PRUDENTIAL HOME MORTGAGE SECURITIES COMPANY INC
8-K, 1997-01-03
MORTGAGE BANKERS & LOAN CORRESPONDENTS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION                       
                            Washington, D. C. 20549                             

                                    FORM 8-K                                    

                                 CURRENT REPORT                                 

                    Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the                     
                        Securities Exchange Act of 1934                         

Date of Report :  December 26, 1996

(Date of earliest event reported)

Commission File No.:  33-72966


The Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.

Delaware                                                    43-1490160
(State of Incorporation)                                    (I.R.S. Employer
                                                            Identification No.)

5325 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, Maryland                                                        21703
Address of principal executive offices                                (Zip Code)


(301) 846-8199
Registrant's Full Telephone Number


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
               if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.  Other Events

On December 26, 1996 a distribution was made to holders of
certain series of Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates that were
sold by the registrant during the current year.

ITEM 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

Item 601(a) of
Regulation S-K
Exhibit Number                       Description

(EX-99.1)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-1, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.2)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-2, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.3)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-3, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.4)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-4, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.5)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-5, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.6)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-6, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.7)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-7, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.8)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-8, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

<PAGE>

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 hereunto duly authorized.

                        THE PRUDENTIAL HOME MORTGAGE SECURITIES COMPANY, INC.

December 30, 1996       by /s/ SHERRI J. SHARPS, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
                        Sherri J. Sharps
                        Vice President, Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
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                              INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit Number                       Description

(EX-99.1)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-1, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.2)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-2, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.3)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-3, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.4)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-4, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.5)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-5, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.6)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-6, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.7)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-7, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution

(EX-99.8)      Monthly report distributed to holders of Mortgage Pass-
               Through Certificates, Series 1996-8, relating to the
               December 26,1996 distribution



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<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-1

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UVC5                 7.40000       51,223,000.00       43,493,011.14       0.84909145
A-2          74434UVD3                 6.61000       52,537,000.00       44,608,717.30       0.84909145
A-3          74434UVE1                 7.00000       30,425,000.00       30,425,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UVF8                 7.00000       19,433,000.00       19,433,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UVG6                 7.00000        5,000,000.00        5,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-6          74434UVH4                 7.00000       10,000,000.00        9,912,141.40       0.99121414
A-R          74434UVJ0                 7.00000            1,000.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UVK7                 0.00000          522,201.33          469,420.58       0.89892644
M            74434UVL5                 7.00000        4,534,000.00        4,494,164.91       0.99121414
B-1          74434UVM3                 7.00000        3,175,000.00        3,147,104.89       0.99121414
B-2          74434UVN1                 7.00000        1,360,000.00        1,348,051.23       0.99121414
B-3          74434UVQ4                 7.00000        1,451,000.00        1,438,251.72       0.99121414
B-4          74434UVR2                 7.00000          816,000.00          808,830.74       0.99121414
B-5          74434UVS0                 7.00000          907,741.82          899,766.53       0.99121414
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1                59,494.78      1,194,501.19             0.00             0.00             0.00        1,253,995.97
A-2                61,020.98      1,225,143.18             0.00             0.00             0.00        1,286,164.16
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-6                 8,216.91              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            8,216.91
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                    474.15             20.77             0.00             0.00             0.00              494.92
M                   3,725.55              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,725.55
B-1                 2,608.87              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,608.87
B-2                 1,117.50              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,117.50
B-3                 1,192.27              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,192.27
B-4                   670.50              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              670.50
B-5                   745.88              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              745.88
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               275,939.88              0.00             0.00             0.00            86.63
A-2               252,804.31              0.00             0.00             0.00            79.37
A-3               177,479.17              0.00             0.00             0.00            55.72
A-4               113,359.17              0.00             0.00             0.00            35.59
A-5                29,166.67              0.00             0.00             0.00             9.16
A-6                57,868.76              0.00             0.00             0.00            18.17
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                  26,237.69              0.00             0.00             0.00             8.21
B-1                18,373.33              0.00             0.00             0.00             5.75
B-2                 7,870.15              0.00             0.00             0.00             2.46
B-3                 8,396.76              0.00             0.00             0.00             2.63
B-4                 4,722.09              0.00             0.00             0.00             1.48
B-5                 5,252.99              0.00             0.00             0.00             1.64
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00         43,493,011.14             0.00       275,853.25
A-2                     0.00         44,608,717.30             0.00       252,724.94
A-3                     0.00         30,425,000.00             0.00       177,423.45
A-4                     0.00         19,433,000.00             0.00       113,323.58
A-5                     0.00          5,000,000.00             0.00        29,157.51
A-6                     0.00          9,912,141.40             0.00        57,850.59
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00             9.83
AP                      0.00            469,420.58             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          4,494,164.91             0.00        26,229.48
B-1                     0.00          3,147,104.89             0.00        18,367.58
B-2                     0.00          1,348,051.23             0.00         7,867.69
B-3                     0.00          1,438,251.72             0.00         8,394.13
B-4                     0.00            808,830.74             0.00         4,720.61
B-5                     0.00            899,766.53             0.00         5,251.34
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                1,844.99
Servicing Fee Support                                              1,538.18

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                          306.81
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               28,147.22
Master Servicing Fee                                               2,800.58
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                1,538.18

Net Servicing Fees                                                29,409.61
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                188,919.02
Current Period Advances By Servicer                                    0.00
Reimbursement of Advances                                        188,919.02
Ending Cumulative Advances                                             0.00
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                0                               0.00
60 Days                                1                         312,590.65
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            0                               0.00
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 1                         312,590.65
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<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                  45,675.02
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall             0.00
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall             171.87
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                             Mixed Fixed Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.638930%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               7.000000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                342 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                              605
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             9
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                                 596

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      168,036,392.96
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         165,477,460.43
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             166,411,650.69

