FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP
10-Q, 1996-07-30
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON,  D.C.   20549
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                               F O R M   1 0 - Q 

              /x/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                      OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                
                  FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

                                       OR

              / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                      OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
             
                       COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-27982

                          FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.  
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

               WISCONSIN                                  39-1830142          
     (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
      incorporation or organization)        


                               201 NORTH MONROE AVENUE
                                   P.O. BOX 23100
                           GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN  54305-3100   
                                   (414) 437-7101
                  (Address, including Zip Code, and telephone number,
           including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)

                                

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT: (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE
REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO
SUCH FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. 
                                 
                      (1)     Yes    X           No        
                      (2)     Yes    X           No        

THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF THE ISSUER'S COMMON STOCK, $1.00 PAR VALUE
PER SHARE WAS 4,381,725 AT JULY 26, 1996.  

<PAGE>

                                          INDEX


                             PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                     PAGE NO.
ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

            Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial
            Condition as of June 30, 1996
            and December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

            Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income  
            for the Three Months Ended
            June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

            Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income  
            for the Six Months Ended
            June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

            Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash
            Flows for the Six Months Ended
            June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 
            Notes to Unaudited Consolidated 
            Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7 -9

ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS  
            OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 21


                            PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. . . . . . 22

ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22


SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

<PAGE>

FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
  AND SUBSIDIARY
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               
                                             JUNE 30, 1996  DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                                        (In Thousands) 
                                             --------------------------------              
ASSETS
<S>                                          <C>               <C>           
Cash                                          $    7,107        $    1,192
Interest-earning deposits                            231                82
                                              ----------        ----------
                CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS          7,338             1,274

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value                  
  Investment securities                            4,951             2,978
  Mortgage-related securities                      1,996             2,013
Securities held-to-maturity
  Investment securities
    (estimated fair value of $17,196 - 1996;
       $19,531 - 1995)                            17,252            19,364
  Mortgage-related securities
    (estimated fair value of $9,216 - 1996;
       $4,020 - 1995)                              9,477             4,024
Loans held for sale                                  162             2,989
Loans receivable                                 517,803           500,535
Accrued interest receivable on loans               2,661             2,702
Other accrued interest                               482               372
Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets         151               136
Office properties and equipment                    8,267             8,417
Federal Home Loan Bank stock                       3,773             3,768
Prepaid expenses and other assets                  5,815             4,895
                                                --------          -------- 

                                                $580,128          $553,467
                                                ========          ========

LIABILITIES                                                                 

Deposits                                        $455,387          $449,954
Securities sold under 
  agreements to repurchase                         1,000             1,000
Borrowings                                        42,630            20,000
Advance payments by borrowers
  for taxes and insurance                          6,953             6,550
Other liabilities                                  3,404             3,384
                                                --------          -------- 
                                                                           
                     TOTAL LIABILITIES           509,374           480,888


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Cumulative preferred stock, $1 par value;
  10,000,000 shares authorized;
  none outstanding
Common stock, $1 par value;
  30,000,000 shares authorized;
  shares issued:4,572,125 - 1996;
  4,555,187 - 1995 shares outstanding:
  4,394,725 - 1996; 4,555,187 - 1995                4,572             4,555
Additional paid-in capital                         14,685            14,590
Unrealized gains on securities
  available-for-sale, net of taxes                    275               315
Treasury stock at cost 
  (177,400 shares at June 30, 1996)                (2,817)
Retained earnings                                  54,039            53,119
                                                 --------          -------- 
                                                                            
                 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS'EQUITY         70,754            72,579
                                                 --------          -------- 
                                                                            
                                                 $580,128          $553,467
                                                 ========          ========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>


FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
  AND SUBSIDIARY
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME              

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              
                                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30   
                                                         1996         1995     
                                                       --------     --------    
                                                          (In Thousands, 
                                                    Except Per Share Amounts)
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
INTEREST INCOME:                                               
  Mortgage loans                                        $ 7,049      $ 6,715
  Consumer loans                                          2,527        2,526
  Investment securities                                     386          410
  Interest-earning deposits                                  25           12
  Mortgage-related securities                               173           95
                                                                               
                                                        -------       ------ 
                            TOTAL INTEREST INCOME        10,160        9,758
INTEREST EXPENSE:
  Deposits                                                5,039        4,878
  Borrowings                                                522          718
  Advance payments by borrowers
    for taxes and insurance                                  30           37
                                                        -------       ------ 
                           TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE         5,591        5,633
                                                        -------       ------   
                              NET INTEREST INCOME         4,569        4,125
Provision for loan losses                                    60           60
                                                        -------       ------ 
                        NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
                        PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES         4,509        4,065

NON-INTEREST INCOME:
  Fees on serviced loans                                     87           90
  Loan fees and service charges                              59           54
  Deposit account service charges                           212          207
  Insurance commissions                                      97           55
  Gains on sales of loans                                    62          508
  Gains on sale of securities                                            318
  Gain on sale of asset                                      19           12
  Other                                                     131           99
                                                        -------       ------ 
                         TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME          667        1,343

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
  Compensation, payroll taxes
    and other employee benefits                           1,686        1,536
  Federal insurance premiums                                259          245
  Occupancy                                                 213          218
  Data processing                                           224          229
  Furniture and equipment                                   187          176
  Telephone and postage                                     108          106
  Marketing                                                  90           61   
  Other                                                     530          480
                                                        -------       ------ 
                         TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE       3,297        3,051
                                                        -------       ------ 
                         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES       1,879        2,357
Income taxes                                                698          886
                                                        -------       ------ 
                                         NET INCOME     $ 1,181      $ 1,471
                                                        =======      =======

                       PRIMARY NET INCOME PER SHARE       $0.26        $0.32
                                                          =====        =====

                 FULLY DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE       $0.26        $0.32
                                                          =====        =====   

                      CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE       $0.15        $0.14
                                                          =====        =====
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
  AND SUBSIDIARY
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME              

