ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORP
10-Q, 1995-11-13
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                                  FORM 10-Q

                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                        WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549-1004


(Mark One)

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended   September 30, 1995                         

                                     OR

[ ]  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   2-44197                                            


                      ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION                  
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Delaware                                       06-0876639        
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                       Identification No.)


              250 East Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062-2729          
                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                 (Zip Code)

                                  214-541-4000                              
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                Not applicable                              
            (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                        if changed since last report)

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.....

As of September 30, 1995, the registrant had 250 shares of Common Stock
authorized, issued and outstanding, all of which were owned directly by Ford
Holdings, Inc.  The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General
Instruction H.(1)(a) and (b) to Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form
10-Q with the reduced disclosure format.

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                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM I.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                    ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS 
                                (In Millions)


                                Nine Months Ended     Three Months Ended
                                   September 30           September 30   
                                 1995       1994       1995        1994

REVENUE
  Finance charges              $3,567.2   $2,816.3   $1,244.6    $  992.6

  Insurance premiums              245.4      211.8       80.4        78.4

  Investment and other
   income                         183.1      160.6       64.0        54.4

                                3,995.7    3,188.7    1,389.0     1,125.4

EXPENSES
  Interest expense              1,508.2    1,117.8      524.3       403.2

  Operating expenses            1,108.6      890.6      369.2       292.3

  Provision for losses on
   finance receivables            542.8      426.8      189.4       150.9

  Insurance benefits paid
   or provided                     99.9      108.7       33.9        37.6

                                3,259.5    2,543.9    1,116.8       884.0

EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION
 FOR INCOME TAXES                 736.2      644.8      272.2       241.4

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES        272.3      245.0      101.3        90.5

NET EARNINGS                   $  463.9   $  399.8   $  170.9    $  150.9





               See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                    ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET     
                                (In Millions)


                                               September 30     December 31
                                                   1995            1994    

                                   ASSETS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                       $   362.7        $   410.0
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
 - NOTE 3                                           871.6            605.1
FINANCE RECEIVABLES, net of unearned finance
 income - NOTE 4
  Consumer Finance                               24,239.0         21,360.1
  Commercial Finance                             11,065.6          9,815.9
    Total net finance receivables                35,304.6         31,176.0
ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FINANCE RECEIVABLES      (1,079.7)          (944.3)
OTHER ASSETS                                      1,124.2          1,000.2

    Total assets                                $36,583.4        $32,247.0


                    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

NOTES PAYABLE, unsecured short-term
  Commercial Paper                              $12,837.7        $11,640.5
  Bank Loans                                        307.5            571.4
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUALS                     1,094.0            875.5
INSURANCE POLICY AND CLAIMS RESERVES                594.7            545.6
LONG-TERM DEBT
  Senior Notes                                   18,392.6         15,512.3
  Subordinated and Capital Notes                    141.8            141.8
                                                 18,534.4         15,654.1

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
  Common Stock, no par value, 250 shares
   authorized, issued and outstanding, at
   stated value                                      47.0             47.0
  Paid-in Capital                                 1,104.4          1,104.4
  Retained Earnings                               2,060.0          1,826.1
  Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale
   Securities - NOTE 3                                3.7            (17.6)
    Total stockholder's equity                    3,215.1          2,959.9

    Total liabilities and stockholder's equity  $36,583.4        $32,247.0




               See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                    ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                (In Millions)

                                                     Nine Months Ended
                                                        September 30  
                                                     1995         1994

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net earnings                                    $    463.9   $    399.8
  Adjustments to net earnings for noncash items:
    Provision for losses on finance receivables        542.8        426.8
    Increase in accounts payable and accruals          254.0         72.8
    Depreciation and amortization                      114.6        109.9
    Increase in insurance policy and claims
     reserves                                           49.1         95.1
    Deferred income taxes                              (22.3)       (80.5)
    Unrealized gain on trading securities               (4.3)        (3.0)
  Purchases of trading securities                       (5.8)       (15.9)
  Sales of trading securities                           39.3         17.4
  Other                                                              (4.2)
    Net cash provided from operating activities      1,431.3      1,018.2