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,149,610.31
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    100,000.00         0.05513137%          100,000.00         0.06043119%
Fraud                       3,627,698.91         2.00000003%        3,627,698.91         2.19226165%
Special Hazard              2,031,879.96         1.12020321%        2,031,879.96         1.22788926%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          12,243,741.82         6.75014233%       12,136,170.02         7.33403207%
M                           7,709,741.82         4.25048611%        7,642,005.11         4.61815470%
B-1                         4,534,741.82         2.50006519%        4,494,900.22         2.71632173%
B-2                         3,174,741.82         1.75027859%        3,146,848.99         1.90167832%
B-3                         1,723,741.82         0.95032244%        1,708,597.27         1.03252568%
B-4                           907,741.82         0.50045048%          899,766.53         0.54373963%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-2

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UWU4                 7.25000        9,667,860.00        8,834,074.67       0.91375699
A-2          74434UWV2                 7.25000        9,810,363.00        9,810,363.00       1.00000000
A-3          74434UWW0                 7.25000       20,750,000.00       20,750,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UWX8                 7.25000       21,800,000.00       21,800,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UWY6                 7.25000       39,857,900.00       39,573,374.51       0.99286150
A-6          74434UWZ3                 7.00000        4,996,513.00        4,579,620.45       0.91656330
A-7          74434UXR0                 7.45000       57,959,566.00       53,123,610.41       0.91656329
A-8          74434UXA7                 7.25000       44,500,000.00       39,305,253.30       0.88326412
A-9          74434UXB5                 7.25000        5,250,000.00        5,250,000.00       1.00000000
A-10         74434UXC3                 7.25000        5,000,000.00        5,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-11         74434UXD1                 7.00000        5,325,000.00        5,325,000.00       1.00000000
A-12         74434UXE9                 8.00000        1,775,000.00        1,775,000.00       1.00000000
A-13         74434UXF6                 7.00000        3,000,000.00        3,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-14         74434UXG4                 7.05000       59,689,996.00       54,709,659.26       0.91656329
A-15         74434UXH2                 7.40000       60,962,267.00       56,186,453.86       0.92165952
A-16         74434UXJ8                 6.85000        9,993,028.00        8,826,483.07       0.88326412
A-17         74434UXK5                 8.00000        1,000,000.00        1,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-18         74434UXL3                 6.65000        4,996,514.00        4,413,241.54       0.88326412
A-19         74434UXM1                 7.45000        9,993,028.00        8,826,483.07       0.88326412
A-20         74434UXN9                 7.13500       22,251,865.00       22,251,865.00       1.00000000
A-R          74434UXP4                 7.25000              100.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UXQ2                 0.00000          377,400.60          372,789.41       0.98778171
B-1          74434UYH1                 7.25000       10,639,000.00       10,563,053.53       0.99286150
B-2          74434UYJ7                 7.25000        4,255,000.00        4,224,625.70       0.99286150
B-3          74434UYK4                 7.25000        3,192,000.00        3,169,213.92       0.99286150
B-4          74434UYL2                 7.25000        4,468,000.00        4,436,105.20       0.99286150
B-5          74434UYM0                 7.25000        1,915,000.00        1,901,329.78       0.99286150
B-6          74434UYN8                 7.25000        2,128,275.14        2,113,082.45       0.99286150
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1                 8,847.08        102,949.30             0.00             0.00             0.00          111,796.38
A-2                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                29,782.55              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00           29,782.55
A-6                 4,423.54         51,474.64             0.00             0.00             0.00           55,898.17
A-7                51,313.06        597,106.04             0.00             0.00             0.00          648,419.09
A-8                55,120.09        641,406.76             0.00             0.00             0.00          696,526.86
A-9                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-10                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-11                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-12                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-13                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-14               52,845.05        614,933.10             0.00             0.00             0.00          667,778.14
A-15               50,674.90        589,680.12             0.00             0.00             0.00          640,355.02
A-16               12,377.90        144,035.86             0.00             0.00             0.00          156,413.76
A-17                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-18                6,188.95         72,017.93             0.00             0.00             0.00           78,206.88
A-19               12,377.90        144,035.86             0.00             0.00             0.00          156,413.76
A-20                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                    324.58             49.76             0.00             0.00             0.00              374.35
B-1                 7,949.65              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            7,949.65
B-2                 3,179.41              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,179.41
B-3                 2,385.12              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,385.12
B-4                 3,338.57              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,338.57
B-5                 1,430.92              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,430.92
B-6                 1,581.46              0.00             0.00             0.00             8.82            1,581.46
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1                54,047.97              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2                59,270.94              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3               125,364.58              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4               131,708.33              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5               239,269.07              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-6                27,040.53              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-7               333,834.68              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-8               241,677.42              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-9                31,718.75              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-10               30,208.33              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-11               31,062.50              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-12               11,833.33              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-13               17,500.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-14              325,342.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-15              350,431.99              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-16               51,277.37              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-17                6,666.67              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-18               24,890.11              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-19               55,768.82              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-20              132,305.88              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                63,866.48              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                25,542.99              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                19,161.74              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                26,821.64              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                11,495.85              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-6                12,776.15              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00          8,834,074.67             0.00        54,047.97
A-2                     0.00          9,810,363.00             0.00        59,270.94
A-3                     0.00         20,750,000.00             0.00       125,364.58
A-4                     0.00         21,800,000.00             0.00       131,708.33
A-5                     0.00         39,573,374.51             0.00       239,269.07
A-6                     0.00          4,579,620.45             0.00        27,040.53
A-7                     0.00         53,123,610.41             0.00       333,834.68
A-8                     0.00         39,305,253.30             0.00       241,677.42
A-9                     0.00          5,250,000.00             0.00        31,718.75
A-10                    0.00          5,000,000.00             0.00        30,208.33
A-11                    0.00          5,325,000.00             0.00        31,062.50
A-12                    0.00          1,775,000.00             0.00        11,833.33
A-13                    0.00          3,000,000.00             0.00        17,500.00
A-14                    0.00         54,709,659.26             0.00       325,342.44
A-15                    0.00         56,186,453.86             0.00       350,431.99
A-16                    0.00          8,826,483.07             0.00        51,277.37
A-17                    0.00          1,000,000.00             0.00         6,666.67
A-18                    0.00          4,413,241.54             0.00        24,890.11
A-19                    0.00          8,826,483.07             0.00        55,768.82
A-20                    0.00         22,251,865.00             0.00       132,305.88
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00            372,789.41             0.00             0.00
B-1                     0.00         10,563,053.53             0.00        63,866.48
B-2                     0.00          4,224,625.70             0.00        25,542.99
B-3                     0.00          3,169,213.92             0.00        19,161.74
B-4                     0.00          4,436,105.20             0.00        26,821.64
B-5                     0.00          1,901,329.78             0.00        11,495.85
B-6                     0.00          2,113,082.45             0.00        12,776.15
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                4,147.29
Servicing Fee Support                                              4,147.29

