FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP
10-Q/A, 1994-07-18
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                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                      Washington, D.C.  20549

                            FORM 10-Q/A

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


          For the quarterly period ended         March 31, 1994   
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                               OR

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

     For the Transition period from        N/A      to            
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                        Commission File No. 1-9566

                         FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
       (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                                  95-4087449
(State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)
        
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California  90401-1490
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310)319-6000

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__   

The number of shares of Registrant's $0.01 par value common stock
outstanding as of May 1, 1994 was 10,533,186.


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                         FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
                              AND SUBSIDIARY
                            INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

<TABLE>
                                                                  
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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION                              

 Item 1. Financial Statements
          <S>                                                 <C>
          Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition-
          March 31, 1994 and December 31, 1993                3

          Consolidated Statements of Operations-Three
          Months Ended March 31, 1994 and 1993                4

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-
          Three Months Ended March 31, 1994 and 1993          5

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements          6

 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
         Financial Condition and Results of Operations        7   
                   


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                     13
 
 SIGNATURES                                                   14


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PART I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item 1.    Financial Statements

                           FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. 
                              AND SUBSIDIARY
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                             (In Thousands)          

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      March 31,    
                                       1994          December 31,
                                      (Unaudited)         1993    
                                      -----------    ------------
ASSETS
<S>                                   <C>            <C>      
Cash and cash equivalents             $   15,900     $   17,491
U.S. Government and other
 securities, at cost             
 (market of $ 96,867 and $104,282)        98,371        103,836
Loans receivable                       2,718,425      2,692,036   
Mortgage-backed securities 
 (market of $679,929 and $715,726)       698,557        708,283
Loans held for sale 
 (market of $22,840 and $24,030)          22,630         23,627
Accrued interest and dividends 
 receivable                               21,065         21,018
Real estate                               31,177         27,249
Office properties and equipment, net       8,938          8,923
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank         
 Stock, at cost                           39,323         38,967
Other assets                              20,083         19,687
                                      ----------     ----------
                                      $3,674,469     $3,661,117
                                      ==========     ==========

LIABILITIES
Deposits                              $2,282,129     $2,305,480
Federal Home Loan Bank advances              
 and other borrowings                  1,145,718      1,093,149
Income taxes payable                      16,592         16,366
Accrued expenses and other 
 liabilities                              27,844         37,830
                                      ----------     ----------
                                       3,472,283      3,452,825
                                      ----------     ----------

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.01
 per share; authorized
 25,000,000 shares; issued 
 11,329,706 and 11,326,191
 shares, outstanding 10,533,186 
 and 10,529,671 shares                       113            113
Additional capital                        27,315         27,279


Retained earnings -
 substantially restricted                187,535        193,650
Loan to employee stock ownership plan     (2,945)        (2,918)
Treasury stock, at cost, 796,520shares    (9,832)        (9,832)
                                      ----------     ----------
                                         202,186        208,292
                                      ----------     ----------
                                      $3,674,469     $3,661,117
                                      ==========     ==========   
                         
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                        FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. 
                            AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (Unaudited)
                       (Dollars in Thousands)
  
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Three Months Ended        
                                        ------------------     
                                              March 31,           
                                              ---------     
                                        1994           1993       
                                        ----           ----
<S>                                     <C>            <C>
Interest Income:
   Interest on loans and mortgage-
    backed securities                   $  53,562      $  56,361
   Interest and dividends on 
    investments                             2,163          1,886  
                                         ---------     ---------
      Total interest income                55,725         58,247
                                         ---------     ---------
Interest expense:
   Interest on deposits                    20,274         19,168  
   Interest on borrowings                  11,832         14,030
                                        ---------      ---------  
     Total interest expense                32,106         33,198
                                        ---------      ---------
Net interest income                        23,619         25,049
Provision for loan losses                  24,670         44,123
                                        ---------      --------- 
Net interest income (loss) 
 after provision for losses               ( 1,051)       (19,074) 
                                        ---------      --------- 
Other income:
   Loan and other fees                      1,634          1,791
   Gain  on sale of  loans                    440            400
   Real estate operations, net                382            143
   Other operating income                     354            384
                                        ---------      ---------
      Total other income                    2,810          2,718
                                        ---------      ---------
Non-interest expense                       12,133         11,454
                                        ---------      ---------
Loss before income taxes                  (10,374)       (27,810)
Income tax benefit                         (4,259)       (11,408)
                                        ---------      ---------
Net loss                                $  (6,115)     $ (16,402)
                                        =========      =========
Loss per share                          $   (0.58)     $   (1.57)
                                        =========      =========

