HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP
10QSB, 1997-08-14
SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED
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                                    UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                               WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                     FORM  10-QSB
                                      (Mark One)
                                           


[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
    Act of 1934

For the period ended:   JUNE 30, 1997

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
    Exchange Act of 1934

For the 
transition period from _________  to ___________ 

Commission file number  ______

                           HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.
              ------------------------------------------------------
              (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
                                           
                DELAWARE                                36-4126192
                --------                                ----------
    (State or Other Jurisdiction of                   (IRS Employer
     Incorporation or Organization)                 Identification No.)


        5700 WEST 159TH STREET                              60452
        ----------------------                             -------
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                (Zip Code)

                                708-687-9400
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                           
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.

                              YES   X   NO  
                                  ----     -----

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date: 

           Class                            Outstanding at June 30, 1997  
- ----------------------------                ------------------------------
Common Stock, par value $.01                        1,915,756 shares

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                           HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.
                                    AND SUBSIDIARY
                                           
                                        INDEX
                                           
Part I.  Financial Information

  Item 1.   Financial Statements

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition as 
      of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996................................  3

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three 
     months and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.....................  4

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six
      months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996...................................  5

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' 
      Equity for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996................  6

    Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of
      June 30, 1997.........................................................  7

  Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Financial 
              Condition and Results of Operation............................  8


Part II. Other Information

    Item 3.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..............................  13

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
                          (In thousands, except share data)


                                                    June 30,       December 31,
ASSETS                                                1997             1996
                                                   ---------        -----------
Cash on hand and due from banks                     $10,999            $17,410

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value         44,196             42,619
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value:             49,451             29,537
  1997 - $50,260, 1996 - $30,322)

Loans Receivable, net                                56,362             53,536

Property, plant and equipment, net                      982              1,043
FHLB Stock, at cost                                     987                901
Accrued interest and other assets                     1,571              1,359
                                                   ---------        -----------
Total Assets                                     $  164,548         $  146,405
                                                   ---------        -----------
                                                   ---------        -----------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits                                         $  129,456         $  131,243
FHLB advances                                         1,500              1,500
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance         753                681
Accrued interest and other liabilities                1,944                866
                                                   ---------        -----------
Total Liabilities                                   133,653            134,290

Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value; 3,100,000 shares
  authorized; 2,076,325 shares issued                    21                  0
Surplus                                              20,036                  0
Unearned ESOP, 160,569 shares                        (1,606)                 0
Retained earnings                                    11,616             11,508
Net unrealized gain on securities
  available-for-sale, net of tax                        828                607
                                                   ---------        -----------
Total Stockholders' Equity                           30,895              12,115
                                                   ---------        -----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'  Equity      $  164,548          $  146,405
                                                   ---------        -----------
                                                   ---------        -----------

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                   HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                          (In thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Three months ended            Six Months Ended
                                                        June 30,                    June 30,
                                                -----------------------      ----------------------
                                                   1997          1996          1997          1996
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
<S>                                             <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>
Interest and Dividend Income
Loans                                            $ 1,096        $1,020        $2,166        $1,972
Investment securities                              1,437         1,421         2,655         2,794
Interest bearing deposits                            279           138           559           348
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Total Interest Income                              2,812         2,579         5,380         5,114

Interest expense
Deposits                                           1,344         1,371         2,760         2,744
FHLB advances                                         36            37            73            74
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Total Interest Expense                             1,380         1,408         2,833         2,818
 
Net interest income                                1,432         1,171         2,547         2,296
Provision for loan losses                              0             0             0             0
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Net interest income after provision 
   for loan losses                                 1,432         1,171         2,547         2,296

Non-interest income
Service fees                                          55            46           105            95
Other income                                          75            85           130           157
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Total Non-interest Income                            130           131           235           252