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               71,279.21
Master Servicing Fee                                               6,739.64
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                4,147.29

Net Servicing Fees                                                73,871.55
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                508,662.75
Current Period Advances By Servicer                               62,241.15
Reimbursement of Advances                                        508,662.75
Ending Cumulative Advances                                        62,241.15
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                7                       1,836,802.53
60 Days                                1                          99,291.85
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            3                         860,457.58
REO                                    1                         185,700.78

Totals                                12                       2,982,252.74
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                 680,398.46
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall             8.82
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall           1,370.40
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                             Mixed Fixed Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    8.098196%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               7.250000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                347 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                            1,643
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                            10
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                               1,633

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      404,382,521.06
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         401,120,682.12
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             402,699,292.68

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          2,824,929.83
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    153,035.91         0.03596160%          153,035.91         0.03815209%
Fraud                       8,511,073.51         2.00000000%        8,511,073.51         2.12182365%
Special Hazard              4,256,324.91         1.00018521%        4,256,324.91         1.06110831%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          26,597,275.14         6.25004004%       26,407,410.58         6.58340788%
B-1                        15,958,275.14         3.75000289%       15,844,357.05         3.95002246%
B-2                        11,703,275.14         2.75012902%       11,619,731.35         2.89681681%
B-3                         8,511,275.14         2.00004738%        8,450,517.43         2.10672693%
B-4                         4,043,275.14         0.95012107%        4,014,412.23         1.00079911%
B-5                         2,128,275.14         0.50011908%        2,113,082.45         0.52679469%
B-6                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        OTHER ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                                          
Account                                               Beginning       Current Period    Current Period        Ending      
Type                                                   Balance         Withdrawals         Deposits          Balance      
<S>                                               <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>               
A-11 Rounding Account                                         999.99              0.00              0.00            999.99
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-3

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UXU3                 6.75000        5,051,000.00        4,644,925.07       0.91960504
A-2          74434UXV1                 6.75000       27,033,000.00       23,678,295.32       0.87590335
A-3          74434UXW9                 6.75000       58,855,000.00       54,427,231.61       0.92476819
A-4          74434UXX7                 6.75000       10,915,000.00       10,915,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UXY5                 6.75000       18,000,000.00       17,413,119.11       0.96739551
A-R          74434UYD0                 6.75000              100.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UXZ2                 0.00000          647,572.74          615,609.17       0.95064096
M            74434UYA6                 6.75000        1,249,000.00        1,208,276.99       0.96739551
B-1          74434UYB4                 6.75000        1,249,000.00        1,208,276.99       0.96739551
B-2          74434UYC2                 6.75000          624,000.00          603,654.80       0.96739551
B-3          74434UYE8                 6.75000          562,000.00          543,676.27       0.96739550
B-4          74434UYF5                 6.75000          312,000.00          301,827.40       0.96739551
B-5          74434UYG3                 6.75000          375,241.61          363,007.05       0.96739551
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1                16,418.16         16,801.02             0.00             0.00             0.00           33,219.18
A-2               135,635.29        138,798.16             0.00             0.00             0.00          274,433.45
A-3               179,020.72        183,195.29             0.00             0.00             0.00          362,216.02
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                61,327.38              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00           61,327.38
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                  2,328.37            161.68             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,490.05
M                   4,255.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            4,255.44
B-1                 4,255.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            4,255.44
B-2                 2,126.02              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,126.02
B-3                 1,914.78              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,914.78
B-4                 1,063.01              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,063.01
B-5                 1,239.35              0.00             0.00             0.00            39.13            1,239.35
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1                26,314.56              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2               134,734.10              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3               308,190.64              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4                61,396.88              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                98,293.76              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                   6,820.49              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                 6,820.49              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                 3,407.52              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                 3,068.95              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                 1,703.76              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                 2,049.11              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00          4,644,925.07             0.00        26,314.56
A-2                     0.00         23,678,295.32             0.00       134,734.10
A-3                     0.00         54,427,231.61             0.00       308,190.64
A-4                     0.00         10,915,000.00             0.00        61,396.87
A-5                     0.00         17,413,119.11             0.00        98,293.76
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00            615,609.17             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          1,208,276.99             0.00         6,820.49
B-1                     0.00          1,208,276.99             0.00         6,820.49
B-2                     0.00            603,654.80             0.00         3,407.52
B-3                     0.00            543,676.27             0.00         3,068.95
B-4                     0.00            301,827.40             0.00         1,703.76
B-5                     0.00            363,007.05             0.00         2,049.11
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                  495.15
Servicing Fee Support                                                495.15

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               19,809.81
Master Servicing Fee                                               1,944.38
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                  495.15

Net Servicing Fees                                                21,259.04
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                183,586.77
Current Period Advances By Servicer                               47,260.92
Reimbursement of Advances                                        183,586.77
Ending Cumulative Advances                                        47,260.92
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                0                               0.00
60 Days                                0                               0.00
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            1                         367,500.00
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 1                         367,500.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                 121,031.50
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall            39.13
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall           2,469.15
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                           Fixed 15 Year Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.423121%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               6.750000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                168 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                              453
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             2
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                                 451

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      116,671,479.01
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         115,922,899.77
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             116,289,920.61