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                        FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
                             AND SUBSIDIARY
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Unaudited)    
                             (In Thousands)
                                    
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Three Months Ended       
                                               ------------------ 
                                                   March 31,      
                                                  ---------
                                                1994           1993         
                                                ----           ----
<S>                                               <C>          <C> 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss                                          $  (6,115)   $  (16,402)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net 
 cash provided by operating activities:
 Provision for loan losses                           24,670        44,123
 Amortization of fees and discounts                    (289)         (214)
 Net change to loans held for sale                    9,533          (210)
 Valuation adjustments on  real estate sold          (2,038)       (2,520)
 (Increase) decrease in interest and 
  dividends receivable                                 (403)          660
 Decrease in negative amortization                       62         1,175   
 Decrease in interest payable                        (2,781)       (1,374)
 Other                                                 (251)        3,805
                                                  ---------    ----------
  Net cash provided by operating activities          22,388        29,043
                                                  ---------    ----------
                                                  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Loans made to customers and principal   
 collections of loans                               (62,041)      (80,221)
Loans repurchased                                    (2,908)      (24,239)
Proceeds from sales of real estate                   14,943        10,708
Purchase of  investment securities                   (2,247)      (22,337)  
                          
Proceeds from maturities of 
 investment securities                                7,648         2,000
Other                                                    10        (1,257)
                                                  ---------    ----------
  Net cash used by operating activities             (44,595)     (115,346)
                                                  ---------    ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net increase (decrease) in savings deposits         (23,351)       16,445
Net increase in short term borrowings                52,569       183,670
Net decrease in long term  borrowings                  -          (40,000)
Other                                                (8,602)       (1,797)
                                                  ---------    ----------
  Net cash provided by financing activities          20,616       158,318
                                                  ---------    ----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash        
 equivalents                                         (1,591)       72,015   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of quarter                                          17,491        23,985
                                                  ---------    ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter       $  15,900    $   96,000
                                                  =========    ==========   
          
</TABLE>                                                       
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                         FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
                              AND SUBSIDIARY
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. The unaudited financial statements included herein have been
   prepared by the Registrant pursuant to the rules and     
   regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In
   the opinion of the Registrant, all adjustments (which include
   only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present
   fairly the results of operations for the periods covered have
   been made.  Certain information and note disclosures normally
   included in financial statements presented in accordance with
   generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed
   or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
   the Registrant believes that the disclosures are adequate to
   make the information presented not misleading.

   It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be
   read in conjunction With the financial statements and the
   notes thereto included in the Registrant's latest annual
   report on Form 10-K.  The results for the periods covered
   hereby are not necessarily indicative of the operating   
   results for a full year.

2. Earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by the
   weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
   for the period plus the effect of dilutive stock options.
   Weighted average shares outstanding for the primary earnings
   per share calculation were 10,531,702 for the three months
   ended March 31, 1994 and 10,417,143 for the three  
   months ended March 31, 1993.

3. For purposes of reporting cash flows on the "Consolidated
   Statement of Cash Flows", cash and cash equivalents include
   cash, overnight investments and securities purchased under 
   agreements to resell.

4. The Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
   No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,"
   ("SFAS No. 114") effective March 31, 1994.  SFAS No. 114 
   requires the measurement of impaired loans based on the present 
   value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's
   effective interest rate, or at the loan's observable market
   price or the fair value of its collateral.  SFAS No.  114
   does not apply to large groups of smaller balance homogeneous
   loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment.  For the
   Bank, loans collectively reviewed for impairment include all 
   single family loans less than $500 thousand and performing 
   multi-family loans less than $750 thousand.  The adoption of
   SFAS No. 114 did not result in material additions to the Bank's
   provision for loan losses.

   
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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of
          Financial Condition and Results of Operations


                           Financial Condition

At March 31, 1994, FirstFed Financial Corp. (the "Company"),
holding company for First Federal Bank of California and its
subsidiaries (the "Bank"), had consolidated assets totaling $3.7
billion, consistent with the level at December 31, 1993 and
slightly higher than $3.6 billion at March 31, 1993.

