UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Liberté Investors Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

200 Crescent Court, Suite 1365, Dallas, Texas 75201
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 871-5935
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant of Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes |X| No |_|

     As of September 24, 2002, there were outstanding 20,422,764 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock. The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based on the closing price of these shares on the New York Stock Exchange on September 24, 2002 was $38,858,616. For the purposes of this disclosure only, the registrant has assumed that its directors, executive officers and beneficial owners of 5% or more of the registrant’s common stock are the affiliates of the registrant.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement to be furnished to stockholders in connection with its
2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Report.

     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. |_|

LIBERTÉ INVESTORS INC.

FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

PART II

PART III

PART IV

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PART I

Item 1. Business

     Liberté Investors Inc. (“LBI” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation which was organized in April of 1996 in order to effect the reorganization of Liberté Investors, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), pursuant to which the Trust contributed its assets to the Company and received all of the Company’s outstanding common stock, par value $.01 per share (“Shares” or “Common Stock”). The Trust then distributed to its shareholders in redemption of all outstanding shares of beneficial interest in the Trust (the “Beneficial Shares”) the Shares of the Company. The Company assumed all of the Trust’s assets and outstanding liabilities and obligations. Thereafter, the Trust was terminated.

     Since August of 1996, the Company has been actively pursuing opportunities to acquire one or more operating companies. To that end, in July 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Donald J. Edwards of Chicago, Illinois, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Edwards has extensive experience in acquisitions, and is employed by the Company pursuant to a five-year employment agreement.

Portfolio Review

     At June 30, 2002, the Company owned foreclosed real estate totaling $2.2 million, which was classified as nonearning.

     Foreclosed real estate consisted of three properties, all of which are held for sale. The foreclosed real estate held by the Company at June 30, 2002 consisted of undeveloped land located in Texas. See also Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Competition

     In its ongoing efforts to liquidate its real estate assets, the Company competes with commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions that are seeking to sell their own portfolios of foreclosed real estate. The primary factors affecting competition when selling real estate are the value of the foreclosed real estate, the price at which the seller is willing to sell the asset, and the seller’s ability and willingness to provide or arrange financing for the prospective buyer.

     With regard to efforts to identify suitable acquisition candidates, the Company competes with numerous prospective buyers (many of which are much larger than the Company), including various investment funds, other companies in similar industries, corporate conglomerates, individual investors, etc. Many potential acquisition candidates targeted by the Company have been pursued by numerous prospective buyers and bidding has been competitive.

Federal Income Tax

     Effective July 1, 1993, the Trust no longer qualified as a real estate investment trust as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Subsequently, the Company was organized in 1996 as a Delaware corporation in order to effect the reorganization of the Trust by merging the Trust into the Company. Accordingly, the Trust and the Company are subject to federal income taxes.

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     At June 30, 2002, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $221 million, which are available to offset future federal taxable income. These carryforwards will expire in 2005 through 2011. See also Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Personnel

     At June 30, 2002, the Company had one employee and one person employed on a contract basis. The Company engages real estate consultants as needed with regard to real estate-related matters and utilizes independent accountants and legal advisors as needed when evaluating potential acquisitions.

Item 2. Properties

     The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1365, Dallas, Texas and are occupied by the Company under a lease agreement expiring December 31, 2003. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with the Company’s hiring of Donald J. Edwards, the Company intends to relocate its principal executive offices to Chicago, Illinois.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

     The Company from time to time has been involved, or, in the future, may be involved in routine litigation incidental to its business, which, in the opinion of management, will not result in a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows, without regard to possible insurance or third party reimbursement.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

Price Range of Common Stock

     The common stock of Liberté Investors Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “LBI.” The following table sets forth the high and low sales price per share for the common stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Transaction Tape for the periods indicated:

     The high and low sales price per share of common stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Transaction Tape on September 24, 2002, were $4.05 and $4.01, respectively. The approximate number of stockholders of Common Stock of the Company as of September 24, 2002 was 3,300.

Dividend Policy

     On June 3, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a special cash dividend of $0.006 per share paid on June 28, 2002 to stockholders of record on June 18, 2002. The Company also paid a special cash dividend of $0.125 and $0.094 per share on June 29, 2001 and June 30, 2000, respectively. Although the Company has paid dividends the past three years, the Company does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the future as it intends to retain earnings for use in acquiring an operating business.

