UNITED STATES 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): July 28, 2004 American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-31916 20-0103914 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 520 Broadhollow Road, Melville, New York 11747 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (516) 949-3900 ---------------------------- Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE. On July 28, 2004, American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Washington Mutual, Inc. and its subsidiaries to acquire certain residential mortgage home loan centers and associated satellite offices that Washington Mutual previously slated for closure. A copy of the press release announcing the acquisition is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits: 99.1 - Press Release, dated July 28, 2004 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: July 28, 2004 AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP. By: /s/ Alan B. Horn -------------------------------------- Name: Alan B. Horn Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2004