<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, 1997 and is qualified 
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       

                                    
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