<ARTICLE>              9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-Q of H. F. 
Ahmanson & Company for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and is qualified in its 
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

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