Stock Transfer Restrictions

     The Company’s certificate of incorporation (the “Charter”) contains prohibitions on the transfer of its common stock to avoid limitations on the use of the net operating loss carryforwards and other federal income tax attributes that the Company inherited from the Trust. The Charter generally prohibits any transfer of Common Stock, any subsequent issue of voting stock or stock that participates in the earnings or growth of the Company, and certain options with respect to such stock, if the transfer of such stock would cause any group or person to own 4.9% or more of the outstanding shares of, increase the ownership position of any person that already owns 4.9% or more (by aggregate value) of the outstanding shares, or cause any person to be treated like the owner of 4.9% or more (by aggregate value) of the outstanding shares for tax purposes. Transfers in violation of this prohibition will be void, unless the Board of Directors consents to the transfer. If void, upon demand by the Company, the purported transferee must return the shares to the Company’s agent to be sold, or if already sold the purported transferee must forfeit some, or possibly, all of the sale proceeds. In addition, in connection with certain changes in the ownership of the holders of the Company’s shares, the Company may require the holder to dispose of some or all of such shares. For this purpose, “person” is defined broadly to mean any individual, corporation, estate, debtor, association, company, partnership, joint venture, or similar organization.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data (in thousands, except per share amount)

     The following table sets forth selected statement of operations and statement of financial condition data at and for the five years ended June 30, 2002. This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto of the Company and with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company, through its senior management, from time to time makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations and performance, including its ability to acquire businesses in the future, and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, the uncertainty as to whether the Company will be able to make future business acquisitions or that any such acquisitions will be successful, the Company’s ability to obtain financing for any possible acquisitions, general conditions in the economy and capital markets, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements.

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General

     During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002, Liberté Investors Inc. continued to explore the potential acquisition of a viable operating company in order to increase value to existing stockholders and provide a new focus and direction for the Company. Although substantial efforts were made to identify quality acquisitions in fiscal 2002, the Company has not yet entered into any definitive acquisition agreements.

     In July 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Donald J. Edwards of Chicago, Illinois, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Edwards has extensive experience in acquisitions, and is employed by the Company pursuant to a five-year employment agreement. Additionally, in connection with Mr. Edwards’ employment, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an initial annual expense budget of approximately $3,000,000 to cover the increased costs related to the search for suitable acquisitions and the associated diligence efforts.

2002 compared with 2001

     Net income for the year ended June 30, 2002 decreased to $489,000 from $2,516,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of 81%. This change in operating results is discussed below.

     Interest income on interest-bearing deposits in banks decreased to $1,335,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002 from $2,923,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. This decrease is primarily due to a substantial decrease in interest rates. Unrestricted cash increased from $56.1 million at June 30, 2001 to $56.5 million at June 30, 2002 primarily due to interest earned on unrestricted cash accounts and proceeds from the sale of foreclosed real estate.

     Gains on the sales of foreclosed real estate were $139,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002 as compared to $378,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. The gains on sales of real estate represent proceeds received from the sale of foreclosed real estate in excess of carrying value. The gains recognized for the year ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 were from the sale of 59.39 acres and 37.73 acres, respectively, in San Antonio, Texas.

     There was no material other income for the year ended June 30, 2002, a decrease from $21,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. Other income for the year ended June 30, 2001 represented a distribution from a trust regarding an acquisition, development and construction loan made to Village Park Homes, Venture II, which was comprised of 55 lots in Fontana, California. The Company had foreclosed on the 55 lots in January 1998 and sold the 55 lots in September 1998.

     Legal, audit and consulting fees increased to $157,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002, from $123,000 incurred in the year ended June 30, 2001. The increase is primarily due to legal costs associated with the drafting of documents related to the employment of Donald J. Edwards, as well as legal costs associated with the drafting of the Company’s Proposed 2002 Long Term Incentive Plan. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

     Franchise tax expense increased to $58,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002 from a credit of $21,080 for the year ended June 30, 2001. The credit in 2001 was due to the completion and settlement of an audit of Texas franchise tax returns for the years 1997 through 1999.

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     Compensation and employee benefits expense was $144,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002, an increase from $83,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. The increase in expense is due to the hiring of a contract employee.

     General and administrative expense increased to $224,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002 from $203,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. The increase is primarily due to increased stockholder relations expense and increased business travel and meals expense.

2001 compared with 2000

     Net income for the year ended June 30, 2001 increased to $2,516,000 from $2,218,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 13%. This change in operating results is discussed below.

     Interest income on interest-bearing deposits in banks increased to $2,923,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001 from $2,854,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000. This increase is primarily due to an increase in interest rates. Unrestricted cash increased from $55.9 million at June 30, 2000 to $56.1 million at June 30, 2001 primarily due to interest earned on unrestricted cash accounts and proceeds from the sale of foreclosed real estate.

