TCF Inventory Finance, Inc. ("TCFIF"), a subsidiary of TCF National Bank and an indirect subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation ("TCF") (NYSE: TCB), today announced plans to further expand its floorplan finance offerings into the marine industry within the U.S. and Canada.

Established in 2008, TCFIF's executive leadership team averages over twenty years of inventory finance experience. Since its inception, TCFIF has become a powerful player in several industries including electronics and appliances and lawn and garden. TCFIF is gaining market share in the powersports industry as the exclusive floorplan finance provider for Bombardier Recreational Products ("BRP") in the U.S. and Canada and Arctic Cat® in Canada.

TCFIF's current reach into the marine industry extends to Alumacraft Boat Co., BRP's Sea-Doo® products and BRP's Evinrude® and Johnson® marine power products. Moving forward, TCFIF's initial focus will be on contacting and developing relationships with marine manufacturers and dealers that produce and promote family-centric products such as fishing boats, pontoons, runabouts, ski boats and small cruisers. TCFIF will also work directly with key manufacturer groups in order to facilitate discussions and maximize opportunities.

"TCFIF provides a superior and much-needed financing source to the marine industry," said Ross Perrelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of TCFIF. "Our objective is to work hand-in-hand with our customers to ensure the growth of their businesses. With our industry knowledge, top-notch customer service and innovative products, TCFIF is the best choice for floorplan financing for marine manufacturers and dealers."

In addition to inventory financing, TCF provides the convenience of a "one-stop shop" for wholesale financing needs, also offering equipment financing and commercial banking products and services through TCF affiliated companies.

For marine manufacturer and dealer inquiries, please contact Tracy Williams at (877) 800-4430 extension 4429, or at twilliams@tcfif.com.

About TCF Inventory Finance, Inc.
TCFIF is a premier inventory finance company offering a full range of inventory financing solutions to manufacturers, distributors and their dealers throughout the United States and Canada in the powersports industry, the lawn and garden industry, the recreational vehicle industry, the marine products industry and the consumer electronics and appliances industry. TCFIF originated approximately $2.5 billion in loans to nearly 9,000 customers in 2010. For more information about TCFIF, please visit www.tcfif.com.

About TCF Financial Corporation
TCFIF is an indirect subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation, a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national bank holding company with $19.1 billion in total assets. TCF has 436 branches in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, Arizona and South Dakota, providing retail and commercial banking services. TCF also conducts commercial leasing and equipment finance business in all 50 states and commercial inventory finance business in the U.S. and Canada. For more information about TCF, please visit www.tcfbank.com.

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TCF Financial Corporation, Wayzata
Jason Korstange, 952-745-2755
www.tcfbank.com