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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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 30, 2000
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
333-63805 33-0459135
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
16355 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, California 92618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(949) 753-6800
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
None
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Document Description
20.17 Monthly Servicing Report for the December 2000 collection period
for and CPS Auto Receivables Trust 1998-4.
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.
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: January 17, 2000 By: /s/ James L. Stock
Name: James L. Stock
Title: Vice President - Corporate Controller
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Sequential
No. Document Description Page No.
20.17 Monthly Servicing Report for the December 2000 collection period
for and CPS Auto Receivables Trust 1998-4.
