Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
on Form S-8 pertaining to the Fremont General Corporation Supplemental
Retirement Plan and Fremont General Corporation Senior Supplemental Retirement
Plan of our report dated March 17, 2000 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedules of Fremont General Corporation included in
its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Los Angeles, California
November 20, 2000
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