SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 1999
HAWTHORNE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 0-1100 95-2085671
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2381 Rosecrans Avenue
El Segundo, California 90245
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(310) 725-5000
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
ITEM 5. Other Events
On February 9, 1999, Hawthorne Financial Corporation issued the press
release which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated February 9, 1999
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
March 2, 1999 HAWTHORNE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /S/ SCOTT A. BRALY
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Scott A. Braly
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 1999