AEM Expands into Windy City - Chicago, Illinois

(Chicago, Illinois - June 8, 2009) American Equity Mortgage (AEM) announced the opening of a new branch office, located in the Chicago area.

The branch, which will be located at 1901 N Roselle Road in Schaumburg, will be led by branch manager Jason Dykstra. The opening of the new branch will create 10 new employment opportunities in the market.

As a St Louis based company, AEM has served customers in Illinois communities across the river for many years.

"We are excited to expand into the Chicago area and look forward to bringing our home loan expertise to help Chicago homeowners," said Deanna Daughhetee, president and chief executive officer of American Equity Mortgage.

The company is expanding at a time when many others in the mortgage and banking industry are folding and the Chicago branch will mark the third new branch AEM has opened in the past seven months.

"With the crisis in the mortgage industry, it is more important than ever to work with a solid company that has an experienced and knowledgeable staff," said Daughhetee.

About American Equity Mortgage
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, American Equity Mortgage is one of the nation's leading mortgage lenders. With branches across the country, AEM has over 17 years of integrity, leadership, strength and stability that has led to numerous awards, including multiple Consumers' Choice Awards and the Stevie Award for Best Overall Company. American Equity Mortgage is committed to helping others get to a better place and this belief carries into their social responsibility and community outreach efforts.