<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Form 10-Q and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000854662
<NAME> MAF BANCORP, INC.
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1> Net yield on average interest earning assets.
</FN>