UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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):
November 10, 2014

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (646) 454-3759

No Change
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 10, 2014, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

On November 10, 2014, the registrant posted supplemental financial information on the Investor Relations section of its website (www.chimerareit.com).  A copy of the supplemental financial information is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

           (d)     Exhibits

           99.1        Press Release, dated November 10, 2014, issued by Chimera Investment Corporation

           99.2        Supplemental Financial Information for the quarter ended September 30, 2014

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.