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  Monday April 26, 6:22 pm Eastern Time
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  BNC Mortgage Inc. Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
  IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 1999--BNC Mortgage Inc. (Nasdaq:BNCM - news) Monday reported earnings and loan production for the nine months and three months ended March 31, 1999. 
  Net earnings for the nine months ended March 31, 1999, were $5.3 million or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to the $5.1 million or $1.16 per diluted share for the corresponding 1998 period. Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 1999 were $642,000 or $0.12 per diluted share compared to $1.5 million or $0.33 per diluted share, in the corresponding 1998 period. The decrease in net earnings resulted primarily from a reduction in the cash gain on sale of mortgage loans during the period due to secondary market conditions. 
  Mortgage loan originations were $881.1 million and $343.2 million for the nine months and three months ended March 31, 1999, respectively as compared to $536.2 million and $181.6 million in the corresponding 1998 periods, respectively. Subprime mortgage loan production increased 37.9 percent to $243.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to $176.9 million for the corresponding 1998 period. 
  ''We are pleased with loan production levels, changes to our cost structure, and the strength of our current balance sheet. As of March 31, 1999 the company had cash of $28.2 million or $5.26 per diluted share. We anticipate that the secondary market for subprime mortgages will stabilize or improve in the near term, and while cash premiums paid for subprime mortgage loans have not reached historical levels, they appear to have improved over the last quarter. The company recognized that being a low cost provider is one of the keys to ensuring our continued success in the future. During the past two quarters, we have taken several steps to ensure that BNC remains one of the efficient producers, while maintaining a balance to continue our growth,'' said Kelly W. Monahan, president. 
  On Feb. 26, 1999 the purchase of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of America's Lender Inc. was completed. The origination platform is being operated as Mortgage Logic.com Inc. (''Mortgage Logic''), which reflects its use of an automated Internet based wholesale lending operation that links independent mortgage brokers to an automated underwriting and credit reporting system. This Internet site allows independent mortgage brokers to access a borrower's credit history, complete and submit loan applications, and receive loan underwriting decisions. 
  ''During March 1999, its first month of operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of BNC Mortgage Inc., Mortgage Logic originated $66.0 million in prime mortgage loans, of which $23 million or approximately 35 percent was originated through this Internet-based system,'' stated Peter R. Evans, chief financial officer. 
  ''As America's Lender, the Mortgage Logic origination platform has successfully originated loans through the Internet for over one year. With its leading technology, this Internet site has proven to be an efficient and low cost means of originating mortgage loans. In the upcoming quarter, we intend to make certain enhancements to our Internet site including a consumer direct application,'' added Monahan. 
  Nine Months Ended March 31, 1999 Compared to March 31, 1998 
  Net earnings were $5.3 million or $0.94 per diluted share for the nine months ended March 31, 1999 compared to $5.1 million or $1.16 per diluted share for the nine months ended March 31, 1998. 
  For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, total mortgage loan production increased 64.3 percent to $888.1 million from $536.2 million for the corresponding 1998 period. 
  For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, mortgage loan sales increased 65.4 percent to $846.0 million with a cash gain on sale of $27.7 million compared to mortgage loan sales of $511.7 million with a cash gain on sale of $21.1 million for the corresponding 1998 period. 
  For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, total revenues increased 31.3 percent to $40.4 million from $30.7 million for the same period a year earlier, primarily due to the increase in cash gain on sale of mortgage loans, and increased loan origination income. 
  For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, total expenses increased 41.5 percent to $31.5 million from $22.3 million for the corresponding 1998 period. 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 Compared to March 31, 1998 
  Net earnings were $642,000 or $0.12 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, compared to $1.5 million or $0.33 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. 
  For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, total mortgage loan production increased 88.9 percent to $343.2 million from $181.6 million for the corresponding 1998 quarter. 
  For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, mortgage loan sales increased 61.3 percent to $288.0 million with a cash gain on sale of $5.5 million compared to mortgage loan sales of $178.6 million with a cash gain on sale of $7.6 million for the same fiscal quarter a year ago. The reduction in cash gain on sale between periods was due to decreased cash premiums paid for subprime mortgage loans in the secondary market. 
  For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, total revenues decreased 4.5 percent to $10.3 million from $10.8 million for the corresponding 1998 period, primarily due to a decrease in cash gain on sale of mortgage loans. 
  For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, total expenses increased 11.9 percent to $9.2 million from $8.2 million for the corresponding 1998 period. 
  In March and April 1999, the board of directors announced a $2 million increase in the company's common stock repurchase plan, increasing the total in the plan to $5 million. As of today, the company is pleased to report that it has repurchased 783,629 shares or 13.34 percent of the issued shares of stock for an aggregate amount of $4.2 million, at an average price of $5.36 per share. 
  ''These repurchases reflect our continued confidence in the long term potential of the company,'' said Monahan. 
  BNC Mortgage is a specialty finance company engaged in the business of originating, purchasing and selling, on a whole loan basis for cash, conforming and non-conforming, residential mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences. 
  Mortgage Logic.com is a mortgage lender specializing in borrowers with conforming credit that generally satisfy the underwriting standards such as those utilized by FNMA and FHLMC. Mortgage Logic currently originates loans in California. It is anticipated that expansion plans will include several western states. 
  BNC Mortgage Inc. Third Quarter Report AT&T Teleconference Service April 27, 1999 -- 8 a.m. -- Pacific Time Zone. 
  Hosts: Kelly W. Monahan, President and Peter R. Evans, Chief Financial Officer. Teleconference Dial-In Number: 800/553-0327. 
  Questions will be accepted during the teleconference. 
