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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): December 15, 2000
Arcadia Receivables Finance Corp.
Associates Automobile Receivables Trust 2000-1
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
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Delaware 333-82281 41-1743653
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
290 E. Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062-2729
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (972) 652-4000
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Servicer's Certificate for the month of November 2000 was distributed
to Noteholders on December 15, 2000.
Item 7(c). Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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20.1 Servicer's Certificate for the month of
November 2000.
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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.
ARCADIA RECEIVABLES FINANCE CORP.
/s/ Michael J. Forde
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Title: Assistant Secretary
Date: December 27, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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20.1 Servicer's Certificate for the month of November 2000.
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