"This transaction is an important step for Deutsche Bank as we continue to develop a vertically integrated Residential Mortgage Backed Securities business," said Phil Weingord, Managing Director and Head of
Global Markets Americas. "The integration of a mortgage originator will
provide significant competitive advantages, such as access to a steady
source of product for our securitization program."

Transaction Details

Under the terms of the agreements, certain assets and liabilities of Chapel Mortgage Corporation were transferred to its majority-owned subsidiary, Chapel Funding, LLC. Chapel Funding, LLC had not conducted
any business or originated any loans prior to the date of the
agreements. Deutsche Bank, through an affiliate, will purchase all of
the equity interests in Chapel Funding, LLC. Effective immediately,
Chapel Mortgage Corporation will cease doing business under the names
Chapel Funding Corporation and Consumer First.

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