Vertical Lend Inc. Names New CFO
Industry Veteran Nicholas G. Hahn Joins Company

New York, March 20 – Vertical Lend Inc., a vertically integrated marketing and financial services company, announced that Nicholas G. Hahn has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Before working for Vertical Lend, Hahn was CFO for DeepGreen Financial, an internet-based mortgage bank.

"I'm pleased to welcome Nicholas Hahn to Vertical Lend, Inc.," said Vertical Lend CEO David Peskin. "Our company is entering the next phase of its growth, including the expansion of our reverse mortgage, remote loan origination, and lead generation programs. We're thrilled to have Nick Hahn's financial expertise to help us move to the next level."

At Vertical Lend, Hahn will oversee all financial and accounting functions, including investor relations, budgeting, and financial negotiations.

Hahn joins Vertical Lend with more than 20 years of financial experience, including a period as an Executive Vice President at Countrywide Home Loans, one of the nation's largest mortgage originators. Mr. Hahn graduated from DePaul University, holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, and is Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

"I'm excited to join this highly entrepreneurial management team and become a part of Vertical Lend," added Hahn.

About Vertical Lend, Inc.
Vertical Lend, Inc. is a vertically integrated marketing and financial services company based in Melville, New York. Its unique business model was developed to maximize profitability throughout the duration of an interest rate cycle. Vertical Lend's various units include traditional retail mortgage operations, origination specializing in reverse mortgages, loan origination through financial professionals and accountants, mortgage lead generation and sales, and a remote (or virtual) loan origination program. Since its founding in 1996, the company has closed over $2 billion in loans.