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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report November 17, 2000
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(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
EQUITY ONE ABS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-81237 52-2029487
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
103 Springer Building, 3411 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 478-6160
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
8.1 Opinion of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP as to
certain tax matters.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
EQUITY ONE ABS, INC.
By: /s/ James H. Jenkins
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James H. Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 17, 2000
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Document
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8.1 Opinion of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP as to certain
tax matters.
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