Registration No. 333-14459
Rule 424 (b)(2)
PRICING SUPPLEMENT No. 33 Dated July 21, 1997 (To Prospectus dated
November 18, 1996)
$3,000,000,000
H O U S E H O L D F I N A N C E C O R P O R A T I O N
Medium Term Notes
Due Nine Months or More from Date of Issue
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Principal Amount: $55,000,000
Price to Public: 100%, subject to prevailing market conditions.
Proceeds to HFC: 99.25%
Issue Date: July 30, 1997
Stated Maturity: July 30, 2012
Redeemable On: July 30, 2002 at redemption price equal to 100% of
the principal amount, upon at least 30 days prior notice.
Interest Rate: 7.30%
Interest Payment Dates: On the 30th of January and July of each
year, commencing on January 30, 1998, on the Redemption Date,
if any, and on the Stated Maturity. If said day is not a
Business Day, payments shall be made on the next succeeding
Business Day.
Regular Record Date: The date fifteen (15) calendar days (whether
or not a Business Day) prior to each Interest Payment Date or
the Stated Maturity, as the case may be.
Calculation Agent: The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)
Agent: Merrill Lynch & Co., as Principal
Agent's Discount or Commission: 0.75%
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