American Equity Mortgage Opens Second Office In Denver

(Denver, Colorado - October 28, 2009) American Equity Mortgage has announced the opening of its second branch office located in the Denver, Colorado market. The new office is a part of the company's new direct lending division which will focus primarily on home purchase transactions.

"The introduction of our new direct lending platform is in response to the demand in the home purchase market," said Deanna Daughhetee, president and chief executive officer of American Equity Mortgage. "The market conditions in the Denver area are ideal for prospective homebuyers and this creates an excellent opportunity for us to bring our home loan expertise to serve them and ensure they get to a better place."

The company, which is one of the nation's leading mortgage lenders, also operates a retail office in Englewood which specializes in offering mortgage refinancing programs.

Daughhetee said American Equity Mortgage has been able to continue to expand because of its commitment to strong, prudent business practices and a high level of customer service. "As an organization, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals by offering mortgage solutions that are customized to meet their needs."

The new branch office, led by John Showers, is located at 12303 Airport Way in Broomfield. It will employ 10 mortgage professionals.

About American Equity Mortgage
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, American Equity Mortgage is one of the nation's leading mortgage lenders. With 27 branches in 21 markets 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. For more information, visit www.americanequity.com.