Exhibit 23.2

                        Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP









                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

















INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Harrington  Financial Group,  Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated July 23, 1997
(August 7, 1997 as to Note 19),  appearing in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K of
Harrington Financial Group, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 1997.



/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana

December 12, 1997