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,085,035.80
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    100,000.00         0.08008142%          100,000.00         0.08626423%
Fraud                       2,497,707.01         2.00019918%        2,497,707.01         2.15462779%
Special Hazard              1,987,480.00         1.59160216%        1,987,480.00         1.71448437%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                           4,371,241.61         3.50055225%        4,228,719.50         3.64787243%
M                           3,122,241.61         2.50033534%        3,020,442.51         2.60556156%
B-1                         1,873,241.61         1.50011844%        1,812,165.52         1.56325068%
B-2                         1,249,241.61         1.00041039%        1,208,510.72         1.04251250%
B-3                           687,241.61         0.55035282%          664,834.45         0.57351434%
B-4                           375,241.61         0.30049880%          363,007.05         0.31314525%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-4

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UYQ1                 6.50000      134,516,000.00      128,481,408.29       0.95513848
A-2          74434UYR9                 6.50000       10,000,000.00       10,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-3          74434UYS7                 7.00000       10,530,000.00       10,530,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UYT5                 0.00000          810,000.00          810,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UYU2                 6.50000        9,900,000.00        9,828,545.00       0.99278232
A-R          74434UYV0                 6.50000            1,000.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UYW8                 0.00000           27,206.22           26,929.63       0.98983357
M            74434UYX6                 6.50000        4,409,000.00        4,377,177.26       0.99278232
B-1          74434UYY4                 6.50000        1,764,000.00        1,751,268.02       0.99278232
B-2          74434UYZ1                 6.50000        1,322,000.00        1,312,458.23       0.99278232
B-3          74434UZW7                 6.50000        1,500,000.00        1,489,173.48       0.99278232
B-4          74434UZX5                 6.50000          793,000.00          787,276.38       0.99278232
B-5          74434UZY3                 6.50000          794,392.15          788,658.48       0.99278232
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1               124,971.24      1,304,112.65             0.00             0.00             0.00        1,429,083.88
A-2                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                 8,127.58              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            8,127.58
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                     25.54              4.66             0.00             0.00             0.00               30.21
M                   3,619.65              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,619.65
B-1                 1,448.19              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,448.19
B-2                 1,085.32              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,085.32
B-3                 1,231.45              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,231.45
B-4                   651.03              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              651.03
B-5                   430.84              0.00             0.00             0.00           221.33              430.84
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               703,681.83              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2                54,166.67              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3                61,425.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                53,281.98              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                  23,729.32              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                 9,493.88              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                 7,115.03              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                 8,073.03              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                 4,267.94              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                 4,275.43              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00        128,481,408.29             0.00       703,681.83
A-2                     0.00         10,000,000.00             0.00        54,166.67
A-3                     0.00         10,530,000.00             0.00        61,425.00
A-4                     0.00            810,000.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                     0.00          9,828,545.00             0.00        53,281.98
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00             26,929.63             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          4,377,177.26             0.00        23,729.32
B-1                     0.00          1,751,268.02             0.00         9,493.88
B-2                     0.00          1,312,458.23             0.00         7,115.03
B-3                     0.00          1,489,173.48             0.00         8,073.03
B-4                     0.00            787,276.38             0.00         4,267.94
B-5                     0.00            788,658.48             0.00         4,275.43
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                  761.66
Servicing Fee Support                                                761.66

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               28,820.84
Master Servicing Fee                                               2,860.46
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                  761.66

Net Servicing Fees                                                30,919.65
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                180,572.33
Current Period Advances By Servicer                                8,535.74
Reimbursement of Advances                                        180,572.33
Ending Cumulative Advances                                         8,535.74
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                1                         238,031.24
60 Days                                0                               0.00
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            0                               0.00
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 1                         238,031.24
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                  66,208.48
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall           221.33
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall           2,050.70
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                           Fixed 30 Year Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.369874%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               6.500000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                348 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                              588
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             5
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                                 583

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      171,628,824.26
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         170,182,894.78
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             170,831,064.95

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,103,822.98
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    100,000.00         0.05670008%          100,000.00         0.05876031%
Fraud                       3,527,342.14         2.00000577%        3,527,342.14         2.07267725%
Special Hazard              1,763,671.07         1.00000288%        1,763,671.07         1.03633862%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          10,582,392.15         6.00022467%       10,506,011.85         6.17336535%
M                           6,173,392.15         3.50031820%        6,128,834.59         3.60132233%
B-1                         4,409,392.15         2.50012882%        4,377,566.57         2.57227178%
B-2                         3,087,392.15         1.75055378%        3,065,108.34         1.80106722%
B-3                         1,587,392.15         0.90005260%        1,575,934.86         0.92602424%
B-4                           794,392.15         0.45042097%          788,658.48         0.46341818%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        OTHER ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                                          
Account                                               Beginning       Current Period    Current Period        Ending      
Type                                                   Balance         Withdrawals         Deposits          Balance      
<S>                                               <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>               
A-3 Financial Guaranty                                          0.00              0.00              0.00              0.00
A-3 Rounding Account                                          999.99              0.00              0.00            999.99
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-5

