CHICAGO - (April 1, 2007) - MFC Capital Funding announced today that since its founding in February 2005 they have completed thirty-two transactions nationwide totaling over $350 million in commitments. “Our strong relationships with lower middle market private equity sponsors have helped to propel our growth”, MFC Capital Funding’s President & CEO, Joe Gaffigan said. “We continue to focus exclusively on providing lower middle market private equity sponsors with the leveraged capital needed for them to be successful,” he continued, “we look forward to serving this market niche for many years to come. We also want to thank our private equity sponsors, clients and employees for all that they have done to contribute to the growth of this business.”

Since its founding, MFC Capital Funding has grown its employee base to fifteen experienced leverage lending professionals. The company focuses on providing senior debt with commitments ranging from $5 million to $25 million with a focus on $5 million to $15 million in the form of sponsor backed cash-flow multiple loans and growth asset-based structures. MFC Capital Funding also provides complementary one-stop mezzanine financing as well as select equity co-investments and private equity fund investments.

MFC Capital Funding is an affiliate of Marquette Financial Companies a $2.6 billion diversified financial services holding company comprised of specialty financial service businesses. Marquette Financial Companies is part of the Carl Pohlad family’s diverse business holdings, which also include significant interest in the beverage industry, real estate, and ownership in Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins.