IRVINE, Calif., (May 15, 2008) – Thompson National Properties, LLC announced today that it has secured a $10 million line of credit with The PrivateBank in Chicago.

“The line of credit enhances our ability to execute our aggressive growth strategy,” said Tony Thompson, chairman and chief executive officer at Thompson National Properties.

The line of credit will provide capital for general corporate purposes and will be used to facilitate property acquisitions.

“We are very pleased to establish this relationship with Thompson National Properties and we look forward to a long term partnership,” said Karen B. Case, president of commercial real estate at The PrivateBank.

The PrivateBank is a subsidiary of PrivateBancorp, Inc. PrivateBancorp, Inc., through its PrivateBank subsidiaries, provides highly personalized financial services to a growing array of successful middle market privately held and public businesses, affluent individuals, wealthy families, professionals, entrepreneurs and real estate investors.

Thompson National Properties, LLC provides value-added real estate investment opportunities and asset management to high net worth domestic, foreign and institutional investors. For more information regarding Thompson National Properties, please visit www.tnpre.com.