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TORONTO, June 15, 2011 /CNW/ - First National Financial Corporation (TSX: FN) (the "Company") today announced its monthly dividend payment of $0.104167 per common share for the period June 1 to June 30, 2011. The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2011.

The Company also announced its second quarterly dividend on its 4.65% Class A Preference Shares for the period April 1 to June 30, 2011. The dividend of $0.290625 per share will be payable on July 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2011.

About First National Financial Corporation

First National Financial Corporation (TSX: FN) is the parent company of First National Financial LP, a Canadian-based originator, underwriter and servicer of predominantly prime residential (single family and multi-unit) and commercial mortgages. With over $54 billion in mortgages under administration, First National is Canada's largest non-bank originator and underwriter of mortgages and is among the top three in market share in the mortgage broker distribution channel. For more information, please visit www.firstnational.ca.

For further information:

Rob Inglis Chief Financial Officer First National Financial Corporation Tel:  416-593-1100 Email: rob.inglis@firstnational.ca

Steve Wallace Vice President Barnes Communications Inc. Tel:  416-367-5000 Email: swallace@barnesir.com