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UZD9                 7.25000       84,986,890.00       80,157,236.77       0.94317179
A-2          74434UZE7                 7.25000        4,900,000.00        4,900,000.00       1.00000000
A-3          74434UZF4                 7.25000        7,000,000.00        7,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UZG2                 7.25000       22,132,100.00       22,132,100.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UZH0                 7.25000       12,975,050.00       12,890,505.40       0.99348406
A-6          74434UZJ6                 7.25000       12,975,050.00       12,890,505.40       0.99348406
A-7          74434UZK3                 8.00000       22,144,779.00       20,886,330.84       0.94317179
A-8          74434UZL1                 7.00000       19,972,347.00       18,837,354.20       0.94317179
A-9          74434UZM9                 7.25000       13,103,000.00       13,103,000.00       1.00000000
A-10         74434UZN7                 7.05000       47,781,684.00       44,411,193.44       0.92946062
A-11         74434UZP2                 7.05000        7,262,000.00        7,262,000.00       1.00000000
A-12         74434UZQ0                 7.05000        4,268,000.00        4,268,000.00       1.00000000
A-R          74434UZR8                 7.25000              100.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UZS6                 0.00000          909,987.42          891,392.45       0.97956568
M            74434UZT4                 7.25000        6,250,000.00        6,209,275.40       0.99348406
B-1          74434UZU1                 7.25000        3,472,000.00        3,449,376.67       0.99348406
B-2          74434UZV9                 7.25000        2,083,000.00        2,069,427.30       0.99348406
B-3          74434UZZ0                 7.25000        2,778,000.00        2,759,898.73       0.99348406
B-4          74434UA20                 7.25000        1,389,000.00        1,379,949.36       0.99348406
B-5          74434UA38                 7.25000        1,388,926.01        1,379,875.86       0.99348407
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1                76,810.20      1,325,118.77             0.00             0.00             0.00        1,401,928.97
A-2                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                 9,615.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            9,615.44
A-6                 9,615.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            9,615.44
A-7                20,014.20        345,282.20             0.00             0.00             0.00          365,296.40
A-8                18,050.78        311,409.58             0.00             0.00             0.00          329,460.36
A-9                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-10               53,603.86        924,766.25             0.00             0.00             0.00          978,370.11
A-11                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-12                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                    801.75            205.89             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,007.65
M                   4,631.70              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            4,631.70
B-1                 2,573.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,573.00
B-2                 1,543.65              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,543.65
B-3                 2,058.70              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,058.70
B-4                 1,029.35              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,029.35
B-5                 1,029.29              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,029.29
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               492,753.29              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2                29,604.17              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3                42,291.67              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4               133,714.77              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                77,938.23              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-6                77,938.23              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-7               141,677.51              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-8               111,806.42              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-9                79,163.96              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-10              266,663.69              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-11               42,664.25              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-12               25,074.50              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                  37,542.36              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                20,855.53              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                12,512.12              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                16,686.83              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                 8,343.41              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                 8,342.97              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00         80,157,236.77             0.00       492,753.29
A-2                     0.00          4,900,000.00             0.00        29,604.17
A-3                     0.00          7,000,000.00             0.00        42,291.67
A-4                     0.00         22,132,100.00             0.00       133,714.77
A-5                     0.00         12,890,505.40             0.00        77,938.23
A-6                     0.00         12,890,505.40             0.00        77,938.23
A-7                     0.00         20,886,330.84             0.00       141,677.51
A-8                     0.00         18,837,354.20             0.00       111,806.42
A-9                     0.00         13,103,000.00             0.00        79,163.96
A-10                    0.00         44,411,193.44             0.00       266,663.69
A-11                    0.00          7,262,000.00             0.00        42,664.25
A-12                    0.00          4,268,000.00             0.00        25,074.50
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00           216.46
AP                      0.00            891,392.45             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          6,209,275.40             0.00        37,542.36
B-1                     0.00          3,449,376.67             0.00        20,855.53
B-2                     0.00          2,069,427.30             0.00        12,512.12
B-3                     0.00          2,759,898.73             0.00        16,686.83
B-4                     0.00          1,379,949.36             0.00         8,343.41
B-5                     0.00          1,379,875.86             0.00         8,342.97
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                2,760.00
Servicing Fee Support                                              2,760.00

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               47,737.34
Master Servicing Fee                                               4,499.69
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                2,760.00

Net Servicing Fees                                                49,477.03
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                278,043.56
Current Period Advances By Servicer                               24,289.10
Reimbursement of Advances                                        278,043.56
Ending Cumulative Advances                                        24,289.10
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                7                       1,472,007.17
60 Days                                0                               0.00
90+ Days                               1                         230,715.98
Foreclosure                            1                         298,643.05
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 9                       2,001,366.20
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                 475,969.85
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall             0.00
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall               0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                             Mixed Fixed Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.981986%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               7.250000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                348 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                            1,054
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             9
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                               1,045

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      269,985,581.86
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         266,877,421.81
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             268,672,266.01

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,883,207.09
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    104,046.98         0.03745770%          104,046.98         0.03898680%
Fraud                       5,556,876.51         2.00051778%        5,556,876.51         2.08218308%
Special Hazard              2,778,438.25         1.00025889%        2,778,438.25         1.04109154%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          17,360,926.01         6.25006531%       17,247,803.32         6.46281847%
M                          11,110,926.01         4.00001781%       11,038,527.92         4.13617902%
B-1                         7,638,926.01         2.75007142%        7,589,151.25         2.84368426%
B-2                         5,555,926.01         2.00017559%        5,519,723.95         2.06826187%
B-3                         2,777,926.01         1.00007448%        2,759,825.22         1.03411716%
B-4                         1,388,926.01         0.50002392%        1,379,875.86         0.51704481%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-6

