News Release

Jun. 26, 2003

JCR Revised #J-1 on ABCP of Vector Asset Funding; Maintains CM

May. 19, 2003

JCR Placed Rating on ABCP ratings under CM

Nov. 13, 2002

JCR Assigned Trust Maison Two

Oct. 10, 2002

JCR Pre. Assigned Trust Maison Two

Sep. 24, 2002

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding Corporation

Mar. 29, 2002

JCR Withdraws A Rating on Senior debts of RYOHIN KEIKAKU

Jun. 06, 2001

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding Corporation

Mar. 27, 2001

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program

Dec. 08, 1999

JCR Assigned A Rating to Senior debts of RYOHIN KEIKAKU

Nov. 05, 1999

JCR Assigned J-1+ on ABCP of Vector Asset Funding Corporation

Aug. 13, 1999

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding Corporation

Apr. 20, 1999

JCR Removed CM; Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program

Feb. 19, 1999

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding; Maintains CM

Aug. 27, 1998

JCR Assigned Preliminary A Rating to Bonds of RYOHIN KEIKAKU

Jun. 26, 1998

JCR Placed Rating on ABCP ratings under CM

Jul. 28, 1997

JCR Affirmed J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding Corporation

Sep. 25, 1996

JCR Assigned J-1+ Rating on ABCP Program of Nexus Asset Funding Corporation