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30   
                                                         1996         1995      
                                                       --------     --------   
                                                           (In Thousands,
                                                    Except Per Share Amounts)
<S>                                                    <C>          <C> 
INTEREST INCOME:                                               
  Mortgage loans                                        $14,047      $13,278
  Consumer loans                                          5,035        4,885
  Investment securities                                     772          790
  Interest-earning deposits                                  45           36
  Mortgage-related securities                               307          190
                                                        -------      -------  
                                TOTAL INTEREST INCOME    20,206       19,179
INTEREST EXPENSE:
  Deposits                                               10,137        9,310
  Borrowings                                              1,025        1,507
  Advance payments by
    borrowers for taxes and insurance                        45           59
                                                        -------      -------  
                               TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE    11,207       10,876   
                                                        -------      -------  
                                  NET INTEREST INCOME     8,999        8,303
Provision for loan losses                                   120          120
                                                        -------      -------  
                            NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
                            PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     8,879        8,183

NON-INTEREST INCOME:
  Fees on serviced loans                                    179          182
  Loan fees and service charges                             105           94
  Deposit account service charges                           414          388
  Insurance commissions                                     158          155
  Gains on sales of loans                                   154          509
  Gains on sale of securities                                            318
  Gain on sale of asset                                      19          161
  Other                                                     234          174
                                                        -------      -------  
                            TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME     1,263        1,981

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
  Compensation, payroll taxes and
    other employee benefits                               3,368        3,181
  Federal insurance premiums                                520          489
  Occupancy                                                 446          437
  Data processing                                           468          448
  Furniture and equipment                                   382          370
  Telephone and postage                                     234          223
  Marketing                                                 156          150
  Other                                                   1,033        1,001
                                                        -------      -------  
                            TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE    6,607        6,299
                                                        -------      -------  
                            INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES    3,535        3,865
Income taxes                                              1,265        1,410
                                                        -------      -------  

                                            NET INCOME  $ 2,270      $ 2,455
                                                        =======      =======

                          PRIMARY NET INCOME PER SHARE    $0.49        $0.53
                                                          =====        =====

                    FULLY DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE    $0.49        $0.53
                                                          =====        =====

                         CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE    $0.30        $0.28
                                                          =====        =====

</TABLE>
<PAGE>

FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
  AND SUBSIDIARY
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                               
                                                     SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
                                                          1996         1995    
                                                        --------     --------  
                                                            (In Thousands)
<S>                                                    <C>           <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                            
 Net income                                             $  2,270      $ 2,455
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
   to cash provided by operating activities:
    Provision for losses on loans and real estate            120          120
    Provision for depreciation and amortization              376          361
    Gains on sales of loans                                 (154)        (509)
    Gain on sale of securities                                           (318)
    Loans originated for sale                             (6,491)      (2,742)
    Proceeds from loan sales                               9,318       12,902
    Decrease in interest receivable                          (69)         (48)
    Increase in interest payable                             215          692
    Other                                                   (687)         769
                                                         -------      ------- 
           NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES       4,898       13,682
                                                         -------      ------- 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                            
   Proceeds from maturities of investment
     securities and interest-earning deposits              7,750        3,200
   Proceeds from sale of securities                                        29
   Purchases of investment securities                     (7,561)      (4,000)
   Principal repayments of mortgage-related securities       241          144
   Purchase of mortgage-related securities                (5,697)
   Loan originations and purchases                       (79,344)     (64,102)
   Loan principal repayments                              61,811       50,720  
   Purchases of office properties and equipment             (225)        (433)
   Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock                   (5)        (278)
                                                         -------      ------- 
               NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES     (23,030)     (14,720)
                                                         -------      ------- 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                            
   Net increase in deposits                                5,218       21,436
   Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings        8,130      (33,820)
   Proceeds from long term borrowings                     24,500       30,000
   Repayments of long term borrowings                    (10,000)     (10,000)
   Cash dividends                                         (1,349)      (1,261)
   Purchase of treasury stock                             (2,868)
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options                   162           48
   Net increase in advance payments by
     borrowers for taxes and insurance                       403        1,494
                                                         -------      ------- 
           NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES      24,196        7,897
                                                         -------      ------- 
               INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS       6,064        6,859

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           1,274        2,644
                                                         -------      ------- 
          CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD     $ 7,338      $ 9,503
                                                         =======      ======= 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:

   Interest credited and paid on deposits                 $9,922       $8,678

   Interest paid on borrowings                               923        1,449

   Payments for federal and state income taxes             1,445        1,261

   Loans transferred to foreclosed properties
     and repossessed assets                                  189          238

    Loans held for investment transferred
      to held-for-sale                                                 11,152


</TABLE>

<PAGE>

FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
  AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


GENERAL

(1)  On December 20, 1995, First Northern Savings Bank, S.A., a Wisconsin 
     chartered capital stock association, reorganized into a unitary savings
     and loan holding company structure (the "Reorganization") becoming a
     wholly-owned subsidiary of First Northern Capital Corp. (the "Company" 
     or "First Northern").  At that date, each outstanding share of First
     Northern Savings Bank's common stock was converted into one share of the
     Company's common stock.  Consequently, the former holders of all the
     outstanding stock of the Savings Bank acquired the same proportionate
     ownership interest in First Northern as they had held in First Northern
     Savings Bank.  The consolidated capitalization, assets, liabilities, 
     income and other financial data of First Northern immediately following
     the Reorganization were substantially the same as those of First Northern
     Savings Bank immediately prior to consummation of the Reorganization.  

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First 
     Northern and its wholly-owned subsidiary First Northern Savings 
     Bank, S. A. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Savings Bank"):
     Great Northern Financial Services Corporation ("GNFSC"), First Northern
     Investments Incorporated ("FNII"), Keystone Financial Services, 
     Incorporated ("Keystone") and First Northern Financial Services,
     Incorporated. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have
     been eliminated according to generally accepted accounting principles.  
     The Savings Bank's ownership of Savings Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a
     50% owned subsidiary, is accounted for by the equity method.  All data
     presented in this report for dates and periods prior to December 20, 1995
     relates to the Savings Bank.  All references herein to First Northern for
     any date or period prior to consummation of the Reorganization shall be
     deemed to refer to the Savings Bank.

(2)  The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in
     accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
     financial information, Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and the instructions
     to Form 10-Q.  The financial statements do not include all of the 
     information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
     principles for complete financial information.  In the opinion of First
     Northern, the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial
     Condition, Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Unaudited 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows contain all adjustments, which are
     of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the consolidated
     financial position of the Company and Subsidiary at June 30, 1996 and 
     December 31, 1995, the results of their operations for the three and six
     months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 and their cash flows for the six
     months ended June 30, 1996.  The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated
     Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction
     with First Northern's 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders.

(3)  Effective January 1, 1996, First Northern adopted Statement of Financial
     Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing
     Rights."  SFAS No. 122 requires recognition of a separate asset for 
     servicing rights, relative to loans sold with servicing rights retained, 
     which increased the gain on the sale of loans $32,624 in the second
     quarter of 1996 and $62,194 in the first six months of 1996.  Previously,
     costs were fully allocated to the loan and servicing income was recognized
     as it was received over the life of the loan.  Based upon current fair 
     values, capitalized mortgage servicing rights are reviewed periodically 
     for impairment, which is recognized in the Statement of Income during the 
     period in which impairment occurs by establishing a corresponding 
     valuation allowance.  No valuation allowances for originated mortgage
     servicing rights were established as of or during the six months period
     ending June 30, 1996.  

(4)  Seurities Available-for-Sale
     The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities 
     available-for-sale are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 
                                  AMORTIZED   GROSS  UNREALIZED   ESTIMATED
                                     COST     GAINS    LOSSES     FAIR VALUE 
                                  ---------   -----  ----------   ----------
                                                (In Thousands) 
<S>                               <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
   At June 30, 1996:
     Asset Management Funds        $   462                $  6      $   456
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage
       Corporation stock                33     $480                     513
     U.S. government and 
       agency securities             4,005       12         35        3,982
                                   -------     ----       ----       ------
                                     4,500      492         41        4,951
     Mortgage-related securities     1,991        5                   1,996
                                   -------     ----       ----       ------
                                    $6,491     $497        $41       $6,947
                                    ======     ====       ====       ======
   At December 31, 1995:
     Asset Management Funds        $   449     $  6                 $   455
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage
       Corporation stock                33      468                     501
     U.S. government and
       agency securities             2,002       20                   2,022
                                   -------     ----                 -------
                                     2,484      494                   2,978
     Mortgage-related securities     1,987       26                   2,013
                                   -------     ----                 -------

                                    $4,471     $520                  $4,991
                                    ======     ====                 =======
</TABLE>
(5)  Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity
     The amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities 
     held-to-maturity, which consist of U.S. government and agency 
     securities, are as follows: 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               
                                    AMORTIZED  GROSS  UNREALIZED  ESTIMATED 
                                      COST     GAINS    LOSSES    FAIR VALUE 
                                    ---------  -----  ----------  ----------
                                                 (In Thousands)   
     <S>                            <C>        <C>        <C>      <C>
      At June 30, 1996               $17,252     $67       $123     $17,196
                                     =======     ===       ====     =======

      At December 31, 1995           $19,364    $190        $23     $19,531
                                     =======    ====        ===     =======
</TABLE>
      At June 30, 1996, these investment securities have the following
      maturities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       AMORTIZED  ESTIMATED 
                                                          COST    FAIR VALUE 
                                                       --------- ------------
                                                           (In Thousands)    
   <S>                                                 <C>         <C>
   Due in one year or less                              $  5,188    $  5,186
   Due after one year through 5 years                     12,064      12,010
                                                                               
                                                        --------    --------
                                                         $17,252     $17,196
                                                         =======     =======
</TABLE>

(6) Mortgage-Related Securities Held-to-Maturity
    The amortized cost and estimated fair values of mortgage-related securities
    held-to-maturity are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       AMORTIZED  GROSS  UNREALIZED  ESTIMATED  
                                          COST    GAINS    LOSSES   FAIR VALUE  
                                       ---------  -----  ---------- -----------
                                                     (In Thousands)    
<S>                                     <C>        <C>      <C>       <C>
    At June 30, 1996:
      Federal Home Loan
        Mortgage Corporation             $5,750     $36      $188      $5,598
      Federal National 
        Mortgage Association              3,727               109       3,618
                                         ------     ---      ----      ------
                                         $9,477     $36      $297      $9,216
                                         ======     ===      ====      ====== 

    At December 31, 1995:
      Federal Home Loan
        Mortgage Corporation             $3,019     $53       $25      $3,047
      Federal National 
        Mortgage Association                998                32         966
      Other                                   7                             7
                                         ------     ---       ---      ------

                                         $4,024     $53       $57      $4,020
                                         ======     ===       ===      ======
</TABLE>

(7) Loans Receivable
    Loans receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          JUNE 30  DECEMBER 31
                                                            1996       1995    
                                                          -------  -----------
                                                             (In Thousands)     
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>
   First mortgage loans:                         
    One to four family residential                        $360,238   $352,449
    Five or more family residential                         18,709     17,591
    Commercial real estate                                  10,290     10,028
    Construction-residential                                19,586     10,782
    Construction-commercial                                  1,165      1,225
    Other                                                    1,963      1,788
                                                          --------   --------
                                                           411,951    393,863
   Consumer loans:
    Consumer                                                19,683     20,307
    Second mortgage                                         52,503     46,528
    Automobile                                              49,629     49,504
                                                          --------   --------
                                                           121,815    116,339
                                                          --------   --------
                                                           533,766    510,202

   Less:
    Undisbursed loan proceeds                               12,228      6,071
    Allowance for losses                                     2,698      2,608
    Unearned loan fees                                       1,037        988
                                                          --------   --------
                                                            15,963      9,667
                                                          --------   --------
                                                          $517,803   $500,535
                                                          ========   ========
</TABLE>

(8) The weighted average number of shares outstanding, including common stock
    equivalents, for the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 were 
    4,569,597 and 4,615,941, respectively and for the six months ended 
    June 30, 1996 and 1995 were 4,632,175 and 4,611,909, respectively.



ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                              FINANCIAL CONDITION

BALANCE SHEET

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. Cash and cash equivalents were $6.1 million greater
at June 30, 1996 as compared to December 31, 1995, primarily as the result of
customer deposits made to demand deposit accounts.  Historically, when the
end of a month falls at the end of a week or on a weekend, large deposits are
made to checking accounts during that weekend, a majority of which cannot be 
invested until the following Monday.  In addition, any cash that is not 
immediately needed to fund loans or operations is invested in overnight
interest-earning deposits.  

SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE.  Securities available-for-sale increased
approximately $2.0 million as of June 30, 1996 as compared to December 31,
1995, primarily as the result of purchases of U.S. Government and agency 
securities.  

SECURITIES HELD-TO-MATURITY.  Investment securities held-to-maturity decreased
$2.1 million primarily as a result of investment maturities and the
reinvestment of those maturing investments in mortgage-related securities 
held-to-maturity.  

