Notice of Effectiveness (EFFECT) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS Effective Date: May 06, 2011 Accession Number: 0000950123-11-043067 Submission Type: POS AM CIK: 0000840889 Company Name: DORAL FINANCIAL CORP File Number: 333-167012 Doral Financial (NYSE:DRL) Historical Stock Chart 1 Year : May 2010 to May 2011 Doral Financial (NYSE:DRL) Intraday Stock Chart Today : Monday 9 May 2011