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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 1997 Stock 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
July 7, 2000
