Exhibit 23.3

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-156455 on Form S-3 of our report dated February 27, 2009, relating to the
consolidated financial statements of Chimera Investment Corporation, and the
effectiveness of Chimera Investment Corporation's internal control over
financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Chimera
Investment Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


New York, New York
February 27, 2009