc. is a registered mortgage broker with the New York State and Connecticut Banking Departments. Loans are arranged through third-party providers. The firm is headquartered at 1615 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, with an office in Southampton at 1673 North Highway, to serve the East End. For information call 516-627-0200, x10. www.americanamortgage.com