MATTHEW TOWNSEND JOINS UNION BANK’S CONSUMER LENDING GROUP IN THE EAST BAY

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 4, 2013 – Union Bank, N.A. today announced that Matthew Townsend has joined its Retail Consumer Lending team as a senior mortgage consultant in the East Bay.  Based in Union Bank’s Orinda and Moraga branches, Townsend is responsible for assisting clients with their home mortgage needs in the East Bay area.  Union Bank’s Consumer Lending group originates residential mortgage options to answer a variety of financing needs.  Townsend reports to Vice President and Regional Sales Manager Susan McLaughlin.

“With 11 years of mortgage industry experience and a dedication to fostering client relationships, we are pleased to have Matthew join our Consumer Lending group,” said McLaughlin.  “Matthew brings a strong focus on customer service and lending expertise to our team that will help us further meet the needs of our clients looking to purchase or refinance a home in the East Bay.”

Before joining Union Bank, Townsend served as a senior mortgage loan officer with Bank of America.  Active in the community, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and local Little League and soccer teams.  Townsend holds a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State University.

About UnionBanCal Corporation & Union Bank, N.A.

Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $105.5 billion at September 30, 2013. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., provides an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 422 branches in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and New York as well as two international offices, on September 30, 2013. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the world’s largest financial organizations. In July 2013, American Banker Magazine and the Reputation Institute ranked Union Bank #1 for reputation among its customers. Visit http://www.unionbank.com for more information.