Non-interest expenses
Salaries and employee benefits                       451           447           861           876
Occupancy and equipment expense                      156           155           312           315
Computer service fees                                 65            40           124           105
Foundation contribution                                0             0         1,000             0
Other expenses                                       157           217           290           455
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Total Non-interest Expense                           829           859         2,587          1,751
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Income before income taxes                           733           443           195            797

Provision for income taxes                           266           164            87            289
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Net income                                       $   467        $  279        $  108        $   508
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
Earnings per share                               $  0.24           N/A        $  0.24          N/A 
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------
                                                ---------      --------      --------      --------

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                   HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (In thousands) 


                                                       Six months ended
                                                    June 30,          June 30,
                                                      1997              1996
                                                   ---------         --------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income                                           $  108            $  508
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net 
  cash provided  by operating activities
      Provision for depreciation                         65                59
     Net amortization of investment security 
       premiums/discounts                               132               103
     Decrease in deferred loan fees                     (40)              (65)
     Loss on sale of securities                           2                 0
    Increase in accrued interest receivable            (178)              206
     Decrease in other assets                           351                32
     Increase in accrued interest payable and 
        other liabilities                               550               (57)
    ESOP compensation                                    75                 0
                                                   ---------          --------
Net cash provided by operating activities             1,065               786

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of securities available-for-sale           (12,053)          (16,914)
Proceeds from sales of securities 
available for sale                                      596                 0
Principal payments of mortgage-backed
   securities and collateralized mortgage obligations 9,791            13,488 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities      6,550            11,305 
Purchase of FHLB stock                                  (86)              (52)
Net increase in loans                                (2,785)           (6,330)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity            (26,146)             (325)
Purchases of building and equipment, net                 (4)              (76)
                                                   ---------          --------
Net cash used in investing activities               (24,137)            1,096 

Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits                  (1,787)            1,067 
Increase in advance payments by borrowers
  for taxes and insurance                                72                49 
Issuance of Common Stock                             18,346                 0 
Stock conversion expense                                 30                 0 
                                                   ---------          --------
Net cash provided by financing activities            16,661             1,116 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (6,412)            2,998 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     17,410            13,301 
                                                   ---------          --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period          $10,999           $16,299 
                                                   ---------          --------
                                                   ---------          --------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information 
Cash paid during period for
 Interest                                          $  2,837         $  2,815 
 Income taxes                                            83              402 


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                  HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES
                               IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                    For Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
                          (In thousands, except share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              NET
                                                                          UNREALIZED
                                                                         GAIN (LOSS) ON
                                                                           SECURITIES                     TOTAL
                                                                           AVAILABLE-                    UNEARNED
                                    COMMON                     RETAINED     FOR-SALE                   STOCKHOLDER
                                    STOCK        SURPLUS       EARNINGS    NET OF TAX      ESOP          EQUITY
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
<S>                                <C>           <C>           <C>        <C>            <C>           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995        $   --       $    --       $11,346       $ 531       $    --         $11,877
Net income for six months
  ended June 30, 1996                   --            --           508          --            --             508
Change in unrealized gain
  on securities available-
  for-sale, net of tax                  --            --            --        (137)           --            (137)
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
Balance at June 30, 1997            $   --       $    --       $11,576       $ 592       $    --         $12,168
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
Balance at December 31, 1996        $   --       $    --       $11,508       $ 607       $    --         $12,115
Issuance of Common Stock                21        19,986            --          --        (1,661)         18,346
Net income for six months
  ended June 30, 1997                   --            --           108          --            --             108
ESOP shares earned                      --            20            --          --            55              75
Change in unrealized gain on
  securities available-for-
  sale, net of tax                      --            --            --          221           --             221
Conversion Costs                        --            30            --           --           --              30
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
Balance at June 30, 1997            $   21       $20,036       $11,616        $ 828      $(1,606)        $30,895
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
                                   -------       -------       --------   -----------    --------      -----------
</TABLE>

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    June 30, 1997
                                           
                                           

NOTE 1

Hemlock Federal Financial Corp. (Corporation) is a one thrift holding company 
which owns 100% of the voting stock of Hemlock Federal Bank for Savings 
(Bank), a federally chartered thrift located in Oak Forest, Illinois.  The 
Corporation was incorporated under Delaware law in December of 1996.    In 
the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial 
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normally recurring items) 
necessary to present fairly the Corporation's consolidated financial position 
as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, and the results of its 
consolidated operations, its consolidated cash flows, and its changes in 
stockholders' equity for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 
1997 and June 30, 1996.  The results of operations for the period ended June 
30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the 
full year.

The financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q 
and do not contain certain information included in the Corporation's annual 
financial statements and notes thereto.

NOTE 2

On March 31, 1997, Hemlock Federal Bank for Savings (Bank) converted from a 
federally chartered mutual thrift  to a federally chartered stock thrift.  
The Bank issued all of its common stock at $10.00 per share to the ESOP, 
certain depositors of the Bank, and certain members of the general public, 
all pursuant to a plan of conversion.

The ESOP purchased 166,106 shares of common stock representing 8% of the 
total issued shares.  The ESOP borrowed $1,661,060 from the Corporation to 
purchase the stock using the stock as collateral for the loan.  The loan is 
to be paid principally from the Bank's contributions to the ESOP over a 
period of up to 10 years.

NOTE 3

The Bank had the following contractual amounts of financial instruments 
outstanding at June 30, 1997 (in 000's):

    Commitments to originate loans     $     979 
    Standby letters of credit                  0
    
NOTE 4

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net earnings by the weighted 
average number of common shares outstanding, net of unearned ESOP shares. 
In 1997, earnings per share is computed using net earnings from the date that 
the Bank converted to stock ownership.
    
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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                 OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    June 30, 1997
                                           
The following discussion focuses on the consolidated financial condition of 
Hemlock Federal Financial Corp. and Subsidiary at June 30, 1997 and the 
consolidated results of operations for the three month and six month periods 
ended June 30, 1997, compared to the same period in 1996.  For the purposes 
of this Form 10-Q, the results of operations in 1996 presented herein are for 
Hemlock Federal Bank for Savings(Bank) as the predecessor entity to the 
Corporation.  The purpose of this discussion is to provide a better 
understanding of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the 
operations of the Corporation and its subsidiary, the Bank.  This discussion 
should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated 
financial statements and notes thereto included herein.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated net income of the Corporation for the second quarter of 1997 
totaled $467,000, compared to net income of $279,000 earned for the second 
quarter of 1996, an increase of $188,000. The $188,000 increase in net income 
for the second quarter of 1997 was primarily attributable to an increase in 
securities, as the net proceeds from the initial public offering, which 
closed effective March 31, 1997, were converted to interest earning assets. 

Consolidated net income for the Corporation was $108,000 for the six month 
period ending June 30, 1997, as compared to $508,000 for same period one year 
ago.  The $400,000 difference in net income is primarily attributable to the 
$1 million accrual, net of tax, to fund the Hemlock Federal Charitable 
Foundation, which took place on March 31, 1997.  This was partially offset by 
an increase in net interest income.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income increased  $261,000, or 22%, for the three month period 
ended June 30, 1997, compared to the same period in 1996.  This increase is 
due primarily to an increase in securities as the net proceeds from the 
initial public offering were invested in interest earning assets.  

Net interest income for the six month period ending June 30, 1997 was $2.55 
million, as compared to $2.30 million for the same period ending one year 
ago. The $250,000 increase in net interest income is attributable to the 
investment of the proceeds received from the initial public offering. 
Proceeds were invested primarily in interest-earning securities.  The 
increase in net income is also attributable to an increase in  yield on 
securities, as a result of upward adjustments in rates on adjustable rate 
mortgage-backed securities and floating rate collateralized mortgage 
obligations. 

