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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2009) - Terra Firma Capital Corporation (TSX VENTURE:TII) ("Terra Firma") is pleased to announce it has provided an equity loan to a development partner (the "Developer") to develop a new multi-phased residential project in Ajax, Ontario. Terra Firma, in partnership with a third-party investor, has committed to lend approximately $1,400,000 of the funds required during the construction phase of the project, with the Developer providing the rest. Following repayment of their loan, Terra Firma and its partner will be entitled to a fee paid in priority to profits of the Developer.

Allan Silber, Chairman and CEO of Terra Firma said, "We are very excited about our first residential development loan. Our development partner is experienced in this market and the property is in a desirable location. This deal, which provides an alternative financing solution to our development partner, fits with our mandate of catering to developers' individual needs while maintaining an appropriate level of risk. We look forward to building on this success in the coming months."

About Terra Firma

Terra Firma is a full service, publicly traded real estate finance company that provides customized equity and debt solutions to the real estate industry. Founded in January, 2009, our focus is to provide flexibility to property owners who may be limited by conventional bank financing while investing in quality commercial and residential developments. Terra Firma offers the full spectrum of real estate financing under the guidance of strict corporate governance, clarity and transparency.

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