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Finance receivables originated or purchased      (24,874.1)   (20,395.4)
  Finance receivables liquidated                    20,390.8     16,949.6
  Acquisitions of other finance businesses, net       (116.1)      (426.4)
  Proceeds from sale of investment in mortgage
   servicing rights                                                  97.1
  Purchases of available-for-sale securities          (620.2)      (205.8)
  Sales and maturities of available-for-sale
   securities                                          358.3        236.8
  (Increase) decrease in real estate loans held
   for sale                                             (6.7)        52.6
  Increase in other assets                            (173.5)       (19.2)
    Net cash used for investing activities          (5,041.5)    (3,710.7)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Issuance of long-term debt                         4,114.3      2,812.9
  Increase in notes payable                            933.3      1,375.9
  Cash dividends                                      (230.0)      (197.0)
  Retirement of long-term debt                      (1,254.7)    (1,248.0)
    Net cash provided from financing activities      3,562.9      2,743.8

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS       (47.3)        51.3

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD       410.0        290.3

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD        $    362.7   $    341.6

CASH PAID FOR:
  Interest                                        $  1,444.0   $  1,098.8

  Income taxes                                    $    300.8   $    322.6



               See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                    ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY

Associates First Capital Corporation ("First Capital" or the "Company"), a
Delaware corporation, is an indirect subsidiary of Ford Motor Company
("Ford").  All the outstanding Common Stock of First Capital is owned by Ford
Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings").  Associates Corporation of North America
("Associates") is the principal operating subsidiary of First Capital.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements consolidate First Capital
and its subsidiaries.  In the opinion of the management of First Capital, all
adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations and
financial position have been made and are of a normal recurring nature.  The
results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative
of the results of operations for a full year.  Certain prior period financial
statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period
presentation.

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES

   DEBT SECURITIES

The Company invests in debt securities, principally bonds and notes, with the
intention of holding them to maturity.  However, if market conditions change,
the Company may sell these securities prior to maturity.  Accordingly, the
Company classifies its investments in debt securities as available-for-sale
securities and adjusts its recorded value to market.  The estimated market
value at September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 was $858.9 million and
$563.2 million, respectively.  Amortized cost at September 30, 1995 and
December 31, 1994 was $853.2 million and $590.3 million, respectively. 
Realized gains or losses on sales are included in investment and other income. 
Unrealized gains or losses are reported as a component of stockholder's
equity, net of tax.

   EQUITY SECURITIES

Equity security investments, principally common stock held by the Company's
insurance subsidiaries, are recorded at market value.  The Company classifies
its investments in equity securities as trading securities.  The estimated
market value at September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 was $12.7 million and
$41.9 million, respectively.  Historical cost at September 30, 1995 and
December 31, 1994 was $7.8 million and $38.9 million, respectively.  Realized
and unrealized gains or losses on sales are included in investment and other
income as incurred.

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NOTE 4 - FINANCE RECEIVABLES

At September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, net finance receivables consisted
of the following (in millions):

                                                September 30   December 31
                                                    1995          1994    

  Consumer Finance
    Residential real estate-secured receivables  $12,988.8      $11,455.2
    Direct installment and credit card
     receivables                                   7,575.1        6,685.7
    Manufactured housing and other installment
     receivables                                   3,675.1        3,219.2
                                                  24,239.0       21,360.1
  Commercial Finance
    Heavy-duty truck receivables                   4,797.9        4,524.1
    Other industrial equipment receivables         6,267.7        5,291.8
                                                  11,065.6        9,815.9
      Net finance receivables                    $35,304.6      $31,176.0

On January 1, 1995, Associates acquired $116 million of net real estate-
secured receivables and certain other assets from Ford Motor Credit Company,
an affiliate.  The transaction was recorded at historical cost, which
approximated market.

In September 1994, Associates acquired the credit card portfolio and certain
other assets of Amoco Oil Company.  The fair market value of assets acquired
totaled $426 million.  The transaction was accounted for as a purchase.

