November 28, 2006

ALLIANT NATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICES ANNOUNCES TAX-DEFERRED PROCESS AND EARNED INTEREST RATES AMONG HIGHEST IN INDUSTRY

Independent Agents, clients enjoy seamless transactions with multi-industry expert
LONGMONT, Colo.—Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with Independent Agents to improve their competitive position in the marketplace, announces the formation of Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P., based in Ft. Worth, Texas. Alliant National Exchange Services assists clients in structuring real estate, oil and gas, livestock and other asset transactions to defer payment of taxes under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRS).

Alliant National Exchange further announces new and distinctive offerings: Alliant never skims a portion of the interest money earned during a transaction—all Alliant transactions are swift, and bear no hidden costs. Alliant, through Guaranty Bank*, also offers interest rates that are among the highest available, exclusive options only from Alliant National Exchange Services. Clients' money begins earning interest immediately.

Moreover, Alliant’s secure, online transaction management system notifies clients when key steps are accomplished in the process, and allows them to view important documents at their convenience.

"Alliant National Exchange allows clients to receive all interest earned on sale proceeds during the exchange process," says Robert Grubb, Alliant National Title Insurance Company CEO. "The potential interest earned on money held during this process can be significantly more than what many exchange companies typically offer. And 1031 exchanges offer one of the most secure, full-compliance tax deferment services available to real estate owners."

Tax-deferred exchanges involve detailed documentation and processes in order to comply with the requirements of the IRS. Alliant National Exchange's seasoned and industry expert staff has decades of expertise in a wide variety of tax-deferred exchanges and the many nuances arising from each unique exchange transaction.

"It is a privilege to join Alliant National Title Insurance Company and its network of top-quality, Independent Agents," says Jeffrey A. Rattikin, Alliant National Exchange Services President. "The Alliant National Title mission and model aligns perfectly with those of Alliant National Exchange. We are honored to offer these services to their community of Independent Agents and other clients nationwide."

Alliant National Title Insurance Company's mission is to protect property owners' investment by providing secure title insurance delivered by the finest Independent Agents available. Alliant National Title Insurance Company provides a partnership environment with its Agents that improves the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of its products, while improving the knowledge base of its Agents, and offering the best title products and services possible.

The principals of Alliant National Exchange Services have handled hundreds of millions of dollars in exchange proceeds, and are considered by those in the industry to be the gold-standard, delivering continuous and superior integrity, professionalism and efficiency to all of its clientele.

For further information about Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P., contact Jeffrey A. Rattikin, President, at 817.737.7701 or visit www.alliantnationalexchange.com. For further information regarding Alliant National Title Insurance Company’s products, services or Independent Agents, contact Robert Grubb, Alliant National Title Insurance Company CEO, at 303.682.9800, ext. 300.