On March 25, 2009, Walter Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a delay by The New York Stock Exchange of commencement of "when-issued" trading in shares of Walter Investment Management Corp. common stock. A copy of the press release is incorporated by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.

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Forward-Looking Statements. This report contains, in addition to statements of historical fact, certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the proposed merger and the combined company and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors. Forward-looking statements are based on information available to management at the time, and they involve judgments and estimates. There can be no assurance as to the timing of the closing of the merger, or whether the merger will close at all. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of documents filed by HCM and Walter with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Walter at www.walterind.com and by HCM at www.hanovercapitalholdings.com. Neither Walter nor HCM assumes any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future developments except as expressly required by law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It. In connection with the proposed merger, HCM has filed relevant materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including a registration statement on Form S-4 that contains a prospectus and a proxy statement. Investors and security holders are urged to read these materials because they contain important information about the merger, including information about the parties. The proxy statement/ prospectus and other relevant materials and any other documents filed by Walter or HCM with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may be obtained free of charge at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by directing a written request to:
Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 100, Edison, NJ 08817. Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement/ prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any investment decision with respect to the merger.

No Offer or Solicitation. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No.                                      Description
99.1       Press Release dated March 25, 2009, Walter Industries Announces Delay
           by New York Stock Exchange of Commencement of "When-Issued" Trading in
           Shares of Walter Investment Management Corp. Common Stock