The Southern California area experienced a substantial earthquake
on January 17, 1994. Of the Bank's $3.8 billion in  loans and
loans sold with recourse, $1.1 billion were collateralized by
properties in areas directly affected by the earthquake.  The
Bank is still in the process of determining the extent of 
possible losses resulting from the earthquake and should know
more about the extent of these possible losses by the end of
the second quarter. The process for owners to obtain property
inspections, receive estimates of repair, and decide on a course
of action can take several  months.  Also, some borrowers may
have alternative sources of funds or other remedies available to
help offset potential loss exposure to the Bank.

Multi-family and commercial properties above certain dollar
amounts and located in earthquake-impacted areas have been or are
being inspected.  Inspections to date show that 56 properties
representing $35 million in loans have sustained significant
cosmetic damage, and 62 properties on loans totaling $39 million
have sustained significant structural damage. 

As of March 31, 1994, the Bank, for earthquake-related reasons,
had modified loans totaling $116 million.  A typical earthquake-
related modification involves the deferral of payments for 
three months.

The Bank's portfolio of  loans, including mortgage-backed
securities, was comparable to the December  31, 1993 level and 4%
greater than at March 31, 1993.  Loan originations during the
first quarter of 1994 were $155 million, a 17% decrease
from the first quarter of 1993 and a 25% decrease from the fourth
quarter of 1993.  The earthquake and weak real estate market in
Southern California have contributed to a drop in  real estate
activity and, therefore, the demand for loans.  Also, the
increasing interest rate trend adversely impacted refinance
activity during the first quarter.

The Bank continues to focus on the origination and retention of
adjustable rate mortgages for its own portfolio.  In this
quarter, 83% of  the new loan volume was originated for the
Bank's portfolio and the remainder was originated for sale under
the Bank's new mortgage banking program.  At March 31, 1994, the
percentage of adjustable rate mortgages in the Bank's loan
portfolio was 98.6%.


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The one year GAP ratio (the difference between rate-sensitive
assets and liabilities repricing in one year or less as a
percentage of total assets) was a positive $518 million or 14.1%
of total assets at March 31, 1994.  In comparison, the one year
GAP ratio was a positive $458 million or 12.8% of total assets as
of March 31, 1993 and a positive $542 million or 14.8% of total
assets at December 31, 1993.  Since the majority of the Bank's
loans are monthly adjustable loans,  the Bank's  one year GAP
position varies based primarily on the remaining terms of its
savings and borrowings.  The longer the borrowing term, the more
positive the one year GAP.  A positive GAP normally benefits a
financial institution in times of  increasing interest rates.
However, due to the three month time lag before changes in the
Bank's cost of funds can be passed on to its loan customers,  the
Bank's net interest income initially decreases when interest
rates increase.
    
Deposits grew by 14% at March 31, 1994 compared to the level one
year ago due to $113 million in deposits acquired from the
Resolution Trust Corporation in December of 1993. Deposits
decreased by $23 million from the December 31, 1993 level due to
deposit outflows when interest rates on the acquired deposits
were modified to market rates.  

The Bank's regulatory risk-based capital ratio was  9.9% of
risk-weighted assets as of March 31, 1994 and its core and
tangible capital ratios were both 5.3% of total assets.  Capital
ratios  mandated by the Bank's primary regulator, the Office of
Thrift Supervision ("OTS"),  at March 31, 1994 were a  risk-based
capital ratio of 8% of risk-weighted assets, a core capital ratio
of  3% of  total assets and a tangible capital ratio of 1.5% of
total assets.

A regulation adding an interest rate risk component to the
risk-based capital requirement was finalized  by the OTS in
September of 1993.  The regulation, which became effective
January 1, 1994, requires a financial institution  to hold
additional capital to the extent that its net portfolio  value
deteriorates greater than 2%, based on a 200 basis point increase
or decrease in interest rates.  The amount of additional capital
required to be held is  equal to one-half  the difference between
an institution's  measured exposure to interest rate risk and a
"normal" level of exposure to interest rate risk.  A normal level
of interest rate risk is defined as two percent of the estimated
economic value of  an institution's assets. The initial
calculation of the new interest rate risk requirement will be
made as of July 1, 1994, based on data as of December 31, 1993. 
It is not expected that the Bank will be required to hold
additional capital as a result of this new regulation.



