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TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - First National Financial Corporation (TSX: FN) (the "Company") today announced its monthly dividend payment of $0.104167 per common share for the period January 1 to January 31, 2012. The dividend will be payable on February 15, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 31, 2012.

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 $58 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