2010-03-30 17:59:03 -

MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 03/30/10 -- National Bank Financial Group (TSX: NA) has adjusted its rates for residential mortgages. The new rates are effective as of March 31, 2010.

                                  CURRENT RATE
              TERM                         (%)   NEW RATE (%)         CHANGE
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FIXED-RATE OPEN TERM
6 months open                            7.000          7.000          0.000
1 year open                              7.250          7.250          0.000

FIXED-RATE CLOSED TERM
3 months closed                          3.600          3.600          0.000
6 months closed                          3.600          3.600          0.000
1 year closed                            3.600          3.600          0.000
2 years closed                           3.750          3.750          0.000
3 years closed                           4.150          4.350          0.200
4 years closed                           4.940          5.340          0.400
5 years closed                           5.250          5.850          0.600
7 years closed                           6.300          6.300          0.000
10 years closed                          6.500          6.500          0.000

SPECIAL OFFER
Promotional rate 5 years closed          3.950          4.550          0.600

VARIABLE-RATE CLOSED TERM
5 years Variable rate (discount
 included)                               2.250          2.250          0.000
5 years Saver                            3.250          3.250          0.000
5 years Capped rate                      2.900          2.900          0.000
Capped rate                              5.250          5.850          0.600

About National Bank of Canada



National Bank of Canada is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. National Bank has over $134 billion in assets and, together with its subsidiaries, employs 17,946 people. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.nbc.ca : .



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National Bank Financial Group
Denis Dube
Director, Public Relations
514-394-8644