Aames Investment Corp.

As of October 1, 2006, Aames Investment Corporation was acquired by Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. Aames Investment Corporation (AIC), a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT), manages a portfolio of subprime residential mortgage loans. The company, through its subsidiary, Aames Financial Corporation, focuses on originating, selling, and servicing residential mortgage loans through both wholesale and retail channels. It offers one-to-four family, residential mortgage loans, and hybrid/adjustable rate mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2005, Aames Financial originated loans through its network of 76 retail branch offices; and 5 regional wholesale operations centers throughout the United States. AIC has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the internal revenue code. As a REIT, the company would not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stock holders. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.