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  
                OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS          
                                   June 30, 1997
                                           
                                           
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Bank's allowance for loan losses was $745,000 as of June 30, 1997.  The 
allowance was equal to 1.32% of total loans as of June 30, 1997.  The bank 
had no non-performing assets as of June 30, 1997.  Management believes the 
existing level of reserves is adequate, given current economic conditions as 
well as loss experience and credit demand.  No additional provisions were 
made during the quarters ending June 30, 1997 or June 30, 1996, nor for the 
six month periods ending June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996.

CHANGES IN NON-INTEREST INCOME AND NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest income totaled $130,000 for the three month period ended June 
30, 1997, a $1,000 decrease as compared to the total amount for the year 
earlier period.  Non-interest income for the six month period ending June 30, 
1997 was $235, 000, as compared to $252,000 for the same period one year ago. 
The $17,000 decrease is attributable to a decrease in fees associated with 
loan originations.

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 1997 decreased 
$30,000, from $859,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 1996 to 
$829,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 1997, primarily as a 
result of  a decrease in the SAIF deposit insurance cost.  This was partially 
offset by an increase in expenses associated with the operation of the 
holding company. 

Non-interest expense for the six month period ending June 30, 1997 was $2.59 
million, as compared to $1.75 million for the same period one year ago.  The 
$840,000 difference was due to the  $1 million accrual to fund the Hemlock 
Federal Charitable Foundation, which took place on March 31, 1997.  Excluding 
the impact of the foundation accrual, non-operating expenses for the six 
month period ending June 30, 1997 would have been $1.59 million, a $160,000 
decrease from the same period one year ago.  This is primarily attributable 
to the reduction in deposit insurance premiums.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Bank's federal and state income tax expense increased from $164,000 for 
the three month period ended June 30, 1996 to $266,000 for the three month 
period ended June 30, 1997.  The $102,000 increase in income tax was the 
result of the increase in net income before income taxes.

The federal and state income tax expense for the six month period ending June 
30, 1997 was $87,000, as compared to $289,000 for the same period one year 
ago. The $202,000 decrease in income tax was the result of the decrease in 
net income before income taxes.

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                 OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    June 30, 1997
                                           

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Consolidated total assets aggregated $164.55 million and $146.41 million at 
June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.  The increase in total 
assets is primarily attributable to the proceeds raised in the corporation's 
initial public offering.  The net proceeds were invested in  securities 
held-to-maturity and securities available-for-sale as of June 30, 1997, 
resulting in an increase in securities available-for-sale of $1.58 million, 
and an increase in securities held-to-maturity of $19.91 million. This was 
partially offset by a decrease in cash on hand and due from banks of $6.41 
million.

Total liabilities at June 30, 1997 were $133.65 million compared to $134.29 
million at December 31, 1996.  Total deposits decreased by $1.79 million, 
from $131.24 million at December 31, 1996 to $129.46 million at June 30, 
1997, due principally to the purchase of common stock in the initial public 
offering by Bank depositors.  In addition, other liabilities increased by 
$1.08 million primarily as the result of the establishment of the accrual to 
fund the charitable foundation.

Shareholders' equity at June 30, 1997 was $30.89 million compared to $12.12 
million at December 31, 1996, an increase of $18.78 million, due primarily to 
net proceeds of the initial public offering that was completed on March 31, 
1997.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND COMMITMENTS

The Bank is subject to three capital to asset requirements in accordance with 
bank regulations.  The following table summarizes the Bank's regulatory 
capital requirements versus actual capital as of June 30, 1997 and December 
31, 1996.

                          REGULATORY             ACTUAL
                          REQUIREMENT   6/30/97       12/31/96
                          -----------   -------       --------
    Tangible capital         1.5%        12.75%         7.87%
    Core leverage capital    3.0%        12.75%         7.87%
    Risk-based capital       8.0%        39.21%         24.58%


The bank has entered into a purchase contract to acquire land in a southwest 
suburb of Illinois for the purpose of establishing a full service branch 
facility.  The investment in land is expected to cost $975,000.  Building and 
equipment investment is estimated at $1.2 million.  The purchase is expected 
to be completed during the third quarter of 1997.