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UC44                 6.00000       44,997,000.00       42,064,626.04       0.93483179
A-2          74434UC51                 6.87500       16,760,000.00       16,760,000.00       1.00000000
A-3          74434UC69                 7.25000       37,500,000.00       35,373,233.36       0.94328622
A-4          74434UD35                 2.80930       70,090,413.28       70,442,102.89       1.00501766
A-5          74434UC77                 7.25000       14,793,800.00       13,820,344.19       0.93419839
A-6          74434UC85                 7.25000       15,000,000.00       14,907,603.63       0.99384024
A-R          74434UC93                 7.25000              100.00               93.42       0.93420000
A-LR         74434UD27                 7.25000              100.00               93.42       0.93420000
B-1          74434UD43                 7.25000        4,779,000.00        4,749,562.52       0.99384024
B-2          74434UD50                 7.25000        3,186,000.00        3,166,375.01       0.99384024
B-3          74434UD68                 7.25000        1,062,000.00        1,055,458.34       0.99384024
B-4          74434UD76                 7.25000        2,125,000.00        2,111,910.51       0.99384024
B-5          74434UD84                 7.25000        1,062,000.00        1,055,458.34       0.99384024
B-6          74434UD92                 7.25000        1,062,196.34        1,055,653.47       0.99384024
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1               138,021.75        420,805.36             0.00             0.00             0.00          558,827.10
A-2                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-3                35,524.09        108,307.05             0.00             0.00             0.00          143,831.15
A-4                24,510.41         69,952.96     (223,405.87)             0.00             0.00        (128,942.50)
A-5                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-6                11,889.66              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00           11,889.66
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-LR                    0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
B-1                 3,788.05              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,788.05
B-2                 2,525.36              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,525.36
B-3                   841.79              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              841.79
B-4                 1,684.37              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,684.37
B-5                   841.79              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              841.79
B-6                   806.98              0.00             0.00             0.00            34.97              806.98
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               213,117.27              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2                96,020.83              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3               214,582.26              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4               518,254.93              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                83,497.91              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-6                90,138.61              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.56              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-LR                    0.56              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                28,718.16              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                19,145.44              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                 6,381.81              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                12,769.64              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                 6,381.81              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-6                 6,382.99              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00         42,064,626.04             0.00       213,117.27
A-2                     0.00         16,760,000.00             0.00        96,020.83
A-3                     0.00         35,373,233.36             0.00       214,582.26
A-4                     0.00        220,874,545.78             0.00       518,254.93
A-5                     0.00         13,820,344.19             0.00        83,497.91
A-6                     0.00         14,907,603.63             0.00        90,138.61
A-R                     0.00                 93.42             0.00             0.56
A-LR                    0.00                 93.42             0.00             0.56
B-1                     0.00          4,749,562.52             0.00        28,718.16
B-2                     0.00          3,166,375.01             0.00        19,145.44
B-3                     0.00          1,055,458.34             0.00         6,381.81
B-4                     0.00          2,111,910.51             0.00        12,769.64
B-5                     0.00          1,055,458.34             0.00         6,381.81
B-6                     0.00          1,055,653.47             0.00         6,382.99
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                1,488.61
Servicing Fee Support                                              1,488.61

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               35,690.48
Master Servicing Fee                                               3,452.55
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                1,488.61

Net Servicing Fees                                                37,654.42
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                266,631.66
Current Period Advances By Servicer                               45,373.54
Reimbursement of Advances                                        266,631.66
Ending Cumulative Advances                                        45,373.54
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                3                         781,386.61
60 Days                                2                         444,948.95
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            1                         247,238.06
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 6                       1,473,573.62
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                 261,910.52
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall            34.97
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall           3,607.11
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                                         Mixed Fixed

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.730530%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               7.250000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                347 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                              793
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             2
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                                 791

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      207,158,643.83
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         206,562,515.13
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             206,903,797.51

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,500,048.38
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    100,000.00         0.04707708%          100,000.00         0.04841149%
Fraud                       4,248,352.19         2.00000000%        4,248,352.19         2.05669077%
Special Hazard              2,143,632.20         1.00915936%        2,143,632.20         1.03776438%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          13,276,196.34         6.25004507%       13,194,418.19         6.38761499%
B-1                         8,497,196.34         4.00023160%        8,444,855.67         4.08828081%
B-2                         5,311,196.34         2.50035595%        5,278,480.66         2.55539136%
B-3                         4,249,196.34         2.00039740%        4,223,022.32         2.04442820%
B-4                         2,124,196.34         1.00000953%        2,111,111.81         1.02202077%
B-5                         1,062,196.34         0.50005098%        1,055,653.47         0.51105762%
B-6                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-7

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UH98                 6.75000       91,297,000.00       84,684,743.86       0.92757422
A-2          74434UJ21                 6.75000       15,000,000.00       13,464,790.81       0.89765272
A-3          74434UJ39                 6.75000        6,197,000.00        6,197,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UJ47                 6.75000       41,197,000.00       41,197,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UJ54                 6.75000       23,981,000.00       23,981,000.00       1.00000000
A-6          74434UJ62                 6.75000       34,862,000.00       34,862,000.00       1.00000000
A-7          74434UJ70                 6.75000        4,038,000.00        4,038,000.00       1.00000000
A-8          74434UJ88                 6.75000       32,026,000.00       27,972,292.79       0.87342449
A-9          74434UJ96                 6.75000       13,078,000.00       11,407,141.23       0.87223897
A-10         74434UK29                 6.75000       31,000,000.00       30,286,563.22       0.97698591
A-R          74434UK37                 6.75000              100.00                0.00       0.00000000
AP           74434UK45                 0.00000        4,637,677.00        4,424,483.60       0.95403013
M            74434UK52                 6.75000        4,633,000.00        4,526,375.72       0.97698591
B-1          74434UK60                 6.75000        2,317,000.00        2,263,676.35       0.97698591
B-2          74434UK78                 6.75000          772,000.00          754,233.12       0.97698591
B-3          74434UK86                 6.75000        2,008,000.00        1,961,787.71       0.97698591
B-4          74434UK94                 6.75000          926,000.00          904,688.95       0.97698591
B-5          74434UL28                 6.75000          927,679.28          906,329.59       0.97698591
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1               409,666.86        868,804.50             0.00             0.00             0.00        1,278,471.36
A-2                95,114.94        201,715.82             0.00             0.00             0.00          296,830.75
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-6                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-7                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-8               220,310.77        467,225.96             0.00             0.00             0.00          687,536.73
A-9               134,354.28        284,932.99             0.00             0.00             0.00          419,287.27
A-10              104,274.49              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00          104,274.49
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                 15,926.16         22,111.50             0.00             0.00             0.00           38,037.66
M                  15,583.99              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00           15,583.99
B-1                 7,793.68              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            7,793.68
B-2                 2,596.77              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,596.77
B-3                 6,754.30              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            6,754.30
B-4                 3,114.78              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            3,114.78
B-5                 3,051.17              0.00             0.00             0.00            69.26            3,051.17
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               483,543.09              0.00             0.00             0.00           512.91
A-2                77,409.12              0.00             0.00             0.00            82.11
A-3                34,858.12              0.00             0.00             0.00            36.98
A-4               231,733.12              0.00             0.00             0.00           245.81
A-5               134,893.12              0.00             0.00             0.00           143.09
A-6               196,098.75              0.00             0.00             0.00           208.01
A-7                22,713.75              0.00             0.00             0.00            24.09
A-8               161,211.54              0.00             0.00             0.00           171.00
A-9                66,523.66              0.00             0.00             0.00            70.56
A-10              170,948.46              0.00             0.00             0.00           181.33
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                  25,548.52              0.00             0.00             0.00            26.68
B-1                12,777.02              0.00             0.00             0.00            13.34
B-2                 4,257.17              0.00             0.00             0.00             4.45
B-3                11,073.05              0.00             0.00             0.00            11.56
B-4                 5,106.40              0.00             0.00             0.00             5.33
B-5                 5,115.66              0.00             0.00             0.00             5.34
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00         84,684,743.86             0.00       483,030.17
A-2                     0.00         13,464,790.81             0.00        77,327.01
A-3                     0.00          6,197,000.00             0.00        34,821.15
A-4                     0.00         41,197,000.00             0.00       231,487.32
A-5                     0.00         23,981,000.00             0.00       134,750.04
A-6                     0.00         34,862,000.00             0.00       195,890.74
A-7                     0.00          4,038,000.00             0.00        22,689.66
A-8                     0.00         27,972,292.79             0.00       161,040.54
A-9                     0.00         11,407,141.23             0.00        66,453.10
A-10                    0.00         30,286,563.22             0.00       170,767.13
A-R                     0.00                  0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00          4,424,483.60             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          4,526,375.72             0.00        25,521.85
B-1                     0.00          2,263,676.35             0.00        12,763.68
B-2                     0.00            754,233.12             0.00         4,252.72
B-3                     0.00          1,961,787.71             0.00        11,061.49
B-4                     0.00            904,688.95             0.00         5,101.06
B-5                     0.00            906,329.59             0.00         5,110.31
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                4,300.32
Servicing Fee Support                                              2,557.73

