EXHIBIT 2N.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
included in this registration statement and to the incorporation by reference in
this registration statement of our report dated April 2, 2001 included in
Medallion Financial Corp.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and
to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
New York, New York
June 12, 2001