Mortgage-related securities held-to-maturity increased $5.5 million as a
result of the reinvestment of maturing investment securities and the
investment of borrowed money into mortgage-related securities.  If the
interest rate paid on a borrowing is less than an interest rate received on an
investment, First Northern will borrow and reinvest those dollars in an
investment, thereby incrementally adding to the overall profitability of the
Company.

LOANS HELD FOR SALE.  First Northern, at June 30, 1996, had $0.2 million of
fixed interest rate mortgage and education loans classified as loans held for
sale.  At December 31, 1995, First Northern had $2.4 million of education 
loans and $0.6 million of fixed interest rate mortgage loans classified as
loans held for sale. 

LOANS RECEIVABLE.  Loans receivable increased $17.3 million as a result of
increased one-to four-family and five or more residential originations.  Loan
originations are as follows.  

                   LOAN ORIGINATIONS AND PURCHASES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended      
                                         June 30              June 30          
                                      1996     1995        1996      1995
                                    -------- --------    --------  -------- 
                                      (In Thousands)       (In Thousands)     
<S>                                <C>       <C>        <C>       <C> 
Mortgage loans originated
  and purchased:
   Construction                     $  9,576  $  3,811   $ 15,279  $  5,766
   Loans on existing property         13,842    11,743     21,939    20,503
   Refinancing                         8,366     2,076     22,570     3,653
   Other loans                           673     1,213        673     1,352
                                    --------  --------   --------  --------
Total mortgage loans originated 
   and purchased                      32,457    18,843     60,462    31,273
                                    --------  --------   --------  --------
Consumer loans originated
  and purchased:
   Consumer                            3,098     3,423      4,687     5,306
   Second mortgage                     9,567     9,112     15,889    14,787
   Automobile                         10,474     8,337     16,711    15,951
   Education                             106       129        748     1,070
                                    --------  --------   --------  --------
   Total consumer loans originated                             
    and purchased                     23,245    21,001     38,035    37,114
                                    --------  --------   --------  --------

Total loans originated and purchased $55,702   $39,844    $98,497   $68,387
                                     =======   =======    =======   =======

</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Mortgage loan originations for the second quarter of 1996 and the six months
ended June 30, 1996, increased as compared to the same periods in 1995
primarily as the result of increased mortgage loan refinancing (internal and
external loans) and construction loan originations.  Market interest rates
declined slightly in early 1996, prompting an increase in mortgage 
originations, in particular, refinancing of mortgage loans.  Construction 
lending was also positively impacted by the decline in market interest rates
and the favorable economy in First Northern's market areas.

First Northern sold $3.3 million of fixed interest rate mortgage loans in the
second quarter of 1996 and $6.3 million in the first half of 1996 as compared 
to $2.5 million and $2.6 million for the same periods in 1995, respectively. 
First Northern retains all interest rate adjustable mortgage loan originations
in its portfolio; whereas, most fixed interest rate mortgage loan originations
are sold in the secondary market.  In addition, $1.2 million of education loans
were sold in the three months ended June 30, 1996.  In 1995, First Northern's
management, after reviewing the existing and expected regulatory environment 
and the involvement of the U.S. Government in the direct funding of education
loans, contractually committed to sell its existing education loan portfolio 
and to sell its ongoing education loan originations.  

Consumer loan originations and purchases increased in the second quarter of
1996 as compared to the second quarter of 1995 primarily as a result of an 
increase in automobile loan originations in the Savings Bank's jointly owned 
subsidiary, SFC.  SFC automobile loan originations increased as a result
of developing new business relationships with automobile dealers throughout 
the state of Wisconsin.  SFC has and is actively seeking new opportunities 
in Northeastern Wisconsin to increase its loan production.  Consumer loan 
originations and purchases increased for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as
compared to the same period in 1995 as a result of increased SFC loan
originations and second mortgage loan originations.  First Northern has
increased its direct mail and newspaper advertising for second mortgage loans.

DEPOSITS.  Deposits increased $5.4 million for the first six months of 1996 as
a result of offering competitive interest rates.  Deposits were acquired to
fund the loan originations and overall operations.

BORROWINGS.  Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") borrowings increased $22.6
million in the first six months of 1996, primarily to fund the loan 
originations and to purchase investment securities.  First Northern will borrow
monies if the borrowing interest rate is a less costly form of funding for
loans and investments than acquiring deposits.  At June 30, 1996, $34.5 million
are fixed interest rate borrowings and $8.1 million are overnight borrowings. 
First Northern anticipates that it will continue to utilize borrowings
throughout 1996 if it incrementally adds to the overall profitability of the
Company.

ADVANCE PAYMENTS BY BORROWERS FOR TAXES AND INSURANCE.  Advance payments by
borrowers for taxes and insurance ("escrow") increased $0.4 million at
June 30, 1996 as compared to December 31, 1995.  The increase in escrow 
dollars was the result of mortgage customers accumulating escrow dollars for
the payment of their real estate taxes.  The increase is less than previous
years increases as a result of the new Housing and Urban Development ("HUD")
ruling that escrowed monies must be aggregated when analyzing the proper
dollar amount of escrow dollars required.  This new HUD ruling effectively
reduced the escrow dollars needed by mortgage customers.
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY.  First Northern paid a cash dividend of $0.15 per share
on May 15, 1996 to stockholders of record on May 6, 1996.  This increase of
$0.01 per share represents a 7.1% increase over the second quarter of 1995 
cash dividend of $0.14 per share. 
 
On March 20, 1996, First Northern approved a stock repurchase program to 
repurchase 228,467 shares (5% of total shares outstanding) through the open 
market.  These repurchased shares will be used to satisfy exercises of
stock options.  At June 30, 1996, 180,600 shares had been purchased at an
average price of $15.89 per share or a total of $2.9 million and 3,200 of such
shares have been issued for exercised stock options.
<PAGE>



ASSET QUALITY

First Northern currently classifies any loan on which a payment is 90 days or
more past due as non-performing. The following table summarizes non-performing 
loans and assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>       
                                                                        
                                          NON-PERFORMING LOANS AND ASSETS       
                                       AT JUNE 30             AT DECEMBER 31
                                          1996                      1995      
                                       ----------             --------------   
                                              (Dollars in Thousands)        
<S>                                     <C>                        <C>
Non-accrual mortgage loans               $  723                     $266
Non-accrual consumer loans                  131                      152
                                         ------                     ----
Total non-performing loans                  854                      418
Properties subject to foreclosure           116                      113       
Foreclosed properties and 
  repossessed assets                         35                       23       
                                         ------                     ----

Total non-performing assets              $1,005                     $554
                                         ======                     ====

Non-performing loans as a percent
  of total loans                            .16%                     .08%
                                            ===                      ===

Non-performing assets as a percent
  of total assets                           .17%                     .10%
                                            ===                      ===

</TABLE>
Total non-performing loans increased as of June 30, 1996 as compared to
December 31, 1995.  Management believes non-performing loans and assets, 
expressed as a percentage of total loans and assets, remain far below state
and national averages.