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                        1,742.59
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               50,667.38
Master Servicing Fee                                               4,944.56
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                2,557.73

Net Servicing Fees                                                53,054.21
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                260,411.58
Current Period Advances By Servicer                                    0.00
Reimbursement of Advances                                        260,411.58
Ending Cumulative Advances                                             0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                0                               0.00
60 Days                                0                               0.00
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            0                               0.00
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 0                               0.00
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                 302,149.41
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall            69.26
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall           1,458.81
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                           Fixed 15 Year Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.135525%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               6.750000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                170 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                            1,046
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             4
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                               1,042

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      296,695,509.16
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         293,832,106.95
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             295,008,277.74

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          2,722,947.36
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    100,000.00         0.03237320%          100,000.00         0.03403304%
Fraud                       6,178,077.00         2.00004140%        6,178,077.00         2.10258745%
Special Hazard              3,089,038.00         1.00002054%        3,089,038.00         1.05129355%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          11,583,679.28         3.75000799%       11,317,091.44         3.85155031%
M                           6,950,679.28         2.25015750%        6,790,715.72         2.31108703%
B-1                         4,633,679.28         1.50007039%        4,527,039.37         1.54068914%
B-2                         3,861,679.28         1.25014927%        3,772,806.25         1.28400068%
B-3                         1,853,679.28         0.60009535%        1,811,018.54         0.61634467%
B-4                           927,679.28         0.30031949%          906,329.59         0.30845152%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The  Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company, Inc.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Statements to Certificateholders
Record Date:             29-Nov-1996
Distribution Date:       26-Dec-1996

PHMSC Series 1996-8

     Customer Service
     Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
     Securities Administration Services
     5325 Spectrum Drive
     Frederick, MD 21703
     Telephone:(301) 846-8130
     Fax:(301) 846-8152
                                        CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
                                                                                                       
                                Certificate          Original             Ending            Ending     
                                Pass-Through           Face            Certificate        Certificate  
Class          CUSIP                Rate              Amount             Balance          Percentage   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C>            
A-1          74434UE42                 6.75000      100,000,000.00       97,347,322.45       0.97347322
A-2          74434UE59                 6.75000       73,250,000.00       70,594,932.39       0.96375334
A-3          74434UE67                 6.75000        6,909,000.00        6,909,000.00       1.00000000
A-4          74434UE75                 7.70000        6,000,000.00        6,000,000.00       1.00000000
A-5          74434UE83                 7.50000       11,590,000.00       11,590,000.00       1.00000000
A-6          74434UE91                 0.00000        2,341,000.00        2,341,000.00       1.00000000
A-R          74434UF25                 6.75000              100.00              100.00       1.00000000
AP           74434UF33                 0.00000        2,741,680.82        2,713,876.42       0.98985863
M            74434UF41                 6.75000        4,855,000.00        4,826,957.40       0.99422398
B-1          74434UF58                 6.75000        2,697,000.00        2,681,422.06       0.99422397
B-2          74434UF66                 6.75000        1,618,000.00        1,608,654.39       0.99422397
B-3          74434UH64                 6.75000        1,834,000.00        1,823,406.77       0.99422397
B-4          74434UH72                 6.75000          971,000.00          965,391.48       0.99422398
B-5          74434UH80                 6.75000          971,880.05          966,266.46       0.99422399
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                     
             Scheduled          Unscheduled                                                                          
             Principal           Principal                          Deferred         Realized          Principal     
Class       Distribution        Distribution       Accretion        Interest         Loss (1)         Distribution   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>               
A-1                82,696.70        675,335.52             0.00             0.00             0.00          758,032.22
A-2                82,771.21        675,944.00             0.00             0.00             0.00          758,715.21
A-3                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-4                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-5                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-6                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
A-R                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00                0.00
AP                  2,546.77            300.41             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,847.18
M                   4,072.26              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            4,072.26
B-1                 2,262.18              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            2,262.18
B-2                 1,357.14              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,357.14
B-3                 1,538.32              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00            1,538.32
B-4                   814.45              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00              814.45
B-5                   783.81              0.00             0.00             0.00            31.38              783.81
<FN>
(1) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                 
                                                    Payment                                      
              Current                            Of Previously       Current       Non-Supported 
              Accrued             Deferred      Unpaid Interest     Interest         Interest    
Class         Interest            Interest         Shortfall        Shortfall        Shortfall   
<S>     <C>                   <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>            
A-1               551,842.62              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-2               401,364.27              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-3                38,863.12              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-4                38,500.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-5                72,437.50              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-6                     0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.56              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
AP                      0.00              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
M                  27,174.54              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-1                15,095.72              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-2                 9,056.31              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-3                10,265.32              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-4                 5,434.91              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
B-5                 5,439.83              0.00             0.00             0.00             0.00
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                INTEREST DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                    
             Remaining               Ending                                         
         Cumulative Unpaid    Certificate/Notional     Realized         Interest    
Class    Interest Shortfall         Balance           Losses (2)      Distribution  
<S>     <C>                   <C>                   <C>              <C>            
A-1                     0.00         97,347,322.45             0.00       551,842.62
A-2                     0.00         70,594,932.39             0.00       401,364.27
A-3                     0.00          6,909,000.00             0.00        38,863.12
A-4                     0.00          6,000,000.00             0.00        38,500.00
A-5                     0.00         11,590,000.00             0.00        72,437.50
A-6                     0.00          2,341,000.00             0.00             0.00
A-R                     0.00                100.00             0.00             0.56
AP                      0.00          2,713,876.42             0.00             0.00
M                       0.00          4,826,957.40             0.00        27,174.54
B-1                     0.00          2,681,422.06             0.00        15,095.72
B-2                     0.00          1,608,654.39             0.00         9,056.31
B-3                     0.00          1,823,406.77             0.00        10,265.32
B-4                     0.00            965,391.48             0.00         5,434.91
B-5                     0.00            966,266.46             0.00         5,439.83
<FN>
(2) Amount Does Not Include Excess Special Hazard, Bankruptcy, Or Fraud Losses Unless Otherwise Disclosed.
Please Refer To The Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       PREPAYMENT INTEREST SHORTFALL

