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): November 8, 2013

FIRST MARINER BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-21815

(Commission File Number)

52-1834860

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1501 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 342-2600

Not Applicable

(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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 8, 2013, First Mariner Bancorp issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. A copy of the press release dated November 8, 2013 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the “Exchange Act,” or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits

Number Description

99.1Press Release dated November 8, 2013

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	FIRST MARINER BANCORP

Date: November 13, 2013	By:	/s/ Paul B. Susie
		Paul B. Susie
		Chief Financial Officer

FIRST MARINER BANCORP 8-K