The First Marblehead Corporation

FAQs

1. Is First Marblehead a bank?
  No, First Marblehead is a provider of outsourcing services for private education lending. However, Union Federal Savings Bank, a federally-chartered thrift located in Rhode Island, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The First Marblehead Corporation.
2. Can I get a private student loan directly from First Marblehead?
  No, First Marblehead works with banks and schools who make the loans to the students.
3. When was First Marblehead founded?
  First Marblehead was founded in 1991.
4. Where is the company located?
  Our corporate headquarters are located in Boston, MA. In addition, we have a processing center in Medford, MA. Union Federal Savings Bank is located in North Providence, RI.
5. When did First Marblehead begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange?
  First Marblehead completed its Initial Public Offering on October 31, 2003.
6. What is your ticker symbol?
  First Marblehead is listed under the symbol FMD on the New York Stock Exchange.
7. Does First Marblehead pay a dividend?
  We declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock on December 21, 2007. First Marblehead's Board of Directors has decided to eliminate the regular quarterly cash dividend for the foreseeable future.
8. Can I buy stock directly from First Marblehead?
  No, you cannot buy stock directly from First Marblehead.
9. Who is First Marblehead’s transfer agent and how do I reach them?
  Computershare Trust Company, N.A. To contact them please call (781) 575-3400 or send correspondence to:

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
250 Royall Street, Mailstop 3B
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 575-3400

10. If I am a shareholder and I move how do I change my address?
  Please contact Computershare Trust Company N.A. at (781) 575-3400.