NOTE 5 - DEBT RESTRICTIONS

Associates, First Capital's principal operating subsidiary, is subject to
various limitations under the provisions of its outstanding debt and revolving
credit agreements.  The most significant of these limitations are summarized
as follows:

  LIMITATION ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
A restriction contained in one series of debt securities maturing August 1,
1996, generally limits payments of cash dividends on Associates Common Stock
in any year to not more than 50% of Associates consolidated net earnings for
such year, subject to certain exceptions, plus increases in contributed
capital and extraordinary gains.  Any such amounts available for the payment
of dividends in such fiscal year and not so paid, may be paid in any one or
more of the five subsequent fiscal years.  In accordance with this provision,
at September 30, 1995, $717.0 million was available for dividends.

  LIMITATION ON MINIMUM TANGIBLE NET WORTH
A restriction contained in certain revolving credit agreements requires
Associates to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, as defined, of $1.5
billion.  At September 30, 1995, Associates tangible net worth was
approximately $4.0 billion.

  LIMITATION ON AFFILIATE RECEIVABLES
A debt agreement of Associates limits the total of all affiliate-related
receivables, as defined, to 7% of the aggregate gross receivables owned by
Associates.  An affiliate within the meaning of affiliate-related receivables
includes First Capital, its parent corporation, and any corporation, other
than Associates and its subsidiaries, of which First Capital or its parent
corporation owns or controls at least 50% of its stock.  The net total of all
affiliate-related receivables which Associates owned at September 30, 1995
amounted to 0.6% of its aggregate gross receivables.

NOTE 6 - RATIO TO EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges of First Capital for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 was 1.49 and 1.57, respectively.  For
purposes of such computation, the term "earnings" represents Earnings Before
Provision for Income Taxes, plus fixed charges.  The term "fixed charges"
represents interest expense and a portion of rentals representative of an
implicit interest factor for such rentals.

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 compared with the nine months
ended September 30, 1994:

    REVENUE - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 1995
increased $807.0 million (25%), compared to the nine months ended September
30, 1994.  The components of the increase were as follows:

    Finance charges increased $750.9 million (27%), caused primarily by an
increase in average net finance receivables outstanding, and, to a lesser
extent, an increase in average revenue rates.  Average net finance receivables
outstanding were $33.2 billion and $27.8 billion for the nine months ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively, a 19% increase.  The growth was
primarily generated from internal sources, but included the acquisitions of
net finance receivables of Amoco Oil Company ($416 million) in September 1994
and First Collateral Services, Inc. ($61 million) in December 1994.  The
annualized average revenue rates on aggregate net receivables were 14.33% and
13.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

    Insurance premiums increased $33.6 million (16%), as a result of increased
sales of insurance products, primarily in the credit life, credit accident and
health, and casualty insurance products.

    Investment and other income increased $22.5 million (14%).  The increase
was primarily due to increased investment income from the Company's investment
portfolio related to its insurance business.

    EXPENSES - Total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1995
increased $715.6 million (28%), compared with the nine months ended September
30, 1994.  The components of the increase were as follows:

    Interest expense increased $390.4 million (35%).  This change was caused
by an increase in average outstanding debt ($243.8 million) attributable to
higher net finance receivables outstanding, and an increase in average
interest rates ($146.6 million).  The annualized average interest rates on
total debt, including amortization of discount and issuance expense, were
6.69% and 5.88% for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.  The annualized net interest margin was 8.27% for the nine
months ended September 30, 1995 compared with 8.14% for the nine months ended
September 30, 1994.

    Operating expenses increased $218.0 million (24%), primarily as a result
of increased salaries, employment benefits and other operating expenses
generally related to increased volumes of business, including acquisitions.

    The provision for loan losses increased $116.0 million (27%), primarily
due to increased losses resulting from an increase in net finance receivables. 
Annualized net credit losses, measured as a percent of average net finance
receivables, were 1.65% at September 30, 1995, compared to 1.62% for the prior
year.  The allowance for losses increased $135.4 million (14%) to $1.1 billion
at September 30, 1995 from $944.3 million at December 31, 1994.  The increase
primarily relates to the growth in net finance receivables.  The allowance for
losses, measured as a percent of net finance receivables, was 3.06% at
September 30, 1995 as compared to 3.03% at December 31, 1994.  The Company
maintains an allowance for losses on finance receivables at an amount which
it believes is sufficient to provide adequate protection against future losses
in the portfolios.  The allowance is determined principally on the basis of
historical loss experience, and reflects management's judgment of additional
loss potential considering future economic conditions and the nature and
characteristics of the finance receivables.

