MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Dec. 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Business Services Corp. (Nasdaq:MRLN) is pleased to announce the resounding success of this year's Toys for Tots drive at the Marlin headquarters in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

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"Marlin is very proud of the generosity of its employees and is delighted that we can help make the holiday season a happy one for children in need," said co-organizer and Chief Credit Officer, Vince Drobniak.

Over 600 toys were collected through various efforts organized and carried out by dedicated Marlin employees. These toys were collected through individual donations, as well as toys purchased with funds raised through bake sales and donation days.

The toys will be given to less fortunate children during the holiday season through the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots program. This is the third consecutive year that Marlin Leasing has participated in the Toys for Tots program, this year being the most successful by far!

About Marlin Business Services Corp:

Marlin Business Services Corp. is a nationwide provider of equipment leasing and working capital solutions primarily to small businesses. The Company's principal operating subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Corporation, finances over 70 equipment categories in a segment of the market generally referred to as "small-ticket" leasing (i.e., leasing transactions less than $250,000). The Company was founded in 1997 and completed its initial public offering of common stock on November 12, 2003. In addition to its executive offices in Mount Laurel, NJ, Marlin has regional offices in or near Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Salt Lake City. For more information, visit www.marlincorp.com or call toll free at (888) 479-9111.

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CONTACT:  Marlin Business Services
          Tom Gee, Communications Manager
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