Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition; Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2009, Redwood Trust, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a copy of which is attached as Exhibits 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

On November 4, 2009, Redwood Trust, Inc. issued The Redwood Review - 3rd Quarter 2009, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is furnished to and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2009 Exhibit 99.2 The Redwood Review - 3rd Quarter 2009

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