In addition, management believes that the allowances for losses on loans are
adequate.  While management uses available information to recognize losses on
loans and real estate owned, future additions to the allowances may be
necessary based on changes in economic conditions.  Furthermore, various 
regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, 
periodically review First Northern's allowances for losses on loans and real
estate owned.  Such agencies may require First Northern to recognize additions
to the allowances based on their judgments of information available to them at
the time of their examination. 


<PAGE>
Summary of the allowance for losses is shown below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                 LOAN LOSS ALLOWANCES         
 
                                          AT AND FOR THE     AT AND FOR THE    
                                         SIX MONTHS ENDED      YEAR ENDED      
                                           JUNE 30, 1996    December 31, 1995 
                                         ----------------   -----------------
                                                 (Dollars in Thousands) 
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>        
Mortgage Loans:
 Balance at the beginning of the period        $1,578              $1,499
 Provisions for the period                         10                  79
 Transfer of loss reserve                        (136)                         
                                               ------              ------ 
 Balance at the end of the period               1,452               1,578

Consumer Loans:
 Balance at the beginning of the period         1,030                 901
 Provisions for the period                        110                 161
 Transfer of loss reserve                         136
 Charge-offs
   Consumer                                        (9)                (30)
      Automobile                                  (30)                (41)
 Recoveries
   Consumer                                         5                  21
   Automobile                                       5                  18
                                               ------              ------ 
 Balance at the end of the period               1,247               1,030
                                               ------              ------ 
Total loan loss allowances at the
 end of the period                             $2,698              $2,608
                                               ======              ======

Allowance as a percent of total loans             .52%                .52%
                                                  ===                 ===   

Allowance as a percent of 
 non-performing loans                          315.93%             623.92%
                                               ======              ======

Allowance as a percent of total assets            .47%                .47%
                                                  ===                 ===   

Allowance as a percent of 
 non-performing assets                         268.46%             470.76%
                                               ======              ======
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

                           RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND YIELD/RATE ANALYSIS

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar
amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets, the resultant
yields, and the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities,
expressed both in dollars and rates.  No tax equivalent adjustments were made. 
Average balances are derived from average daily balances.  The yields and
rates are established by dividing income or expense dollars by the average
balance of the asset or liability.  The yields and rates for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 have been annualized.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30               
                                         1996                  1995 
                              -----------------------------------------------   
                                      INTEREST                INTEREST 
                              AVERAGE  EARNED/ YIELD/ AVERAGE  EARNED/  YIELD/
                              BALANCE   PAID    RATE  BALANCE  PAID    RATE 
                                            (Dollars In Thousands)             
<S>                         <C>       <C>      <C>   <C>       <C>      <C>     
Interest-earning assets (1):          
  Mortgage loans             $392,763  $14,047  7.15% $385,277  $13,278  6.89%
  Consumer loans              118,592    5,035  8.49   118,327    4,885  8.26   
  Investment securities        24,677      772  6.26    24,608      790  6.42   
  Interest-earning deposits     1,689       45  5.33     1,231       36  5.85
  Mortgage-related securities   9,376      307  6.55     5,372      190  7.07
                             --------  -------  ----  --------  -------  ----
  TOTAL                       547,097   20,206  7.39   534,815   19,179  7.17
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Passbook accounts            58,033      652  2.25    61,617      780  2.53
  NOW and variable rate 
    insured money market
    accounts                   99,976    1,155  2.31    79,318      822  2.07
  Time deposits               293,351    8,330  5.68   289,334    7,708  5.33
  Advance payments by
    borrowers for taxes
    and insurance               4,064       45  2.21     5,401       59  2.18
  Borrowings                    35,206   1,025  5.82    44,013    1,507  6.85  
                             --------- -------  ----  --------  -------  ----
   TOTAL                       490,630  11,207  4.57   479,683   10,876  4.53
                             --------- -------  ----  --------  -------  ----
Net interest-earning assets
  balance and interest
  rate spread                $  56,467          2.82% $ 55,132           2.64%
                             =========          ====  ========           ====
Average interest-earning
   assets, net interest income
   and net yield on average
   interest-earning assets    $547,097 $ 8,999  3.29% $534,815  $ 8,303  3.10%
                              ======== =======  ====  ========  =======  ====
Average interest-earning
   assets to interest-bearing
   liabilities                  111.5%                  111.5%                 
                                =====                   =====
</TABLE>
(1) For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included 
    in the average loan amounts outstanding.


<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31     
                                               1995                       
                                    --------------------------
                                              INTEREST                         
                                    AVERAGE    EARNED/   YIELD/            
                                    BALANCE     PAID      RATE             
                                      (Dollars In Thousands)           
<S>                               <C>         <C>        <C>                
Interest-earning assets (1):          
  Mortgage loans                   $386,128    $26,982    6.99%
  Consumer loans                    117,899      9,948    8.44               
    
  Investment securities              24,865      1,612    6.48               
    
  Interest-earning deposits           1,601        100    6.25               
    
  Mortgage-related securities         5,428        383    7.06
                                   --------    -------    ----
  TOTAL                             535,921     39,025    7.28
 

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Passbook accounts                  60,367      1,498    2.48
  NOW and variable rate insured
    money market accounts            85,234      1,884    2.21
  Time deposits                     292,248     16,190    5.54
  Advance payments by borrowers
   for taxes and insurance            8,528        178    2.09
  Borrowings                         33,681      2,286    6.79
                                   --------    -------    ----
  TOTAL                             480,058     22,036    4.59
                                   --------    -------    ----
Net interest-earning assets
  balance and interest
  rate spread                      $ 55,863               2.69%
                                   ========               ====  
Average interest-earning
  assets, net interest income
  and net yield on average
  interest-earning assets          $535,921    $16,989    3.17%
                                   ========    =======    ====
Average interest-earning assets 
  to interest-bearing liabilities   111.60%                                 
                                    ======
</TABLE>
(1)   For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included
      in the average loan amounts outstanding.