    Insurance benefits paid or provided decreased $8.8 million (8%) during the
nine months ended September 30, 1995, primarily due to an overall decrease in
claims activity.

    EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - As a result of the
aforementioned changes, earnings before provision for income taxes increased
$91.4 million (14%) during the nine months ended September 30, 1995.

    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - The provision for income taxes represented 
37.0% and 38.0% of earnings before provision for income taxes for the nine
months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  The percentage
decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the Company's state income tax
provision as a result of changes in its tax sharing agreement with Ford.

    NET EARNINGS - As a result of the aforementioned changes, net earnings
increased $64.1 million (16%) during the nine months ended September 30, 1995.

    For the three months ended September 30, 1995 compared with the three
months ended September 30, 1994:

    REVENUE - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 1995
increased $263.6 million (23%), compared to the three months ended September
30, 1994.  The components of the increase were as follows:

    Finance charges increased $252.0 million (25%), caused primarily by an
increase in average net finance receivables outstanding, and, to a lesser
extent, an increase in average revenue rates.  Average net finance receivables
outstanding were $34.7 billion and $29.0 billion for the three months ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively, a 19% increase. The annualized
average revenue rates on aggregate net receivables were 14.36% and 13.68% for
the three months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  

    Insurance premiums increased $2.0 million (3%), as a result of increased
sales of insurance products, primarily in the credit life and credit accident
and health insurance programs.

    Investment and other income increased $9.6 million (18%).  The increase
was primarily due to increased investment income from the Company's investment
portfolio related to its insurance business.

    EXPENSES - Total expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1995
increased $232.8 million (26%), compared with the three months ended September
30, 1994.  The components of the increase were as follows:

    Interest expense increased $121.1 million (30%).  This change was caused
by an increase in average outstanding debt ($85.2 million) attributable to
higher net finance receivables outstanding, and an increase in average
interest rates ($35.9 million).  The annualized average interest rates on
total debt, including amortization of discount and issuance expense, were
6.63% and 6.09% for the three months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.  The annualized net interest margin was 8.31% for the three
months ended September 30, 1995 compared with 8.12% for the three months ended
September 30, 1994.

    Operating expenses increased $76.9 million (26%), primarily as a result
of increased salaries, employment benefits and other operating expenses
generally related to increased volumes of business, including acquisitions.

    The provision for loan losses increased $38.5 million (26%), primarily due
to the growth in net finance receivables.

    Insurance benefits paid or provided decreased $3.7 million (10%) during
the three months ended September 30, 1995, primarily due to an overall
decrease in claims activity.

    EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - As a result of the
aforementioned changes, earnings before provision for income taxes increased
$30.8 million (13%) during the three months ended September 30, 1995.

    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - The provision for income taxes represented 
37.2% and 37.5% of earnings before provision for income taxes for the three
months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

    NET EARNINGS - As a result of the aforementioned changes, net earnings
increased $20.0 million (13%) during the three months ended September 30,
1995.

LIQUIDITY/CAPITAL RESOURCES

    The following sets forth liquidity and capital resources for First Capital
and its subsidiaries other than Associates and its subsidiaries.

    First Capital's primary sources of funds have been (i) borrowings from
both commercial banks and the public and (ii) borrowings and dividends from
Associates.  Associates is subject to various limitations under the provisions
of its outstanding debt and revolving credit agreements.  The most significant
of these limitations are summarized in NOTE 5 to these consolidated financial
statements.

    At September 30, 1995, First Capital had contractually committed bank
lines of credit of $90.0 million, and revolving credit facilities of $250.0
million, none of which was in use.  During the nine months ended September 30,
1995, First Capital raised $211.7 million through public and private offerings
of intermediate- and long-term debt.

  The following sets forth liquidity and capital resources for Associates:

    Associates endeavors to maximize its liquidity by diversifying its sources
of funds, which include: (i) its operations; (ii) the issuance of commercial
paper; (iii) the issuance of unsecured intermediate-term debt in the public
and private markets; (iv) borrowings available from short-term and revolving
credit facilities with commercial banks; and (v) receivables purchase
facilities.

  Issuance of Short- and Intermediate-Term Debt

    Commercial paper, with maturities ranging from 1 to 270 days, is the
primary source of short-term debt.  The average commercial paper interest rate
incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 was 5.88%.

