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CONSENT OF DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to the use of his name as a Director Nominee in the registration statement on Form S-11, and any amendments thereto, to be filed by ZAIS Financial Corp.
/s/ JAMES M. ZINN |
Dated: January 8, 2013