Press Release

DBRS Releases Report on National City Corporation and Related Entities

Banking Organizations
October 20, 2006

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has today released a report on National City Corporation (the Company) and related entities that provides further detail on the recent confirmation of the Company’s ratings and the new ratings assigned to certain related entities. The trend for all ratings remains Stable.

To obtain a copy of the full report or the October 5, 2006, press release, please click on the link below or contact us at info@dbrs.com.