<PAGE>
RATE VOLUME ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME 

The interaction of changes in volume and rates earned or paid with regard to
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have a significant 
impact on net income between periods.  The volume of interest-earning dollars
in loans and investments compared to the volume of interest-bearing dollars
in deposits and borrowings combined with the interest rate spread produces
the changes in net interest income between periods.

The following table sets forth the relative contribution of changes in volume
and effective interest rates on changes in net interest income for the 
periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30         
                                                1996 VS 1995                 
                                          INCREASE(DECREASE) DUE TO:        
                                      -------------------------------------   
                                                  (In Thousands)               
                                                 RATE/                       
                                       RATE     VOLUME     VOLUME     TOTAL    
                                      ------   --------   --------   -------
<S>                                  <C>      <C>           <C>     <C>       
Interest-earning assets:
 Mortgage loans                       $  501     $  258       $ 10   $   769    
 Consumer loans                          139         11                  150
 Investment securities                   (20)         2                  (18)
 Interest-earning deposits                (3)        13         (1)        9
 Mortgage-related securities             (14)       141        (10)      117
                                      ------      -----       ----    ------
 TOTAL                                $  603      $ 425       $ (1)    1,027    
                                      ======      =====       ====    ------   
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 Passbook accounts                    $  (88)     $ (45)      $  5      (128)
 NOW and variable rate
   insured money market accounts           95       213         25       333    
    
 Time deposits                            508       107          7       622
 Advance payments by borrowers
   for taxes and insurance                  1       (15)                 (14)
 Borrowings                              (227)     (300)        45      (482)
                                      -------     -----        ---    ------
 TOTAL                                $   289     $ (40)       $82       331
                                      =======     =====        ===    ------   
Net change in net interest
 income                                                                $ 696
                                                                       =====
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31         
                                                     1995 VS 1994             
                                             INCREASE(DECREASE) DUE TO:  
                                      ---------------------------------------   
                                                   (In Thousands)              
                                                  RATE/                       
                                       RATE      VOLUME     VOLUME     TOTAL  
                                      ------    --------   --------   -------  
<S>                                   <C>      <C>          <C>     <C>  
Interest-earning assets:
 Mortgage loans                        $ 293    $ 1,379      $  16   $ 1,688
 Consumer loans                          518      1,301         84     1,903
 Investment securities                    21         96          1       118
 Interest-earning deposits                64        (80)       (34)      (50)
 Mortgage-related securities               9        (51)        (1)      (43)
                                       -----    -------      -----   -------   
 TOTAL                                 $ 905    $ 2,645      $  66     3,616            
                                      ======    =======      =====   -------

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 Passbook accounts                    $  (21)   $  (218)     $   3      (236)
 NOW and variable rate
   insured money market accounts          371        96         26       493    
    
 Time deposits                          2,353       998        186     3,537
 Advance payments by borrowers
   for taxes and insurance                (15)        7         (1)       (9)
 Borrowings                               286       841        270     1,397
                                      -------   -------      -----   -------   
 TOTAL                                 $2,974    $1,724      $ 484     5,182
                                       ======    ======      =====   -------
Net change in net interest
 income                                                             $ (1,566)
                                                                    ========

</TABLE>
<PAGE>

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

GENERAL.  Net income for the three months ended June 30, 1996 decreased
$105,000 primarily as the result of non-recurring non-interest income items
in 1995.  Core net income for the second quarter of 1996 was $1,181,000 as 
compared to $978,000 for the same period in 1995.  For the six months ended
June 30, 1996, core net income was $2,270,000 as compared to the six months 
ended June 30, 1995 of $1,867,000.  The increases in core net income for 
both periods were primarily the result of the increased dollar amount of
interest earning assets and increased interest rates spread. (See Results of
Operations--Average Balance Sheet and Yield/Rate Analysis)

INTEREST INCOME.  Interest income on mortgage loans increased $334,000 in the
second quarter of 1996 and $769,000 in the first six months of this year as
compared to the same periods in 1995 as a result of the increased dollar
amount of mortgage loans outstanding and the increased yield on the mortgage 
loan portfolio. 

Interest income on consumer loans for the three months ended June 30, 1996
almost equaled the three months ended June 30, 1995 and increased $150,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the first six months of
1995.  The second quarter amounts were almost identical as the result of 
dollars outstanding and interest rate earned being almost equal.  The
increase from the six month comparisons was the result of an increase in the
overall average interest rate earned.  (See Balance Sheet - Loans Receivable)

Interest income on investment securities decreased in the second quarter of
1996 and for the first half of 1996 as compared to same periods in 1995 as a
result of a decrease in the yield earned on investments.  As investment 
securities matured they were reinvested in investment securities at reduced 
interest rates.

Interest income on mortgage-related securities increased $78,000 in the second
quarter and $117,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the
same periods in 1995, primarily as a result of the increased dollar amount
outstanding.  Historically, mortgage-related securities have higher rates of
return than like term U.S. Government and Agency securities.

INTEREST EXPENSE.  Deposit interest expense increased $161,000 in the second
quarter of 1996 and $827,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as
compared to the same periods in 1995 as a result of an increased dollar
amount of deposits outstanding and the increased cost of deposits.  To capture 
new deposits and aid in controlling the increases in the cost of deposits, 
First Northern continued to utilize non-traditional terms on certificates of
deposits (i.e. 10 month, 14 month) and the Daily Advantage account.  The 
Daily Advantage account's interest rate is determined weekly and consumers
are allowed to make daily deposits and  withdrawals.

Interest expense on borrowings decreased substantially in the three and six
months ended June 30, 1996 as compared to the same periods in 1995 as a
result of decreased average borrowings outstanding and the decreased interest
rates paid on average borrowings.  However, borrowings outstanding at 
June 30, 1996, had increased by approximately $7.4 million in comparison to 
the average borrowings outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 1996.  
This increase is a result of funding loan originations and moderate deposit 
growth.  Its anticipated that borrowings will continue to be utilized in 1996
to fund the anticipated loan demand.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES.  First Northern continued to provide for loan
losses in the second quarter of 1996 and the first half of the 1996 primarily
as a result of the growth in the loan portfolio.  The loan loss allowance
as of June 30, 1996 was $2,698,000 or .52% of total loans and 268.46% of
non-performing assets.