                          Results of Operations
                           
The Company reported a consolidated net loss of $6.1 million or
$0.58 per share of common stock during the first quarter of 1994
compared to a net loss of $16.4 million or $1.57 per share for
the first quarter of 1993 and net earnings of  $2.4 million or
$0.23 per share for the fourth quarter of 1993.  The net loss
during the first quarter of 1994 was due to provisions for loan
losses totaling  $24.7 million. The provisions resulted 
primarily from  write-downs taken on multi-family loans.  

Multi-family loans have been particularly affected by the
economic recession in Southern California and comprise 38% of the
Bank's loan portfolio.  Multi-family property values have been
reduced by decreased rental income resulting from increased
vacancies and a general lowering of market rents.  Upon
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properties securitizing the loans are recorded at fair value less
the estimated costs to sell.   As a result of the decrease
in multi-family property values, larger writedowns on
non-performing multi-family loans and multi-family properties
acquired by foreclosure were required.

Listed below is a summary of the activity in general loan loss
allowances applicable to the Bank's portfolio of loans with loss
exposure during the periods indicated  (in thousands):

 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                         
 
                                   Three Months ended March 31,
                                   ----------------------------
                                       1994         1993
                                       ----         ----
   
<S>                                <C>            <C>             
Beginning balance                  $ 46,900       $ 27,854        
Provision for loan losses            24,670         44,123
Charge-offs, net of recoveries      (24,670)       (12,460)
                                   --------       --------
Ending balance                     $ 46,900       $ 59,517
                                   ========       ========

    
</TABLE>

As a result of charge-offs taken in the first quarter, the Bank
recorded  a $24.7 million  loan loss provision during the quarter 
to maintain general loss allowances at desired levels as of March
31, 1994.   The ratio of general loss allowances to loans with
loss exposure was 1.48% at the end of the first quarter of 1994,
consistent with the ratio as of December 31, 1993. The $44.1
million  provision for losses in the first quarter of 1993 was
recorded to increase the overall level of general loan loss
allowances to loans with loss exposure at that time. Included in
the $24.7 million provision for loan losses during the first
quarter of 1994 was $7.5 million provided for properties damaged
by the earthquake on January 17, 1994.
   
Non-interest expense increased 6% during the first quarter of
1994 compared to the first quarter of 1993 due to normal salary
adjustments, inflation and one savings branch added since last
year.  Expenses increased 11% compared to the fourth quarter of
1993 due to lower expenses recorded in the fourth quarter for
annual discretionary compensation expenses due to reduced
earnings.
    
Real estate operations resulted in a net gain of $382 thousand in
the first quarter of 1994, a net gain of $143 thousand in the
first quarter of 1993, and a net gain of $20 thousand in the
fourth quarter of 1993. The gains resulted primarily from excess
valuation allowances recovered upon the sale of foreclosed
properties.  Gains from real estate operations increased in 1994 
due to an increase in the percentage of appraised value recovered
upon the sale of foreclosed properties.  Also, net operating
expenses on foreclosed properties decreased in the first quarter
of 1994 compared to the 1993 periods.  

Net interest income was $24 million for the first quarter of
1994, 6% less than the first quarter of 1993 and 3% greater than
the fourth quarter of 1993. Due to Federal Reserve actions, 
interest rates started to increase in the first quarter of 1994.
During periods of increasing interest rates, the Bank's net
interest income initially decreases due to upward pressure on
savings and borrowing costs while the loan portfolio yield
continues to decline.  The increase in net interest income
compared to the fourth quarter of 1993 was the result of  growth
in average interest-earning assets which offset lower interest
rate margins.

 
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The following table sets forth: (i) the average dollar amounts of
and average yields earned on loans, mortgage-backed securities
and investment securities,(ii) the average dollar amounts of and
average rates paid on savings and borrowings,(iii) the average
dollar differences, (iv) the interest rate spreads, and (v) the
effective net spreads during the periods indicated.
        





