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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: April 29, 1997
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HAWTHORNE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Commission File Number 0-1100
DELAWARE 95-2085671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
2381 ROSECRANS AVENUE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (310) 725-5000
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Exhibit index at Page 2
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HAWTHORNE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
FORM 8-K INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED
DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 29, 1997
ITEM 5. Other Events
On April 28, 1997, Hawthorne Financial Corporation issued the
press release which is included as Exhibit 99(a) hereto.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The following exhibit is included with this Report.
Exhibit 99(a) Press Release, dated April 28, 1997
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HAWTHORNE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated April 29, 1997 /s/ SCOTT A. BRALY
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Scott A. Braly
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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