Management believes that the current loan loss allowance is adequate; however,
the adequacy of the loan loss allowance is reviewed as historical loan loss
experience changes, the size and composition of the loan portfolio changes,
changes occur in the general economy and as may otherwise be deemed necessary.

NON-INTEREST INCOME.  Deposit account service charges increased $5,000 in the
second quarter of 1996 and $26,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as
compared to the same periods in 1995 as a result of increased NOW (checking) 
accounts outstanding and their related fees.  The Company continues to
aggressively market and price checking accounts as it believes it is the
product to further develop banking relationships with customers.  

<PAGE>
Insurance commissions increased $42,000 in the second quarter of 1996 and
$3,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 primarily as a result of a
$34,000 insurance bonus paid to First Northern in the second quarter of
1996.  First Northern received the insurance bonus as a result of exceeding
pre-determined sales goals and the low dollar amount of claims. 

During the second quarter of 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1996,
gains on the sale of loans were positively impacted by the adoption of SFAS
No. 122 "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights" which contributed $33,000
and $62,000, respectively, to the gains on the sale of loans.  (See Notes to
Unaudited Financial Statements).  First Northern sold $3.3 million and
$6.3 million of mortgage loans in the second quarter of 1996 and the first
half of 1996, respectively.

In 1995, the gain on the sale of loans was primarily the result of $10.5
million of student loans sold which produced a gain of $459,000. 
(See Balance Sheet--Loans Receivable) 

In the second quarter of 1995, First Northern sold 5,296 shares of Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") stock resulting in a gain on 
the sale of securities of $318,000. 

First Northern sold a branch office building in the first quarter of 1995,
whose operations were combined with another First Northern branch office in 
1994, for a gain on the office building sale of $149,000.  The offices were
combined in 1994 as a result of the Prime Federal acquisition.

Other non-interest income increased $32,000 in the three months ended June 30,
1996 and $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the
same periods in 1995 primarily as a result of brokerage income from GNFSC and
interest income on life insurance policies owned by First Northern.  

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE.  Compensation expense increased $150,000 and $187,000
for the second quarter of 1996 and the first half of 1996 as compared to the 
second quarter of 1995 and the six months ended June 30, 1995, primarily as a
result of annual salary increases, increased employees and accruals associated
with a management incentive plan.  At June 30, 1996, First Northern had 211
full-time equivalent employees as compared to 205 full-time equivalent
employees at June 30, 1995.  The management incentive plan accruals are 
dependent upon annual pre-determined core earnings goals.

Federal insurance premiums on deposits increased for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1996 as compared to the same periods in 1995 as a result of
increased deposits. (See Pending Federal Legislation) 

Data processing expense increased for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996 as compared to the same periods in 1995 primarily as a result of the 
additional cost of expansion and operation of the Wide Area Network ("WAN") to 
accommodate a new personal computer ("PC") based teller system.  First 
Northern anticipates that new PC based teller system will be purchased in the
fourth quarter of 1996. 

Furniture and equipment expense increased $11,000 and $12,000 for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively, as a result of the purchase 
of additional PC's, WAN equipment and other office equipment.

Other expenses increased for three and six months ended June 30, 1996 as
compared to the same periods in 1995 primarily as a result of costs associated
with NOW accounts, loan promotions and electronic fund transfer usage.

INCOME TAXES.  The effective income tax rate for the first six months of 1996
was 35.8% as compared to 36.5% for the same period in 1995.

                    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

LIQUIDITY

Federal regulations historically have required First Northern to maintain
minimum levels of liquid assets.  The required percentage has varied from
time to time based upon economic conditions and savings flows, and is 
currently 5% of net withdrawable deposits and borrowings payable on demand or
in one year or less during the preceding calendar month.  Liquid assets for
purposes of this ratio include cash, certain time deposits, U.S. Government 
and agency securities and other obligations generally having remaining
maturities of less than five years.  First Northern has historically maintained
its liquidity ratio at a level in excess of that required by the OTS. 
First Northern's monthly average short-term liquidity and total liquidity
ratio at June 30, 1996 was 2.69% and 6.21%, respectively, as compared to
4.62% and 6.90%, respectively, at December 31, 1995.  The June 30, 1996
liquidity ratios decreased as compared to the ratios at December 31, 1995
as a result of the purchase of mortgage-related securities, which are not a
part of the liquidity percentage calculation.  First Northern believes
that its maintenance of excess liquidity, above the 5% federally required
total liquidity ratio, is an appropriate strategy to aid in proper asset and
liability management.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of
management.  First Northern adjusts its investments in liquid assets based
upon managements' assessment of: (i)expected loan demand; (ii) expected
deposit flows; (iii) yields available on interest-earning deposits; and (iv)
the objectives of its asset and liability management program.  Excess
liquidity is invested generally in interest-earning overnight deposits and
other short-term government and agency obligations.  When First Northern
requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, it can borrow
funds from the FHLB of Chicago or other sources.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

First Northern's net worth to total assets ratio at June 30, 1996 for State of
Wisconsin regulatory requirements was 12.20% or over two times the Wisconsin
minimum legal requirement of 6.00% of total assets established by the Office
of the Wisconsin Commissioner of Savings and Loan, which regulates First
Northern.  The OTS adopted capital regulations for savings institutions
effective December 7, 1989.  The capital rules require savings associations
to meet three separate capital standards: (i)Tangible capital equal to 1.5%
of adjusted total assets; (ii) Core capital equal to 3% of adjusted total 
assets; and (iii) Risk-based capital equal to 8.0% of the value of risk
weighted assets.  

