WACO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCity Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FCFC) announced today that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its commercial finance special servicer ranking on FirstCity Servicing Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstCity Financial, as "Above Average". FirstCity Financial purchases and manages domestic and international portfolios of distressed assets, consisting of performing and nonperforming loans purchased for its own account as well as in partnerships with outside investors. The Company also provides third party servicing for outside clients.
First City Servicing's technology environment, high average years of asset recovery experience of the professional staff, effective operating procedures for asset resolution decision-making and execution, as well as the quality and scope of the company's ongoing internal audit function were factors noted by Standard and Poor's in the ratings affirmation.A copy of the press release and report issued by Standard and Poor's detailing the upgrade is available on FirstCity's website at under the "FirstCity Servicing" section.
James T. Sartain, President and CEO of FirstCity Financial said, "We are pleased to have the affirmation of our special servicer ranking as the company continues to implement its 'fees for services and performance' strategy. This high ranking is significant for FirstCity as it affirms the strength of our servicing platform and assures that FirstCity is well positioned to participate in the abundant opportunities in the servicing and resolution of distressed assets."
FirstCity Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company with operations dedicated primarily to distressed asset acquisitions and special situations investments. FirstCity has offices in the U.S. and affiliate organizations in Europe and Latin America. FirstCity common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (Nasdaq:FCFC).
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CONTACT: FirstCity Financial Corporation Suzy W. Taylor 866-652-1810