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                              During the Three Months Ended March 31, (1)   
                              --------------------------------------------  
                                      1994                      1993        
                              --------------------     -------------------
                                             (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                <C>         <C>     <C>         <C>
Average dollar amount of and
 average yield earned on:
Loans and mortgage-backed    
 securities                        $3,433,733  6.24%   $3,316,504  6.80% 
  Investment securities (2)           137,432  4.77       129,978  4.47
                                   ----------          ----------   
   Interest-earning assets          3,571,165  6.18     3,446,482  6.71

Average dollar amount of and 
 average rate paid on:
  Savings deposits                  2,293,140  3.59     1,979,918  3.93     
 Borrowings                         1,175,657  4.06     1,336,135  4.25
                                                                            
                                    ----------          ----------          
   Interest-bearing liabilities     3,468,797  3.75     3,316,053  4.06

Average dollar difference between
 interest-earning assets and       ----------          ---------- 
 interest-bearing liabilities      $  102,368          $  130,429
                                                                    
                                   ==========          ==========           
                                               ----                ----
Interest rate margin                           2.43%               2.65%
                                               ====                ====
                                                                     
Effective net margin (3)                       2.54%               2.81%
                                               ====                ====  
</TABLE>        
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[FN]   
(1) Average balances and weighted average rates for the period
    are computed based on daily balances.
(2) Does not include Federal Home Loan Bank stock.
(3) The effective net margin is a fraction, the denominator of    
    which is the average dollar amount of interest-earning        
    assets, and the numerator of which is net interest income     
    (excluding stock dividends and miscellaneous interest         
    income).


  
               Non-accrual, Past Due and Restructured Loans
   
The Bank accrues interest earned but uncollected for every loan
without regard to its contractual delinquency status but
establishes a specific interest reserve for each loan which
becomes 90 days or more past due or in foreclosure.  Loans on
which delinquent interest reserves had been established totaled 
$107 million at March 31, 1994 compared to $106 million at
December 31, 1993 and $122 million at March 31, 1993.  The
additional amount of interest that would have been earned had 


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there been no loans 90 days or more delinquent or in foreclosure
at March 31, 1994 was $5.8 million which was comparable to the
amounts  at December 31, 1993 and  March 31, 1993.
    
                             
The Bank has debt restructurings which result from temporary 
modifications of principal and interest payments.  Under these
arrangements, loan terms are typically reduced to no less than
a monthly interest payment required under the note.  Any loss 
of revenues under the modified terms would be immaterial to
the Bank.  If the borrower is unable to return to scheduled 
principal and interest payments at the end of the modification 
period, foreclosure procedures are initiated.  As of March 31, 
1994, the Bank had modified loans totaling $68.3 million.  
The Bank had established loan loss allowances of $6.1 million 
for these loans.  No modified loans were 90 days or more 
deliquent as of March 31, 1994. 
    
   
The Bank also restructed loans to borrowers with properties 
damaged in the Northridge earthquake.  A typical earthquake-
related modification involves the deferral of three months'
loan payments.  Any loss of revenues under the modified terms 
would be immaterial to the Bank.  If a borrower is unable to
return to scheduled principal and interest payments at the end
of the modification period, foreclosure procedures are 
initiated.  As of March 31, 1994, loans modified for earthquake-
related reasons totaled $115.7 million.
    
   
The Bank implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards             
No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a loan,"
("SFAS No. 114") as of March 31, 1994.  The Bank considers a loan
to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it
believes it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all 
amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
Estimated impairment losses are included in the allowance for loan 
losses.  Adjustments to impairment losses are included in the provision 
for loan losses.
    
   
At March 31, 1994 the recorded investment in loans for which impairment
has been recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 114 totaled $119.2 
million, net of $24.4 million in loan loss allowances related to such
loans.  The Bank's impaired loans as of March 31, 1994 were comprised
of nonaccrual major loans of $39.6 million (major loans being defined
as single family loans greater than or equal to $500 thousand and 
multi-family loans greater than or equal to $750 thousand), restructed 
debt of $50.6 million, and major loans less than 90 days deliquent in 
which full payment of principal and interest is not expected totaling 
$29.0 million.
    


                          Non-performing Assets

The Bank defines non-performing assets as loans delinquent over
90 days (non-accrual loans), loans in foreclosure, real estate
acquired in settlement of loans and other loans whose
collectibility is questionable.

