FLAHERTY FUNDING HIRES NEW EMPLOYEE

Rochester, NY -- September 28, 2005 -- Flaherty Funding, a Rochester- based mortgage banker, is pleased to announce the addition of Tina Burke as Senior Mortgage Consultant.

Tina Burke joins Flaherty Funding with more than eleven years of experience in the mortgage and finance industry. Tina studied Business Management at Bryant & Stratton. She began her career at Norwest Financial and spent four years with Mortgage IT before she joined Flaherty Funding. Tina resides in Dansville, New York and is an active volunteer for community charities and her daughter's elementary school.

Flaherty Funding Corporation is a Licensed Mortgage Banker, with the New York State Banking Department. The company was founded in 1987 and has maintained the unique mission of providing personalized, customized mortgage loans, while at the same time, offering low rates. If you'd like more information on employment opportunities with Flaherty Funding, visit www.flahertyfunding.com.