<S>                                                         <C>
Total Prepayment Interest Shortfall                                  801.62
Servicing Fee Support                                                801.62

Non-Supported Prepayment Interest Shortfall                            0.00
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<CAPTION>
                               SERVICING FEES
                
<S>                                                    <C>
Gross Servicing Fee                                               35,352.56
Master Servicing Fee                                               3,531.53
Supported Prepayment/Curtailment Interest Shortfall                  801.62

Net Servicing Fees                                                38,082.48
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<CAPTION>
                             SERVICER ADVANCES

<S>                                                         <C>
Beginning Balance                                                166,760.38
Current Period Advances By Servicer                                    0.00
Reimbursement of Advances                                        166,760.38
Ending Cumulative Advances                                             0.00
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<CAPTION>
                            DELINQUENCY STATUS
                                                                           
                                Current                         Unpaid     
Number of                      Number Of                       Principal   
Days                             Loans                          Balance    
<S>                            <C>                          <C>            
30 Days                                0                               0.00
60 Days                                0                               0.00
90+ Days                               0                               0.00
Foreclosure                            0                               0.00
REO                                    0                               0.00

Totals                                 0                               0.00
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<CAPTION>
                 ADDITIONAL DELINQUENCY STATUS INFORMATION

<S>                                                         <C>
Principal Balance of Contaminated Properties                           0.00
Periodic Advance                                                  43,662.27
Current Period Realized Loss - Includes Interest Shortfall            31.38
Cumulative Realized Losses - Includes Interest Shortfall              81.01
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<CAPTION>
                                   COLLATERAL STATEMENT

<S>                                               <C>
Collateral Description                                           Fixed 30 Year Ratio Strip

Weighted Average Gross Coupon                                                    7.150844%

Weighted Average Pass-Through Rate                                               6.750000%

Weighted Average Maturity (Stepdown Calculation)                                351 Months

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                              710
Number of Loans Paid in Full                                                             5
Ending Scheduled Collateral Loan Count                                                 705

Beginning Scheduled Collateral Balance                                      211,898,783.96
Ending Scheduled Collateral Balance                                         210,368,329.82
Ending Actual Collateral Balance at 29-Nov-1996                             211,358,001.25

Monthly P&I Constant                                                          1,395,433.35
Class AP Deferred Amount                                                              0.00
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<CAPTION>
                                        CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
                                                                                                    
Loss Description         Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
Bankruptcy                    209,264.92         0.09698129%          209,264.92         0.09947549%
Fraud                       4,315,573.22         2.00000000%        4,315,573.22         2.05143675%
Special Hazard              3,965,591.19         1.83780508%        3,965,591.19         1.88507043%

<FN>
Limit of Subordination's Exposure for 100% of Certain Types of Losses
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<CAPTION>
                                        SUBORDINATION LEVEL
                                                                                                    
Class                    Original $          Original %          Current $           Current %      
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 
A                          12,946,880.05         6.00007433%       12,872,098.56         6.11883860%
M                           8,091,880.05         3.75008354%        8,045,141.16         3.82431194%
B-1                         5,394,880.05         2.50019164%        5,363,719.10         2.54967994%
B-2                         3,776,880.05         1.75034919%        3,755,064.71         1.78499526%
B-3                         1,942,880.05         0.90040417%        1,931,657.94         0.91822659%
B-4                           971,880.05         0.45040601%          966,266.46         0.45932126%
B-5                                 0.00         0.00000000%                0.00         0.00000000%

<FN>
Please refer to the Prospectus Supplement For A Full Description Of Loss Exposure
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<CAPTION>
                                        OTHER ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                                          
Account                                               Beginning       Current Period    Current Period        Ending      
Type                                                   Balance         Withdrawals         Deposits          Balance      
<S>                                               <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>               
Financial Security Premium                                      0.00              0.00          1,172.67              0.00
A-4 Rounding Account                                          999.99              0.00              0.00            999.99
A-4 and A-5 Reserve Fund                                    2,000.00              0.00              0.00          2,000.00
A-5 Rounding Account                                          999.99              0.00              0.00            999.99
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