The following table illustrates the federal and state requirements and the
excess regulatory capital that the Savings Bank and First Northern
(as to Wisconsin capital) has over regulatory requirements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                    TABLE OF CAPITAL (NET WORTH) REQUIREMENTS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                 
                                AT JUNE 30, 1996

                                    TANGIBLE    CORE   RISK-BASED  WISCONSIN 
                                     CAPITAL   CAPITAL   CAPITAL    CAPITAL   
                                    --------- --------- ---------  --------- 
<S>                                 <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>
Savings Bank's regulatory capital    $68,514   $68,514   $71,199    $73,452
Required regulatory capital            8,680    17,359    28,023     34,808
                                     -------   -------   -------    -------
Excess capital                       $59,834   $51,155   $43,176    $38,644
                                     =======   =======   =======    =======

Savings Bank's regulatory ratios       11.84%    11.84%    20.33%     12.66%
Required regulatory ratios              1.50      3.00      8.00       6.00
                                       -----     -----     -----      -----   

Excess capital ratios                  10.34%     8.84%    12.33%      6.66%
                                       =====     =====     =====       ====
</TABLE>

                          PENDING FEDERAL LEGISLATION

Both the United States Senate and House of Representatives have proposed bills
which could substantially change the federal regulation of thrift institutions
and their holding companies in the near future.  One of the primary purposes
of the bills is to recapitalize the Savings Association Insurance Fund (the
"SAIF") of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"), under which 
thrifts, such as the Savings Bank, are insured.  Currently, well-capitalized
banks pay insurance premiums of approximately $2,000 per year into the Bank
Insurance Fund (the "BIF") of the FDIC as compared to the SAIF premiums of
well-capitalized thrifts, like the Savings Bank, of 23 cents for every $100
of assessable deposits (First Northern's 1996 SAIF premium will be
approximately $1.0 million.) due to the relative capitalizations of the BIF
and the SAIF.  This premium differential potentially places thrifts at a
competitive disadvantage to banks.  One or more of such proposed bills would,
among other things, impose a one-time assessment on thrift institutions to
recapitalize the SAIF, reduce the SAIF premiums for well-capitalized thrifts
to the BIF premiums for well-capitalized banks, merge the SAIF and the BIF,
require the conversion of federal savings association charters into state or
national bank charters or state thrift charters, treat state savings 
associations as banks under federal law, convert savings and loan holding 
companies into bank holding companies and abolish the OTS.  Such legislation,
if adopted, could substantially reduce the earnings of First Northern for the
year in which any special assessment was imposed.  For example, one proposed 
bill would impose a special assessment of 85 cents for every $100 of
assessable deposits, resulting in approximately $2.3 million after-tax one-time
charge to First Northern's earnings, based on First Northern's SAIF 
assessment base at December 31, 1995.  By comparison, First Northern's net
income for the year ended December 31, 1995 was $4.6 million.  Furthermore,
such legislation would significantly limit First Northern's flexibility and
reduce the diversification opportunities that would otherwise be available to
it as a unitary savings and loan holding company to the extent that it was
not grandfathered under such legislation.  No assurance can be given as to
the final form of any such legislation, the date of its effectiveness, the
extent of its applicability to First Northern and its effect on the financial
position and result of operations.  

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                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

       At First Northern's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 24,
       1996, all of the Board of Directors' nominees named in the tabulation of
       votes below were elected as directors, by the votes cast for and
       withheld with respect to each nominee indicated, to serve for a three
       year term for the class of directors whose terms expire in 1999.  There
       was no solicitation in opposition to the nominees proposed in the 
       Proxy Statement and there were no abstentions or broker non-votes with
       respect to the election of directors. 

             NAME OF NOMINEE                     FOR          WITHHELD
       ---------------------------------------------------------------  
       Directors with terms expiring in 1999
            Howard M. Frankenthal              3,762,605       98,259
            Robert J. Mettner                  3,761,419       99,445
            Richard C. Smits                   3,761,953       98,911

       Messrs. Thomas J. Lopina, Sr., Ralph N. Marten (see Item 5 below) and
       Richard D. Pahlow terms as directors continue until 1997.  Messrs.
       K. David Feldhausen, Michael D. Meeuwsen and J. Gus Swoboda terms as
       directors continue until 1998.


ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION
       Mr. Ralph N. Marten, Executive Vice President and Director of First
       Northern Savings Bank and Director of First Northern Capital Corp. 
       retired from both entities effective June 30, 1996.  As a result
       of Mr. Marten's retirement, such entities reduced the size of their
       respective Boards of Directors from nine (9) to eight (8) members.      


ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

       (A)  EXHIBITS:
            See Exhibit Index following the signature page of this report,
            which is incorporated herein by reference.

       (B)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:   
            No Form 8-K was filed during the quarter for which this report
            is filed.  

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                               SIGNATURE



  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

       
                                         FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.  
                                      -----------------------------------
                                                 (Registrant)





Date: July 30, 1996                           /s/ Rick B. Colberg      
                                      -----------------------------------
                                        Rick B. Colberg
                                        Vice President, Treasurer 
                                        and Chief Financial Officer
                                        (Mr. Colberg is also duly authorized
                                          to sign on behalf of registrant)




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                             FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.

                                      * * * * *
                                    EXHIBIT INDEX
 
                                          TO

                       SECOND QUARTER 1996 REPORT ON FORM 10-Q


EXHIBIT                                                 FILED     SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER                   DESCRIPTION                   HEREWITH  PAGE NUMBER
- - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 11.1         Statement regarding computation 
              of per share earnings                        X                 









                                                                EXHIBIT  11.1

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<CAPTION>
                        FIRST NORTHERN CAPITAL CORP.
                 COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE


                                        THREE MONTHS           SIX MONTHS      
                                       ENDED JUNE 30          ENDED JUNE 30    
                                      1996        1995       1996      1995 
                                   ---------   ---------   --------  --------- 
<S>                               <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
PRIMARY:                                                        
Weighted average common shares                                                 
  outstanding during each period   4,460,763   4,503,927  4,521,074  4,501,317
Incremental shares relating to:                                               
  Dilutive stock options
    outstanding at end of 
    each period (1)                  108,834     112,014    111,101    110,592
                                   ---------   ---------  ---------  ---------
                                   4,569,597   4,615,941  4,632,175  4,611,909
                                   =========   =========  =========  =========
                                                     
FULLY DILUTED:                              
Weighted average common shares              
  outstanding during each period   4,460,763   4,503,927  4,514,167  4,501,317
Incremental shares relating to:                                                
  Dilutive stock options
    outstanding at end of
    each period (2)                  115,260     119,777    114,364    123,596
                                   ---------   ---------  ---------  ---------
                                   4,576,023   4,623,704  4,628,531  4,624,913
                                   =========   =========  =========  =========

NET INCOME FOR EACH PERIOD        $1,181,074  $1,470,801 $2,269,940 $2,454,622


PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS:                                       

  Primary, as presented in
    the Statement of Income           $0.26       $0.32       $0.49     $0.53
  Fully diluted                       $0.26       $0.32       $0.49     $0.53

Notes:                                                     
  (1)    Based on treasury stock method using average market price.           
  (2)    Based on treasury stock method using period end market price, if
         higher than average market price.                                                          
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