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

                                  FORM 12b-25

                          NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K  [ ] Form 20-F   [ ] Form 11-K
             [X] Form 10-Q  [ ] Form N-SAR

For Period Ended: June 30, 2001

                [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
                [ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
                [ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
                [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
                [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR

For the Transition Period Ended: ____________________________

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   Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
                  verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION

NEW CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant

9515 SORENSEN AVE.
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
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City, State and Zip Code

PART II - RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

[X] | (a)  The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
    |      could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] | (b)  The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
    |      Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be
    |      filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the
    |      prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition
    |      report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before
    |      the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] | (c)  The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
    |      12b-25(b) has been attached if applicable.


PART III - NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR,
or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the
prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)

The Company is in the process of completing its financial statements and
requires an additional time to complete such statements.

PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION

(1)  Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
     notification.

     David Duquette                  (562)             906-8455
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               (Name)                 (Area Code)         (Telephone Number)

(2)  Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
     the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
     Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that
     the registrant was required to file such reports been filed?

     [X] Yes [ ] No
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(3)  Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
     the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
     earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
     thereof?    [ ] Yes  [X] No

     If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
     and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
     estimate of the results cannot be made.


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                          NEW CENTURY COMPANIES, INC.
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                 (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.

Date  August 14, 2001                     By /s/ David Duquette
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                                                 David Duquette,
                                                 Chief Executive Officer