Exhibit 99.1

FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1998-1F
OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE


Pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1,
1998 among First Alliance Mortgage Company as Seller and Servicer, the First
Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust 1998-1F, as Issuer and The Chase Manhattan Bank as
Indenture Trustee, I have reviewed the activities of the Servicer during the
year ended December 31, 1998. I have also reviewed its performance under the
Sale and Servicing Agreement and to the best of my knowledge, based on such
review, the Servicer has fulfilled all its obligations under the Agreement
throughout such period.


By:     /s/ Brian Chisick
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Name:   Brian Chisick
Title:  President and Chief Executive Officer