Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 23, 2009, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other things, that it intends to begin doing business under a fictitious name, Arlington Asset Investment Corporation, and it will seek approval from shareholders at its next annual shareholders meeting in June 2009 to amend its charter to change the Company's corporate name from "Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc." to "Arlington Asset Investment Corporation." A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 - Press release issued by Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. on February 23, 2009.

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