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File No. 33-98636
Your Money
Can Begin
Earning These High Rates
Term Rate Annual Yield*
3 Months 7.25% 7.51%
6 Months 7.50% 7.78%
12 Months 8.50% 8.87%
18 Months 8.60% 8.98%
24 Months 8.75% 9.14%
30 Months 9.35% 9.80%
36 Months 9.50% 9.96%
48 Months 9.75% 10.24%
60 Months 10.40% 10.95%
7 Years 10.50% 11.06%
10 Years 10.75% 11.34%
For More Information Call
1-800-776-4001
LOGO AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
An offer can only be made by the Prospectus dated December 18, 1995, delivered
in conjunction with this Rate Supplement dated September 20, 1996. See "Risk
Factors" for a discussion of certain factors which should be considered in
connection with an Investment in the Notes. The Effective Annual Yield assumes
all interest reinvested daily at the stated rate. These rates available through
October 28, 1996.
9/96