  Note: To hear a play-back of the complete conference on tape, you may dial in as follows: 
  USA: 800/475-6701 -- ACCESS CODE: 446261 between 10 a.m. April 27, 1999 and 11:59 p.m. May 4, 1999. 
  International: 320/365-3844 -- ACCESS CODE: 446261 between 10 a.m. April 27, 1999 and 11:59 p.m. May 4, 1999. 
  Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words ''anticipate'', ''may,'' ''will,'' ''expect,'' ''intend,'' ''could,'' ''would,'' ''remain,'' and ''continue,'' or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. The company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements based on changes in the company's business strategy. 
                            BNC MORTGAGE INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME                  (In thousands except per share data)
                                           Three                Nine                                       Months Ended       Months Ended                                         March 31,          March 31,
                                      1999       1998    1999      1998 Revenues:   Gain on sale of mortgage loans  $ 5,498   $ 7,598   $27,738  $21,141   Loan origination income           1,927       887     5,614    3,654   Interest income                   2,494     2,145     5,893    5,592   Other Income                        353       129     1,123      349
      Total revenues                 10,272    10,759    40,368   30,736
  Expenses:   Employees' salaries and     commissions                     5,221     4,825    18,363   13,151   General and administrative     expenses                        2,452     1,968     9,429    5,225   Interest expense                  1,547     1,443     3,756    3,914
      Total expenses                  9,220     8,236    31,548   22,290
  Income before income taxes          1,052     2,523     8,820    8,446 Income tax expense                    410       997     3,513    3,389
      Net income                    $   642   $ 1,526   $ 5,307  $ 5,057
    Net income per share -- basic   $  0.12   $  0.34   $  0.94  $  1.20
    Net income per share -- diluted $  0.12   $  0.33   $  0.94  $  1.16
  Weighted average number of   shares outstanding -- basic       5,418     4,486     5,613    4,229
  Weighted average number of   shares outstanding -- diluted     5,418     4,635     5,613    4,378
                            BNC MORTGAGE INC.                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET                             (in thousands)
                                       March 31, 1999    June 30, 1998 ASSETS:
    Cash and cash equivalents            $ 28,162          $ 25,890   Restricted cash                         1,100               638   Mortgage loans held for sale          129,390            98,717   Property and equipment, net             2,069             1,533   Intangible assets, net                  1,737                --   Deferred income taxes                   2,132             2,131   Other assets                            1,561             1,646
      Total assets                       $166,151          $130,555
  LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Liabilities:   Warehouse line-of-credit             $125,356          $ 96,022   Accounts payable &     accrued liabilities                   5,857             2,880   Accrued income taxes                    1,739               802
      Total Liabilities                   132,952            99,704
  Stockholders' Equity:   Preferred stock                            --                --   Common stock                                6                 6   Additional paid in capital             13,234            16,193   Retained earnings                      19,959            14,652
      Total stockholders' equity           33,199            30,851
      Total liabilities &       stockholders' equity             $166,151         $ 130,555
                             BNC MORTGAGE INC.
                          SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA                             (In thousands)
                                 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended                                     March 31,           March 31,
                                   1999      1998      1999       1998                                                                                 Three Months Ended Loan Production
    Subprime                     $243,835  $176,873  $717,533  $531,445   Prime (1)                      99,352     4,770   163,542     4,770   Total Production             $343,187  $181,643  $881,075  $536,215
  Operating Expenses
    Subprime                     $  6,900  $  6,633  $ 25,938  $ 18,207   Prime (1)                         773       160     1,854       169   Total                        $  7,673  $  6,793  $ 27,792  $ 18,376
  Operating Expenses as a   Percent of Loan Production
    Subprime                         2.83%    3.75%      3.61%     3.43%   Prime (1)                        0.78     3.35       1.13      3.54   Total                            2.24%    3.74%      3.15%     3.43%
  (1) Includes data from the Prime Division of BNC Mortgage Inc.     and Mortgage Logic.com Inc.
                            BNC MORTGAGE INC.
                    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (continued)                             (In thousands)
                                 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended                                     March 31,           March 31,
                                   1999      1998      1999       1998
  Loan Sales
    Subprime                     $212,999  $178,607  $705,026  $511,652   Prime (1)                      75,021        --   141,006        --   Total Loan Sales             $288,020  $178,607  $846,032  $511,652
  Premiums as a Percent   of Loan Sales:
  Subprime   Gross Sales Premiums             3.43%     5.64%     4.86%     5.58%   Yield Spread Premium     Paid to Brokers/Lenders       (0.92)    (1.39)    (1.03)    (1.45)   Net Sales Premiums               2.51      4.25      3.83      4.13   Origination Fees received        0.71      0.50      0.71      0.71
                                     3.22%     4.75%     4.54%     4.84%
  Prime (1)   Gross Sales Premiums             0.93%      n/a      1.02%      n/a   Yield Spread Premium     Paid to Brokers/Lenders       (0.71)      n/a     (0.49)      n/a   Net Sales Premiums               0.22       n/a      0.53       n/a   Origination Fees received        0.54       n/a      0.43       n/a
                                     0.76%      n/a      0.96%      n/a
  Total   Gross Sales Premiums             2.78%     5.64%     4.22%     5.58%   Yield Spread Premium     Paid to Brokers/Lenders       (0.87)    (1.39)    (0.94)    (1.45)   Net Sales Premiums               1.91      4.25      3.28      4.13   Origination Fees received        0.67      0.50      0.66      0.71
                                     2.58%     4.75%     3.94%     4.84%
  (1) Includes data from the Prime Division of BNC Mortgage Inc.     and Mortgage Logic.com Inc.
  Contact: 
       BNC Mortgage Inc., Irvine      Kelly W. Monahan, President      949/260-6000
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