<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-K
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-K.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000934884
<NAME> CAMERON FINANCIAL CORP
       
                             
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