UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): November 27, 2006

Resource America, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

Delaware	0-4408	72-0654145
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
1845 Walnut Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA		19103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 215-546-5005

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 On November 27, 2006, Resource America, Inc. (the "Company") issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2006.  A copy of the earnings release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits

  (c)Exhibits

     99.1 Press Release dated November 27, 2006

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	Resource America, Inc.
Date:  November 27, 2006	/s/ Steven J. Kessler Steven J. Kessler Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer