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   AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 3, 1997
                                                         REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM S-1
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                     UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

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                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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            DELAWARE                            6035                      13-3778552       
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF     (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL       (I.R.S. EMPLOYER    
 INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)      CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER)     IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
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                              35 EAST 62ND STREET
                            NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021
                                 (212) 572-8600

              (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
       INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

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                             GLENN P. DICKES, ESQ.
                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
                              35 EAST 62ND STREET
                            NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021
                                 (212) 572-8600

           (NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
                   INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)

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                                   Copies to:
 
         STACY J. KANTER, ESQ.                    CHRISTIE S. FLANAGAN, ESQ.
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP       FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
           919 THIRD AVENUE                    200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1350
       NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022                     DALLAS, TEXAS 75201
           (212) 735-3000                             (214) 871-5131

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   APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon
as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

   If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities
Act of 1933, check the following box.  [X]

   If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering.  [ ]

   If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering.  [ ]

   If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to rule 434,
please check the following box.  [ ]

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                        CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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                                                     PROPOSED          PROPOSED         AMOUNT OF
      TITLE OF EACH CLASS         AMOUNT TO BE   MAXIMUM OFFERING  MAXIMUM AGGREGATE    REGISTRATION
OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED     REGISTERED     PRICE PER UNIT   OFFERING PRICE(1)       FEE
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10 5/8% Senior Subordinated
 Exchange Notes Due 2003  .....   $575,000,000         100%          $575,000,000         $174,243
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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.

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    THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.

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INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR
THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE
UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF
ANY SUCH STATE.

                            SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
                PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997

PROSPECTUS

     OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING 10 5/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2003
     IN EXCHANGE FOR 10 5/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED EXCHANGE NOTES DUE 2003
                                      OF

                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
                 THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M.,
        NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON                 , 1997, UNLESS EXTENDED

   First Nationwide Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings" or the
"Issuer"), hereby offers, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in this Prospectus and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal (which
together constitute the "Exchange Offer"), to exchange an aggregate principal
amount of up to $575,000,000 of 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes
Due 2003 (the "New Notes") of the Issuer, which have been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), for a like
principal amount of the issued and outstanding 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes Due 2003 (the "Old Notes" and, with the New Notes, the "Notes"), of the
Issuer from the holders thereof. The terms of the New Notes are identical in
all material respects to the Old Notes, except for certain transfer
restrictions and registration rights relating to the Old Notes and except
that, if the Exchange Offer is not consummated by July 2, 1997, the rate per
annum at which the Old Notes bear interest will be 11 1/8% per annum from and
including July 2, 1997 until but excluding the date of consummation of the
Exchange Offer. The Old Notes were issued pursuant to an offering (the
"Offering"), which was exempt from registration under the Securities Act, on
September 19, 1996 by First Nationwide Escrow Corp., a Delaware corporation
("FN Escrow"), which merged with and into Holdings on January 3, 1997.

   The Notes will mature on October 1, 2003, and will bear interest at a rate
of 10 5/8% per annum, payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each
year, commencing April 1, 1997. The Notes will be redeemable at the option of
the Issuer, in whole or in part, during the 12-month period beginning January
1, 2001, at the redemption prices set forth herein, plus accrued and unpaid
interest to the date of redemption. Upon a Change of Control Call Event (as
defined herein) occurring on or prior to December 31, 2000, the Issuer will
have the option to redeem the Notes, in whole but not in part, at a
redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, plus the Applicable
Premium (as defined herein). Upon a Change of Control Put Event (as defined
herein), each holder of the Notes will have the right to require the Issuer
to repurchase all or a portion of such holder's Notes at 101% of the
principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
repurchase. See "Description of the Notes."

   The Old Notes are, and the New Notes will be, subordinate in right of
payment to all existing and future Senior Indebtedness (as defined herein),
pari passu with all existing and future Parity Obligations (as defined
herein) and senior to all future subordinated debt, if any is issued, of the
Issuer. At September 30, 1996, the Issuer had outstanding $200 million of
Senior Indebtedness and $140 million of Parity Obligations. As of the date
hereof, the Issuer has no subordinated debt outstanding and there are no
current plans to issue any significant amount of debt which will be
subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Issuer is a holding
company, and therefore the Old Notes are, and the New Notes will be,
effectively subordinated to (i) all existing and future liabilities,
including deposits, indebtedness and trade payables, of the Issuer's
subsidiaries, including California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (the
"Bank"), and California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation ("Capital
Corporation"), a subsidiary of the Bank, and (ii) all preferred stock issued
by the Issuer's subsidiaries, including the 11 1/2% Noncumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock of the Bank (the "11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock"), the 10 5/8%
Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B of the Bank (the "10 5/8%
Bank Preferred Stock" and, with the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock, the "Bank
Preferred Stock") and the 9 1/8% Noncumulative Exchangeable Preferred Stock,
Series A of Capital Corporation (the "Capital Corporation Preferred Stock"
and, together with the Bank Preferred Stock, the "Subsidiary Preferred
Stock"). As of September 30, 1996, after giving effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition (as defined herein), the Capital Corporation Offering (as defined
herein) and the Capital Contribution (as defined herein), the outstanding
interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits, of such subsidiaries would
have been approximately $27.5 billion, and other outstanding liabilities of
such subsidiaries, including trade payables and accrued expenses, would have
been approximately $652 million, and there would have been approximately $973
million aggregate liquidation value of Subsidiary Preferred Stock
outstanding.

   For each Old Note accepted for exchange, the holder of such Old Note will
receive a New Note having a principal amount equal to that of the surrendered
Old Note. The New Notes will bear interest from the most recent date to which
interest has been paid on the Old Notes or, if no interest has been paid on
the Old Notes, from September 19, 1996. Accordingly, if the relevant record
date for interest payment occurs after the consummation of the Exchange Offer
registered holders of New Notes on such record date will receive interest
accruing from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no
interest has been paid, from September 19, 1996. If, however, the relevant
record date for interest payment occurs prior to the consummation of the
Exchange Offer registered holders of Old Notes on such record date will
receive interest accruing from the most recent date to which interest has
been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from September 19, 1996. Old
Notes accepted for exchange will cease to accrue interest from and after the
date of consummation of the Exchange Offer, except as set forth in the
immediately preceding sentence. Holders of Old Notes whose Old Notes are
accepted for exchange will not receive any payment in respect of interest on
such Old Notes otherwise payable on any interest payment date the record date
for which occurs on or after consummation of the Exchange Offer.

   The New Notes are being offered hereunder in order to satisfy certain
obligations of the Issuer contained in the Registration Agreement dated
September 13, 1996 among the Issuer and the other signatories thereto (the
"Registration Agreement"). See "The Exchange Offer--Consequences of
Exchanging Old Notes" for a discussion of the Issuer's belief, based on
interpretations by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") as set forth in no action letters issued to third parties, as to the
transferability of the New Notes upon satisfaction of certain conditions.
Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account pursuant to
the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in
connection with any resale of such New Notes. The Letter of Transmittal
states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a
broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within
the meaning of the Securities Act. This Prospectus, as it may be amended or
supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection
with resales of New Notes received in exchange for Old Notes where such Old
Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities. The Issuer has agreed that, for a
period of 180 days after the Expiration Date (as defined herein), it will
make this Prospectus available to any broker-dealer for use in connection
with any such resale. See "Plan of Distribution."

   The Issuer will not receive any proceeds from the Exchange Offer. The
Issuer will pay all the expenses incident to the Exchange Offer. Tenders of
Old Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior
to the Expiration Date. In the event the Issuer terminates the Exchange Offer
and does not accept for exchange any Old Notes, the Issuer will promptly
return the Old Notes to the holders thereof. See "The Exchange Offer."
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   There is no existing trading market for the New Notes, and there can be no
assurance regarding the future development of a market for the New Notes, or
the ability of holders of the New Notes to sell their New Notes or the price
at which such holders may be able to sell their New Notes. Smith Barney Inc.,
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., CS First Boston, Citicorp Securities, Inc. and
NationsBanc Capital Markets, Inc. (the "Initial Purchasers") have advised the
Issuer that they currently intend to make a market in the New Notes. The
Initial Purchasers are not obligated to do so, however, and any market-making
with respect to the New Notes may be discontinued at any time without
notices. The Issuer does not intend to apply for listing or quotation of the
New Notes on any securities exchange or stock market.
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   SEE "RISK FACTORS" COMMENCING ON PAGE 22 OF THIS PROSPECTUS FOR A
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN RISKS TO BE CONSIDERED BY HOLDERS WHO TENDER THEIR OLD
NOTES IN THE EXCHANGE OFFER.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
                            IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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          The date of this Prospectus is                 , 1997.

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                            AVAILABLE INFORMATION

   The Issuer has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-1
(the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act, with respect to the
New Notes being offered by this Prospectus. This Prospectus does not contain
all the information set forth in the Registration Statement and the exhibits
thereto, to which reference is hereby made. Any statements made in this
Prospectus concerning the provisions of certain documents are not necessarily
complete and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such
document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

   The Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto may be inspected and
copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room 1024,
Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and will also
be available for inspection and copying at the regional offices of the SEC
located at 7 World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048 and at Citicorp
Center, 500 West Madison Street (Suite 1400), Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies
of such material may also be obtained from the Public Reference Section of
the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed
rates. The Issuer is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in
accordance therewith is required to file periodic reports and other
information with the SEC. The SEC maintains a Web site that contains reports,
proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants,
such as the Issuer, that file electronically with the SEC and the address of
such site is http://www.sec.gov. In the event the Issuer is not required to
be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act in the future,
the Issuer will be required under the Indenture, dated as of September 19,
1996, between FN Escrow and The Bank of New York, as trustee (the "Trustee"),
as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 3,
1997, among Holdings, FN Escrow and the Trustee (as so supplemented, the
"Indenture"), pursuant to which the Old Notes have been, and the New Notes
will be, issued, to continue to file with the SEC and to furnish to holders
of the Notes the information, documents and other reports specified in
Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, including reports on Form 10-K,
10-Q and 8-K, for so long as any Notes are outstanding.

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                                   SUMMARY

   The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read
in conjunction with, the more detailed information and the consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this
Prospectus. On January 3, 1997, First Nationwide Escrow Corp. merged with and
into First Nationwide Holdings Inc. (the "FN Escrow Merger") and First
Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank merged with and into California
Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (the "Cal Fed Acquisition"). Unless the
context otherwise indicates, (i) the "Issuer" refers to First Nationwide
Escrow Corp., as the obligor on the Old Notes prior to the consummation of
the FN Escrow Merger and to First Nationwide Holdings Inc. as the obligor on
the Notes after the consummation of the FN Escrow Merger, (ii) "First
Nationwide" refers to First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank prior to
the consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition, (iii) "Cal Fed" and "California
Federal" refer to Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and California Federal Bank, A Federal
Savings Bank, respectively, prior to the consummation of the Cal Fed
Acquisition and (iv) the "Bank" refers to California Federal Bank, A Federal
Savings Bank, the surviving entity after consummation of the Cal Fed
Acquisition. An index of defined terms used in this Propsectus begins on page
252.

                                  THE ISSUER

   The Issuer is a holding company whose only significant asset is all of the
common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Bank. As such, the Issuer's
principal business operations are conducted by the Bank and its subsidiaries.

                                   THE BANK

   After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
Offering (as defined herein) and the Capital Contribution (as defined
herein), at September 30, 1996, the Bank would have had approximately $31.0
billion in assets, approximately $17.6 billion in deposits, would have
operated approximately 227 branches and would have ranked at such date as the
fourth largest thrift in the United States in terms of assets, based on
published sources. The Bank's principal business consists of operating retail
deposit branches and originating and/or purchasing residential real estate
loans and, to a lesser extent, certain consumer loans, and is conducted
primarily in California, Florida, Nevada and Texas. The Bank also actively
manages its portfolio of commercial real estate loans acquired through
acquisitions and is active in mortgage banking and loan servicing. These
operating activities are financed principally with customer deposits, secured
short-term and long-term borrowings, collections on loans, asset sales and
retained earnings. As of September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had
approximately $16.8 billion in assets and approximately $8.8 billion in
deposits and operated 116 branches.

   The Bank is chartered as a federal stock savings bank under the Home
Owners' Loan Act ("HOLA") and regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision
and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), which, through the
Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"), insures the deposit accounts of
the Bank, up to applicable limits. The Bank is also a member of the Federal
Home Loan Bank System ("FHLBS").

 The Cal Fed Acquisition

   On July 27, 1996, Holdings entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated as of July 27, 1996, among Holdings, Cal Fed and California Federal
(the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which on January 3, 1997 Holdings
acquired Cal Fed and California Federal and First Nationwide merged with and
into California Federal. The aggregate consideration paid under the Merger
Agreement consisted of approximately $1.2 billion in cash and the issuance of
the Secondary Litigation Interests (as defined herein) by California Federal.
California Federal, headquartered in Los Angeles, was a federal stock savings
bank chartered under the HOLA, which operated 118 branches in California and
Nevada. Cal Fed was a Delaware chartered unitary savings and loan holding
company whose only significant asset was all of the common stock of
California Federal. Cal Fed was a publicly owned corporation whose common
shares were traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAL."

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   Management believes that the Cal Fed Acquisition furthers its strategy of
building franchise value by expanding First Nationwide's retail branch
network in California. See "--Business Strategy." California Federal offered
a broad range of consumer financial services including demand and term
deposits, mortgage, consumer and small business loans, and insurance and
investment products. At September 30, 1996, California Federal had
approximately $14.1 billion in assets and $8.8 billion in deposits.
Management believes that the Cal Fed Acquisition substantially completes the
strategy initiated in 1994 to expand and focus First Nationwide's retail
franchise in California. See "--Business Strategy."

   The Cal Fed Acquisition significantly enhances First Nationwide's presence
in Southern California, which management believes is an attractive area for
expansion and complements First Nationwide's existing branches in Northern
California. At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had approximately $4.9
billion in retail deposits at 72 branches in Northern California and
approximately $.8 billion in retail deposits at 17 branches in Southern
California. After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, at September 30,
1996, the Bank would have had approximately $6.1 billion in retail deposits
at 89 branches in Northern California and $7.5 billion in retail deposits at
105 branches in Southern California.

   In addition to significantly enhancing First Nationwide's statewide branch
network, the Cal Fed Acquisition will contribute significant earnings. See
"--Summary Pro Forma Financial Data." The economies of scale resulting from
the Cal Fed Acquisition will enable the Bank to continue to improve the
efficiency of its operations. The Cal Fed Acquisition also adds approximately
$3.5 billion to the loan servicing portfolio, which will enable First
Nationwide Mortgage Company ("FNMC"), the mortgage banking subsidiary of the
Bank, to realize continued operating efficiencies.

   The Cal Fed Acquisition adheres to First Nationwide's strategy of
protecting the credit quality of its assets. In 1994, California Federal
completed a significant restructuring, which included the sale of
approximately $1.3 billion of non-performing and high-risk performing assets.
At December 31, 1995, the California Federal loan portfolio consisted of
predominantly 1-4 unit residential mortgage loans (76.8% of total loans) and
5+ unit residential mortgage loans (14.2% of total loans). The Cal Fed
Acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and
therefore the California Federal loan portfolio will be acquired at its
current fair market value. On a pro forma basis after giving effect to the
Cal Fed Acquisition at September 30, 1996, 70.5% of the Bank's loans would
have consisted of residential mortgages, compared to 59.8% on an historical
basis, and 28.9% of the Bank's loans would have consisted of commercial real
estate loans, compared to 39.6% on an historical basis. See "Business--First
Nationwide--Lending Activities."

   Holdings financed the Cal Fed Acquisition with (i) the net proceeds of
approximately $555 million from the issuance of $575 million aggregate
principal amount of the Old Notes, (ii) an investment by a newly formed
Delaware corporation, all the common stock of which is owned by Gerald J.
Ford, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of
the Bank ("Special Purpose Corp."), of $150 million in cash in Holdings in
exchange for $150 million aggregate liquidation value of Holdings' Cumulative
Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Holdings Preferred Stock") and (iii) existing
cash. The net proceeds from the Old Notes and the Holdings Preferred Stock,
approximately $700 million, were contributed to First Nationwide prior to the
Cal Fed Acquisition (the "Capital Contribution"). See "Strategic Acquisitions
and Dispositions--The Cal Fed Acquisition."

   Management expects the Bank to maintain its "well capitalized" status.
Further, it is expected that the issuance of the Capital Corporation
Preferred Stock in the Capital Corporation Offering, by increasing core
capital, will enable the Bank to retain a higher base of interest-earning
assets, resulting in incrementally higher related earnings. See "Strategic
Acquisitions and Dispositions--Dispositions--California Federal Preferred
Capital Corporation."

 Business Strategy

   With the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Bank has substantially completed its
business strategy initiated in 1994 by investing in its California retail
franchise and divesting most of its non-California branches. In

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addition, the Bank has significantly expanded its mortgage servicing
operations to gain increased economies of scale. The key elements of the
Bank's business strategy following the Cal Fed Acquisition include:

   o     Evaluating selective opportunities to further enhance the Bank's
         retail branch network in California.

   o     Evaluating selective opportunities to increase the size and the
         profitability of the Bank's mortgage banking operations.

   o     Protecting the credit quality of the assets of the Bank through,
         among other things, continuing to originate single-family loans and
         consumer loans in accordance with stringent underwriting standards
         and actively managing the Bank's existing portfolio of commercial
         real estate loans.

   o     Increasing the Bank's operating efficiency by, among other things,
         expanding its customer base, increasing transaction account volumes
         and reducing costs through consolidation of certain administrative
         and managerial functions.

   o     Identifying new opportunities to serve the needs of the communities
         in which the Bank is located.

   Since the FN Acquisition (as defined herein) in 1994, First Nationwide has
consummated the following transactions to effect its business strategy. See
"Strategic Acquisitions and Dispositions."

   o     On June 1, 1996, First Nationwide acquired Home Federal Financial
         Corporation ("HFFC") and its wholly owned federally chartered
         savings association subsidiary, Home Federal Savings and Loan
         Association of San Francisco ("Home Federal"), which had
         approximately $717 million in assets and $632 million in deposits
         and operated 15 branches in Northern California (the "Home Federal
         Acquisition").

   o     On February 1, 1996, First Nationwide acquired SFFed Corp. ("SFFed")
         and its wholly owned subsidiary, San Francisco Federal Savings and
         Loan Association ("San Francisco Federal"), which had approximately
         $4.0 billion in assets and approximately $2.7 billion in deposits
         and operated 35 branches in the Northern California area (the "SFFed
         Acquisition"). In connection with the SFFed Acquisition, Holdings
         issued $140.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9 1/8% Senior
         Subordinated Notes Due 2003 (the "Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
         Subordinated Notes") and contributed the net proceeds therefrom to
         First Nationwide as additional paid-in capital, which augmented
         First Nationwide's regulatory capital to maintain its "well
         capitalized" status after the SFFed Acquisition.

   o     In April 1995, First Nationwide acquired approximately $13 million
         in deposits located in Tiburon, California from East-West Federal
         Bank, a federal savings bank (the "Tiburon Purchase"). In August
         1995, First Nationwide acquired three retail branches located in
         Orange County, California with deposit accounts totalling
         approximately $356 million from ITT Federal Bank, fsb (the "ITT
         Purchase"). On December 8, 1995, First Nationwide consummated the
         purchase of four retail branches located in Sonoma County,
         California with associated deposit accounts of approximately $144
         million from Citizens Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank (the
         "Sonoma Purchase" and, collectively with the Tiburon Purchase and
         the ITT Purchase, the "Branch Purchases").

   o     From January through June of 1996, First Nationwide consummated the
         sale of its retail branches in Ohio (the "Ohio Branch Sale"), New
         York and New Jersey (the "Northeast Branch Sales") and Michigan (the
         "Michigan Branch Sale" and, collectively with the Ohio Branch Sale
         and the Northeast Branch Sales, the "Branch Sales") at prices which
         represented an average premium of 7.96% of the approximately $4.6
         billion of deposits sold and resulted in gains of approximately
         $363.0 million on a pre-tax basis through September 30, 1996.

   o     On February 28, 1995, First Nationwide (through FNMC), acquired a
         1-4 unit residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio of
         approximately $11.4 billion and other assets and liabilities (the
         "Maryland Acquisition").

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   o     On October 2, 1995, FNMC purchased from Lomas Mortgage USA, Inc.
         ("LMUSA") a loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.1 billion,
         a portfolio of $2.9 billion of mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"),
         which are rights to service mortgages held by others, which MSRs are
         owned by third parties who have contracted with FNMC to monitor the
         performance, and consolidate the reporting, of various other
         servicers (a "master servicing portfolio") and other assets (the
         "LMUSA 1995 Purchase"). On January 31, 1996, FNMC purchased LMUSA's
         remaining loan servicing portfolio which, as of December 31, 1995,
         totalled $14.1 billion, a master servicing portfolio of $2.7 billion
         and other assets (the "LMUSA 1996 Purchase" and, together with the
         LMUSA 1995 Purchase, the "LMUSA Purchases").

   These transactions have significantly increased First Nationwide's
presence on the West Coast, providing additional economies of scale and
diversity of operations within its target California markets. Management
believes that consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition further strengthens
First Nationwide's presence on the West Coast. As a result of these
transactions, including the Cal Fed Acquisition, approximately 86% of the
Bank's total retail deposits are located in California. The Bank's retail
deposits in California will have increased from $2.3 billion at the time of
the FN Acquisition in October 1994 to $13.6 billion at September 30, 1996
after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition. The Bank's retail deposits
outside California will have decreased from $6.9 billion at the time of the
FN Acquisition to $2.2 billion at September 30, 1996 after giving effect to
the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   The SFFed Acquisition, the Branch Sales and the Home Federal Acquisition
have enabled First Nationwide to enhance, and management expects that the Cal
Fed Acquisition will enable the Bank to further enhance, the value of its
franchise and improve its operating efficiency through the consolidation or
elimination of duplicative back office operations and administrative and
management functions. The efficiency of a financial institution is often
measured by its efficiency ratio, which represents the ratio of noninterest
expense to net interest income and noninterest income. First Nationwide has
improved its efficiency ratio from approximately 62.2% on an annualized basis
during the fourth quarter of 1994 to approximately 53.8% on an annualized
basis, excluding non-recurring gains and charges and certain incentive plan
accruals, during the third quarter of 1996.

   The Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA Purchases have enabled First
Nationwide to increase its noninterest income through fees generated from its
mortgage servicing operations. First Nationwide's excess servicing capacity
and existing servicing expertise enabled it to accommodate the loan servicing
portfolios acquired in these transactions without the need for significant
additional investment. Since the FN Acquisition, the Bank's mortgage
servicing portfolio will have increased from $6.7 billion to $46.2 billion at
September 30, 1996 after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   The Bank applies stringent underwriting standards in originating
single-family residential loans and consumer loans, as well as in evaluating
acquisition opportunities. The Bank has a specialized credit risk management
group that is charged with the development of credit policies and performing
credit risk analyses for all asset portfolios. From October 1994 to November
1996, First Nationwide also used the Put Agreement (as defined herein) to
mitigate credit losses on certain acquired assets, thereby improving the
overall credit quality of its loan portfolio.

 Background

   First Nationwide was organized as "First Gibraltar Bank, FSB" ("First
Gibraltar"), in December 1988 to acquire substantially all of the assets and
certain liabilities of five insolvent Texas thrifts (the "Texas Closed
Banks") in a federally assisted transaction pursuant to an Assistance
Agreement, as amended (the "Assistance Agreement"), by and among First
Nationwide, FSLIC Resolution Fund (the "FSLIC/RF") (as successor to the
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (the "FSLIC")), First
Gibraltar Holdings Inc. ("First Gibraltar Holdings") and MacAndrews & Forbes
Holdings Inc. ("MacAndrews Holdings"). On December 31, 1992, First Gibraltar
sold a substantial portion of its business operations in Oklahoma, consisting
of approximately $3 million of loans and 27 branches with $809 million in
deposits (the "First Gibraltar Oklahoma Sale"). On February 1, 1993, First
Gibraltar sold to Bank of America Texas, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation
(collectively, "BankAmerica") $829 million in loans and 130 branches with
approximately $6.9 billion in deposits (the "First Gibraltar Texas Sale"),
and First Nationwide changed its name to "First Madison Bank, FSB" ("First
Madison").

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Following the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, and through September 1994, First
Madison's principal business was the funding of the assets acquired from the
Texas Closed Banks (the "Covered Assets") and the performance of its
obligations under the Assistance Agreement.

   On April 14, 1994, First Nationwide entered into the Asset Purchase
Agreement (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with First Nationwide Bank, A
Federal Savings Bank ("Old FNB"), an indirect subsidiary of Ford Motor
Company ("Ford Motor"). On October 3, 1994, effective immediately after the
close of business on September 30, 1994, First Nationwide acquired
substantially all of the assets (other than certain non-performing and other
excluded assets) and certain of the liabilities (the "FNB Acquired Business")
of Old FNB (the "FN Acquisition") for $726.5 million. Effective on October 1,
1994, First Nationwide changed its name from "First Madison Bank, FSB" to
"First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank."

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide entered into a
Non-Performing Asset Sale Agreement (the "Put Agreement") with Granite
Management and Disposition, Inc. ("Granite"), a subsidiary of Ford Motor,
pursuant to which First Nationwide had the right through November 30, 1996 to
require Granite to purchase up to $500 million of principally non-performing
assets acquired from Old FNB. In the event that, as of November 30, 1996,
First Nationwide had not required Granite to purchase $500 million of
non-performing assets, it had the right to require Granite to purchase any
qualifying assets of First Nationwide, other than assets which previously
were eligible to be put to Granite and which First Nationwide did not require
Granite to purchase, up to such $500 million maximum. At September 30, 1996,
the remaining available balance under the Put Agreement was approximately
$70.5 million, which First Nationwide fully utilized on December 5, 1996. Of
the approximately $228 million in non-performing assets at September 30,
1996, approximately $17.3 million were eligible to be sold to Granite under
the Put Agreement. See "Business--First Nationwide--Other Activities--The Put
Agreement."

   First Nationwide financed the FN Acquisition with: (i) a capital
contribution by Holdings funded with the net proceeds of (a) the issuance of
Holdings' 12-1/4% Senior Notes Due 2001 (the "Holdings Senior Notes") and (b)
the issuance of Holdings' class C common stock to First Nationwide (Parent)
Holdings Inc. ("Parent Holdings"), an indirect subsidiary of MacAndrews
Holdings (all of which class C common stock was redeemed on June 3, 1996),
(ii) the net proceeds from the issuance of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock
and (iii) existing cash and proceeds from securities sold under agreements to
repurchase. See "Certain Transactions."

 California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation

   In November 1996, First Nationwide established Capital Corporation for the
purpose of acquiring, holding and managing real estate mortgage assets. All
of Capital Corporation's common stock is owned by the Bank. It is expected
that substantially all of Capital Corporation's mortgage assets will be
acquired from the Bank and affiliates of the Bank. Capital Corporation has
entered into a subservicing agreement with FNMC pursuant to which FNMC will
service Capital Corporation's mortgage assets. On January 31, 1997, Capital
Corporation consummated the offering of 20,000,000 shares of its Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock (the "Capital Corporation Offering") and received
proceeds therefrom of approximately $484.3 million (net of underwriting
discounts).

 Ownership

   The Issuer is 80% indirectly owned by MacAndrews Holdings, a corporation
wholly owned through Mafco Holdings Inc. ("Mafco Holdings" and, together with
MacAndrews Holdings, "MacAndrews & Forbes"), by Ronald O. Perelman, and is
20% indirectly owned by Hunter's Glen/Ford, Ltd. ("Hunter's Glen"), a limited
partnership controlled by Gerald J. Ford, Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and a director of the Bank. See "Ownership of the Common
Stock" and "Certain Transactions--Transactions with Mr. Ford." The Issuer's
principal executive offices are located at 35 East 62nd Street, New York, New
York 10021 and its telephone number is (212) 572-8600. The Issuer was
incorporated in 1994 under the laws of the State of Delaware.

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   The following chart sets forth in simplified form the ownership of the
common equity of the Issuer and the Bank.

                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                         Ronald O. Perelman                  
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                        Mafco Holdings Inc.
                                         ("Mafco Holdings")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                 MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
                                      ("MacAndrews Holdings")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                               Trans Network Insurance Services Inc.
                                              ("TNIS")
                        (formerly "First Gibraltar (Parent) Holdings Inc.")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                  First Gibraltar Guarantor Corp.
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                   First Gibraltar Holdings Inc.
                                    ("First Gibraltar Holdings")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
- -----------------                                |          100%
  Hunter's Glen/       -----------------------------------------------------
   Ford, Ltd.                  First Nationwide (Parent) Holdings Inc.
("Hunter's Glen")                        ("Parent Holdings")
- -----------------      -----------------------------------------------------
           20%*                                  |           80%*
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                   FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
                                    ("HOLDINGS" OR THE "ISSUER")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                          California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank
                              (the "Bank"), as successor by merger to
                           First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 |          100%
                       -----------------------------------------------------
                          California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation
                                    (the "Capital Corporation")
                       -----------------------------------------------------
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*   Hunter's Glen, a limited partnership controlled by Gerald J. Ford, Chairman
    of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Bank, owns 100%
    of the class B common stock of Holdings, representing 20% of its voting
    common stock (representing approximately 15% of the voting power of its
    common stock), and Parent Holdings beneficially owns 100% of the class A
    common stock of Holdings, representing 80% of its voting common stock
    (representing approximately 85% of the voting power of its common stock).
    See "Ownership of the Common Stock."

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                               THE EXCHANGE OFFER

SECURITIES OFFERED ............  Up to $575,000,000 principal amount of
                                 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes Due
                                 2003, which have been registered under the
                                 Securities Act. The terms of the New Notes
                                 and the Old Notes are identical in all
                                 material respects, except for certain
                                 transfer restrictions and registration
                                 rights relating to the Old Notes and except
                                 that, if the Exchange Offer is not
                                 consummated by July 2, 1997, the rate per
                                 annum at which the Old Notes bear interest
                                 will be 11 1/8% per annum from and including
                                 July 2, 1997 until but excluding the date of
                                 consummation of the Exchange Offer.

THE EXCHANGE OFFER ............  The New Notes are being offered in exchange
                                 for a like principal amount of Old Notes.
                                 The issuance of the New Notes is intended to
                                 satisfy obligations of the Issuer contained
                                 in the Registration Agreement. For
                                 procedures for tendering, see "The Exchange
                                 Offer."

TENDERS, EXPIRATION DATE;
 WITHDRAWAL ...................  The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m.,
                                 New York City time, on            , 1997, or
                                 such later date and time to which it is
                                 extended. The tender of Old Notes pursuant
                                 to the Exchange Offer may be withdrawn at
                                 any time prior to the Expiration Date. Any
                                 Old Note not accepted for exchange for any
                                 reason will be returned without expense to
                                 the tendering holder thereof as promptly as
                                 practicable after the expiration or
                                 termination of the Exchange Offer.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
 CONSEQUENCES ................   The exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer
                                 should not result in gain or loss to the
                                 holders or the Issuer for federal income tax
                                 purposes. See "Certain U.S. Federal Income
                                 Tax Considerations."

USE OF PROCEEDS ...............  There will be no proceeds to the Issuer from
                                 the exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

EXCHANGE AGENT ................  The Bank of New York is serving as exchange
                                 agent (the "Exchange Agent") in connection
                                 with the Exchange Offer.

                     CONSEQUENCES OF EXCHANGING OLD NOTES

   Holders of Old Notes who do not exchange their Old Notes for New Notes
pursuant to the Exchange Offer will continue to be subject to the provisions
in the Indenture regarding transfer and exchange of the Old Notes and the
restrictions on transfer of such Old Notes as set forth in the legend thereon
as a consequence of the issuance of the Old Notes pursuant to exemptions
from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, the Old
Notes may not be offered or sold, unless registered under the Securities Act,
except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Issuer does not
currently anticipate that it will register Old Notes under the Securities
Act. See "Description of the Notes--Registration Rights." Based on
interpretations by the staff of the SEC, as set forth in no-action letters
issued to third parties, the Issuer believes that New Notes issued pursuant
to the Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be offered for resale,
resold or otherwise transferred by

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holders thereof (other than any holder which is an "affiliate" of the Issuer
within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act) without compliance
with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities
Act, provided that such New Notes are acquired in the ordinary course of such
holders' business and such holders have no arrangement with any person to
participate in the distribution of such New Notes. However, the Issuer does
not intend to request the SEC to consider, and the SEC has not considered,
the Exchange Offer in the context of a no-action letter and there can be no
assurance that the staff of the SEC would make a similar determination with
respect to the Exchange Offer as in such other circumstances. Each holder,
other than a broker-dealer, must acknowledge that it is not engaged in, and
does not intend to engage in, a distribution of New Notes and has no
arrangement or understanding to participate in a distribution of New Notes.
Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account in exchange
for Old Notes must acknowledge that such Old Notes were acquired by such
broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities and that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any
resale of such New Notes. See "Plan of Distribution." In addition, to comply
with the state securities laws, the New Notes may not be offered or sold in
any state unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in such
state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is
complied with. The offer and sale of the New Notes to "qualified
institutional buyers" (as such term is defined under Rule 144A of the
Securities Act) is generally exempt from registration or qualification under
the state securities laws. The Issuer currently does not intend to register
or qualify the sale of the New Notes in any state where an exemption from
registration or qualification is required and not available. See "The
Exchange Offer--Consequences of Exchanging Old Notes" and "Description of the
Notes--Registration Rights."

                     SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW NOTES

   The terms of the New Notes and the Old Notes are identical in all material
respects, except for certain transfer restrictions and registration rights
relating to the Old Notes and except that, if the Exchange Offer is not
consummated by July 2, 1997, the rate per annum at which the Old Notes bear
interest will be 11 1/8% per annum from and including July 2, 1997 until but
excluding the date of consummation of the Exchange Offer. The New Notes will
bear interest from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on
the Old Notes or, if no interest has been paid on the Old Notes, from
September 19, 1996. Accordingly, if the relevant record date for interest
payment occurs after the consummation of the Exchange Offer registered
holders of New Notes on such record date will receive interest accruing from
the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has
been paid, from September 19, 1996. If, however, the relevant record date for
interest payment occurs prior to the consummation of the Exchange Offer
registered holders of Old Notes on such record date will receive interest
accruing from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no
interest has been paid, from September 19, 1996. Old Notes accepted for
exchange will cease to accrue interest from and after the date of
consummation of the Exchange Offer, except as set forth in the immediately
preceding sentence. Holders of Old Notes whose Old Notes are accepted for
exchange will not receive any payment in respect of interest on such Old
Notes otherwise payable on any interest payment date the record date for
which occurs on or after consummation of the Exchange Offer.

SECURITIES OFFERED ............  Up to $575,000,000 aggregate principal
                                 amount of 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated
                                 Exchange Notes Due 2003, which have been
                                 registered under the Securities Act.

MATURITY DATE .................  October 1, 2003.

INTEREST PAYMENT DATES ........  April 1 and October 1 of each year,
                                 commencing April 1, 1997.

OPTIONAL REDEMPTION ...........  Except as described below, the Notes may not
                                 be redeemed prior to January 1, 2001. On and
                                 after such date, the Notes will be
                                 redeemable at the option of the Issuer, in
                                 whole or in part, during the 12-month period
                                 beginning January 1, 2001, at the redemption
                                 prices set forth herein plus accrued and
                                 unpaid interest to the date of redemption.
                                 See "Description of the Notes--Optional
                                 Redemption."

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CHANGE OF CONTROL .............  Upon a Change of Control Call Event
                                 occurring on or prior to December 31, 2000,
                                 the Issuer will have the option to redeem
                                 the Notes, in whole but not in part, at an
                                 aggregate redemption price equal to the sum
                                 of: (i) the then outstanding principal
                                 amount of the Notes plus, (ii) accrued and
                                 unpaid interest to the date of redemption
                                 plus, (iii) the Applicable Premium. Upon a
                                 Change of Control Put Event, each holder of
                                 the Notes will have the right to require the
                                 Issuer to repurchase all or a portion of
                                 such holder's Notes at a price equal to 101%
                                 of the principal amount thereof plus accrued
                                 and unpaid interest to the date of
                                 repurchase. The Issuer's ability to purchase
                                 the Notes may be limited by the amount of
                                 available cash, covenants contained in the
                                 indenture governing the Holdings Senior
                                 Notes (the "Holdings Senior Notes
                                 Indenture") and the indenture governing the
                                 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
                                 (the "Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated
                                 Notes Indenture") and other factors. See
                                 "Risk Factors--Holding Company Structure;
                                 Restrictions on Ability of Subsidiaries to
                                 Pay Dividends," "Risk Factors--Indebtedness
                                 and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes,"
                                 "Description of Other Indebtedness and
                                 Preferred Stock" and "Description of the
                                 Notes."

RANKING AND HOLDING
 COMPANY STRUCTURE ............  The Old Notes are, and the New Notes will
                                 be, unsecured senior subordinated
                                 obligations of the Issuer and will rank
                                 subordinate in right of payment to all
                                 existing and future Senior Indebtedness of
                                 the Issuer, including the Holdings Senior
                                 Notes. The Notes will rank pari passu in
                                 right of payment with all existing and
                                 future Parity Obligations of the Issuer,
                                 including the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
                                 Subordinated Notes, and senior to all future
                                 subordinated debt of Holdings, if any is
                                 issued. At September 30, 1996, after giving
                                 effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the
                                 Capital Corporation Offering, the Capital
                                 Contribution and the Offering, Holdings
                                 would have had outstanding $200 million of
                                 Senior Indebtedness, consisting of the
                                 Holdings Senior Notes, and $140 million of
                                 Parity Obligations, consisting of the
                                 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes.
                                 As of the date hereof, Holdings has no
                                 subordinated debt outstanding and has no
                                 current plans to issue any significant
                                 amount of debt which is subordinated in
                                 right of payment to the Notes.

                                 The Issuer is a holding company and
                                 therefore the Old Notes are, and the New
                                 Notes will be, effectively subordinated to
                                 (i) all existing and future liabilities,
                                 including deposits, indebtedness and trade
                                 payables, of the Issuer's subsidiaries,
                                 including the Bank and Capital Corporation,
                                 and (ii) all preferred stock issued by the
                                 Issuer's subsidiaries, including the
                                 Subsidiary Preferred Stock. At September 30,
                                 1996, after giving effect to the Cal Fed
                                 Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
                                 Offering and the Capital Contribution, the
                                 outstanding interest-bearing liabilities,
                                 including deposits, of such subsidiaries
                                 would have been approximately $27.5 billion,
                                 the other liabilities of such

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                                 subsidiaries, including trade payables and
                                 accrued expenses, would have been
                                 approximately $652 million, and there would
                                 have been approximately $973 million
                                 aggregate liquidation value of the
                                 Subsidiary Preferred Stock outstanding. See
                                 "Risk Factors--Subordination to Senior
                                 Indebtedness and to Subsidiary Liabilities
                                 and Subsidiary Preferred Stock" and
                                 "Description of the Notes."

CERTAIN COVENANTS .............  The Indenture contains certain covenants
                                 that, among other things, will limit: (i)
                                 the issuance of additional debt by the
                                 Issuer and certain subsidiaries, (ii) the
                                 payment of dividends on the capital stock of
                                 the Issuer and its subsidiaries, and the
                                 redemption or repurchase of the capital
                                 stock of the Issuer and its subsidiaries,
                                 including a requirement that no such
                                 payments, redemptions or repurchases may be
                                 made if at the time the Consolidated Common
                                 Shareholders' Equity (as defined herein) of
                                 the Bank is less than the Minimum Common
                                 Equity Amount (as defined herein), (iii) the
                                 making of certain investments, (iv)
                                 transactions with affiliates, (v) the
                                 creation of liens on the assets of the
                                 Issuer, (vi) the incurrence of additional
                                 subordinated debt that is senior in right of
                                 payment to the Notes, (vii) the termination
                                 or amendment of the Tax Sharing Agreement
                                 (as defined herein), (viii) the ability of
                                 the Issuer or any subsidiary to restrict
                                 dividends or distributions from
                                 subsidiaries, (ix) consolidations, mergers
                                 and transfers of all or substantially all of
                                 the Issuer's assets and (x) other business
                                 activities of the Issuer. All these
                                 limitations and prohibitions, however, are
                                 subject to a number of important
                                 qualifications. See "Description of the
                                 Notes--Certain Covenants."

USE OF PROCEEDS ...............  The Issuer will not receive any proceeds
                                 from the Exchange Offer. The net proceeds of
                                 the Offering, which were approximately $555
                                 million, were used together with an
                                 investment by Special Purpose Corp. in
                                 exchange for the Holdings Preferred Stock
                                 and existing cash, to finance the Cal Fed
                                 Acquisition. See "Use of Proceeds."

EXCHANGE OFFER; REGISTRATION
RIGHTS ........................  Holders of New Notes are not entitled to any
                                 registration rights with respect to the New
                                 Notes. Pursuant to the Registration
                                 Agreement, the Issuer agreed to file, at its
                                 cost, a registration statement with respect
                                 to the Exchange Offer. The Registration
                                 Statement of which this Prospectus is a part
                                 constitutes the registration statement for
                                 the Exchange Offer. See "Description of the
                                 Notes--Registration Rights."

                                 RISK FACTORS

   Prospective holders of New Notes should consider carefully all of the
information set forth in this Prospectus and, in particular, should evaluate
the specific factors set forth under "Risk Factors" before making a decision
to tender their Old Notes in the Exchange Offer.

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                        SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA

   The following summary pro forma financial data gives effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the SFFed Acquisition and the LMUSA Purchases (collectively, the
"Acquisitions"), the Branch Sales, the Capital Corporation Offering and the
issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes and the Notes. The Branch Purchases and the Home Federal
Acquisition have not been reflected in the pro forma financial data because
such transactions are not material either individually or in the aggregate.

   The following summary pro forma financial data as of and for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 are based on (i) the historical consolidated
statement of financial condition of Holdings giving effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the issuance of the Notes and the Capital Corporation Offering
as if such transactions occurred on September 30, 1996, and (ii) the
historical consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the
SFFed Acquisition, the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the Branch Sales, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes as if such
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The following summary pro forma
financial data for the year ended December 31, 1995 is based on the
historical consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the year
ended December 31, 1995 giving effect to the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales,
the Capital Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred
Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes as if such
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The pro forma adjustments are based
on available information and upon certain assumptions that management
believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Acquisitions are
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under this method of
accounting, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets and
liabilities acquired based on preliminary estimates of fair value. The actual
fair value is determined as of the consummation of each of the Acquisitions.
The summary pro forma financial data do not necessarily reflect the results
of operations or the financial position of Holdings that actually would have
resulted had the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings 9
1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes occurred at the dates indicated,
or project the results of operations or financial position of Holdings for
any future date or period.

   The summary pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with
the notes accompanying the "Pro Forma Financial Data" and the Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Data included elsewhere in this Prospectus. In addition, the
summary pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings and the notes thereto, the
Consolidated Financial Statements of SFFed and the notes thereto and the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed and the notes thereto, contained
elsewhere in this Prospectus. See "Selected Historical Financial Data," "Pro
Forma Financial Data" and "Projected Pro Forma Regulatory Capital Ratios of
the Bank."

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                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
         PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           HOLDINGS        CAL FED                        PRO FORMA
                                                          HISTORICAL    PRO FORMA(A) CAPITALIZATION(B)     COMBINED
                                                         ------------   ------------ -----------------  -------------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>           <C>               <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents .............................   $   271,218    $  (794,939)     $ 555,000      $    31,279
Securities ............................................       572,210      1,143,659             --        1,715,869
Mortgage-backed securities ............................     3,360,527      2,045,568             --        5,406,095
Loans receivable, net .................................    11,307,216     10,023,415             --       21,330,631
Office premises and equipment, net ....................        92,088          7,367             --           99,455
Mortgage servicing rights, net ........................       406,669         32,258             --          438,927
Core deposit and other intangible assets ..............       144,782        531,094             --          675,876
Other assets ..........................................       814,768        490,774         20,000        1,325,542
                                                         ------------   ------------ -----------------  -------------
Total assets ..........................................   $16,969,478    $13,479,196      $ 575,000      $31,023,674
                                                         ============   ============ =================  =============
LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits ..............................................   $ 8,799,990    $ 8,766,839      $      --      $17,566,829
Borrowings ............................................     6,507,942      4,302,057       (482,650)      10,902,349
                                                                                            575,000
Other liabilities .....................................       431,291        237,800             --          669,091
                                                         ------------   ------------ -----------------  -------------
Total liabilities .....................................    15,739,223     13,306,696         92,350       29,138,269
Minority interest .....................................       309,376        172,500        500,000          981,876
Stockholders' equity ..................................       920,879        172,500        (17,350)         903,529
                                                         ------------   ------------ -----------------  -------------
Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders'
 equity ...............................................   $16,969,478    $13,479,196      $ 575,000      $31,023,674
                                                         ============   ============ =================  =============
</TABLE>

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(a) Represents the pro forma effect of the Cal Fed Acquisition.
(b) Represents adjustments to record (i) the issuance of the Old Notes in the
    Offering, (ii) the Capital Corporation Offering and (iii) the utilization
    of proceeds from the Capital Corporation Offering to reduce borrowings of
    the Bank.

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                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                      NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SFFED       LMUSA 1996
                                                        ACQUISITION     PURCHASE
                                           HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA
                                          HISTORICAL     TOTALS(A)     TOTALS(B)
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
<S>                                      <C>           <C>            <C>
Interest income ........................    $934,413       $26,012        $   --
Interest expense .......................     613,283        18,515          (848)
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
Net interest income ....................     321,130         7,497           848
Provision for loan losses ..............      29,700           500            --
Noninterest income .....................     595,461          (511)        3,535
Noninterest expense ....................     379,305         3,873         3,169
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
 minority interest .....................     507,586         2,613         1,214
Income tax (benefit) expense ...........     (79,724)          369           120
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
Income (loss) before minority interest       587,310         2,244         1,094
Minority interest ......................      34,584            --            --
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
Net income (loss) ......................     552,726         2,244         1,094
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends  ....          --            --            --
                                         ------------  -------------  ------------
Net income (loss) available
 to common stockholders ................    $552,726       $ 2,244        $1,094
                                         ============  =============  ============
</TABLE>

                     (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            CAL FED       BRANCH
                                          ACQUISITION      SALES
                                           PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA
                                           TOTALS(C)     TOTALS(D)   ADJUSTMENTS(E)    COMBINED
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
<S>                                      <C>            <C>          <C>             <C>
Interest income ........................    $764,533       $  (110)      $     --      $1,724,848
Interest expense .......................     492,225         4,093         27,128       1,154,396
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net interest income ....................     272,308        (4,203)       (27,128)        570,452
Provision for loan losses ..............      30,800            --             --          61,000
Noninterest income .....................      57,100        (4,118)            --         651,467
Noninterest expense ....................     226,818        (7,724)         2,210         607,651
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
 minority interest .....................      71,790          (597)       (29,338)        553,268
Income tax (benefit) expense ...........      11,439           (59)        (1,859)        (69,714)
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Income (loss) before minority interest        60,351          (538)       (27,479)        622,982
Minority interest ......................      18,900            --         30,797          84,281
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net income (loss) ......................      41,451          (538)       (58,276)        538,701
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends  ....          --            --         13,859          13,859
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net income (loss) available
 to common stockholders ................    $ 41,451       $  (538)      $(72,135)     $  524,842
                                         =============  ===========  ==============  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- ------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                    <C>
First Nationwide
Historical net income of the Bank (f) ..............................................   $ 617,774
Pro forma adjustments:
 SFFed Acquisition .................................................................       2,244
 Cal Fed Acquisition ...............................................................      60,351
 LMUSA 1996 Purchase ...............................................................       1,094
 Branch Sales ......................................................................        (538)
 Reduction in borrowing expense, net ...............................................      17,813
                                                                                     -----------
  Total pro forma adjustments ......................................................      80,964
                                                                                     -----------
Add one half amortization of intangible assets (g) .................................      26,237
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends .....................................................     724,975
Preferred stock dividends:
 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (25,938)
 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (18,900)
 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net ..........................................     (30,797)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total preferred stock dividends ..................................................     (75,635)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings (h) .....................................     649,340
Deduct Other Items, net of tax (i) .................................................    (392,700)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting Other Items (h)  ........   $ 256,640
                                                                                     ===========
Holdings
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting Other Items  ............   $ 256,640
Holdings interest expense:
 Holdings Senior Notes .............................................................     (18,375)
 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes .........................................      (9,581)
 Notes .............................................................................     (45,820)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total Holdings interest expense ..................................................     (73,776)
Other income and expense, net ......................................................      (9,535)
Income tax benefit .................................................................       5,353
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to stockholders of Holdings  ...........     178,682
Cash dividends-Holdings Preferred Stock ............................................     (11,250)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to Hunter's Glen and Parent Holdings
 (j) ...............................................................................   $ 167,432
                                                                                     ===========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

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(a) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the SFFed
    Acquisition. See details on P-6.
(b) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the LMUSA 1996
    Purchase. See details on P-9.
(c) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the Cal Fed
    Acquisition. See details on P-11.
(d) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the Branch Sales. See
    details on P-14.
(e) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) interest expense and amortization of
    debt issuance costs associated with the Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8%
    Senior Subordinated Notes, (ii) the Holdings Preferred Stock dividends,
    (iii) the reductions in borrowing expenses related to the issuance of the
    Capital Corporation Preferred Stock to reduce debt, (iv) dividends on the
    Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net of income tax benefit to the Bank,
    and (v) the impact on income taxes from (i) through (iv).
(f) Reconciles to historical net income of Holdings as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Historical net income of the Bank ................................   $617,774
Less: Net interest and other expenses of Holdings ................     32,050
  Minority interest ..............................................     34,584
                                                                     --------
Plus: Extraordinary item--loss on early extinguishment of debt,
 net .............................................................      1,586
Historical net income of Holdings ................................   $552,726
                                                                     ========
</TABLE>

(g) By regulation, an association that meets its fully phased-in capital
    requirements both before and after a proposed distribution and has not been
    notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision may,
    after prior notice to but without the approval of the OTS, make capital
    distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of its net income to date
    during the calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its
    surplus capital ratio at the beginning of the calendar year. To the extent
    amortization of goodwill increases the amount of such surplus, one-half of
    that amount would be available for dividends.
(h) Assumes that no retention of retained earnings is necessary in order for
    the Bank to retain its "well capitalized" status.
(i) Other Items represent items of a non-recurring nature, consisting of (i)
    gains of approximately $334.0 million (on an after-tax basis) realized in
    connection with the Branch Sales; (ii) gain of approximately $10.8 million
    (on an after-tax basis) representing Cal Fed's gain on branch sales; (iii)
    deferred tax benefit of First Nationwide of $125 million; (iv) after-tax
    gain on sale of ACS common stock of $36.4 million; (v) $23.0 million in
    after-tax gain recognized in connection with the termination of the
    Assistance Agreement; (vi) the one-time Special SAIF Assessment of $106.4
    million (on an after-tax basis) levied on the deposits of First Nationwide
    and California Federal; and (vii) Incentive Plan expense of $30.2 million
    (on an after-tax basis).
(j) The debt instruments of Holdings generally limit distributions to 75% of
    the consolidated net income of Holdings. The debt instruments also permit
    Holdings to loan the remaining 25% of its consolidated net income to
    affiliates, provided that such loans are on an arm's length basis. See
    "Risk Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes."

                                       16
<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SFFED         LMUSA
                                                        ACQUISITION    PURCHASES
                                           HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA
                                          HISTORICAL     TOTALS(A)     TOTALS(B)
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
<S>                                      <C>           <C>            <C>
Interest income ........................   $1,075,845     $303,801       $22,477
Interest expense .......................      734,815      218,384         2,018
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
Net interest income ....................      341,030       85,417        20,459
Provision for loan losses ..............       37,000       11,094            --
Noninterest income .....................      150,973        7,828        77,284
Noninterest expense ....................      332,553       46,037        57,581
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
 minority interest .....................      122,450       36,114        40,162
Income tax (benefit) expense ...........      (57,185)       4,890         3,952
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
Income (loss) before minority interest        179,635       31,224        36,210
Minority interest ......................       34,584           --            --
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
Net income (loss) ......................      145,051       31,224        36,210
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends  ....           --           --            --
                                         ------------  -------------  -----------
Net income (loss) available to common
 stockholders ..........................   $  145,051     $ 31,224       $36,210
                                         ============  =============  ===========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            CAL FED       BRANCH
                                          ACQUISITION      SALES
                                           PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA
                                           TOTALS(C)     TOTALS(D)   ADJUSTMENTS(E)    COMBINED
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
                                                                            $
<S>                                      <C>            <C>          <C>             <C>
Interest income ........................   $1,017,711     $   (623)            --      $2,419,211
Interest expense .......................      641,600       69,141         44,871       1,710,829
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net interest income ....................      376,111      (69,764)       (44,871)        708,387
Provision for loan losses ..............       31,800           --             --          79,894
Noninterest income .....................       54,700      (23,017)            --         267,768
Noninterest expense ....................      227,691      (45,299)         3,657         622,220
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
 minority interest .....................      171,320      (47,482)       (48,528)        274,036
Income tax (benefit) expense ...........       22,692       (4,671)        (3,075)        (33,397)
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Income (loss) before minority interest        148,628      (42,811)       (45,453)        307,433
Minority interest ......................       25,600           --         41,063         101,247
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net income (loss) ......................      123,028      (42,811)       (86,516)        206,186
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends  ....           --           --         18,139          18,139
                                         -------------  -----------  --------------  ------------
Net income (loss) available to common
 stockholders ..........................   $  123,028     $(42,811)     $(104,655)     $  188,047
                                         =============  ===========  ==============  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- -----------------------------------
<S>                                                                                  <C>
First Nationwide
Historical net income of the Bank (f) ..............................................   $ 211,260
Pro forma adjustments:
 SFFed Acquisition .................................................................      31,224
 Cal Fed Acquisition ...............................................................     148,628
 LMUSA 1996 Purchase ...............................................................      36,210
 Branch Sales ......................................................................     (42,811)
 Reduction in borrowing expense, net ...............................................      26,145
                                                                                     -----------
  Total pro forma adjustments ......................................................     199,396
                                                                                     -----------
Add one half amortization of intangible assets (g) .................................      37,168
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends .....................................................     447,824
Preferred stock dividends:
 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (34,584)
 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (25,600)
 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock ...............................................     (41,063)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total preferred stock dividends ..................................................    (101,247)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings (h) .....................................     346,577
Deduct deferred tax benefit (i) ....................................................     (69,000)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting deferred tax benefit (h)    $ 277,577
                                                                                     ===========
Holdings
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting deferred tax benefit  ...   $ 277,577
Holdings interest expense:
 Holdings Senior Notes .............................................................     (24,500)
 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes .........................................     (12,775)
 Notes .............................................................................     (61,094)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total Holdings interest expense ..................................................     (98,369)
Other income and expense, net ......................................................     (10,174)
Income tax benefit .................................................................       8,987
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to stockholders of Holdings  ...........     178,021
Cash dividends-Holdings Preferred Stock ............................................     (15,000)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to Hunter's Glen and Parent Holdings
 (j) ...............................................................................   $ 163,021
                                                                                     ===========
</TABLE>

                                       17
<PAGE>

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(a) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the SFFed
    Acquisition. See details on P-18.
(b) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the LMUSA Purchases.
    See details on P-22.
(c) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the Cal Fed
    Acquisition. See details on P-24.
(d) Represents pro forma results of operations related to the Branch Sales. See
    details on P-27.
(e) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) interest expense and amortization of
    debt issuance costs associated with the Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8%
    Senior Subordinated Notes, (ii) the Holdings Preferred Stock dividends,
    (iii) the reduction in interest expense on borrowings related to the
    utilization of proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
    Preferred Stock to reduce debt, (iv) dividends on the Capital Corporation
    Preferred Stock, net of income tax benefit to the Bank, and (v) the impact
    on income taxes from (i) through (iv).
(f) Reconciles to historical net income of Holdings as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                 <C>
Historical net income of the Bank .................................   $211,260
Less: Net interest and other expenses of Holdings .................    (29,658)
  Minority interest ...............................................    (34,584)
Plus: Extraordinary item-gain on early extinguishment of debt, net      (1,967)
                                                                    ----------
Historical net income of Holdings .................................   $145,051
                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>

(g) By regulation, an association that meets its fully phased-in capital
    requirements both before and after a proposed distribution and has not been
    notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision may,
    after prior notice to but without the approval of the OTS, make capital
    distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of its net income to date
    during the calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its
    surplus capital ratio at the beginning of the calendar year. To the extent
    amortization of goodwill increases the amount of such surplus, one-half of
    that amount would be available for dividends.
(h) Assumes that no retention of retained earnings is necessary in order for
    the Bank to retain its "well capitalized" status.
(i) Represents an item of a non-recurring nature.
(j) The debt instruments of Holdings generally limit distributions to 75% of
    the consolidated net income of Holdings. The debt instruments also permit
    Holdings to loan the remaining 25% of its consolidated net income to
    affiliates, provided that such loans are on an arm's length basis. See
    "Risk Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes."

                                       18
<PAGE>

           PROJECTED PRO FORMA REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS OF THE BANK

   Prior to the consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital
Contribution totalling approximately $700 million was contributed by Holdings
to First Nationwide.

   After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the Capital Contribution, at September 30, 1996, on a pro forma
basis, the Bank exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements and
qualified for "well-capitalized" status. The following is a reconciliation of
the Bank's pro forma stockholders' equity to regulatory capital as of
September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           TANGIBLE     CORE      RISK-BASED
                                                           CAPITAL     CAPITAL     CAPITAL
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                         <C>         <C>        <C>
Stockholders' equity of the Bank ........................    $2,317     $2,317       $2,317
Minority interest--Capital Corporation Preferred Stock  .       500        500          500
Unrealized holding gain on securities available for
 sale, net ..............................................       (35)       (35)         (35)
Non-qualifying loan servicing rights ....................       (44)       (44)         (44)
Non-allowable capital:
 Preferred stock in excess of 50% of Tier 1 Capital  ....      (149)      (149)        (149)
 Intangible assets ......................................      (699)      (699)        (699)
 Goodwill Litigation Asset ..............................      (133)      (133)        (133)
 Investment in subsidiaries .............................       (35)       (35)         (35)
 Excess deferred tax assets .............................       (74)       (74)         (74)
Supplemental capital:
 Qualifying subordinated debt ...........................        --         --          108
 General loan loss reserves .............................        --         --          226
Assets required to be deducted:
 Land loans with more than 80% LTV ratio ................        --         --           (2)
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------
Regulatory capital of the Bank ..........................    $1,648     $1,648       $1,980
                                                          ==========  =========  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       
                                                      RISK-BASED
                                       CORE     -------------------------
                                      CAPITAL     TIER 1   TOTAL CAPITAL
                                       RATIO      RATIO        RATIO
                                     ---------  --------  ---------------
<S>                                     <C>        <C>          <C>
Regulatory capital of the Bank  ....    5.50%      9.19%        11.04%
Well-capitalized ratio .............    5.00%      6.00%        10.00%
                                     ---------  --------  ---------------
Excess above well-capitalized ratio     0.50%      3.19%         1.04%
                                     =========  ========  ===============
</TABLE>

   The amount of adjusted total assets used for the tangible and core capital
ratios was approximately $30.0 billion. Risk-weighted assets used for the
risk-based core and total capital ratios amounted to approximately $17.9
billion.

                                       19
<PAGE>

                      SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA

   The summary historical financial data presented under the captions
"Selected Operating Data" and "Selected Financial Data," have been derived
from the Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings.

   The following data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Holdings and the notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Prospectus. See "Selected Historical Financial Data" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Holdings."

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             NINE MONTHS ENDED           YEAR ENDED
                                                               SEPTEMBER 30,            DECEMBER 31,
                                                          ---------------------  ------------------------
                                                            1996(1)      1995         1995       1994(2)
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------  ----------
                                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>        <C>           <C>
SELECTED OPERATING DATA
Interest income .........................................   $934,413    798,166    $1,075,845    $293,139
Interest expense ........................................    613,283    549,196       734,815     199,845
Net interest income .....................................    321,130    248,970       341,030      93,294
Provision for loan losses ...............................     29,700     18,000        37,000       6,226
Noninterest income ......................................    595,461    105,256       150,973      41,158
Noninterest expense .....................................    379,305    249,828       332,553      96,298
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item and
 minority interest ......................................    507,586     86,398       122,450      31,928
Income tax (benefit) expense (3) ........................    (79,724)     7,429       (57,185)      2,558
Income before extraordinary item and minority interest  .    587,310     78,969       179,635      29,370
Extraordinary item--(loss) gain on early extinguishment
 of debt, net ...........................................     (1,586)     1,967         1,967       1,376
Net income before minority interest .....................    585,724     80,936       181,602      30,746
Minority interest .......................................     34,584     25,938        34,584          --
Net income available to common shareholders .............    551,140     54,998       147,018      30,746
SELECTED PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets (4) ............................       4.53%       .74%         1.00%        .69%
Return on average common equity (5) .....................     102.71      21.17         39.33       16.05
Yield on interest-earning assets (6) ....................       7.74       7.65          7.71        6.85
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities (7) ................       5.16       5.36          5.35        4.83
Net interest margin (8) .................................       2.65       2.37          2.44        2.18
</TABLE>

                                       20
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      AT SEPTEMBER 30,         DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ----------------  ---------------------------
                                                           1996            1995         1994(1)
                                                     ----------------  -------------  ------------
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                  <C>               <C>            <C>
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Securities available for sale (9) ..................    $   567,933      $   348,561   $    45,000
Securities held to maturity (9) ....................          4,277            1,455       411,859
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale (9)  .      1,660,140        1,477,514            --
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (9)  ...      1,700,387        1,524,488     3,153,812
Loans receivable, net ..............................     11,307,216        8,831,018     9,966,886
Covered assets .....................................             --           39,349       311,603
Total assets .......................................     16,969,478       14,646,245    14,683,559
Deposits ...........................................      8,799,990       10,241,628     9,196,656
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ....      2,127,574          969,510     1,883,490
Borrowings .........................................      4,380,368        2,392,862     2,808,979
Total liabilities ..................................     15,739,223       13,883,099    14,029,957
Minority interest ..................................        309,376          300,730       300,730
Stockholders' equity ...............................        920,879          462,416       352,872
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS OF THE BANK
Tangible capital ...................................           6.71%            5.84%         5.50%
Core capital .......................................           6.71             5.84          5.50
Risk-based capital:
 Core capital ......................................          10.81             9.14          8.86
 Total capital .....................................          12.93            11.34         11.01
SELECTED OTHER DATA
Number of full service customer facilities  ........            116              160           156
Loans serviced for others (10) .....................    $43,826,250      $28,170,543   $ 7,475,119
Approximate number of employees ....................          3,466            3,619         3,573
Non-performing assets as a percentage of the Bank's
 total assets ......................................           1.36%            1.50%         1.49%
</TABLE>
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(1)  On January 31, 1996, FNMC consummated the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, acquiring a
     $14.1 billion loan servicing portfolio. On February 1, 1996, First
     Nationwide acquired SFFed, with assets at fair values totalling
     approximately $4 billion and liabilities (including deposit liabilities)
     with fair values totalling approximately $3.8 billion. During the nine
     months ended September 30, 1996, First Nationwide closed the Branch Sales,
     with associated deposit accounts totalling $4.6 billion. Noninterest
     income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes pre-tax gains
     of $363.0 million related to the Branch Sales. Noninterest expense for the
     nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes a pre-tax charge of $60.1
     million for the Special SAIF Assessment.
(2)  On October 3, 1994, effective immediately following the close of business
     on September 30, 1994, the Bank acquired assets with fair values totalling
     approximately $14.1 billion and liabilities (including deposit
     liabilities) with fair values totalling approximately $13.4 billion from
     Old FNB.
(3)  Income tax expense recorded in 1994 after the FN Acquisition represents
     federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") reduced, to the extent of 90%, by
     net operating loss carryovers, and state tax of an assumed rate of 8%.
     Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and in
     1995 includes the recognition of a deferred tax benefit of $125 million
     and of $69 million, respectively, offset by federal AMT tax reduced, to
     the extent of 90%, by net operating loss carryovers and state tax at an
     assumed rate of 8%.
(4)  Return on average assets represents net income as a percentage of average
     assets for the periods presented. For the periods ended September 30, 1996
     and 1995, return on average assets is annualized.
(5)  Return on average common equity represents net income available to common
     stockholders as a percentage of average common equity for the periods
     presented. For the periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, return on
     average common equity is annualized.
(6)  Yield on interest-earning assets represents interest income as a
     percentage of average interest-earning assets. For the periods ended
     September 30, 1996 and 1995, yield on interest-earning assets is
     annualized.
(7)  Cost of interest-bearing liabilities represents interest expense as a
     percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities. For the periods ended
     September 30, 1996 and 1995, cost of interest-bearing liabilities is
     annualized.
(8)  Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of
     average interest-earning assets. For the periods ended September 30, 1996
     and 1995, net interest margin is annualized.
(9)  Fluctuation in securities and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
     and securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale from
     December 31, 1994 to December 31, 1995 resulted from the reclassification
     of substantially all securities and mortgage-backed securities (except for
     mortgage-backed securities resulting from the securitization with recourse
     of certain of the Bank's loans) from held-to-maturity to securities
     available for sale.
(10) Includes loans serviced by FNMC, the Bank and FGB Realty (as defined
     herein), excluding loans serviced for the Bank by FNMC.

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                                  RISK FACTORS

   Prospective holders of New Notes should consider carefully all of the
information set forth in this Prospectus and, in particular, should evaluate
the following risks before tendering their Old Notes in the Exchange Offer,
although the risk factors set forth below (other than "--Consequences of
Failure to Exchange and Requirements for Transfer of New Notes") are
generally applicable to the Old Notes as well as the New Notes. This
Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements and information
relating to the Issuer that are based on the beliefs of management as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Such
forward looking statements are principally contained in the sections
"Business -- Strategy" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations." In addition, in those and other
portions of this document, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"expect," "intends" and similar expressions, as they relate to the Issuer or
the Issuer's management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Such statements reflect the current views of the Issuer with respect to
future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including the risk factors described in this Prospectus. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those
described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Issuer
does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO EXCHANGE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER OF NEW NOTES

   Holders of Old Notes who do not exchange their Old Notes for New Notes
pursuant to the Exchange Offer will continue to be subject to the provisions
in the Indenture regarding transfer and exchange of the Old Notes and the
restrictions on transfer of such Old Notes as set forth in the legend thereon
as a consequence of the issuance of the Old Notes pursuant to exemptions
from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, the Old
Notes may not be offered or sold, unless registered under the Securities Act,
except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Issuer does not
currently anticipate that it will register Old Notes under the Securities
Act. Based on interpretations by the staff of the SEC, as set forth in
no-action letters issued to third parties, the Issuer believes that New Notes
issued pursuant to the Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be
offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other
than any such holder which is an "affiliate" of the Issuer within the meaning
of Rule 405 under the Securities Act) without compliance with the
registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act,
provided that such New Notes are acquired in the ordinary course of such
holders' business and such holders have no arrangement with any person to
participate in the distribution of such New Notes. However, the Issuer does
not intend to request the SEC to consider, and the SEC has not considered,
the Exchange Offer in the context of a no-action letter and there can be no
assurance that the staff of the SEC would make a similar determination with
respect to the Exchange Offer as in such other circumstances. Each holder,
other than a broker-dealer, must acknowledge that it is not engaged in, and
does not intend to engage in, a distribution of New Notes and has no
arrangement or understanding to participate in a distribution of New Notes.
If any holder is an affiliate of the Issuer, is engaged in or intends to
engage in or has any arrangement or understanding with respect to the
distribution of the New Notes to be acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer,
such holder (i) could not rely on the applicable interpretations of the staff
of the SEC and (ii) must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.
Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account pursuant to
the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in
connection with any resale of such New Notes. The Letter of Transmittal
states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a
broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within
the meaning of the Securities Act. This Prospectus, as it may be amended or
supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection
with resales of New Notes received in exchange for Old Notes where such Old
Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities. The Issuer has agreed that, for a
period of 180 days after the Expiration Date, it will make this Prospectus
available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale.
See "Plan of Distribution." However, to comply with the state securities
laws, the New Notes may not be offered or sold in any state unless they have
been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from
registration or qualification is available and is complied with. The offer
and sale of the New Notes to "qualified institutional buyers" (as such term
is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities

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Act) is generally exempt from registration or qualification under the state
securities laws. The Issuer currently does not intend to register or qualify
the sale of the New Notes in any state where an exemption from registration
or qualification is required and not available. See "The Exchange
Offer--Consequences of Exchanging Old Notes."

HOLDING COMPANY STRUCTURE; RESTRICTIONS ON ABILITY OF SUBSIDIARIES TO PAY
DIVIDENDS

   The Issuer is a holding company with no significant business operations of
its own. The Issuer's only significant asset is all of the common stock of
the Bank. The Issuer's only source of cash to pay interest on and principal
of the Notes is expected to be distributions from the Bank. As of September
30, 1996, on an unconsolidated basis Holdings had outstanding $340 million of
indebtedness, consisting of the Holdings Senior Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes. After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition and
the Offering, on an unconsolidated basis Holdings' total indebtedness would
have been $915 million. See "Consolidated Capitalization." The annual
interest payable on the Holdings Senior Notes is $24.5 million, the annual
interest payable on the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes is $12.8
million and the annual interest payable on the Notes is $61.1 million. In
addition, the annual cash dividends payable on the Holdings Preferred Stock
are estimated to be $15.0 million and the annual cash dividends payable on
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock (before tax benefit to the Bank) are
estimated to be $45.6 million. Although the Issuer expects that distributions
from the Bank will be sufficient to pay interest when due and the principal
amount of the Notes at maturity, distributions from the Bank may not be
sufficient to pay the principal amount of the Notes prior to maturity upon
the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined herein) or to redeem or
repurchase the Notes upon a Change of Control Put Event. In addition, the
Issuer may use such distributions to make dividends, distributions or other
Restricted Payments subject to the limitations set forth in the Indenture.
See "Description of the Notes--Certain Covenants--Limitation on Restricted
Payments." In addition, there can be no assurance that the earnings from the
Bank will be sufficient to make distributions to the Issuer to enable it to
pay interest on the Notes when due or principal of the Notes at maturity or
that such distributions will be permitted by the terms of any debt
instruments of the Issuer's subsidiaries then in effect, by the terms of any
class of preferred stock issued by the Bank and its subsidiaries, including
the Subsidiary Preferred Stock, or under applicable federal thrift laws or
regulations. See "Description of Other Indebtedness and Preferred Stock."

   The terms of the Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may not
declare or pay any dividends or other distributions (other than in shares of
common stock of the Bank or other classes of equity securities of the Bank
ranking junior to the Bank Preferred Stock, as the case may be (collectively,
"Bank Junior Stock")) with respect to any Bank Junior Stock or repurchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire, or set apart funds for the repurchase,
redemption or other acquisition of any Bank Junior Stock (including the
common stock held by Holdings) through a sinking fund or otherwise, unless
and until: (i) the Bank has paid full dividends on the Bank Preferred Stock
for the four most recent dividend periods, or funds have been paid over to
the dividend disbursing agent of the Bank for payment of such dividends, and
(ii) the Bank has declared a cash dividend on the Bank Preferred Stock at the
annual dividend rate for the current dividend period, and sufficient funds
have been paid over to the dividend disbursing agent of the Bank for the
payment of a cash dividend for such current dividend period. The terms of the
Capital Corporation Preferred Stock provide that Capital Corporation may not
declare or pay any dividends or other distributions (other than in shares of
common stock of Capital Corporation or other classes of equity securities of
Capital Corporation ranking junior to the Capital Corporation Preferred
Stock, as the case may be (collectively, "Capital Corporation Junior Stock"))
with respect to any Capital Corporation Junior Stock or repurchase, redeem or
otherwise acquire, or set apart funds for the repurchase, redemption or other
acquisition of any Capital Corporation Junior Stock (including the common
stock held by the Bank) through a sinking fund or otherwise, unless and
until: (i) Capital Corporation has paid full dividends on the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock for the four most recent dividend periods (or
such lesser number of dividend periods during which shares of Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock have been outstanding), or funds have been paid
over to the dividend disbursing agent for payment of such dividends, and (ii)
Capital Corporation has declared a cash dividend on the Capital Corporation
Preferred Stock at the annual dividend rate for the current dividend period,
and sufficient funds have been paid over to the dividend disbursing agent for
the payment of a cash dividend for such current dividend period.

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   The federal thrift laws, including the regulations of the OTS, limit the
Bank's ability to pay dividends to the Issuer. The Bank generally may not
declare dividends or make any other capital distribution if, after the
payment of such dividend or other distribution, it would fall within any of
the three undercapitalized categories under the prompt corrective action
standards of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of
1991 ("FDICIA"). Other limitations apply to the Bank's ability to pay
dividends, the magnitude of which depends upon the extent to which the Bank
meets its regulatory capital requirements. See "Regulation--Regulation of
Federal Savings Banks--Capital Distribution Regulation." In addition, the
HOLA requires every savings association subsidiary of a savings and loan
holding company to give the OTS at least 30 days' advance notice of any
proposed dividends to be made on its guarantee, permanent or other
non-withdrawable stock or else such dividend will be invalid. Further, the
OTS may prohibit any capital distribution that it determines would constitute
an unsafe or unsound practice. See "Regulation--Regulation of Federal Savings
Banks--Capital Distribution Regulation" and "Business--Dividend Policy."

   As of September 30, 1996, First Nationwide met the capital requirements of
a "well capitalized" institution under the FDICIA prompt corrective action
standards. Although management of the Issuer expects the Bank to remain "well
capitalized," there can be no assurance that the Bank will continue to be
"well capitalized" under applicable OTS regulations or will remain "well
capitalized" thereafter. If the Bank were only "adequately capitalized," it
would not be able to accept Brokered Deposits (as defined herein) unless it
received a waiver from the FDIC.

INDEBTEDNESS AND ABILITY TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF THE NOTES

   At September 30, 1996, on an unconsolidated basis Holdings had outstanding
$340 million of indebtedness, consisting of the Holdings Senior Notes and the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, and after giving effect to the Cal
Fed Acquisition and the Offering, on an unconsolidated basis Holdings' total
indebtedness would have been $915 million. See "Consolidated Capitalization."
In addition, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Indenture, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture and the Holdings Senior
Notes Indenture, Holdings may incur from time to time additional indebtedness
that is pari passu with, or subordinate in right of payment to, the Notes.
See "Description of the Notes--Certain Covenants."

   The Issuer currently anticipates that, in order to pay the principal
amount of the Notes upon the occurrence of an Event of Default or to redeem
or repurchase the Notes upon a Change of Control Put Event or, in the event
that earnings from the Bank are not sufficient to make distributions to the
Issuer to enable it to pay the principal amount of the Notes at maturity, the
Issuer may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as borrowing
funds, selling its equity securities, or the equity securities or assets of
the Bank, or seeking capital contributions or loans from its affiliates. None
of the affiliates of the Issuer are required to make any capital
contributions or other payments to the Issuer with respect to the Issuer's
obligations on the Notes. There can be no assurance that any of the foregoing
actions could be effected on satisfactory terms, that any of the foregoing
actions would enable the Issuer to pay the principal amount of the Notes or
that any of such actions would be permitted by the terms of the Indenture,
the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes Indenture or any other debt instruments of the Issuer or the Issuer's
subsidiaries then in effect, by the terms of the Subsidiary Preferred Stock
or any other class of preferred stock issued by the Bank and its
subsidiaries, or under applicable federal thrift laws or regulations.

   The terms of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, the
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and the Indenture, generally will permit
Holdings to make distributions and other Restricted Payments (as defined
therein) of up to 75% of the consolidated net income of Holdings if, after
giving effect to such distribution or payment (i) the Bank is "well
capitalized" under applicable OTS regulations and (ii) the Consolidated
Common Shareholders' Equity (as defined therein) of the Bank is at least
equal to the Minimum Common Equity Amount (as defined therein). Holdings will
be able to loan funds to its affiliates pursuant to the Holdings 9 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and
the Indenture, provided that the Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity (as
defined therein) of the Bank is at least equal to the Minimum Common Equity
Amount (as defined therein), and

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the terms of any such loan are in writing and on terms that would be
obtainable in arm's length dealings, and, in certain cases, to the additional
requirement that the loan be approved by a majority of disinterested
directors. Subject to such restrictions, such loans may consist of any and
all funds available to Holdings, whether or not such funds may be distributed
or otherwise paid as a Restricted Payment (as defined therein) pursuant to
the terms of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, the
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture or the Indenture. See "Description of the
Notes--Certain Covenants" and "Description of Other Indebtedness and
Preferred Stock." It is currently expected that, after payment of its debt
service and other obligations, the Issuer will make Restricted Payments,
including dividends and distributions, and loans to its affiliates to the
extent permitted by the terms of its debt instruments. Accordingly, there can
be no assurance that, notwithstanding the receipt by the Issuer of sufficient
funds to enable it to pay the principal amount of the Notes at maturity, the
Issuer will have funds available to pay the principal amount of the Notes at
maturity or prior to maturity upon the occurrence of an Event of Default or
to redeem or repurchase the Notes upon a Change of Control Put Event.

SUBORDINATION TO SENIOR INDEBTEDNESS AND TO SUBSIDIARY LIABILITIES AND
SUBSIDIARY PREFERRED STOCK

   The Notes are subordinate in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness.
At September 30, 1996, after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition and the
Offering, Holdings would have had outstanding $200 million of Senior
Indebtedness, consisting of the Holdings Senior Notes. The Issuer may not pay
principal of, premium or interest on the Notes, make any deposit pursuant to
defeasance provisions or repurchase, redeem or otherwise retire the Notes if
any Senior Indebtedness is not paid when due or any other default on Senior
Indebtedness occurs and the maturity of such Senior Indebtedness is
accelerated in accordance with its terms unless, in either case, and until
such default has been cured or waived or has ceased to exist, any such
acceleration has been rescinded or such Senior Indebtedness has been
discharged or paid in full. In addition, if a default exists with respect to
certain Senior Indebtedness and certain other conditions are satisfied, the
Issuer may not make any payments on the Notes for a designated period of
time. Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Issuer upon a total
or partial liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding,
the holders of Senior Indebtedness will be entitled to receive payment in
full before the holders of the Notes are entitled to receive any payment. See
"Description of the Notes--Subordination."

   In addition, any right of the Issuer and its creditors, including holders
of the Notes, to participate in the assets of any of Holdings' subsidiaries,
including the Bank and Capital Corporation, upon any liquidation or
reorganization of any such subsidiary will be subject to the prior claims of
that subsidiary's creditors, including the Bank's depositors and trade
creditors (except to the extent that the Issuer may itself be a creditor of
such subsidiary). Accordingly, after giving effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the Capital Corporation Offering and the Capital Contribution,
the Notes will be effectively subordinated to (i) all existing and future
liabilities, including deposits, indebtedness and trade payables, of the
Issuer's subsidiaries, including the Bank and Capital Corporation, and (ii)
all preferred stock issued by the Issuer's subsidiaries, including the
Subsidiary Preferred Stock. At September 30, 1996, after giving effect to the
Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation Offering and the Capital
Contribution, the outstanding interest-bearing liabilities, including
deposits, of such subsidiaries would have been approximately $27.5 billion,
the other liabilities of such subsidiaries, including trade payables and
accrued expenses, would have been approximately $652 million, and there would
have been approximately $973 million aggregate liquidation value of the
Subsidiary Preferred Stock outstanding. In the event of the liquidation or
dissolution of the Bank or Capital Corporation, the holders of the Bank
Preferred Stock or the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, as the case may
be, will have preference over Holdings, as the holder of all of the common
stock of the Bank, with respect to the assets of the Bank or Capital
Corporation, as the case may be. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operation--Holdings--Liquidity."

   The ability of the Issuer to repurchase the Notes as a result of the
occurrence of a Change of Control Put Event will be subject to the ability of
the Issuer to make restricted payments at that time under the Holdings Senior
Notes Indenture and the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture.
Accordingly, the repurchase of the Notes, if not permitted by the Holdings
Senior Notes Indenture, could create an event of default under the Holdings
Senior Notes Indenture as a result of which any repurchase

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would, absent a waiver, be blocked by the subordination provisions of the
Indenture. See "Description of the Notes--Subordination." Failure of Holdings
to repurchase the Notes when required could result in an Event of Default
with respect to the Notes whether or not such repurchase is permitted by the
subordination provisions.

RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY TERMS OF THE ISSUER'S INDEBTEDNESS; CONSEQUENCES OF
FAILURE TO COMPLY

   The terms and conditions of the Indenture, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes Indenture and the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture, impose
restrictions that affect, among other things, the ability of the Issuer to
incur debt, pay dividends or make distributions, engage in a business other
than holding the common stock of the Bank and similar banking institutions,
make acquisitions, create liens, sell assets and make certain investments.
The ability of the Issuer to comply with the foregoing provisions can be
affected by events beyond the Issuer's control. The breach of any of these
covenants could result in a default under one or more of the debt instruments
of the Issuer. In the event of a default under any indebtedness of the Issuer
or the Issuer's subsidiaries, the holders of such indebtedness could elect to
declare all amounts outstanding under their respective debt instruments to be
due and payable. Any such declaration under a debt instrument of the Issuer
or the Issuer's subsidiaries is likely to result in an event of default under
one or more of the other debt instruments of the Issuer or the Issuer's
subsidiaries. If indebtedness of the Issuer or the Issuer's subsidiaries were
to be accelerated, there could be no assurance that the assets of the Issuer
or the Issuer's subsidiaries, as the case may be, would be sufficient to
repay in full borrowings under all of such debt instruments, including the
Notes. See "--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes,"
"Business--Holdings--Sources of Funds" and "Description of the Notes."

STRATEGY

   Management intends to continue the implementation of its various
strategies in order to capitalize on the strengths of the Bank. See "Business
Strategy." The continued implementation of any of management's strategies is
subject to numerous contingencies beyond management's control. These
contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, competition
and changes in regulation and interest rates. Accordingly, no assurance can
be given that any of these strategies will prove to be effective or that
management's goals will be achieved.

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

   The Bank's loan portfolio is concentrated in California. As a result, the
financial condition of the Bank will be subject to general economic
conditions and, in particular, to conditions in the California residential
real estate market. Due to the slow recovery of the economy, particularly in
California's market for real estate, the Bank may find it difficult to
originate a sufficient volume of high-quality residential mortgage loans or
maintain its asset quality, either of which could negatively impact future
performance. In addition, any downturn in the economy generally, and in
California in particular, could further reduce real estate values and the
volume of mortgages originated. Real estate values in California could also
be affected by earthquakes.

INTEREST RATE RISK AND CREDIT RISK

   It is expected that the Bank will continue to realize income primarily
from the differential or "spread" between the interest earned on loans,
securities and other interest-earnings assets, and interest paid on deposits,
borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest spreads are
affected by the difference between the maturities and repricing
characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
In addition, loan volume and yields are affected by market interest rates on
loans, and rising interest rates generally are associated with a lower volume
of loan originations. It is expected that a substantial majority of the
Bank's assets will continue to be indexed to changes in market interest rates
and a substantial majority of its liabilities will continue to be short term,
which will mitigate the negative effect of a decline in yield on its assets.
At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had $12.2 billion in assets indexed
to changes in market rates and $12.9 billion in liabilities maturing or
repricing within one year. At September 30, 1996, after giving effect to the
Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation Offering

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and the Capital Contribution, the Bank would have had $22.7 billion in assets
indexed to changes in market rates and $22.1 billion in liabilities maturing
or repricing within one year. In addition, the lag in implementation
repricing terms on the Bank's adjustable rate assets may result in a decline
in net interest income in a rising interest rate environment. There can be no
assurance that the Bank's interest rate risk will be minimized or eliminated.
In addition, an increase in the general level of interest rates may adversely
affect the ability of certain borrowers to pay the interest on and prinicipal
of their obligations. Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates
could materially adversely affect the Bank's net interest spread, asset
quality, loan origination volume and overall results of operations. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Asset and Liability Management."

   Securities owned by the Bank are accounted for financial reporting
purposes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities." On November 15, 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued a special report, "A Guide to Implementation of Statement 115
on Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" (the
"Special Report"). The Special Report provided all entities a one-time
opportunity to reassess their ability and intent to hold securities to
maturity and allowed a one-time reclassification of securities from
held-to-maturity to securities available-for-sale without "tainting" the
remaining held-to-maturity securities. On December 29, 1995, First Nationwide
reclassified $1.5 billion and $231.8 million in carrying value of
mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government and agency securities,
respectively, from the held-to-maturity to the available-for-sale portfolio,
resulting in a net after-tax increase of $22.5 million in stockholders'
equity. If the market value of these securities and mortgage-backed
securities is subsequently less than the carrying value, there will be a
negative impact on consolidated stockholders' equity for financial reporting
purposes; however, there will be no impact on the Bank's regulatory capital
because, by definition, the SFAS No. 115 equity component is not included in
regulatory capital.

ASSET QUALITY; SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS OF GRANITE, OLD FNB AND FORD MOTOR

   In the several years preceding the FN Acquisition, the FNB Acquired
Business had experienced losses stemming from increases in non-performing
assets. While the Bank may also experience such losses, management believes
that the risk that the Bank will suffer future adverse effects from any
additional deterioration of the portfolio acquired from Old FNB is minimized
by the disposition by Old FNB of non-performing assets prior to the FN
Acquisition, the retention by Old FNB of certain assets, principally
non-performing or other problem assets (with a net book value of
approximately $441 million at September 30, 1994), and the right of First
Nationwide pursuant to the Put Agreement to sell Granite up to $500 million
of certain assets, primarily multi-family and commercial real estate loans
and residential mortgage loans with an original principal balance greater
than $250,000 (the "Putable Assets"), which were primarily non-performing,
through November 30, 1996, less $89 million, the amount of sales of certain
non-performing assets by Old FNB to Granite during the period from January 1,
1994 through the consummation of the FN Acquisition. At September 30, 1996,
the remaining available balance under the Put Agreement was approximately
$70.5 million, which First Nationwide fully utilized on December 5, 1996. Of
the approximately $228 million in non-performing assets at September 30,
1996, approximately $17.3 million were eligible to be sold to Granite under
the Put Agreement.

   Since First Nationwide had not required Granite to purchase $500 million
of non-performing assets as of November 30, 1996, it had the right to require
Granite to purchase any qualifying Putable Assets of First Nationwide, other
than assets which previously became Putable Assets and which First Nationwide
did not require Granite to purchase, up to such $500 million maximum.

   The Put Agreement did not protect the Bank from losses: (i) on the assets
not covered by the Put Agreement or the assets covered by the Put Agreement
in excess of the coverage limits described above, (ii) on the assets owned by
First Nationwide prior to the FN Acquisition, (iii) on the Putable Assets
which become non-performing and which First Nationwide did not require
Granite to purchase prior to the expiration of its rights under the Put
Agreement, (iv) on the assets acquired following the FN Acquisition or (v)
incurred after November 30, 1996. There can be no assurance that the Bank
will not experience losses from non-performing assets.

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   Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Old FNB has agreed to indemnify
the Bank from certain breaches of representations, warranties and covenants.
Although the Bank believes that the obligations of Old FNB under the Asset
Purchase Agreement are enforceable against Old FNB, and that Old FNB will
have the ability to satisfy its obligations under such provisions, there can
be no assurance that a court will enforce such provisions or that Old FNB
will have the ability to satisfy their respective obligations. Ford Motor has
guaranteed the obligations of Old FNB under the Asset Purchase Agreement.

MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO AND MSRS

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide held a 1-4 unit residential
mortgage loan portfolio of approximately $6.3 billion, and MSRs on a 1-4 unit
residential loan portfolio totalling approximately $42.7 billion. First
Nationwide's MSRs had a book value of $406.7 million at September 30, 1996.
After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, at September 30, 1996, the
Bank would have held a 1-4 unit residential mortgage loan portfolio of
approximately $14.6 billion, MSRs on a 1-4 unit residential loan portfolio
totalling approximately $46.2 billion and the Bank's MSRs would have had a
book value of $438.9 million. A decline in long-term interest rates generally
results in an acceleration in mortgage loan prepayments, and higher than
anticipated levels of prepayments generally cause the accelerated
amortization of MSRs and generally will result in reductions in the market
value of the MSRs and in the Bank's servicing fee income. There can be no
assurance that long-term interest rates will not decline and the rate of
mortgage loan prepayments will not exceed management's estimates, resulting
in a charge to earnings in the period of adjustment and reductions in the
market value of the MSRs and in loan servicing fee income, or that management
will be able to reinvest the cash from mortgage loan prepayments in assets
earning yields comparable to the yields on the prepaid mortgages.

COMPETITION

   The Bank experiences significant competition in both attracting and
retaining deposits and in originating real estate and consumer loans.

   The Bank competes with other thrift institutions, commercial banks,
insurance companies, credit unions, thrift and loan associations, money
market mutual funds and brokerage firms in attracting and retaining deposits.
Competition for deposits from large commercial banks is particularly strong.
Many of the nation's thrift institutions and many large commercial banks have
a significant number of branch offices in the areas in which the Bank
operates.

   In addition, there is strong competition in originating and purchasing
real estate and consumer loans, principally from other savings and loan
associations, commercial banks, mortgage banking companies, insurance
companies, consumer finance companies, pension funds and commercial finance
companies. The primary factors in competing for loans are the quality and
extent of service to borrowers and brokers, economic factors such as interest
rates, interest rate caps, rate adjustment provisions, loan maturities,
loan-to-value ("LTV") ratios, loan fees, and the amount of time it takes to
process a loan from receipt of the loan application to date of funding. The
Bank's future performance is dependent on its ability to originate a
sufficient volume of mortgage loans in its local market areas and through its
wholesale network and, if it is unable to originate a sufficient volume of
mortgage loans, to purchase a sufficient quantity of high-quality
mortgage-backed securities with adequate yields. There can be no assurance
that the Bank will be able to effect such actions on satisfactory terms.

REGULATION

   The financial institutions industry is subject to extensive regulation,
which materially affects the business of the Issuer and the Bank. Statutes
and regulations to which the Bank and its parent companies are subject may be
changed at any time, and the interpretation of these statutes and regulations
is also subject to change. There can be no assurance that future changes in
such statutes and regulations or in their interpretation will not adversely
affect the business of the Issuer and the Bank.

TAX SHARING AGREEMENT; AVAILABILITY OF NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVERS

   The Bank, Holdings and Mafco Holdings have entered into a tax sharing
agreement (the "Tax Sharing Agreement") effective as of January 1, 1994,
pursuant to which: (i) the Bank will pay to Holdings

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amounts equal to the taxes that the Bank would be required to pay if it were
to file a return separately from the affiliated group of which Mafco Holdings
is the common parent (the "Mafco Group"), and (ii) Holdings will pay to Mafco
Holdings amounts equal to the taxes that Holdings would be required to pay if
it were to file a consolidated return on behalf of itself and the Bank
separately from the Mafco Group. The Tax Sharing Agreement allows the Bank to
take into account, in determing its liability to Holdings, any net operating
loss carryovers that it would have been entitled to utilize if it had filed
separate returns for each year since the formation of First Nationwide. The
Tax Sharing Agreement also allows Holdings to take into account in
determining its liability to Mafco Holdings, any net operating losses that it
would have been entitled to utilize if it had filed a consolidated return on
behalf of itself and the Bank for each year since the formation of First
Nationwide. Accordingly, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, the benefits
of any net operating losses generated by First Nationwide since its formation
are retained by the Bank and Holdings.

   First Nationwide generated significant federal income tax net operating
losses since it was organized in December 1988. This was due, in part, to the
fact that under applicable federal income tax law, certain financial
assistance received by First Nationwide pursuant to the Assistance Agreement
was excluded from the taxable income of First Nationwide. In addition to such
tax-free financial assistance, First Nationwide had been entitled to its
normal operating deductions, including interest expense and certain losses
relating to its loan portfolio. As a result, First Nationwide generated
significant net operating losses for federal income tax purposes even though
its operations were profitable. Furthermore, under the reorganization
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"),
First Nationwide succeeded to certain net operating loss carryovers of the
Texas Closed Banks.

   At December 31, 1995, if Holdings would have filed a consolidated tax
return on behalf of itself (as common parent) and First Nationwide for each
year since the formation of First Nationwide, it would have had approximately
$2.6 billion of regular net operating losses and approximately $992 million
of AMT net operating losses, both of which Holdings would have been entitled
to utilize. A portion of such losses, to the extent not previously used to
offset income, would expire in the year 2002 and in each year thereafter and
would fully expire in 2007. It is expected that under the Tax Sharing
Agreement, the Bank and Holdings will be able to eliminate through 1997 a
significant portion of the amounts that they otherwise would be required to
pay to Holdings and Mafco Holdings, respectively, under the Tax Sharing
Agreement in respect of federal income tax and, accordingly, it is not
expected that the Bank or Holdings will record significant amounts of federal
income tax expense through 1997 as members of the Mafco Group. Payments made
by Holdings under the Tax Sharing Agreement with the Mafco Group during the
year ended December 31, 1995 totalled $3.1 million. There were no such
payments in 1994. During 1998, the Bank and Holdings anticipate that the AMT
net operating losses will be fully utilized and the Bank and Holdings will
begin providing federal income tax expense at a rate of 20 percent. Prior to
1998, the Bank and Holdings provided federal income tax expense at a 2
percent rate because 90 percent of AMT net operating losses were available to
offset AMT income.

   If for any reason the Bank and Holdings were to deconsolidate from the
Mafco Group, only the amount of the net operating loss carryovers of the Bank
and Holdings not already utilized by the Mafco Group would be available to
offset the taxable income of the Bank and Holdings. If the Bank and Holdings
had deconsolidated as of December 31, 1995, the Bank and Holdings would have
had approximately $1.1 billion of regular net operating loss carryforwards.
If for any reason the Bank were to deconsolidate from Holdings with Holdings
remaining a member of the Mafco Group, the net operating losses of the Bank
not already utilized by the Mafco Group would be available to offset the
taxable income of the Bank subsequent to the date of deconsolidation, but
would no longer be available to offset the taxable income of Holdings
subsequent to the date of deconsolidation. If the Bank had deconsolidated as
of December 31, 1995, the Bank would have had approximately $1.0 billion of
regular net operating loss carryforwards. It cannot be predicted to what
extent the Mafco Group will utilize the net operating losses of Holdings
and/or the Bank in the future or the amount, if any, of net operating loss
carryforwards that Holdings or the Bank may have upon deconsolidation. The
net operating loss carryovers are subject to review and potential
disallowance, in whole or in part, by the Internal Revenue Service (the
"IRS"). Any disallowance of the Bank's net operating loss carryovers may
increase the amounts that the Bank would

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be required to pay to Holdings under the Tax Sharing Agreement and that
Holdings would be required to pay to Mafco Holdings and would therefore
decrease the earnings of the Bank available for dividends on the Bank
Preferred Stock. See "Certain Transactions--Tax Sharing Agreement."

TAX EFFECTS OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS BY THE BANK

   Dividend distributions made to Holdings, as the sole owner of the Bank's
Common Stock, and to holders of the Bank Preferred Stock, in each case in
excess of the Bank's accumulated earnings and profits, as well as any
distributions in dissolution or in redemption or liquidation of stock, may
cause the Bank to recognize a portion of its tax bad debt reserves as income
and, accordingly, could cause the Bank to make payments to Holdings under the
Tax Sharing Agreement. As a result, Holdings may be required to make payments
to Mafco Holdings under the Tax Sharing Agreement if Holdings has
insufficient expenses and losses to offset such income.

TAXATION OF THE BANK

   As a result of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, which
provided for the repeal of the Section 593 reserve method of accounting for
bad debts by thrift institutions which are treated as large banks, the Bank
will generally be required to take into income the balance of its post-1987
bad debt reserves over a six year period beginning in 1996 subject to a two
year deferral if certain residential loan tests are satisfied. Consequently,
the Bank may be required to make payments to Holdings under the Tax Sharing
Agreement if the Bank has insufficient expenses and losses to offset such
income. As of December 31, 1995, First Nationwide had tax bad debt reserves
totaling $203 million, all of which is subject to recapture into income and
has been provided for in deferred tax liabilities. Additionally, as of
December 31, 1995, Cal Fed and SFFed had tax bad reserves of $196 million and
$25 million, respectively, of which $73 million and $1 million is post-1987
bad debt reserves subject to recapture into income.

LACK OF A PUBLIC MARKET FOR THE NOTES

   The New Notes are being offered to the holders of the Old Notes. The Old
Notes were issued on September 19, 1996 to a small number of institutional
investors and are eligible for trading in the Private Offering, Resale and
Trading through Automated Linkages (PORTAL) Market, the National Association
of Securities Dealers' screenbased, automated market for trading of
securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A. To the extent that Old Notes
are tendered and accepted in the Exchange Offer, the trading market for the
remaining untendered Old Notes could be adversely affected. There is no
existing trading market for the New Notes, and there can be no assurance
regarding the future development of a market for the New Notes, or the
ability of holders of the New Notes to sell their New Notes or the price at
which such holders may be able to sell their New Notes. Although the Initial
Purchasers have informed the Issuer that they currently intend to make a
market in the New Notes, they are not obligated to do so and any such market
making may be discontinued at any time without notice. As a result, the
market price of the New Notes could be adversely affected. The Issuer does
not intend to apply for listing or quotation of the New Notes on any
securities exchange or stock market.

CONTROL BY MACANDREWS & FORBES

   The Issuer is 80% indirectly owned through MacAndrews & Forbes by Ronald
O. Perelman and 20% indirectly owned by Hunter's Glen, a limited partnership
controlled by Gerald J. Ford, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer and a director of the Bank. Parent Holdings owns 100% of the class A
common stock of the Issuer, representing 80% of its voting common stock
(representing approximately 85% of the voting power of its voting common
stock) and Hunter's Glen owns 100% of the class B common stock of the Issuer,
representing 20% of its voting common stock (representing approximately 15%
of the voting power of its common stock). See "Ownership of the Common Stock"
and "Certain Transactions--Transactions with Mr. Ford." As a result,
MacAndrews & Forbes will be able to direct and control the policies of the
Issuer and its subsidiaries, including mergers, sales of assets and similar
transactions. See "Certain Transactions--Relationship with MacAndrews &
Forbes."

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                    STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

   First Nationwide's total consolidated assets have grown from $924 million
as of September 30, 1994, immediately prior to the FN Acquisition, to
approximately $16.8 billion at September 30, 1996 on an historical basis and,
after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the Capital Contribution, the Bank's total consolidated assets
would be approximately $31.0 billion. The current composition of First
Nationwide's assets and operations resulted principally from certain of the
acquisitions and dispositions described below. The FN Acquisition laid the
foundation for the Bank's current strategy, the implementation of which is
reflected in subsequent acquisitions and dispositions. See
"Business--Business Strategy."

THE CAL FED ACQUISITION

 The Cal Fed Acquisition

   On July 27, 1996, Holdings entered in the Merger Agreement with Cal Fed
and California Federal, pursuant to which on January 3, 1997 Holdings
acquired Cal Fed and California Federal. At September 30, 1996, California
Federal had approximately $14.1 billion in assets and $8.8 billion in
deposits and operated 118 branches in California and Nevada. Under the Merger
Agreement, each share of Cal Fed common stock outstanding at the effective
time of the merger (other than shares for which dissenter's rights are
perfected, shares held directly or indirectly by Holdings and shares held as
treasury stock) was converted into and became the right to receive a cash
payment of $23.50 and one-tenth of one Secondary Litigation Interest. See
"Business--Sources of Funds--Cal Fed Contingent Litigation Recovery
Participation Interests." The holders of options or warrants to purchase the
common stock of Cal Fed received for each share subject to such options or
warrants the difference between $23.50 and the applicable per share option
price, one-tenth of one Secondary Litigation Interest and, in certain
circumstances, one-tenth of one Litigation Interest (as defined herein). No
fractional Secondary Litigation Interests were issued in the merger. The
Merger Agreement was amended and restated as of September 20, 1996 to (i)
make CFB Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, a party to
the Merger Agreement and (ii) amend the provisions relating to fractional
Secondary Litigation Interests. Pursuant to such amendment and restatement,
the stockholders of Cal Fed who would otherwise receive fractional interests
shall not be entitled to receive fractional interests. Such stockholders are
expected to receive their ratable share of the aggregate net cash proceeds
obtained (after deducting certain selling expenses) from aggregating the
fractional interests into the nearest whole number of Secondary Litigation
Interests and selling such Secondary Litigation Interests on the open market.
The aggregate cash consideration paid under the Merger Agreement was
approximately $1.2 billion.

   Upon consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition, Holdings contributed the
capital stock of Cal Fed to First Nationwide. Cal Fed was liquidated and
First Nationwide merged with California Federal, with California Federal
being the surviving bank. In connection with the merger of California Federal
with First Nationwide, each share of the 11 1/2% Noncumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock of First Nationwide was converted into and became one share
of 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock of the surviving bank, California Federal,
which 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock has the same relative rights, terms and
preferences as the 11 1/2% Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock issued by
First Nationwide. All references in this Prospectus to the 11 1/2% Bank
Preferred Stock for the period preceding consummation of the Cal Fed
Acquisition will be deemed references to the comparable preferred stock
issued by First Nationwide.

   After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the Capital Contribution, at September 30, 1996, the Bank would
have had approximately $31.0 billion in assets, approximately $17.6 billion
in deposits, would have operated approximately 227 branches and would have
ranked at such date as the fourth largest thrift in the United States in
terms of assets, based on published sources. As a result of the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the Bank gained a substantial presence in Southern California.
In order to realize economies of scale and cost reduction opportunities
presented by the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Bank plans to consolidate or
eliminate duplicative back office operations and administrative and
management functions as soon as practicable. The Bank presently estimates
that it will save approximately $74 million in noninterest expense during the
first twelve months of operations following the Cal Fed Acquisition as
compared to operating Cal Fed on a stand-alone basis. In connection with the
Cal Fed Acquisition and the consolidation of Cal Fed's operations with those
of First Nationwide, the Bank expects to capitalize acquisition costs
totalling approximately $110 million.

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   Holdings financed the Cal Fed Acquisition with (i) the net proceeds of
approximately $555 million from the issuance of the Old Notes, (ii) an
investment by Special Purpose Corp. of $145 million in exchange for the
Holdings Preferred Stock and (iii) existing cash. The net proceeds from the
Old Notes and the Holdings Preferred Stock were contributed to First
Nationwide as the Capital Contribution prior to the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   As a result of the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Bank is obligated with respect
to the following outstanding securities of California Federal (in addition to
the outstanding securities of First Nationwide): (i) $50 million of 10.668%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 1998 (the "Cal Fed Senior Subordinated Notes"),
(ii) $2.7 million of 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2001 (the
"Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures"), (iii) $4.3 million of
10% Subordinated Debentures Due 2003 (the "Cal Fed 10% Subordinated
Debentures") and (iv) the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock with liquidation value
of $172.5 million. See "Business--Holdings--Sources of Funds" and
"Business--Cal Fed--Sources of Funds."

OTHER ACQUISITIONS

 The Home Federal Acquisition

   On June 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the Home Federal
Acquisition, pursuant to which First Nationwide acquired HFFC and its wholly
owned federally chartered savings association subsidiary, Home Federal, which
had approximately $717 million in assets and $632 million in deposits and
operated 15 branches in the Northern California area. The aggregate
consideration paid in connection with the Home Federal Acquisition was
approximately $67.8 million. First Nationwide financed the Home Federal
Acquisition with existing cash.

  The SFFed Acquisition

   On February 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the SFFed Acquisition
pursuant to which First Nationwide acquired SFFed and its wholly owned
federal savings association subsidiary, San Francisco Federal. The aggregate
consideration paid in the SFFed Acquisition was approximately $264 million.
San Francisco Federal operated 35 branches in the Northern California area,
and as a result of the SFFed Acquisition and the related consolidation of
branches, the number of First Nationwide's retail branches in Northern
California increased to 63. On February 1, 1996, San Francisco Federal had
approximately $4.0 billion in assets and approximately $2.7 billion in
deposits.

   First Nationwide financed the SFFed Acquisition with existing cash and
other borrowings, some of which were repaid with the $311.8 million of
proceeds from the sale of consumer loans on February 23, 1996.

   In connection with the SFFed Acquisition, First Nationwide assumed $50
million of 11.20% Senior Notes issued by SFFed in September 1994 (the "SFFed
Notes"). See "Business--Holdings--Sources of Funds--SFFed Notes."

 The LMUSA Purchases

   On October 2, 1995, FNMC purchased from LMUSA in the LMUSA 1995 Purchase a
loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.1 billion (including $3.1
billion of MSRs that are owned by third parties who have subcontracted to
FNMC the servicing function (a "subservicing portfolio")), a master servicing
portfolio of $2.9 billion and other assets, principally existing loans and
loan production operations of LMUSA, for $100 million, payable in
installments, and the assumption of certain indebtedness relating to the
acquired loan portfolio. On January 31, 1996, FNMC purchased in the LMUSA
1996 Purchase LMUSA's remaining $14.1 billion loan servicing portfolio
(including a subservicing portfolio of $2.4 billion), a master servicing
portfolio of $2.7 billion, its real estate acquired through loan foreclosures
in connection with its servicing operations and its trade names for $160.0
million (as adjusted pursuant to the terms of the agreement) payable in
installments and subject to certain adjustments, and the assumption of
certain of LMUSA's obligations secured by its mortgage servicing operations.

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 The Branch Purchases

   In April 1995, First Nationwide consummated the Tiburon Purchase in which
it acquired approximately $13 million in deposits located in Tiburon,
California from East-West Federal Bank, a federal savings bank. In August
1995, First Nationwide consummated the ITT Purchase in which it acquired
three retail branches located in Orange County, California with deposit
accounts totalling approximately $356 million from ITT Federal Bank, fsb. On
December 8, 1995, First Nationwide consummated the Sonoma Purchase in which
it acquired four retail branches located in Sonoma County, California with
associated deposit accounts of approximately $144 million from Citizens
Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. The weighted average deposit premium
paid in connection with the Branch Purchases was 3.78%.

 The Maryland Acquisition

   In December 1994, FNMC entered into a series of agreements with the
Resolution Trust Corporation as conservator for Standard Federal Savings
Association, America's Mortgage Servicing, Inc., A Mortgage Company,
America's Lending Network, Inc., and StanFed Financial Services, Inc.
(collectively, "StanFed"), of Frederick, Maryland, to acquire certain of
StanFed's mortgage servicing assets and assume certain of StanFed's mortgage
servicing liabilities for approximately $178 million. As a result of the
Maryland Acquisition, FNMC acquired a 1-4 unit residential mortgage loan
servicing portfolio of approximately $11.4 billion (including a sub-servicing
portfolio of $1.8 billion) and certain other assets and liabilities. The
transaction was consummated on February 28, 1995. In connection with the
Maryland Acquisition, FNMC has moved its mortgage servicing operations to
Maryland from its former location in Sacramento, California. Costs totalling
$5.7 million associated with such consolidation are included in noninterest
expense in Holdings' consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1995.

   In April 1995, First Nationwide closed substantially all of its retail
loan production offices. Costs associated with closures of approximately $2.1
million are included in noninterest expense in Holdings' consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1995.

 The FN Acquisition

   On April 14, 1994, First Nationwide entered into the Asset Purchase
Agreement with Old FNB, an indirect subsidiary of Ford Motor, pursuant to
which, on October 3, 1994, effective immediately after the close of business
on September 30, 1994, First Nationwide purchased the FNB Acquired Business
for $726.5 million. Effective on October 1, 1994, First Nationwide changed
its name from "First Madison Bank, FSB" to "First Nationwide Bank, A Federal
Savings Bank."

   First Nationwide financed the FN Acquisition and paid related fees and
expenses with: (i) a capital contribution by Holdings funded with the net
proceeds of (a) the issuance of the Holdings Senior Notes and (b) the
issuance of Holdings' class C common stock to Parent Holdings (all of which
class C common stock was redeemed on June 3, 1996), (ii) the net proceeds
from the issuance of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock, and (iii) existing
cash and proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase. See
"Certain Transactions."

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DISPOSITIONS

 The Branch Sales

   From January through June of 1996, First Nationwide consummated the Branch
Sales in the following transactions:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  
                                                  
                                                     CARRYING VALUE AT   
                      SALE                         RESPECTIVE SALE DATE  
                  CONSUMMATION      NUMBER OF     -----------------------   PRE-TAX
BRANCH LOCATION       DATE        BRANCHES SOLD     DEPOSITS     ASSETS      GAIN
- ---------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------  ---------  ---------
                                                         (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                  <C>                <C>         <C>           <C>       <C>
New York             1/12/96             7          $  416,476    $ 5,997   $ 32,991
Ohio                 1/19/96            28           1,392,561     20,480    130,660
New York             2/23/96             3             270,046      1,838     17,027
New York             3/15/96             5             615,572      8,083     48,933
New Jersey           3/22/96             4             501,262      6,396     35,938
New York             3/22/96            11             637,045      9,465     41,286
Michigan             6/28/96            21             799,226     15,060     56,177
                                 ---------------  ------------  ---------  ---------
Total                                   79          $4,632,188    $67,319   $363,012
                                 ===============  ============  =========  =========
</TABLE>

   The Branch Sales resulted in gains of approximately $363.0 million on a
pre-tax basis through September 30, 1996, which represented an average
premium of 7.96% of the approximately $4.6 billion of deposits sold. The
gains from the Branch Sales were used, as necessary, to augment First
Nationwide's regulatory capital to maintain its "well capitalized" status
after the SFFed Acquisition.

  The Illinois Sale

   On October 7, 1994, First Nationwide sold (the "Illinois Sale") the FNB
Acquired Business' branch network located in Illinois consisting of 26
branches with approximately $1.2 billion in deposits to Household Bank,
f.s.b. The $89 million deposit premium received by First Nationwide was
treated as a reduction of intangible assets related to the FN Acquisition.

 California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation

   In November 1996, First Nationwide established Capital Corporation for the
purpose of acquiring, holding and managing real estate mortgage assets. All
of Capital Corporation's common stock is owned by the Bank. It is expected
that substantially all of Capital Corporation's mortgage assets will be
acquired from the Bank and affiliates of the Bank. Capital Corporation has
entered into a servicing agreement with FNMC pursuant to which FNMC will
service Capital Corporation's mortgage assets. On January 31, 1997, Capital
Corporation consummated the offering of 20,000,000 shares of the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock in the Capital Corporation Offering and received
proceeds therefrom of approximately $484.3 million (net of underwriting
discounts).

                                 USE OF PROCEEDS

   The Issuer will not receive any proceeds from the Exchange Offer. The net
proceeds of the Offering, which were approximately $555 million, were used
together with an investment by Special Purpose Corp. in exchange for the
Holdings Preferred Stock and existing cash, to finance the Cal Fed
Acquisition.

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                          CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION

   The following table sets forth the actual consolidated capitalization of
Holdings at September 30, 1996 and the capitalization of Holdings on a
consolidated basis at such date as adjusted to give effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the issuance of the Notes and the Capital Corporation Offering.
The following table should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Holdings and the notes thereto, "Pro Forma Financial
Data" and the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data included elsewhere in this
Prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                  CONSOLIDATED
                                                                                                 CAPITALIZATION
                                                                                                  OF HOLDINGS,
                                                                 HOLDINGS       ADJUSTMENTS       AS ADJUSTED
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
                                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>                <C>
Deposits ....................................................    $8,799,990     $   8,766,839 (a)   $17,566,829
                                                              ==============  ===============    ==============
Borrowings:
 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ............    $2,127,574     $     962,700 (a)   $ 2,607,624
                                                                                 (482,650)(b)
 Other borrowings (primarily FHLB advances) .................     3,943,696(c)      3,282,357 (a)     7,226,053
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
   Total ....................................................    $6,071,270     $   3,762,407       $ 9,833,677
                                                              ==============  ===============    ==============
Long-term notes:
 Notes ......................................................    $       --     $     575,000 (d)   $   575,000
 Holdings Senior Notes ......................................       200,000                --           200,000
 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes ..................       140,000                --           140,000
 Old FNB Debentures .........................................        89,831                --            89,831
 SFFed Notes ................................................         6,841                --             6,841
 Cal Fed 10.668% Subordinated Notes .........................            --            50,000 (e)        50,000
 Cal Fed 10% Subordinated Debentures ........................            --             4,300 (e)         4,300
 Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures  ........            --             2,700 (e)         2,700
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
   Total long-term notes ....................................    $  436,672     $     632,000       $ 1,068,672
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------

Minority interest ...........................................    $  309,376     $     172,500 (a)   $   981,876
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
                                                                                $     500,000 (f)
Stockholders' equity:
 As adjusted:
  Holdings Preferred Stock (par value $1.00 per share;
   10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
   outstanding actual, 10,000 shares issued and outstanding
   as adjusted) .............................................    $  150,000     $          --       $   150,000
  Class A common stock (par value $1.00 per share; 800
   shares authorized, 800 shares issued and outstanding)  ...             1                --                 1
  Class B common stock (par value $1.00 per share; 200
   shares authorized, 200 shares issued and outstanding)  ...            --                --                --
  Additional paid-in capital ................................        47,752          (17,350) (f)        30,402
  Net unrealized holding gain on securities available for
   sale .....................................................        35,087                --            35,087
  Retained earnings .........................................       688,039                --           688,039
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
   Total stockholders' equity ...............................       920,879          (17,350)           903,529
                                                              --------------  ---------------    --------------
Total capitalization ........................................    $1,666,927     $   1,287,150       $ 2,954,077
                                                              ==============  ===============    ==============
</TABLE>

- --------------
(a)  Represents deposits, borrowed funds (including accrued interest payable on
     all borrowings) and minority interest of Cal Fed to be assumed by Holdings
     at their approximate respective fair values at September 30, 1996.
(b)  Includes accrued interest payable with respect to the Holdings Senior
     Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes.
(c)  Represents utilization of proceeds from the issuance of the Capital
     Corporation Preferred Stock.
(d)  Represents the assumption of the Notes by Holdings.
(e)  Represents long-term notes of Cal Fed to be assumed by Holdings at their
     approximate respective fair values at September 30, 1996, excluding
     accrued interest payable.
(f)  Represents the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock and
     related issuance costs.

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                           PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA

   The following pro forma financial data gives effect to the Acquisitions,
the Branch Sales, the Capital Corporation Offering and the issuances of the
Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and
the Notes. The Branch Purchases and the Home Federal Acquisition have not
been reflected in the pro forma financial data because such transactions are
not material either individually or in the aggregate.

   The following pro forma financial data as of and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 are based on (i) the historical consolidated statement of
financial condition of Holdings giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the
issuance of the Notes and the Capital Corporation Offering as if such
transactions occurred on September 30, 1996, and (ii) the historical
consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the SFFed
Acquisition, the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the Branch Sales, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes as if such
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The following pro forma financial
data for the year ended December 31, 1995 is based on the historical
consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the year ended December
31, 1995 giving effect to the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes as if such
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The pro forma adjustments are based
on available information and upon certain assumptions that management
believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Acquisitions are
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under this method of
accounting, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets and
liabilities acquired based on preliminary estimates of fair value. The actual
fair value is determined as of the consummation of each of the Acquisitions.
The pro forma financial data do not necessarily reflect the results of
operations or the financial position of Holdings that actually would have
resulted had the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings 9
1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes occurred at the dates indicated,
or project the results of operations or financial position of Holdings for
any future date or period.

   The pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying notes thereto and the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data
included elsewhere in this Prospectus. In addition, the pro forma financial
data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements
of Holdings and the notes thereto, the Consolidated Financial Statements of
SFFed and the notes thereto and the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal
Fed and the notes thereto, contained elsewhere in this Prospectus. See
"Selected Historical Financial Data" and "Projected Pro Forma Regulatory
Capital Ratios of the Bank."

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
         PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  CAL FED ACQUISITION
                                            -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                CAL FED
                                HOLDINGS        CAL FED        VALUATION       PRO FORMA      ACQUISITION
                               HISTORICAL    HISTORICAL(I)  ADJUSTMENTS(II) ADJUSTMENTS(III)   PRO FORMA
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
<S>                          <C>            <C>            <C>              <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents  .   $   271,218    $   197,900      $     --        $(992,839)(2)  $  (794,939)
Securities .................       572,210      1,444,400          (741)(1)     (300,000)(2)    1,143,659
Mortgage-backed securities       3,360,527      2,040,800         4,768 (1)           --        2,045,568
Loans receivable, net  .....    11,307,216     10,055,100       (31,685)(1)           --       10,023,415
Office premises and
 equipment, net ............        92,088         64,000       (56,633)(1)           --            7,367
Mortgage servicing rights,
 net .......................       406,669          4,866        27,392 (1)           --           32,258
Core deposit and other
 intangible assets .........       144,782         14,580       (14,580)(1)      531,094 (1)      531,094
Other assets ...............       814,768        305,054       185,720 (1)           --          490,774
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
Total assets ...............   $16,969,478    $14,126,700      $114,241        $(761,745)     $13,479,196
                             =============  =============  ===============  ==============  =============
LIABILITIES, MINORITY
 INTEREST AND
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits ...................   $ 8,799,990    $ 8,763,000      $  3,839 (1)    $      --      $ 8,766,839
Borrowings .................     6,507,942      4,304,100        (2,043)(1)           --        4,302,057

Other liabilities ..........       431,291        232,500         5,300 (1)           --          237,800
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
Total liabilities ..........    15,739,223     13,299,600         7,096               --       13,306,696
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
Minority interest ..........       309,376        172,500            --               --          172,500
Stockholders' Equity:
 Preferred Stock ...........       150,000             --            --               --               --
 Common Stock ..............             1         49,400            --          (49,400)(3)           --
 Additional paid-in
  capital ..................        47,752        841,000            --         (841,000)(3)           --
 Net unrealized holding
  gain on securities .......        35,087             --            --               --               --
 Retained earnings
  (deficit) ................       688,039       (235,800)      107,145 (1)      128,655 (3)           --
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
  Stockholders' equity  ....       920,879        654,600       107,145         (761,745)              --
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------
Total liabilities, minority
 interest and stockholders'
 equity ....................   $16,969,478    $14,126,700      $114,241        $(761,745)     $13,479,196
                             =============  =============  ===============  ==============  =============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                PRO FORMA
                              CAPITALIZATION    COMBINED
                             --------------  -------------
<S>                          <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents  .    $ 555,000 (4)  $    31,279
Securities .................           --        1,715,869
Mortgage-backed securities             --        5,406,095
Loans receivable, net  .....           --       21,330,631
Office premises and
 equipment, net ............           --           99,455
Mortgage servicing rights,
 net .......................           --          438,927
Core deposit and other
 intangible assets .........           --          675,876
Other assets ...............       20,000 (4)    1,325,542
                             --------------  -------------
Total assets ...............    $ 575,000      $31,023,674
                             ==============  =============
LIABILITIES, MINORITY
 INTEREST AND
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits ...................    $      --      $17,566,829
Borrowings .................     (482,650)(5)   10,902,349
                                  575,000 (4)
Other liabilities ..........           --          669,091
                             --------------  -------------
Total liabilities ..........       92,350       29,138,269
                             --------------  -------------
Minority interest ..........      500,000 (5)      981,876
Stockholders' Equity:
 Preferred Stock ...........           --          150,000
 Common Stock ..............           --                1
 Additional paid-in
  capital ..................      (17,350)(5)       30,402
 Net unrealized holding
  gain on securities .......           --           35,087
 Retained earnings
  (deficit) ................           --          688,039
                             --------------  -------------
  Stockholders' equity  ....      (17,350)         903,529
                             --------------  -------------
Total liabilities, minority
 interest and stockholders'
 equity ....................    $ 575,000      $31,023,674
                             ==============  =============
</TABLE>

- --------------
(i)    Represents historical amounts obtained from Cal Fed's unaudited
       financial statements.
(ii)   Represents adjustments to (i) record Cal Fed's assets and liabilities
       at preliminary estimates of their respective fair values and (ii) the
       elimination of Cal Fed's historical intangible assets.
(iii)  Represents adjustments to record (i) the purchase price of the Cal Fed
       Acquisition, and (ii) the elimination of the common equity of Cal Fed.

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
     NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

CAL FED ACQUISITION

(1) The Cal Fed Acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method
    of accounting. The total purchase cost will be allocated first to the
    tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities of Cal Fed
    based on their respective fair values and the remainder will be allocated
    to goodwill. The aggregate purchase price was determined as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                          <C>
Purchase price, as defined:
 Shares outstanding at September 30, 1996  .   49,427,074
 Options outstanding at September 30, 1996      1,355,140
                                             ------------
    Total ..................................   50,782,214
 Purchase price per share ..................  $     23.50
                                             ------------
 Purchase price for outstanding shares  ....  $ 1,193,382
 Exercise of options outstanding (a)  ......      (10,800)
                                             ------------
 Purchase price ............................    1,182,582
 Acquisition fees and expenses (b)  ........      110,257
                                             ------------
    Total ..................................  $ 1,292,839
                                             ============
</TABLE>

    The following is a reconciliation of the common equity of Cal Fed to the
    fair value of the net assets acquired by Holdings:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                <C>         <C>
Common equity of Cal Fed at September 30, 1996  ..              $  654,600
Fair value adjustments (c):
 Securities ......................................   $   (741)
 Mortgage-backed securities ......................      4,768
 Loans receivable, net ...........................    (31,685)
 Mortgage servicing rights .......................     27,392
 Office premises and equipment (d) ...............    (56,633)
 Litigation receivable, net (other assets) (e)  ..    132,720
 Other assets (f) ................................     53,000
 Deposits accounts ...............................     (3,839)
 Borrowings ......................................      2,043
 Other liabilities (g) ...........................     (5,300)
 Elimination of historical intangible assets  ....    (14,580)
                                                   ----------  -----------
                                                      107,145      107,145
                                                               -----------
 Fair value of net assets acquired ...............                 761,745
 Purchase cost ...................................               1,292,839
                                                               -----------
 Excess of purchase cost over net assets acquired
  ("goodwill") ...................................              $  531,094
                                                               ===========
</TABLE>

   (a) Represents cash received by Cal Fed in settlement of stock options and
       stock appreciation rights outstanding as of September 30, 1996
       (1,355,140 options outstanding at an average price of $7.97 per
       share).

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
     NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)

   (b) Represents fees and costs consisting of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                      <C>
 Severance costs .......................................  $ 45,500
 Pension plan termination costs ........................     6,700
 Conversion and contract termination costs .............    33,257
 Investment banking, legal and other professional costs     24,800
                                                         ---------
                                                          $110,257
                                                         =========
</TABLE>

   Severance costs were estimated based on (i) obligations assumed by
Holdings under Cal Fed's compensation agreements with eleven of its executive
officers; (ii) transaction bonuses paid to six California Federal executive
officers; (iii) severance benefits paid or payable pursuant to a letter
agreement between Cal Fed and Holdings for approximately 850 employees who
are parties to separate employment agreements; and (iv) relocation benefits
for employees who have been offered employment opportunities in northern
California. The obligations of Holdings pursuant to items (i) and (ii) above
approximate $15.5 million and $10 million, respectively. Non-contract
employees are eligible to be paid three weeks of severance per year of
service, with a minimum payment of eight weeks severance. In addition, 52
employees have guaranteed minimum severance payments, which often exceed the
three weeks per year of service. Holdings' termination plan has been
developed, and employees to be terminated have been so notified. Termination
dates generally fall within six months of the consummation of the Cal Fed
Acquisition.

   Pension termination costs represent lump sum distributions which are
required under Cal Fed's defined benefit programs upon termination of such
plans. These amounts, totalling $4.2 million, have not been previously
accrued. In addition, the purchase agreement includes $2.5 million to be
allocated to an employee retention pool, established to provide additional
incentive to critical employees to remain with Cal Fed until the Cal Fed
Acquisition was consummated.

   The majority of conversion and contract costs of $33.3 million represents
costs and penalties expected to be incurred by Holdings in connection with
the cancellation of outstanding contracts. Such contracts consist primarily
of data processing services and real property lease arrangements. This amount
also includes the transfer cost of mortgage loan servicing, estimated at $40
per loan, based on First Nationwide's historical experience.

   (c) Fair value adjustments are amortized against (accreted to) net income
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     PERIOD OF AMORTIZATION
              ITEM                      METHOD OF AMORTIZATION (ACCRETION)                (ACCRETION)
- ------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------  --------------------------
<S>                             <C>                                               <C>
Mortgage-backed securities      Level yield method over effective terms of such          6 to 9 years
                                  assets, considering estimated prepayments
Loans receivable                Level yield method over effective terms of               2 to 12 years
                                  such assets, considering estimated
                                  prepayments
Mortgage servicing rights       Level yield method over effective terms of               2 to 7 years
                                  such assets, considering estimated
                                  prepayments
Goodwill                        Straight-line method                                     15 years
Deposit accounts                Level yield method over stated terms of such             1 to 6 years
                                  liabilities
Borrowings                      Level yield method over stated terms of such             1 to 9 years
                                  liabilities
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
     NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)

   With respect to goodwill, representing the excess of the purchase price
over the fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (the
"Excess"), Holdings does not currently anticipate that any of the Excess will
be allocated to "identifiable intangible assets" (i.e., core deposit
intangible) in connection with the Cal Fed Acquisition. Based on prior core
deposit intangible studies, management estimates that the value of California
deposits would approximate $135 million, at September 30, 1996. The average
life of this intangible, based on historical experience, is approximately
five years. On the other hand, goodwill related to financial institutions is,
by industry standards, typically amortized over a 25 year period. Holdings
has elected to amortize the Excess over 15 years. This treatment is
predicated on the fact that 15 years is a reasonable approximation of the
combined lives of a separately determinable core deposit intangible and the
remaining Excess, and that non-segregation of these assets would not have a
significant effect on Holdings' financial statements.

   (d) Includes (i) $45.7 million in fair value adjustments to reflect
       obligations assumed under master lease arrangements on Cal Fed's two
       corporate facilities at market rental rates, net of sub-lease income;
       (ii) fair value adjustments to reflect lease obligations on branch
       facilities at market rates; and (iii) fair value adjustments related
       to certain data processing hardware and software.

   (e) Represents the estimated after-tax recovery that will inure to
       Holdings from the California Federal Litigation, net of amounts
       payable to holders of the Litigation Interests and the Secondary
       Litigation Interests. The estimated fair value of such litigation
       asset was determined based on the following methodology:

           CALCULATION OF ESTIMATED GROSS PROCEEDS (WHOLE DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                        <C>
CALGZ Closing Price at September 30, 1996    $     11.375
CALGZ Shares Outstanding .................      5,075,549
                                           ---------------
CALGZ Total Value ........................   $ 57,734,370
CALGZ Share of Litigation Proceeds  ......       25.37775%
                                           ---------------
Total Value, After-tax Proceeds ..........   $227,499,955
Gross-up for Tax Effect (1-40.2%)  .......          59.80%
                                           ---------------
                                             $380,434,708(i)
Subjective Discount (ii) .................     57,065,206
                                           ---------------
Estimated Gross Proceeds .................   $323,369,502
                                           ===============
</TABLE>

       (i)   No adjustment for expenses included due to immateriality to total
             proceeds.

       (ii)  Subjective discount of approximately 15% was applied in
             consideration of the variability of the market prices of the CALGZ
             interests over time (which may be attributed in part to the
             market's assumptions concerning, among other things, the time
             frame for the final settlement of the California Federal
             Litigation, the related discount for the time value of money, and
             past and future expenses incurred in pursuing the California
             Federal Litigation). After discount, estimated gross proceeds
             represent a CALGZ price of $9.67 per share.

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
     NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)

                           DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                             <C>
Estimated Gross Proceeds ....................   $ 323,370
Tax Liability, Estimated at 40.2% ...........     129,995
                                               ----------
Total After-tax Proceeds ....................   $ 193,375
                                               ==========
Distribution to Class A Certificate Holders     $ 193,375
CALGZ Share of After-tax Proceeds ...........    25.37775%
                                               ----------
Total Distribution to Class A Holders  ......   $  49,074
                                               ==========
Remaining After-tax Proceeds ................   $ 144,301
Holdings Initial Distribution ...............     125,000
                                               ----------
Remainder for Secondary Distribution  .......   $  19,301
                                               ==========
Holdings--40% Distribution ..................   $   7,720
Class B Certificate Holders--60%
 Distribution ...............................      11,581
                                               ----------
 Total Secondary Distribution ...............   $  19,301
                                               ==========
Holdings Distribution:
 Initial Distribution .......................   $ 125,000
 40% Secondary Distribution .................       7,720
                                               ----------
  Total Holdings Distribution ...............   $ 132,720
                                               ==========
</TABLE>

       Once the allocation of purchase price has been made, Holdings will incur
       periodic charges against earnings for any market value declines in the
       carrying value of this asset. Market value will be determined based upon
       the market value of the CALGZ and Secondary Litigation Interests, and
       will also consider a decline in value related to factors of which
       management is aware which may not be reflected in the market values of
       these securities. Any increases in market value above the original cost
       basis established through purchase accounting will be deferred until the
       final realization of the settlement.

   (f) Includes fair value adjustments to reflect (i) federal income tax and
       interest receivable, net of California franchise tax and interest
       payable, and (ii) investor advances accounts related to the loan
       servicing operation.

   (g) Includes fair value adjustments to deficit escrow accounts.

(2) Represents payment by Holdings in connection with the Cal Fed
    Acquisition. The cash portion of the purchase price was obtained by
    liquidating certain of Cal Fed's assets at book value, as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                 <C>
Existing cash ....................................................  $  992,839
Sale of securities available for sale and proceeds from
 securities purchased under agreements to resell .................     300,000
                                                                    ----------
  Purchase Price .................................................  $1,292,839
                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>

(3) Represents the elimination of the common equity components of Cal Fed of
    $761,745.

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
     NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

CAPITALIZATION

(4) Represents the issuance of the Notes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                        <C>
Proceeds from the issuance of the Notes    $575,000
Less: deferred issuance costs ..........    (20,000)
                                          ---------
 Net proceeds ..........................   $555,000
                                          =========
</TABLE>

(5) Represents the proceeds from the Capital Corporation Offering:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                           <C>
Proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
 Preferred Stock ..........................................   $500,000
Less: issuance costs (additional paid-in capital)  ........    (17,350)
                                                              --------
 Net proceeds .............................................   $482,650
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

Net proceeds will be used to reduce borrowings of the Bank.

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                      NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SFFED       LMUSA 1996 
                                                             ACQUISITION     PURCHASE 
                                                HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA 
                                               HISTORICAL    TOTALS (1)     TOTALS (2) 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>           <C>            <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................    $716,523       $21,821        $   -- 
Securities ..................................      24,875         1,017            -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................     191,602         3,174            -- 
Other interest income .......................       1,413            --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Total interest income ......................     934,413        26,012            -- 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................     323,246        12,401            -- 
Borrowings ..................................     290,037         6,114          (848) 
 Total interest expense .....................     613,283        18,515          (848) 
Net interest income .........................     321,130         7,497           848 
Provision for loan losses ...................      29,700           500            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................     291,430         6,997           848 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................      34,356           199            -- 
Mortgage banking operations .................      92,150           191         3,484 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........     414,413        (1,140)           -- 
Other .......................................      54,542           239            51 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest income ...................     595,461          (511)        3,535 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................     155,976         1,257         2,070 
Other .......................................     223,329         2,616         1,099 

                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest expense ..................     379,305         3,873         3,169 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 

Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................     507,586         2,613         1,214 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................     (79,724)          369           120 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before minority interest  .....     587,310         2,244         1,094 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................      34,584            --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) ...........................     552,726         2,244         1,094 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........          --            --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................    $552,726       $ 2,244        $1,094 
                                              ============  =============  ============ 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 CAL FED 
                                               ACQUISITION    BRANCH SALES 
                                                PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA        PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA 
                                               TOTALS (3)      TOTALS (4)    ADJUSTMENTS (5)    COMBINED 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>            <C>             <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................    $579,125        $   (110)       $     --       $1,317,359 
Securities ..................................      80,200              --              --          106,092 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................     127,000              --              --          321,776 
Other interest income .......................     (21,792)             --              --          (20,379) 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total interest income ......................     764,533            (110)             --        1,724,848 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................     318,700         (40,742)             --          613,605 
Borrowings ..................................     173,525          44,835          27,128          540,791 
 Total interest expense .....................     492,225           4,093          27,128        1,154,396 
Net interest income .........................     272,308          (4,203)        (27,128)         570,452 
Provision for loan losses ...................      30,800              --              --           61,000 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................     241,508          (4,203)        (27,128)         509,452 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................      36,300          (3,965)             --           66,890 
Mortgage banking operations .................       3,500              --              --           99,325 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........       1,800              10              --          415,083 
Other .......................................      15,500            (163)             --           70,169 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest income ...................      57,100          (4,118)             --          651,467 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................      50,994          (4,337)             --          205,960 
Other .......................................     175,824          (3,387)          2,143          401,691 
                                                                                       67 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest expense ..................     226,818          (7,724)          2,210          607,651 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 

Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................      71,790            (597)        (29,338)         553,268 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................      11,439             (59)         (1,859)         (69,714) 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before minority interest  .....      60,351            (538)        (27,479)         622,982 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................      18,900              --          30,797           84,281 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) ...........................      41,451            (538)        (58,276)         538,701 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........          --              --          13,859           13,859 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................    $ 41,451        $   (538)       $(72,135)      $  524,842 (6) 
                                              =============  ==============  ===============  ============ 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                      NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                                    <C>      
PRO FORMA SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- -----------------------------------
First Nationwide
Historical net income of the Bank (a) ..............................................   $ 617,774
Pro forma adjustments:
 SFFed Acquisition .................................................................       2,244
 Cal Fed Acquisition ...............................................................      60,351
 LMUSA 1996 Purchase ...............................................................       1,094
 Branch Sales ......................................................................        (538)
 Reduction in borrowing expense, net ...............................................      17,813
  Total pro forma adjustments ......................................................      80,964
Add one half amortization of intangible assets (b) .................................      26,237
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends .....................................................     724,975
Preferred stock dividends:
 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (25,938)
 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (18,900)
 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net ..........................................     (30,797)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total preferred stock dividends ..................................................     (75,635)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings (c) .....................................     649,340
Deduct Other Items, net of tax (d) .................................................    (392,700)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting Other Items (c)  ........   $ 256,640
                                                                                     ===========
Holdings
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting Other Items  ............   $ 256,640
Holdings interest expense:
 Holdings Senior Notes .............................................................     (18,375)
 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes .........................................      (9,581)
 Notes .............................................................................     (45,820)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total Holdings interest expense ..................................................     (73,776)
Other income and expense, net ......................................................      (9,535)
Income tax benefit .................................................................       5,353
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to stockholders of Holdings  ...........     178,682
Cash dividends--Holdings Preferred Stock ...........................................     (11,250)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to Hunter's Glen and Parent Holdings
 (e) ...............................................................................   $ 167,432
                                                                                     ===========
</TABLE>

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(a) Reconciles to historical net income of Holdings as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      <S>                                                           <C>
      Historical net income of the Bank ...........................   $617,774
      Less:Net interest and other expenses of Holdings ............     32,050
           Minority interest ......................................     34,584
      Plus: Extraordinary item--loss on early extinguishment of
      debt, net ...................................................      1,586
                                                                    ----------
      Historical net income of Holdings ...........................   $552,726
                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>

(b) By regulation, an association that meets its fully phased-in capital
    requirements both before and after a proposed distribution and has not been
    notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision may,
    after prior notice to but without the approval of the OTS, make capital
    distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of its net income to date
    during the calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its
    surplus capital ratio at the beginning of the calendar year. To the extent
    amortization of goodwill increases the amount of such surplus, one-half of
    that amount would be available for dividends.

(c) Assumes that no retention of retained earnings is necessary in order for
    the Bank to retain its "well capitalized" status.

(d) Other Items represent items of a non-recurring nature, consisting of (i)
    gains of approximately $334.0 million (on an after-tax basis) realized in
    connection with the Branch Sales; (ii) gain of approximately $10.8 million
    (on an after-tax basis) representing Cal Fed's gain on branch sales; (iii)
    deferred tax benefit of First Nationwide of $125 million; (iv) after-tax
    gain on sale of ACS common stock of $36.4 million; (v) $23.0 million in
    after-tax income recognized in connection with the termination of the
    Assistance Agreement; (vi) the one-time Special SAIF Assessment of $106.4
    million (on an after-tax basis) levied on the deposits of First Nationwide
    and California Federal; and (vii) Incentive Plan expense of $30.2 million
    (on an after-tax basis).

<PAGE>

(e) The debt instruments of Holdings generally limit distributions to 75% of
    the consolidated net income of Holdings. The debt instruments also permit
    Holdings to loan the remaining 25% of its consolidated net income to
    affiliates, provided that such loans are on an arm's length basis. See
    "Risk Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes."

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
         NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                      NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

(1)  Represents historical results of operations of SFFed for the month ended
     January 31, 1996. The SFFed Acquisition was consummated on February 1,
     1996. Historical results have been adjusted to reflect:
     (a) the amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical goodwill;
     (c) the elimination of certain noninterest expense due to consolidation of
         SFFed operations with those of First Nationwide; and
     (d) income taxes relative to the SFFed Acquisition.

(2)  Represents historical results of operations for the month ended January
     31, 1996 related to the LMUSA 1996 Purchase (unaudited). The LMUSA 1996
     Purchase was consummated January 31, 1996. Historical results have been
     adjusted to reflect:
     (a) the amortization of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical mortgage servicing
         rights;
     (c) the decrease in interest expense resulting from the transfer of
         custodial accounts acquired to First Nationwide;
     (d) the elimination of certain other noninterest expense due to
         consolidation with First Nationwide's existing mortgage banking
         operations; and
     (e) income taxes relative to the LMUSA 1996 Purchase.

(3)  Represents historical results of operations of Cal Fed for the nine months
     ended September 30, 1996. Historical results have been adjusted to
     reflect:
     (a) the amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical intangible assets;
     (c) the reduction in interest income relative to the loss in yield on the
         purchase price of the Cal Fed Acquisition funded with existing cash;
     (d) the elimination of certain noninterest expense of $57.7 million,
         representing a 36% reduction over historical levels, due to
         consolidation of Cal Fed operations with those of First Nationwide;
         and
     (e) income taxes relative to the Cal Fed Acquisition.

(4)  Represents adjustments necessary to record the impact of the Branch Sales:
     (a) the elimination of historical interest income and expense from January
         1, 1996 through the respective sale date on the savings account loans
         and deposits sold during the six months ended June 30, 1996;
     (b) the elimination of historical noninterest income (customer banking
         fees and other noninterest income) from January 1, 1996 through the
         respective sale date related to the deposits sold during the six
         months ended June 30, 1996;
     (c) the elimination of historical noninterest expense from January 1, 1996
         through the respective sale date, including compensation and benefits,
         occupancy, SAIF insurance premiums, marketing, OTS assessments, data
         processing and telecommunications directly attributable to the Ohio,
         Michigan, and Northeast retail branch operations sold during the six
         months ended June 30, 1996;
     (d) interest expense for the borrowings used to fund the Branch Sales; and
     (e) income taxes relative to the Branch Sales.

(5)  Represents adjustments to reflect:
     (a) interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs associated
         with the Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes;
     (b) the Holdings Preferred Stock dividends;
     (c) the reduction in interest expense on borrowings related to the
         utilization of proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
         Preferred Stock to reduce debt;
     (d) dividends on the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net of income
         tax benefit to the Bank; and
     (e) income taxes relative to items (a) through (c).

     It is expected that the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred
     Stock, by increasing core capital, will enable the Bank to retain a higher
     base of interest-earning assets, resulting in incrementally higher related
     earnings.

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<PAGE>

(6)  Includes the following:
     (a) gains of approximately $334.0 million (on an after-tax basis) realized
         in connection with the Branch Sales;
     (b) deferred tax benefit of First Nationwide of $125 million;
     (c) after-tax gain on sale of ACS (as defined herein) common stock of
         $36.4 million;
     (d) Incentive Plan expense of $30.2 million (on an after-tax basis);
     (e) gain of approximately $10.8 million (on an after-tax basis)
         representing Cal Fed's gain on branch sales.
     (f) $23.0 million in after-tax income recognized in connection with the
         termination of the Assistance Agreement; and
     (g) the one-time Special SAIF Assessment of $106.4 million (on an
         after-tax basis) levied on the deposits of First Nationwide and
         California Federal.

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<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. 
             PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SFFED         LMUSA 
                                                             ACQUISITION    PURCHASES 
                                                HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA 
                                               HISTORICAL    TOTALS (1)    TOTALS (2) 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
<S>                                           <C>           <C>            <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................   $  823,864     $230,713       $22,477 
Securities ..................................       28,396       10,685            -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................      212,880       62,403            -- 
Other interest income .......................       10,705           --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total interest income ......................    1,075,845      303,801        22,477 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................      447,359      143,797            -- 
Borrowings ..................................      287,456       74,587         2,018 

                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total interest expense .....................      734,815      218,384         2,018 
Net interest income .........................      341,030       85,417        20,459 
Provision for loan losses ...................       37,000       11,094            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................      304,030       74,323        20,459 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................       47,493        5,291            -- 
Mortgage banking operations .................       70,265          860        76,445 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........          147           --        (1,851) 
Other .......................................       33,068        1,677         2,690 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total noninterest income ...................      150,973        7,828        77,284 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................      154,288       11,141        19,500 
Other .......................................      178,265       34,896        38,081 

                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total noninterest expense ..................      332,553       46,037        57,581 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................      122,450       36,114        40,162 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................      (57,185)       4,890         3,952 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Income (loss) before minority interest  .....      179,635       31,224        36,210 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................       34,584           --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Net income (loss) ...........................      145,051       31,224        36,210 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........           --           --            -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................   $  145,051     $ 31,224       $36,210 
                                              ============  =============  =========== 
</TABLE>
                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 CAL FED 
                                               ACQUISITION    BRANCH SALES 
                                                PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA        PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA 
                                               TOTALS (3)      TOTALS (4)    ADJUSTMENTS (5)    COMBINED 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>            <C>             <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................   $  722,000      $    (623)       $      --      $1,798,431 
Securities ..................................      124,200             --               --         163,281 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................      192,600             --               --         467,883 
Other interest income .......................      (21,089)            --               --         (10,384) 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total interest income ......................    1,017,711           (623)              --       2,419,211 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................      396,200       (211,530)         (28,998)        775,826 
Borrowings ..................................      245,400        280,671           61,094         935,003 
                                                                                    12,775              
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total interest expense .....................      641,600         69,141           44,871       1,710,829 
Net interest income .........................      376,111        (69,764)         (44,871)        708,382 
Provision for loan losses ...................       31,800             --               --          79,894 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................      344,311        (69,764)         (44,871)        628,488 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................       42,100        (22,228)              --          72,656 
Mortgage banking operations .................        3,600             --               --         151,170 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........        6,600             --               --           4,896 
Other .......................................        2,400           (789)              --          39,046 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest income ...................       54,700        (23,017)              --         267,768 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................       69,408        (19,476)              --         234,861 
Other .......................................      158,283        (25,823)           2,857         387,359
                                                                                       800              
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest expense ..................      227,691        (45,299)           3,657         622,220 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................      171,320        (47,482)         (48,528)        274,036 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................       22,692         (4,671)          (3,075)        (33,397) 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before minority interest  .....      148,628        (42,811)         (45,453)        307,433 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................       25,600             --           41,063         101,247 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) ...........................      123,028        (42,811)         (86,516)        206,186 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........           --             --           18,139          18,139 
                                              -------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................   $  123,028      $ (42,811)       $(104,655)     $  188,047 
                                              =============  ==============  ===============  ============ 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- -----------------------------------
<S>                                                                                  <C>
First Nationwide
Historical net income of the Bank (a) ..............................................   $ 211,260
Pro forma adjustments:
 SFFed Acquisition .................................................................      31,224
 Cal Fed Acquisition ...............................................................     148,628
 LMUSA 1996 Purchase ...............................................................      36,210
 Branch Sales ......................................................................     (42,811)
 Reduction in borrowing expense, net ...............................................      26,145
  Total pro forma adjustments ......................................................     199,396
Add one half amortization of intangible assets (b) .................................      37,168
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends .....................................................     447,824
Preferred stock dividends:
 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (34,584)
 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ......................................................     (25,600)
 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net ..........................................     (41,063)
  Total preferred stock dividends ..................................................    (101,247)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings (c) .....................................     346,577
Deduct deferred tax benefit (d) ....................................................     (69,000)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting deferred tax benefit (c)    $ 277,577
                                                                                     ===========
Holdings
Amount available for dividends to Holdings after deducting deferred tax benefit  ...   $ 277,577
Holdings interest expense:
 Holdings Senior Notes .............................................................     (24,500)
 Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes .........................................     (12,775)
 Offering ..........................................................................     (61,094)
                                                                                     -----------
  Total Holdings interest expense ..................................................     (98,369)
Other income and expense, net ......................................................     (10,174)
Income tax benefit .................................................................       8,987
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to stockholders of Holdings  ...........     178,021
Cash dividends--Holdings Preferred Stock ...........................................     (15,000)
                                                                                     -----------
Amount available for distributions or loans to Hunter's Glen and Parent Holdings
 (e) ...............................................................................   $ 163,021
                                                                                     ===========
</TABLE>

- ------------
(a) Reconciles to historical net income of Holdings as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      <S>                                                    <C>
      Historical net income of the Bank ....................   $211,260
      Less:Net interest and other expenses of Holdings .....    (29,658)
           Minority interest ...............................    (34,584)
           Extraordinary item--gain on early extinguishment
             of debt, net ..................................     (1,967)
                                                             ----------
      Historical net income of Holdings ....................   $145,051
                                                             ==========
</TABLE>

(b) By regulation, an association that meets its fully phased-in capital
    requirements both before and after a proposed distribution and has not been
    notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision may,
    after prior notice to but without the approval of the OTS, make capital
    distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of its net income to date
    during the calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its
    surplus capital ratio at the beginning of the calendar year. To the extent
    amortization of goodwill increases the amount of such surplus, one-half of
    that amount would be available for dividends.
(c) Assumes that no retention of retained earnings is necessary in order for
    the Bank to retain its "well capitalized" status.
(d) Represents an item of a non-recurring nature.
(e) The debt instruments of Holdings generally limit distributions to 75% of
    the consolidated net income of Holdings. The debt instruments also permit
    Holdings to loan the remaining 25% of its consolidated net income to
    affiliates, provided that such loans are on an arm's length basis. See
    "Risk Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes."

                                       48
<PAGE>

                         FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
         NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

(1)  Represents historical results of operations of SFFed for the year ended
     December 31, 1995. Historical results have been adjusted to reflect:
     (a) the amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical goodwill;
     (c) the elimination of certain noninterest expense due to consolidation of
         SFFed operations with those of First Nationwide; and
     (d) income taxes relative to the SFFed Acquisition.

(2)  Represents historical results of operations for the nine months ended
     September 30, 1995 and the year ended December 31, 1995 related to the
     LMUSA 1995 Purchase and LMUSA 1996 Purchase, respectively (unaudited).
     (LMUSA 1995 Purchase consummated October 2, 1995). Historical results have
     been adjusted to reflect:
     (a) the amortization of the fair value of mortgage servicing rights;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical mortgage servicing
         rights;
     (c) the decrease in interest expense resulting from the transfer of
         custodial accounts acquired to First Nationwide;
     (d) decreases in compensation and benefits expense due to reduction in
         staffing;
     (e) the elimination of certain other noninterest expenses due to
         consolidation with First Nationwide's existing mortgage banking
         operations; and
     (f) income taxes relative to the LMUSA Purchases.

(3)  Represents historical results of operations of Cal Fed for the year ended
     December 31, 1995. Historical results have been adjusted to reflect:
     (a) the amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments;
     (b) the elimination of amortization of historical intangible assets;
     (c) the reduction in interest income relative to the loss in yield on the
         purchase price of the Cal Fed Acquisition funded with existing cash;
     (d) the elimination of certain noninterest expense of $78 million,
         representing a 35% reduction over historical levels, due to
         consolidation of Cal Fed operations with those of First Nationwide;
         and
     (e) income taxes relative to the Cal Fed Acquisition.

(4)  Represents adjustments necessary to record the impact of the Branch Sales:
     (a) the elimination of historical interest income and expense for the year
         ended December 31, 1995 on the savings account loans and deposits
         being sold;
     (b) the elimination of historical noninterest income (customer banking
         fees and other noninterest income) for the year ended December 31,
         1995 related to the deposits being sold;
     (c) the elimination of historical noninterest expense for the year ended
         December 31, 1995, including compensation and benefits, occupancy,
         SAIF insurance premiums, marketing, OTS assessments, data processing
         and telecommunications directly attributable to the Ohio, Michigan,
         and Northeast retail branch operations;
     (d) interest expense for the borrowings used to fund the Branch Sales; and
     (e) income taxes relative to the Branch Sales.

(5)  Represents adjustments to reflect:
     (a) interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs associated
         with the Notes and the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes;
     (b) the Holdings Preferred Stock dividends;
     (c) the reduction in interest expense on borrowings related to the
         utilization of proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
         Preferred Stock to reduce debt;
     (d) dividends on the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, net of income
         tax benefit to the Bank; and
     (e) income taxes relative to items (a) through (d).

     It is expected that the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred
     Stock, by increasing core capital, will enable the Bank to retain a higher
     base of interest-earning assets, resulting in incrementally higher related
     earnings.

                                       49
<PAGE>

           PROJECTED PRO FORMA REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS OF THE BANK

   Prior to the consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital
Contribution totalling approximately $700 million was contributed by Holdings
to First Nationwide.

   After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Contribution,
and the Capital Corporation Offering, at September 30, 1996, on a pro forma
basis, the Bank exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements and
qualified for "well-capitalized" status. The following is a reconciliation of
the Bank's pro forma stockholders' equity to regulatory capital as of
September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           TANGIBLE     CORE      RISK-BASED
                                                           CAPITAL     CAPITAL     CAPITAL
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>        <C>
Stockholders' equity of the Bank ........................    $2,317     $2,317       $2,317
Minority interest--Capital Corporation Preferred Stock  .       500        500          500
Unrealized holding gain on securities available for
 sale, net ..............................................       (35)       (35)         (35)
Non-qualifying loan servicing rights ....................       (44)       (44)         (44)
Non-allowable capital:
 Preferred stock in excess of 50% of Tier 1 Capital  ....      (149)      (149)        (149)
 Intangible assets ......................................      (699)      (699)        (699)
 Goodwill Litigation Asset ..............................      (133)      (133)        (133)
 Investment in subsidiaries .............................       (35)       (35)         (35)
 Excess deferred tax assets .............................       (74)       (74)         (74)
Supplemental capital:
 Qualifying subordinated debt ...........................        --         --          108
 General loan loss reserves .............................        --         --          226
Assets required to be deducted:
 Land loans with more than 80% LTV ratio ................        --         --           (2)
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------
Regulatory capital of the Bank ..........................    $1,648     $1,648       $1,980
                                                          ==========  =========  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       
                                                      RISK-BASED
                                       CORE     -------------------------
                                      CAPITAL    TIER 1    TOTAL CAPITAL
                                       RATIO      RATIO        RATIO
                                     ---------  --------  ---------------
<S>                                  <C>        <C>       <C>
Regulatory capital of the Bank  ....    5.50%      9.19%        11.04%
Well-capitalized ratio .............    5.00%      6.00%        10.00%
                                     ---------  --------  ---------------
Excess above well-capitalized ratio     0.50%      3.19%         1.04%
                                     =========  ========  ===============
</TABLE>

   The amount of adjusted total assets used for the tangible and core capital
ratios was approximately $30.0 billion. Risk-weighted assets used for the
risk-based core and total capital ratios amounted to approximately $17.9
billion.

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<PAGE>

                       SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA

   Holdings is a holding company whose only significant asset is all of the
Common Stock of the Bank. As such, Holdings' principal business operations
are conducted by the Bank and its subsidiaries. The selected historical
financial data for Holdings presented under the captions "Selected Operating
Data" and "Selected Financial Data" have been derived from the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Holdings.

   The following data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Holdings and the notes thereto, the Consolidated
Financial Statements of the FNB Acquired Business and the notes thereto and
the Consolidated Financial Statements of SFFed and the notes thereto included
elsewhere in this Prospectus. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Holdings."

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                SEPTEMBER 30,                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                             --------------------    ---------------------------------------------------------
                                              1996 (1)     1995         1995       1994 (2)   1993 (3)    1992 (4)      1991
                                             --------    --------    ----------    --------   --------    --------    --------
                                                                          (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>        <C>           <C>
SELECTED OPERATING DATA
Interest income ..........................   $934,413    $798,166    $1,075,845    $293,139   $ 95,264    $659,201    $990,596
Interest expense .........................    613,283     549,196       734,815     199,845     74,728     450,240     663,016
Net interest income ......................    321,130     248,970       341,030      93,294     20,536     208,961     327,580
Provision for loan losses ................     29,700      18,000        37,000       6,226      1,402      16,193      17,698
Noninterest income .......................    595,461     105,256       150,973      41,158    190,876     384,336     128,366
Noninterest expense ......................    379,305     249,828       332,553      96,298     63,392     361,549     464,624
Income (loss) before income taxes,
 extraordinary item and minority interest     507,586      86,398       122,450      31,928    146,618     215,555     (26,376)
Income tax (benefit) expense (5)  ........    (79,724)      7,429       (57,185)      2,558      2,500          --          --
Income (loss) before extraordinary item
 and minority interest ...................    587,310      78,969       179,635      29,370    144,118     215,555     (26,376)
Extraordinary item: gain on early
 extinguishment of FHLB advances, net  ...     (1,586)      1,967         1,967       1,376         --          --          --
Net income (loss) before minority
 interest ................................    585,724      80,936       181,602      30,746    144,118     215,555     (26,376)
Minority interest ........................     34,584      25,938        34,584          --         --          --          --
Net income (loss) available to common
 stockholders ............................    551,140      54,998       147,018      30,746    144,118     215,555     (26,376)
SELECTED PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return (loss) on average assets (6)  .....       4.53%        .74%         1.00%        .69%      7.84%       2.52%      (0.25)%
Return (loss) on average common
 equity (7) ..............................     102.71       21.17         39.33       16.05      69.41       58.89       (6.64)
Yield on interest-earning assets (8)  ....       7.74        7.65          7.71        6.85       5.42        8.32        9.99
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities (9)         5.16        5.36          5.35        4.83       4.70        5.73        6.78
Net interest margin (10) .................       2.65        2.37          2.44        2.18       1.14        2.63        3.30
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (11)
Excluding interest on deposits (12)  .....       2.44x       1.24x         1.27x       1.32x      9.59x      10.74x         --
Including interest on deposits (12)  .....       1.73        1.10          1.11        1.16       3.02        1.46          --
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        AT SEPTEMBER 30,                         AT DECEMBER 31,
                                       -----------------   -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            1996 (1)          1995          1994 (2)     1993 (3)      1992 (4)        1991
                                          -----------      -----------   -----------   ----------    -----------   -----------
                                                                               (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                       <C>              <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>            <C>
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Securities available for sale (13)  ..    $   567,933      $   348,561   $    45,000   $       --    $        --   $        --
Securities held to maturity (13)(14)            4,277            1,455       411,859       15,118      2,034,842        90,416
Mortgage-backed securities available
 for sale (10) .......................      1,660,140        1,477,514            --           --             --            --
Mortgage-backed securities held to
 maturity ............................      1,700,387        1,524,488     3,153,812      341,224         77,622     1,771,168
Loans receivable, net ................     11,307,216        8,831,018     9,966,886       29,244        777,265     2,541,600
Covered assets .......................             --           39,349       311,603      592,593        839,538     1,398,906
Total assets .........................     16,969,478       14,646,245    14,683,559    1,125,222      8,961,473    10,178,061
Deposits .............................      8,799,990       10,241,628     9,196,656      431,778      7,809,478     9,148,901
Securities sold under agreements to
 repurchase ..........................      2,127,574          969,510     1,883,490      119,144         30,647       305,000
Borrowings ...........................      4,380,368        2,392,862     2,808,979      440,792        597,564       192,117
Total liabilities ....................     15,739,223       13,883,099    14,029,957    1,012,328      8,488,697     9,761,664
Minority interest ....................        309,376          300,730       300,730           --             --            --
Stockholders' equity .................        920,879          462,416       352,872      112,894        472,776       416,397
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS OF THE BANK
Tangible capital .....................           6.71%            5.84%         5.50%        9.50%          4.59%         3.37%
Core capital .........................           6.71             5.84          5.50         9.50           5.13          3.88
Risk-based capital:
 Core capital ........................          10.81             9.14          8.86        67.71          15.67         12.39
 Total capital .......................          12.93            11.34         11.01        68.97          16.24         13.09
SELECTED OTHER DATA
Number of full service customer
 facilities ..........................            116              160           156            4            162           162
Loans serviced for others (15)  ......    $43,826,250      $28,170,543   $ 7,475,119   $  327,449    $10,156,020   $ 4,466,467
Approximate number of employees  .....          3,466            3,619         3,573          317          3,030         2,693
Non-performing assets as a percentage
 of the Bank's total assets ..........           1.36%            1.50%         1.49%        0.98%          0.12%         0.53%
</TABLE>

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(1)  On January 31, 1996, FNMC consummated the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, acquiring a
     $14.1 billion loan servicing portfolio. On February 1, 1996, First
     Nationwide acquired SFFed, with assets at fair values totalling
     approximately $4 billion and liabilities (including deposit liabilities)
     with fair values totalling approximately $3.8 billion. During the nine
     months ended September 30, 1996, First Nationwide closed the Branch Sales,
     with associated deposit accounts totalling $4.6 billion. Noninterest
     income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes pre-tax gains
     of $363.0 million related to the Branch Sales. Noninterest expense for the
     nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes a pre-tax charge of $60.1
     million for the Special SAIF Assessment.

(2)  On October 3, 1994, effective immediately following the close of business
     on September 30, 1994, the Bank acquired assets with fair values totalling
     approximately $14.1 billion and liabilities (including deposit
     liabilities) with fair values totalling approximately $13.4 billion from
     Old FNB.

(3)  During the first quarter of 1993, Holdings sold certain assets,
     liabilities, and substantially all of its branch operations located in
     Texas, including $829 million of loans and 130 branches with $6.9 billion
     in deposits, in the First Gibraltar Texas Sale. A net gain of $141 million
     was recorded in connection with this sale.

(4)  During the last quarter of 1992, Holdings sold certain assets,
     liabilities, and branch operations located in Oklahoma, including $3
     million of loans and 27 branches with $809 million in deposits, in the
     First Gibraltar Oklahoma Sale. The increase in noninterest income in 1992
     was primarily attributable to the gain of $203 million on sales of assets
     in anticipation of the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, the gain of $19 million
     on the First Gibraltar Oklahoma Sale and a gain of $41 million as a result
     of the modification of the Assistance Agreement.

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(5)  Utilization of net operating loss carryovers resulted in no provisions for
     income taxes until the FN Acquisition. Income tax expense of $2.5 million
     was recorded in the first quarter of 1993 representing AMT expense related
     to the gain recognized on the First Gibraltar Texas Sale (see Footnote 3).
     Income tax expense recorded in 1994 after the FN Acquisition represents
     federal AMT reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net operating loss
     carryovers, and state tax at an assumed rate of 8%. Income tax benefit for
     the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and in 1995 includes the
     recognition of a deferred tax benefit of $125 million and of $69 million,
     respectively, offset by federal AMT tax reduced, to the extent of 90%, by
     net operating loss carryovers and state tax at an assumed rate of 8%.

(6)  Return (loss) on average assets represents net income (loss) as a
     percentage of average assets for the periods presented. For the periods
     ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, return on average assets is annualized.

(7)  Return (loss) on average common equity represents net income (loss)
     available to common stockholders as a percentage of average common equity
     for the periods presented. For the periods ended September 30, 1996 and
     1995, return on average common equity is annualized.

(8)  Yield on interest-earning assets represents interest income as a
     percentage of average interest-earning assets. For the periods ended
     September 30, 1996 and 1995, yield on interest-earning assets is
     annualized.

(9)  Cost of interest-bearing liabilities represents interest expense as a
     percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities. For the periods ended
     September 30, 1996 and 1995, cost of interest-bearing liabilities is
     annualized.

(10) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of
     average interest-earning assets. For the periods ended September 30, 1996
     and 1995, net interest margin is annualized.

(11) Earnings used in computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges consist
     of income before income taxes, extraordinary item and minority interest.
     Fixed charges consist of preferred stock dividends paid by the Bank,
     interest expense on borrowings, the interest component of lease expense
     and, where indicated, interest expense on deposits.

(12) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges in 1991 by $26.4 million
     excluding interest on deposits, and $26.4 million including interest on
     deposits.

(13) Fluctuation in securities and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
     and securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale from
     December 31, 1994 to December 31, 1995 resulted from the reclassification
     of substantially all securities and mortgage-backed securities (except for
     mortgage-backed securities resulting from the securitization with recourse
     of certain of the Bank's loans) from held-to-maturity to securities
     available for sale.

(14) Increase in securities to be held to maturity at December 31, 1992
     resulted from the investment of proceeds on sale of certain long-term
     interest-bearing assets, primarily loans and mortgage-backed securities,
     in cash, cash equivalents and securities in anticipation of the First
     Gibraltar Texas Sale.

(15) Includes loans serviced by FNMC, the Bank, and FGB Realty, excluding loans
     serviced for the Bank by FNMC.

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         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings and Cal Fed and the notes
thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The following discussion
includes information relating to Holdings prior to consummation of the Cal
Fed Acquisition. Each of Holdings and Cal Fed is a holding company with no
business operations of its own. Accordingly, except as otherwise indicated,
the following discussion of Holdings relates to First Nationwide and the
following discussion of Cal Fed relates to California Federal.

HOLDINGS

GENERAL

   The principal business of Holdings consists of operating retail deposit
branches and originating and/or purchasing residential real estate loans and,
to a lesser extent, certain consumer loans, for investment. Holdings actively
manages its commercial real estate loan portfolio and is active in mortgage
banking and loan servicing. Revenues are derived primarily from interest
charged on loans, interest received on government and agency securities and
mortgage-backed securities, gains on sales of loans and other investments,
and fees received in connection with loan servicing, securities brokerage and
other customer service transactions. Expenses primarily consist of interest
on customer deposit accounts, interest on short-term and long-term
borrowings, provisions for losses, general and administrative expenses
consisting of compensation and benefits, advertising and marketing, premises
and equipment, communications, deposit insurance assessments, data processing
and other general and administrative expenses.

 The Cal Fed Acquisition

   On July 27, 1996, Holdings entered into the Merger Agreement providing for
the acquisition of Cal Fed and its subsidiary, California Federal, which as
of September 30, 1996, had approximately $14.1 billion in assets, $8.8
billion in deposits and operated 118 branches in California and Nevada. After
giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the issuance of the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock and the Capital Contribution, at September 30,
1996, the Bank would have had approximately $31.0 billion in assets,
approximately $17.6 billion in deposits, would have operated approximately
227 branches and would have ranked at such date as the fourth largest thrift
in the United States in terms of assets, based on published sources. See
"--Pro Forma Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

 Impact of Other Acquisitions and Dispositions

   The FN Acquisition was consummated on October 3, 1994, effective
immediately after the close of business on September 30, 1994, and was
recorded using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the
accompanying financial data include the results of operations related to the
approximately $14.1 billion in assets and $13.4 billion in liabilities
acquired in the FN Acquisition. Minority interest increased by $301 million
due to the issuance of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock. In connection with
the FN Acquisition, common stockholders' equity increased by $210 million as
a result of the issuance of Holdings' class C common stock to Parent
Holdings, which stock has been fully redeemed.

   On February 28, 1995, FNMC consummated the Maryland Acquisition and
acquired a loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.4 billion, including
a subservicing portfolio of $1.8 billion, and certain assets and liabilities
from StanFed for approximately $178 million. The transaction was accounted
for as a purchase, and Holdings' consolidated statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 1995 includes the results of operations of the
acquired mortgage servicing operation for the period from March 1, 1995
through December 31, 1995.

   In April 1995, First Nationwide acquired approximately $13 million in
deposits in the Tiburon Purchase. In August 1995, First Nationwide acquired
three retail branches located in Orange County, California with deposit
accounts totalling approximately $356 million in the ITT Purchase. On
December 8, 1995, First Nationwide acquired four retail branches with deposit
accounts of approximately $144

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million in the Sonoma Purchase. The Branch Purchases were accounted for as
purchases, and the results of operations of the acquired retail deposit
operations are included in Holdings' consolidated statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1995 from the date each of the transactions was
consummated.

   On October 2, 1995, FNMC consummated the LMUSA 1995 Purchase and acquired
a loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.1 billion (including a
sub-servicing portfolio of $3.1 billion), a master servicing portfolio of
$2.9 billion and other assets, principally existing loans and loan production
operations for approximately $100 million, payable in installments, and the
assumption of certain indebtedness secured by the acquired loan portfolio
totalling approximately $274 million. The LMUSA 1995 Purchase was accounted
for as a purchase and Holdings' consolidated statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 1995 includes the results of operations of the
acquired mortgage servicing operations for the period from October 3, 1995
through December 31, 1995.