An analysis of non-performing assets as of March 31, 1994 and
December 31, 1993 follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   March 31,      December 31,
                                     1994            1993        
                                   --------       ------------
                                   (Dollars in Thousands) 
   
<S>                                <C>            <C>
Foreclosed real estate owned:
 Single family                     $ 11,984       $ 10,052
 Multi-family                        17,856         16,015
 Commercial real estate                 485            327        
   Other                                476            484
                                   --------       --------        
    Total foreclosed real 
     estate owned                    30,801         26,878

Delinquent loans over 90
 days past due:
 Single family                       23,542         25,317
 Multi-family                        69,705         70,207
 Commercial real estate              13,298         10,307
 Other                                  364            245 
 Specific valuation allowances      (25,579)       (14,732)       
                                  ---------       --------  
    Total delinquent loans           81,330         91,344
                                   --------       -------- 
Total non-performing assets        $112,131       $118,222
                                   ========       ========        
       

Ratio of general loan loss 
 allowance to total
 non-performing assets                 41.8%          39.7%
                                       ====           ==== 
    
</TABLE>

Total non-performing assets were 3.05% of total assets at March
31, 1994 compared with 3.23% of total assets at December 31, 1993
and 3.72% of total assets at March 31, 1993.  
   
Real estate owned by the Bank increased 18% from  the level one
year ago  and  15% from the level at December 31, 1993.  The
amount of  real estate owned by the Bank varies depending on
foreclosure activity and  the Bank's ability to sell the
foreclosed properties.  Both single family and multi-family
foreclosures  have increased in the current economic environment 
due to recessionary factors such as layoffs, reduced incomes and
declining real estate values.  Multi-family property values
have also been affected by increased vacancy rates and lower
rents collected.  Management remains committed to selling
foreclosed properties as quickly as possible.  Sales of
foreclosed real estate totaled $18.8 million for the first
quarter of 1994 compared to $14.5 million for the first quarter
of 1993 and $45.2 million for the fourth quarter of 1993.  
    

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Non-accrual loans at March 31, 1994 decreased 24% from the level
one year ago and 11% from the level at December 31, 1993. The
decrease in non-accrual loans resulted from specific 
valuation allowances to record non-performing loans at the fair
value of the underlying properties less the estimated costs of 
selling the properties.
    
The Bank's non-performing assets may increase further depending
on the length and severity of the economic recession and the
impact of the earthquake on the real estate market in Southern
California.
   
                            
                            Sources of Funds

External sources of funds include savings deposits, advances from
the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") and
securitized borrowings.  For purposes of funding asset growth,
the source or sources of funds with the lowest cost for the
desired term are selected.

Savings deposits are accepted from several sources:  retail
savings branches, the telemarketing department, and national
deposit brokers.  Not considering $16 million in interest
credited during the first quarter of 1994, total savings
decreased by $39 million.

Retail deposits decreased by 18 million during the first quarter
of 1994 due to a $23 million outflow of  deposits acquired  from
the Resolution Trust Corporation in December of 1993.  Retail
deposits comprised 65% of total deposits at the end of the
first quarter.
   
Telemarketing deposits increased by $26 million during the first
quarter of  1994.  These deposits, which are normally large
deposits from pension plans and other managed trusts, comprised
14% of total deposits at the end of the first quarter.
    
Deposits acquired from national brokerage firms decreased by $44
million during the first quarter of 1994. These deposits, which 
comprised 21% of  total deposits at the end of the first quarter,
are accepted pursuant to a waiver from the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation. 

Total borrowing increased by $53 million during the first quarter
of 1994 due primarily to a $51 million increase in borrowings
under reverse repurchase agreements.  Borrowings under reverse
repurchase agreements, which are often the most cost effective
for the Bank, vary depending on the amount of collateral
available.  Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank Board
remained at $515 million during the first quarter of 1994.

Internal sources of funds are principal payments on loans,
payoffs of loans and positive cash flows from operations.
   
Principal payments include both amortization and prepayments and
are a function of real estate activity and general levels of
interest rates.  Total principal payments were $66 million during
the first quarter, down from $82 million during the comparable
period of last year.  Due to increasing interest rates during the
first quarter of 1994, loan prepayments decreased due to a drop
in refinance activity compared to the prior year.
    

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                       PART II  -  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (Unaudited)


a) Exhibits

<TABLE>
   <C>  <S>
   1)   Computation of earnings per share.  Part I hereof is
        hereby incorporated herein by reference.

   2)   Report furnished to security holders.  The first quarter  
        report to shareholders for the period ending March 31,    
        1994. Pages 15 to 20.

</TABLE>

b) Reports on Form 8-K

   No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant            
   during the quarter ended March 31, 1994.



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                               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.


     
  
                                 FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.
                                       (Registrant)

  
                                 Date:  May 12, 1994

    
  
                                 By /s/WILLIAM MORTENSEN          
                                    --------------------
                                    William S. Mortensen
                                    Chairman of the Board
                                     and Chief Executive Officer
 
  
                                 By /s/ JAMES GIRALDIN            
                                    ------------------
                                    James P. Giraldin
                                    Executive Vice President
                                     and Chief Financial Officer




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                         FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. 
                             AND SUBSIDIARY

                               
                  FIRST QUARTER REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
                   FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1994

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                FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                        FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  
                                        Quarter Ended             
                                       --------------  
                                    March 31,     March 31,
                                      1994           1993         
                                    ---------     ---------   
                                     (Dollars in Thousands,
                                        Except Per Share)
   
<S>                                 <C>           <C>
At, Or For The Three Months Ended
Net Loss                            $   (6,115)   $  (16,402)
Net Loss Per Share                  $    (0.58)   $    (1.57)     
  Common Shares Outstanding         10,533,186    10,432,882
  Weighted Average Shares for
    Earnings Per Share
    Calculation                     10,531,702    10,417,143
  Book Value Per 
    Common Share                    $    19.20    $    18.33
Total Loan Volume                   $  154,703    $  186,455    
Total Assets                        $3,674,469    $3,591,073
Total Loans                         $3,439,612    $3,314,939
Total Deposits                      $2,282,129    $1,999,190
Total Borrowings                    $1,145,718    $1,339,911
Net Worth                           $  202,186    $  191,214
Net Interest Income                 $   23,619    $   25,049
Interest Rate Spread During
  the Period                              2.43%         2.65%
Net Worth to Assets Ratio                 5.50%         5.32%
Tangible Capital Ratio                    5.31%         5.18%
Core Capital Ratio                        5.31%         5.18%
Risk-Based Capital Ratio                  9.94%         9.26%
Return on Average Assets                 (0.67%)       (1.86%)
Return on Average Equity                (11.92%)      (32.91%)
Expense Ratio as a % of
 Average Assets                           1.32%         1.30%     
Non-performing Assets to                   
 Total Assets Ratio                       3.05%         3.72%
Adjustable Loans as a % of        
 Total Loans                             98.60%        97.80%

    
</TABLE>


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                   FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                         MESSAGE TO STOCKHOLDERS
            



Dear Stockholder:

The Los Angeles Business Journal recently ran a feature story on
the situation in Southern California as it affected First Federal
Bank.  In that story, a leading financial analyst was
quoted, saying, "They have been hit by riots, fires, and the
earthquake... it's like reading the Book of Job."  Truer words
were never spoken.  The Bank incurred a first quarter loss of
$6.1 million based on despair generated among property owners,
the general economic conditions and specific earthquake
damage to mortgaged properties.  At year end  1993 it began to
appear that the real estate delinquency problems were improving. 
Then the January 17th earthquake hit the San Fernando Valley and
Western portions  of Los Angeles.  The earthquake presents
special problems for First Federal since a significant portion of
our loans are located in these areas.  As we  fully assess the
impact of the earthquake on the general Southern California
economy, we expect to see further charge-offs adversely affecting
second quarter earnings. 

The bank's core earnings remain strong.  That's good news.
Although the interest rate spread is somewhat below last year's
spread based on changes in money market rates, core earnings for
the first quarter totaled $14.3 million.  At the same time,
the bank's expense-to-assets ratio continues to be well below
that of virtually all of our major thrift competitors.  In the
long run, our ability  to be both a strong marketing company and
a low cost producer positions First Federal  very favorably in
the competitive financial environment we face. 

Another favorable factor is that over  98% of our loans have
adjustable interest rate provisions.  Thus, while there may be
some initial downward pressure on our net interest income because
of rising interest rates, our loan portfolio will
eventually adjust to any upward swing  in future money market
rates.

Looking to the remainder of 1994, we face several major
challenges.  First, we must further expand our efforts in loan
originations.  The first steps in that process were taken late in
1993 with the introduction of programs which enable us to offer
our customers both mortgage banking and portfolio products. 
Also, market conditions now appear more favorable for the
adjustable rate loans which have been traditionally strong for
our company.

Our program of selling foreclosed properties quickly and at or
near the appraised value must continue.  During the first quarter
of 1994, properties in excess of $18.8 million were sold at an 


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average price which was 99% of the appraised value.  If
the real estate market in Southern California  improves somewhat
in subsequent months,  benefits could accrue to the bank with
even quicker real estate sales and greater yields.

Other areas of the country with much less to offer than Southern
California have demonstrated their ability to recover from
economic troubles.  It was not long ago that such cities as
Denver, Phoenix, Dallas and Houston were considered places to
avoid.  Today they are considered the places to be.  Southern
California has the resources and the diversity to fully recover
from this recession.  We believe it is only a question of time.



William S. Mortensen
Chairman and CEO



Babette E. Heimbuch
President and COO


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                          FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP.            
                              AND SUBSIDIARY
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                              (In Thousands)                 
      
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      March 31,    
                                       1994          December 31,
                                      (Unaudited)         1993    
                                     -----------     -----------
ASSETS
<S>                                   <C>            <C>    
Cash and cash equivalents             $   15,900     $   17,491
U.S. Government and other
 securities, at cost             
 (market of $ 96,867 and $104,282)        98,371        103,836
Loans receivable                       2,718,425      2,692,036   
Mortgage-backed securities 
 (market of $679,929 and $715,726)       698,557        708,283
Loans held for sale 
 (market of $22,840 and $24,030)          22,630         23,627
Accrued interest and dividends 
 receivable                               21,065         21,018
Real estate                               31,177         27,249
Office properties and equipment, net       8,938          8,923
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank         
 Stock, at cost                           39,323         38,967
Other assets                              20,083         19,687
                                      ----------     ----------
                                      $3,674,469     $3,661,117
                                      ==========     ==========

LIABILITIES
Deposits                              $2,282,129     $2,305,480
Federal Home Loan Bank advances              
 and other borrowings                  1,145,718      1,093,149
Income taxes payable                      16,592         16,366
Accrued expenses and other 
 liabilities                              27,844         37,830
                                      ----------     ----------
                                       3,472,283      3,452,825
                                      ----------     ----------

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.01
 per share; authorized
 25,000,000 shares; issued 
 11,329,706 and 11,326,191
 shares, outstanding 10,533,186 
 and 10,529,671 shares                       113            113
Additional capital                        27,315         27,279

Retained earnings -
 substantially restricted                187,535        193,650
Loan to employee stock ownership plan     (2,945)        (2,918)
Treasury stock, at cost, 796,520shares    (9,832)        (9,832)
                                      ----------     ----------
                                         202,186        208,292
                                      ----------     ----------
                                      $3,674,469     $3,661,117
                                      ==========     ==========   
                         
</TABLE>

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FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP. 
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
                       (Dollars in Thousands)
  
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Three Months Ended        
                                        ------------------     
                                             March 31,            
                                             ---------     
                                        1994           1993       
                                        ----           ----
<S>                                     <C>           <C>    
Interest Income:
        Interest on loans and mortgage-
    backed securities                   $  53,562      $  56,361
   Interest and dividends on 
    investments                             2,163          1,886  
                                        ---------      ---------
      Total interest income                55,725         58,247
                                        ---------      ---------
Interest expense:
   Interest on deposits                    20,274         19,168  
   Interest on borrowings                  11,832         14,030
                                        ---------      ---------  
     Total interest expense                32,106         33,198
                                        ---------      ---------
Net interest income                        23,619         25,049
Provision for loan losses                  24,670         44,123
                                        ---------      ---------
Net interest income (loss) 
 after provision for losses               ( 1,051)       (19,074) 
                                        ---------      ---------
Other income:
   Loan and other fees                      1,634          1,791
   Gain  on sale of  loans                    440            400
   Real estate operations, net                382            143
   Other operating income                     354            384
                                        ---------      ---------
      Total other income                    2,810          2,718
                                        ---------      ---------
Non-interest expense                       12,133         11,454
                                        ---------      ---------
Loss before income taxes                  (10,374)       (27,810)
Income tax benefit                         (4,259)       (11,408)
                                        ---------      ---------
Net loss                                $  (6,115)     $ (16,402)
                                        =========      =========
Loss per share                          $   (0.58)     $   (1.57)
                                        =========      =========

</TABLE>


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