     Gains on the sales of foreclosed real estate were $378,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001 as compared to $119,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000. The gains on sales of real estate represent proceeds received from the sale of foreclosed real estate in excess of carrying value. The gains recognized for the year ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 were from the sale of 37.83 acres and 51.18 acres, respectively, in San Antonio, Texas.

     Other income increased to $21,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001 from $84 for the year ended June 30, 2000. Other income for the year ended June 30, 2001 represented a distribution from a trust regarding an acquisition, development and construction loan made to Village Park Homes, Venture II, which was comprised of 55 lots in Fontana, California. The Company had foreclosed on the 55 lots in January 1998 and sold the 55 lots in September 1998.

     Foreclosed real estate operations expense increased $97,000 from $137,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000 to $234,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001. Foreclosed real estate operations expense was higher for the year ended June 30, 2001 due to an increase in penalties, interest and property taxes on property owned by the Company in Arlington, Texas, as well as increased real estate consulting fees and other miscellaneous real estate costs.

     Franchise tax expense decreased from $44,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000 to a credit of $21,080 for the year ended June 30, 2001. The decrease was due to the completion and settlement of an audit of Texas franchise tax returns for the years 1997 through 1999.

     General and administrative expense increased to $203,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001 from $185,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily due to increased stockholder relations expense of $16,000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Company’s principal funding requirements are operating expenses, including legal, audit and consulting expenses incurred in connection with the evaluation of potential acquisition candidates and other strategic opportunities. The Company anticipates that its primary sources of funding operating expenses are proceeds from the sale of foreclosed real estate, interest income on cash and cash equivalents, and cash on hand.

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     Operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2002 provided $231,000 of cash compared to $2.3 million and $2.1 million provided in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The table below reflects cash flow from operating activities (in millions):

     Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2002 was $298,000 compared to net cash provided of $475,000 for the year ended June 30, 2001 and net cash provided of $431,000 for the year ended June 30, 2000. Net cash provided for 2002, 2001, and 2000 was primarily from sales of foreclosed real estate.

     Net cash used in financing activities totaled $122,000 for the year ended June 30, 2002 due to a cash dividend paid on June 28, 2002. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $2.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2001 due to a cash dividend paid on June 29, 2001. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $1.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2000 due to a cash dividend paid on June 30, 2000. Total cash and cash equivalents were $56.5 million at June 30, 2002.

     The Company plans to finance acquisitions with its cash and cash equivalents, borrowings and private or public debt and equity financings. On August 17, 1999, certain restrictions on issuing additional shares of common stock expired, which allows the Company to issue additional common stock to fund an acquisition. Prior to August 17, 1999, the Company was effectively precluded from issuing any additional shares of common stock for three years after the sale of common stock to Hunter’s Glen in order to avoid restricting the use of its net operating loss carryforwards.

     Since the end of the Company’s fiscal year, the Company sold to Donald J. Edwards, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 4(h) of Mr. Edwards Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of July 1, 2002, an aggregate of 166,667 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $3.00 a share for an aggregate purchase price of $500,001, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002, by and between the Company and Donald J. Edwards. Such shares were not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); however, pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, the Company must register the shares sold in such sale by filing a “shelf” registration statement with the SEC on or before December 28, 2002. Proceeds from such sale will be retained as capital for acquiring an operating business.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     The Company’s financial instruments consists primarily of cash and cash equivalents. As noted in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has approximately $56.5 million of its cash in interest bearing deposits in two financial institutions, which are due on demand. Fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value due to the liquidity and short-term nature of these instruments. The Company is subject to interest rate risk, as was experienced in fiscal 2002, should rates fluctuate as it relates to interest income earned from these financial instruments. It is the intention of management to ultimately acquire a viable operating company in order to increase value to existing stockholders and provide a new focus and direction for the Company. These financial instruments would be used to fund such acquisitions.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

     See “Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K” for a listing of the consolidated financial statements filed with this report. The response to this item is submitted in a separate section of this report.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     Not applicable

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PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

     The information concerning the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Commission and sent to stockholders in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 8, 2002, under the headings “PROPOSAL ONE – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS,” “EXECUTIVE OFFICERS” and “SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

     The information concerning executive compensation is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the headings “MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION,” “COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION” and “COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

     The information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the heading “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

     The information concerning certain relationships and related transactions is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the heading “CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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CERTIFICATIONS

I, Donald J. Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of Liberté Investors Inc., certify that:

Date: September 27, 2002

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CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ellen V. Billings, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of Liberté Investors Inc., certify that:

Date: September 27, 2002

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Liberté Investors Inc.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The following consolidated financial statements of Liberté Investors Inc. are included in response to Item 8 and Item 14(a)(1) and 14(a)(2):