    Associates issues intermediate-term debt publicly and privately in the
domestic and foreign markets.  During the nine months ended September 30,
1995, Associates raised $3.9 billion through public and private offerings at
a weighted average effective interest rate and a weighted average term of
7.09% and 5.8 years, respectively.  At September 30, 1995, Associates short-
term debt (which includes the current portion of long-term debt but excludes
short-term investments) as a percent of total debt was 50%.

  Credit Facilities and Related Borrowings

    Associates policy is to maintain bank credit facilities in support of its
net short-term borrowings consistent with market conditions.  Bank credit
facilities provide a means of refinancing maturing commercial paper
obligations as needed.  Bank lines and revolvers may be withdrawn only under
certain standard conditions.

    At September 30, 1995, Associates had contractually committed lines of
credit at 119 banks aggregating $4.0 billion, with various maturities through 
September 30, 1996, none of which was utilized at September 30, 1995.  Also
at September 30, 1995, Associates had agreements with 105 banks extending
revolving credit facilities of $4.7 billion, with maturity dates ranging from 
October 1, 1995 through July 1, 2000, and $1.3 billion of receivables purchase
facilities, $275.0 million of which is available through April 24, 1996,
$500.0 million of which is available through April 15, 1997 and $500.0 million
of which is available through April 30, 1998; none of these facilities was
utilized as of September 30, 1995.  The aggregate credit facilities as of
September 30, 1995 were $10.0 billion with 147 banks. Associates pays fees or
maintains compensating balances or utilizes a combination of both to maintain
the availability of its bank credit facilities.  Fees are .07% to .25% of 1%
per annum of the amount of the facilities.  At September 30, 1995, short-term
bank lines, revolving credit and receivables purchase facilities with banks
represented 77% of net short-term borrowings outstanding.

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                         PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

         None to report

In accordance with General Instruction H.(2)(b), the following items have been
omitted: Item 2, Changes in Securities; Item 3, Defaults Upon Senior
Securities; and Item 4, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

    As previously reported by the Company on Form 8-K, on October 12, 1995,
Ford Motor Company ("Ford"), the ultimate parent of the Company, announded
that it is reviewing its own possible strategic actions, which could include
a partial sale of the Company.  Ford has stated that no decision has been
made regarding whether any transaction would occur, or the timing of any such
transaction.  The boards of directors of Ford and Ford Holdings, Inc. (the
parent corporation of the Company) approved a realignment of their financial
services companies which, if consummated, would result in the transfer of 
the Company to a newly created indirect subsidiary of Ford.

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

         (a) Exhibits

             (12) Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

             (27) Financial Data Schedule.

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K

             During the third quarter ended September 30, 1995, First Capital
             filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 28, 1995, related
             to an issuance of debt securities pursuant to Rule 415.

             On October 17, 1995, First Capital filed a Current Report on Form
             8-K dated October 16, 1995, reflecting an announcement by Ford
             Motor Company as to the possible partial sale of the Company.




                                  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.

                                 November 10, 1995

                                 ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION    
                                             (registrant)



                                 By/s/   Roy A. Guthrie                    
                                   Executive Vice President and Comptroller


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                                                     EXHIBIT 12



                    ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

              COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
                        (Dollar Amounts in Millions)



                                                Nine Months Ended
                                                   September 30   
                                                1995          1994


Fixed Charges

  Interest expense                            $1,508.2      $1,117.8

  Implicit interest in rent                        9.0           7.7

    Total fixed charges                       $1,517.2      $1,125.5

Earnings

  Earnings before provision for income
   taxes                                      $  736.2      $  644.8

  Fixed charges                                1,517.2       1,125.5

    Earnings, as defined                      $2,253.4      $1,770.3


Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges                1.49          1.57

          

(a)  For purposes of such computation, the term "fixed charges" represents
     interest expense and a portion of rentals representative of an implicit
     interest factor for such rentals.  The prior year implicit interest
     amount has been restated to conform to current calculation methodology.

(b)  For purposes of such computation, the term "earnings" represents earnings
     before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges.



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                  financial statements as of September 30, 1995 and the
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                  by reference to such consolidated financial statements.
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