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                 OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    June 30, 1997
                                           

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity measures the ability of the Corporation to meet maturing 
obligations and its existing commitments, to withstand fluctuations in 
deposit levels, to fund operations, and to provide for customers' credit 
needs.  The liquidity of the Corporation principally depends on cash flows 
from operating activities, investment in and maturity of assets, changes in 
balances of deposits and borrowings, and its ability to borrow funds in the 
money or capital markets.

The Bank's regulatory liquidity ratio at June 30, 1997 was 23.45%, a portion 
of which includes interest-earning assets with terms of 5 years or less.  
This is primarily as a result of the reinvestment of the proceeds raised in 
the initial public offering into short-term securities.  Loan commitments 
outstanding totaled $979,000 at June 30, 1997.

                                           
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In June 1996, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 
125 ("SFAS No. 125"), "Accounting for Transfers and Extinguishments of 
Liabilities."  SFAS No. 125 provides accounting and reporting standard for 
transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of 
liabilities. SFAS No. 125 requires a consistent application of a 
financial-components approach that focuses on control.  Under that approach, 
after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and 
servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, and 
derecognizes liabilities when extinguished.  SFAS No. 125 also supersedes 
SFAS No. 122 and requires that servicing assets and liabilities be 
subsequently measured by amortization in proportion to and over the period of 
estimated net servicing income or loss and requires assessment for asset 
impairment or increases obligation based on their fair values.  

SFAS No. 125 applies to transfers and extinguishments occurring after 
December 31, 1996, and early or retroactive application is not permitted.  
Because the volume and variety of certain transactions will make it difficult 
for some entities to comply, some provision have been delayed by SFAS No. 
127.  The adoption of SFAS No. 125 did not have a material impact on the 
results of operations or financial condition of the Bank.

       On March 3, 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 
issued Statement 128, "Earnings Per Share", which is effective for financial 
statements beginning with year end 1997.  Statement 128 simplifies the 
calculation of earnings per share (EPS) by replacing primary EPS with basic 
EPS.  It also requires dual presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS for 
entities with complex capital structures.  Basis EPS include no dilution and 
is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the 
weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS 
reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in earnings, 
such as stock options, warrants or other common stock equivalents.  The 
Company expects Statement 

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                 OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    June 30, 1997

128 to have little impact on its earnings per share calculations in future
years, other than changing terminology from primary EPS to basic EPS.  All prior
period EPS data will be restated to conform with the new presentation.


SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The Company intends such 
forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for 
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 
1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor 
provisions.  Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain 
assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the 
Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "expect", 
"intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project" or similar expressions.  The 
Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or 
strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material 
adverse affect on the operations and future prospects of the Company and the 
subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in:  interest rates, 
general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and 
fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. 
Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the 
loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, 
competition, demand for financial services in the Company's market area and 
accounting principles, policies and guidelines.  These risks and 
uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements 
and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  Further 
information concerning the Company and its business, including additional 
factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is 
included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                    HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY


PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 3.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

    a.   Exhibits - None
    b.   Reports on Form 8-K - none


                                      SIGNATURES
                                           

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.  


                                       HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.
                                       (Registrant)
    
    
                                       /s/ Maureen G. Partynski
                                       ----------------------------------
                                       Maureen G. Partynski
                                       Chief Executive Officer
                                       June 30, 1997
    
    
                                       /s/ Michael R. Stevens
                                       ----------------------------------
                                       Michael R. Stevens
                                       President
                                       June 30, 1997

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMANTION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF CONDITION AND INCOME OF HEMLOCK FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION AS
OF JUNE 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             APR-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1997
<CASH>                                          10,999
<INT-BEARING-DEPOSITS>                               0
<FED-FUNDS-SOLD>                                     0
<TRADING-ASSETS>                                     0
<INVESTMENTS-HELD-FOR-SALE>                     44,196
<INVESTMENTS-CARRYING>                          49,451
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