   On January 31, 1996, FNMC consummated the acquisition of a $14.1 billion
loan servicing portfolio, a master servicing portfolio of $2.7 billion and
other assets in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase. The LMUSA 1996 Purchase was
accounted for as a purchase and Holdings' consolidated statement of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes the results
of operations of the acquired mortgage servicing operations for the period
from February 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996.

   On February 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the SFFed Acquisition
involving assets totalling $4.0 billion and retail deposits totalling $2.7
billion. The SFFed Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, and Holdings'
consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 includes the results of operations of the acquired operations of SFFed
for the period from February 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996.

   On June 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the Home Federal
Acquisition, involving approximately $717 million in assets and $632 million
in deposits. The Home Federal Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase,
and Holdings' consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 includes the results of operations of the acquired
operations of HFFC for the period from June 1, 1996 through September 30,
1996.

   During the first half of 1996, First Nationwide closed the Branch Sales
with associated deposit accounts totalling $4.6 billion, resulting in pre-tax
gains totalling $363.0 million. Holdings' consolidated statement of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 includes the results
of operations of those branches sold in the Branch Sales for the period prior
to sale.

   The First Gibraltar Texas Sale was effective February 1, 1993 resulting in
the sale of $829 million of loans and $6.9 billion in deposits in 130
branches. The accompanying financial data for 1993 reflect the results of
operations in 1993 including these sold assets and liabilities during the
first month of the year. Subsequent to the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, First
Nationwide managed four retail branches in Texas and supplemented the retail
deposit base with wholesale funds from Brokered Deposits and Federal Home
Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances.

   Prior to and during 1993, most of the mortgage banking operations of First
Nationwide were conducted through First Gibraltar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.
("FGMH") prior to the distribution by First Nationwide of the stock of FGMH
to its then immediate parent in the first quarter of 1993. Therefore, the
accompanying financial data for 1993 reflect the results of such mortgage
banking operations during 1993 prior to the distribution. See
"Business--Holdings--Background."

 Special SAIF Assessment

   On September 30, 1996, the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1996 (the "Reduction Act") was enacted. The Reduction Act
included a special assessment ("Special SAIF Assessment") related to the
recapitalization of the SAIF, which was levied based on a rate of 65.7 cents
per $100 of SAIF-insured domestic deposits held as of March 31, 1995. As a
result of the Reduction Act, First Nationwide recorded a pre-tax charge of
$60.1 million on September 30, 1996. The portion of the assessment related to
deposits sold in Ohio, New York, New Jersey and Michigan will be borne,
pursuant

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to each sales contract, by the respective purchasers and accordingly, such
amounts are not included in the expense recorded by First Nationwide.
Management expects the 1997 SAIF deposit premiums (including a separate
assessment to fund the obligations of the Financial Corporation, which will
expire after December 31, 1999) to decline to 6.4 cents per $100 of
SAIF-insured deposits per year from the prior rate of 23 cents.

 Accrued Termination and Facilities Costs

   During 1995, Holdings recorded $12.7 million in noninterest expense
related to four specific actions. In connection with the Maryland
Acquisition, the former residential loan servicing center in Sacramento,
California was relocated to Maryland, resulting in a charge of $5.7 million
for employee termination and facilities costs, net of expected sublease
income. Additionally, $2.1 million was provided for employee termination and
facilities costs (net of expected sublease income) related to the closing of
First Nationwide's residential loan production offices. Holdings also
recorded a charge of $4.0 million related to employee termination benefits
for positions which were eliminated over a twelve month period in conjunction
with First Nationwide's cost reduction plan. In connection with the
elimination of these positions, First Nationwide identified opportunities for
office space consolidation and has established additional liabilities
totalling $.4 million for lease termination payments. Additionally, First
Nationwide identified certain of its retail banking facilities which will be
closed and marketed for sale, with the related operations consolidated into
other retail banking facilities acquired in the ITT Purchase. In connection
with such closures and consolidations, a liability totalling $.5 million was
established to record such facilities at fair value. During the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, Holdings recorded liabilities totalling $1.4
million in connection with the closures and consolidations into other banking
facilities acquired in the SFFed Acquisition.

 Accounting Changes

   On June 28, 1996, FASB issued SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." SFAS No.
125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing
of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities based on consistent
application of a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Under
that approach, after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the
financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has
incurred, derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered,
and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. This statement provides
consistent standards for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that
are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings.

   SFAS No. 125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets
and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996, and is
to be applied prospectively. Earlier or retroactive application is not
permitted. Management has not yet analyzed SFAS No. 125 and is unable to
determine the effect, if any, implementation may have on Holdings'
consolidated financial statements.

   In March 1995, FASB issued SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." SFAS No. 121
provides guidance for the recognition and measurement of impairment of
long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill related both
to assets to be held and used by an entity and assets to be disposed of. SFAS
No. 121 is effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1995. Holdings adopted SFAS No. 121 effective January 1,
1996. Such adoption had no material impact on Holdings' consolidated
financial statements.

   Holdings adopted SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of
a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment
of a Loan--Income Recognition and Disclosures," effective January 1, 1995.
Under SFAS No. 114, a loan is impaired when it is "probable" that a creditor
will be unable to collect all amounts due (i.e., both principal and interest)
according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of
impairment may be based on: (i) the present value of the expected future cash
flows of the impaired loan discounted at the loan's original effective
interest rate, (ii) the loan's observable market price, or (iii) the fair
value of the loan's collateral. SFAS No. 114 does not apply to large groups
of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively

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evaluated for impairment. For Holdings, loans collectively reviewed for
impairment include all single family loans and performing multi-family and
commercial real estate loans under $500,000, excluding loans which have
entered the workout process. The adoption of SFAS No. 114, as amended by SFAS
No. 118, had no material impact on Holdings' consolidated financial
statements as Holdings' existing policy of measuring loan impairment was
consistent with methods prescribed in these standards.

   Holdings considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current
information and events, it believes it is probable that Holdings will be
unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the
loan agreement. Any insignificant delay (i.e., 60 days or less) or
insignificant shortfall in amount of payments will not cause a loan to be
considered impaired. In determining impairment, Holdings considers large
non-homogeneous loans including nonaccrual loans, troubled debt
restructurings, and performing loans which exhibit, among other
characteristics, high LTV ratios, low debt-coverage ratios or other
indications that the borrowers are experiencing increased levels of financial
difficulty. Holdings bases the measurement of collateral-dependent impaired
loans on the fair value of their collateral. The amount, if any, by which the
recorded investment of the loan exceeds the measure of the impaired loan's
value is recognized by recording a valuation allowance.

   Generally, specific allowances for loan losses relative to impaired
multi-family and commercial real estate loans, which comprised the majority
of impaired loans at September 30, 1996, have not been established because
most would be eligible to be sold to Granite under the Put Agreement.
Holdings considers the volume of impaired loans that are not eligible under
the Put Agreement and the level in excess of the amount available under the
Put Agreement in its evaluation of the adequacy of the established allowance
for loan losses. There have not been any significant multi-family or
commercial real estate loans originated since October 1, 1994. At September
30, 1996, the specific allowances for loan losses reflected on Holdings'
books represent allowances established by predecessor institutions and were
acquired in the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions.

   At September 30, 1996, the carrying value of loans that are considered to
be impaired under SFAS No. 114 totalled $136.2 million (of which $31.4
million were on nonaccrual status). The average recorded investment in
impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was
approximately $136.9 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
Holdings recognized interest income on these impaired loans of $12.3 million
which included $.3 million of interest income recognized using the cash basis
method of income recognition.

   On May 12, 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage
Servicing Rights, an amendment to Statement No. 65." This statement provides
guidance for the recognition of mortgage servicing rights as an asset when a
mortgage loan is sold or securitized and servicing rights are retained.
Holdings adopted this standard effective April 1, 1995.

   SFAS No. 122 requires that a portion of the cost of originating a mortgage
loan be allocated to the mortgage servicing rights based on its fair market
value. To determine the fair value of the servicing rights created since
April 1, 1995, Holdings uses the market prices under comparable servicing
sale contracts, when available, or alternatively, uses a valuation model that
calculates the present value of future net servicing income. In using this
valuation method, Holdings incorporated assumptions that market participants
would use in estimating future net servicing income which included estimates
of the cost of servicing, the discount rate, mortgage escrow earnings rate,
an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and
losses. As a result of Holdings' adoption of SFAS No. 122, mortgage servicing
rights related to loans originated by Holdings totalling $52.1 million were
capitalized during the nine months ended September 30, 1996.

   Also, SFAS No. 122 requires enterprises to measure the impairment of
servicing rights based on the difference between the carrying amount of the
servicing rights and their current fair value. In determining impairment,
Holdings aggregates all mortgage servicing rights and stratifies them based
on the predominant risk characteristics of interest rate, loan type and
investor type. Further, mortgage servicing rights capitalized prior to the
adoption of SFAS No. 122 were stratified by acquisition to measure
impairment. A valuation allowance is established for any excess of amortized
book value over the current fair value, by risk stratification, by a charge
to income. Based on this analysis, no allowance for loss on impairment of
loan servicing rights was necessary at September 30, 1996.

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   Effective January 1, 1994, Holdings adopted SFAS No. 115 for financial
reporting purposes. SFAS No. 115 directs that securities held to maturity be
reported at amortized cost. Securities bought and held principally for the
purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities
and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in
earnings. All other securities held for investment purposes are classified as
held for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses
excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of stockholders'
equity, net of tax. There was no impact on the consolidated financial
statements of Holdings as a result of such adoption. At December 31, 1994,
all U.S. government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities were
classified in the held-to-maturity portfolio.

   On November 15, 1995, the FASB issued the Special Report, which provided
all entities an opportunity to reconsider their ability and intent to hold
securities to maturity and allowed a one-time reclassification of securities
from held to maturity to available for sale without "tainting" the remaining
held-to-maturity securities. On December 29, 1995, Holdings reclassified $1.5
billion and $231.8 million in carrying value of mortgage-backed securities
and U.S. government and agency securities, respectively, from the respective
held-to-maturity categories to securities available-for-sale, resulting in a
net after-tax increase of $22.5 million in stockholders' equity. There was no
impact on the Bank's regulatory capital as a result of this reclassification.

   Holdings adopted SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" effective
January 1, 1993. Under the asset and liability method of SFAS No. 109,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax
rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. There was no
impact on the consolidated financial statements of Holdings as a result of
such adoption.

   As of December 31, 1994, Holdings recorded a valuation allowance for 100%
of the net deferred tax asset because at that time it was not more likely
than not that such deferred tax asset would be realized. Based on a favorable
earnings trend since the consummation of the FN Acquisition and future
earnings expectations, management changed its judgment about the
realizability of Holdings' net deferred tax asset and recognized a deferred
tax benefit of $69 million in the fourth quarter of 1995 and an additional
$125 million in the second quarter of 1996. Management believes that the
realization of such asset is more likely than not, based upon the expectation
that Holdings will generate the necessary amount of taxable income in future
periods.

PRO FORMA FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   The following discussion of the pro forma condensed combined statement of
financial condition at September 30, 1996 gives effect to the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the Offering and the Capital Corporation Offering and the pro
forma condensed combined statement of operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 gives effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the SFFed
Acquisition, the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the Branch Sales, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes. The discussion of
the pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1995 gives effect to the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the
Capital Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred
Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes. The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Data included elsewhere in this Prospectus. See "Projected
Pro Forma Capital Ratios of the Bank."

 Pro Forma Statement of Financial Condition at September 30, 1996

   The Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation Offering and the
issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock and the Notes have a significant
effect, on a pro forma basis, on Holdings' September 30, 1996 historical
consolidated statement of financial condition. Total assets increase $14.1
billion, or 82.8%, from $17.0 billion on an historical basis to $31.0 billion
pro forma combined.

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   Cash and cash equivalents decrease by approximately $239.9 million from
the historical amount, representing the net impact of the payment made in
connection with the purchase price of California Federal, partially offset by
the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes and cash acquired in the Cal Fed
Acquisition.

   Securities and mortgage-backed securities increase by approximately $3.2
billion from the historical amount.

   Loans receivable increase approximately $10.0 billion from the historical
amount, including approximately $8.2 billion of 1-4 unit residential loans,
approximately $1.3 billion of multi-family residential loans, approximately
$497 million of commercial real estate loans, and approximately $196 million
of principally consumer loans, net of allowances for loan losses of
approximately $170.1 million. Approximately 84% of these loans are
adjustable-rate mortgage loans and approximately 88% are collateralized with
properties located in California.

   MSRs increase approximately $32.3 million from the historical amount as a
result of the Cal Fed Acquisition, which is expected to add a loan servicing
portfolio of approximately $3.5 billion and 39,315 loans.

   Intangible assets increase by approximately $531.1 million from the
historical amount as a result of the purchase accounting applied in the Cal
Fed Acquisition.

   Other assets increase by approximately $510.8 million from the historical
amount as a result of other assets (primarily interest and accounts
receivable, real estate held for sale, FHLB stock, servicing-related
receivables, tax receivables, and miscellaneous other assets) acquired in the
Cal Fed Acquisition. Other assets also include $132.7 million representing
the estimated after-tax recovery that will inure to the Bank from the
California Federal Litigation, net of amounts payable to holders of the
Litigation Interests and Secondary Litigation Interests.

   Deposits increase by approximately $8.8 billion from the historical
amount, representing deposits acquired in the Cal Fed Acquisition. First
Nationwide operated 116 full service branches in four major metropolitan
areas at September 30, 1996. After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition,
First Nationwide will operate 227 full service branches (194 of which will be
in California) in four major metropolitan areas.

   Borrowings increase by approximately $4.4 billion from the historical
amount, representing borrowings assumed in connection with the Cal Fed
Acquisition (principally securities sold under agreements to repurchase and
FHLB advances) and the issuance of the Notes, net of borrowings reduced
through the utilization of proceeds from the issuance of the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock.

   Other liabilities increase by approximately $237.8 million from the
historical amount, principally related to other liabilities and accrued
expenses assumed by the Bank as part of the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   Minority interest increases by approximately $672.5 million as a result of
the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock and the 10 5/8% Bank
Preferred Stock assumed in the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   Stockholders' equity decreases by approximately $17.3 million from the
historical amount, representing the issuance costs related to the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock.

 Pro Forma Results of Operations

 Nine Months ended September 30, 1996

   On a pro forma basis, Holdings' historical net income before minority
interest for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 increases approximately
$35.7 million, or 6.1%, as a result of the Cal Fed Acquisition, the SFFed
Acquisition, the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the Branch Sales, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes.

   Net interest income after provision for loan losses increases
approximately $218.0 million from the historical amount, due in part to the
utilization of the proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
Preferred Stock to reduce debt and the net effect of the interest-earning
assets acquired and

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the interest-bearing liabilities assumed in the Cal Fed Acquisition. The
positive impact of the Cal Fed Acquisition is partially offset by the pro
forma interest expense from the 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, from the
Notes and from borrowings to replace deposits sold in the Branch Sales, which
is approximately $4.1 million higher than the interest expense on such
deposits.

   Noninterest income increases approximately $56.0 million from the
historical amount, substantially all of which relates to customer banking
fees on the additional $8.8 billion deposit portfolio acquired in connection
with the Cal Fed Acquisition. California Federal's historical amounts include
a $12 million gain on the sale of branches.

   Noninterest expense increases approximately $228.3 million from the
historical amount, principally due to incremental expenses of operations
acquired in the Cal Fed Acquisition, offset by the elimination of historical
noninterest expense directly attributable to the Ohio, Michigan, and
Northeast retail branch operations. The pro forma results of operations for
the Cal Fed Acquisition include a $57.7 million reduction in noninterest
expense over historical Cal Fed levels relative to a staff reduction of
approximately 36%, the consolidation of seven branch offices and two
administrative facilities and other economies of scale, offset in part by the
amortization of goodwill.

   Net income available to common stockholder decreases by $27.9 million,
reflecting the $30.8 million Capital Corporation Preferred Stock dividends
net of tax benefit, the $18.9 million in dividends on the 10 5/8% Bank
Preferred Stock and the $13.9 million in dividends on the Holdings Preferred
Stock.

 Year ended December 31, 1995

   On a pro forma basis, Holdings' historical net income before minority
interest for the year ended December 31, 1995 increases approximately $127.8
million, or 71.1%, as a result of the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the
Capital Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred
Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes.

   Net interest income after provision for loan losses increases
approximately $324.5 million from the historical amount, due in part to the
utilization of the proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation
Preferred Stock to reduce debt and the net effect of the interest-earning
assets acquired and the interest-bearing liabilities assumed in the Cal Fed
and SFFed Acquisitions. In addition, the loans receivable acquired as part of
the LMUSA Purchases contributed to this increase. The positive impact of the
Cal Fed and SFFed Acquisitions and the LMUSA Purchases is offset by the pro
forma interest expense from the 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, from the
Notes and from borrowings to replace deposits sold in the Branch Sales, which
is approximately $69.1 million higher on a pro forma basis than the interest
expense on such deposits.

   Noninterest income increases approximately $116.8 million from the
historical amount, which relates to loan servicing fee income on the
additional $25.2 billion loan servicing portfolio acquired in connection with
the LMUSA Purchases and customer banking fees generated from the $11.5
billion deposit portfolio acquired through the Cal Fed and SFFed Acquisitions
offset by a loss of customer banking fees relating to deposits sold in the
Branch Sales.

   Noninterest expense increases approximately $289.7 million from the
historical amount, principally due to incremental expenses of operations
acquired in the Cal Fed and SFFed Acquisitions and the LMUSA Purchases,
offset by the elimination of historical noninterest expense directly
attributable to the Ohio, Michigan, and Northeast retail branch operations.
The pro forma results of operations for the Cal Fed Acquisition include a
$78.0 million reduction in noninterest expense from historical Cal Fed levels
as a result of consolidation with First Nationwide's operations, including a
35% reduction in staff and consolidation of seven branch offices and two
administrative facilities. The pro forma results of operations for the SFFed
Acquisition include a $45.6 million reduction in noninterest expense over
historical SFFed levels relative to a staff reduction of approximately 58%,
the consolidation of nine branch offices and administrative facilities, the
elimination of nonrecurring historical expenses related to the SFFed
Acquisition and other economies of scale, offset in part by the amortization
of goodwill. Similarly, the pro forma results of operations for the LMUSA
Purchases include a $280.9 million reduction in noninterest

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expense over historical LMUSA levels, representing the effect of significant
staff reductions, reductions in facilities costs due to the consolidation and
the elimination of certain historical amounts related to operations not
acquired as part of the LMUSA Purchases.

   Net income available to common stockholder increases by $43.0 million,
reflecting the $41.1 million Capital Corporation Preferred Stock dividends
net of tax benefit, the $25.6 million in dividends on the 10 5/8% Bank
Preferred Stock and the $18.1 million in dividends on the Holdings Preferred
Stock.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   The period to period comparisons set forth below, including the changes in
magnitude of the various items between periods, have been affected by the
acquisitions and dispositions consummated during the periods involved.

   The following tables set forth, for the periods and at the dates
indicated, information regarding Holdings' consolidated average statements of
financial condition, together with the total dollar amounts of interest
income and interest expense and the weighted average interest rates for the
periods presented. Average balances are calculated on a daily basis. The
information presented represents the historical activity of First Nationwide
and includes the impact of the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the SFFed Acquisition and
the Home Federal Acquisition from their respective acquisition dates of
January 31, 1996, February 1, 1996 and June 1, 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                     ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   1996                              1995
                                                     --------------------------------  --------------------------------
                                                      AVERAGE                AVERAGE    AVERAGE                AVERAGE
                                                      BALANCE    INTEREST     RATE      BALANCE    INTEREST     RATE
                                                     ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------
                                                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                  <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
ASSETS
 Interest-earning assets (1):
  Securities (2)(5) ................................   $   569      $ 25       5.86%     $   431      $ 21       6.53%
  Mortgage-backed securities available for sale (5)      1,723        88       6.81           --        --         --
  Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (5)  .     1,804       103       7.61        2,996       156       6.94
  Loans held for sale, net .........................       850        46       7.22          110         7       8.42
  Loans receivable, net ............................    11,103       671       8.06       10,170       604       7.92
  Covered Assets (3) ...............................        35         1       5.43          206        10       6.40
                                                     ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total interest-earning assets ...................    16,084       934       7.74%      13,913       798       7.65%
                                                                ----------  =========             ----------  =========
 Noninterest-earning assets ........................     1,162                               728
                                                     ---------                         ---------
   Total assets ....................................   $17,246                           $14,641
                                                     =========                         =========
LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS'
 EQUITY
 Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Deposits .........................................   $ 9,629      $323       4.48%     $ 9,876      $329       4.45%
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ..     2,118        90       5.68        1,554        78       6.71
  Borrowings (4) ...................................     4,129       200       6.47        2,278       142       8.35
                                                     ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total interest-bearing liabilities ..............    15,876       613       5.16%      13,708       549       5.36%
                                                                ----------  =========             ----------  =========
 Noninterest-bearing liabilities ...................       348                               286
 Minority interest .................................       307                               301
 Stockholders' equity ..............................       715                               346
                                                     ---------                         ---------
   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  .....   $17,246                           $14,641
                                                     =========                         =========
Net interest income ................................                $321                              $249
                                                                ==========                        ==========
Interest rate spread ...............................                           2.58%                             2.29%
                                                                            =========                         =========
Net interest margin ................................                           2.65%                             2.37%
                                                                            =========                         =========
Average equity to average assets ...................                           4.15%                             2.36%
                                                                            =========                         =========
</TABLE>
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(1)  Nonaccruing assets are included in the average balances for the periods
     indicated.
(2)  Includes interest-bearing deposits in other banks and securities purchased
     under agreements to resell.
(3)  Includes unconsolidated subsidiaries covered by FSLIC/RF yield
     maintenance.
(4)  Interest and average rate include the impact of interest rate swaps.
(5)  Prior to December 29, 1995, all U.S. government agency and mortgage-backed
     securities were classified in the held to maturity category. On December
     29, 1995, Holdings reclassified $1.5 billion and $231.8 million,
     respectively, of securities and mortgage-backed securities from the
     held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category. The
     information presented in the "securities" line for 1996 includes
     securities held to maturity of $4 million and related interest of less
     than $.01 million with the remainder representing securities available for
     sale. Average balances presented for 1996 represent the original amortized
     cost of the securities without the effect of unrealized gains and losses
     recorded as a result of the available for sale classification.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                  ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                1995                              1994
                                  --------------------------------  --------------------------------
                                   AVERAGE                AVERAGE    AVERAGE                AVERAGE   
                                   BALANCE    INTEREST     RATE      BALANCE    INTEREST     RATE     
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------  
                                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                             
<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>        
ASSETS                                                                                                
 Interest-earning assets (1):                                                                         
  U.S. government and agency                                                                          
   securities held to maturity                                                                        
   (2)(3) .......................   $   435     $   28      6.42%     $  138       $  7       4.95%   
  Mortgage-backed securities                                                                          
   held to maturity (3)(4)  .....     2,985        213      7.14         711         43       6.05    
  Loans held for sale ...........       304         24      7.89          11          1       5.22    
  Loans receivable, net (4)  ....    10,058        800      7.95       2,926        212       7.27    
  Covered Assets, net (5)  ......       165         11      6.67         491         30       6.11    
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------  
   Total interest-earning                                                                             
    assets ......................    13,947      1,076      7.71%      4,277        293       6.85%   
                                             ----------  =========  ---------  ----------  =========  
 Noninterest-earning assets  ....       751                              161                          
                                  ---------                         ---------              
   Total assets .................   $14,698                           $4,438                          
                                  =========                         =========                         
LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST                                                                        
 AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                             
 Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                                        
  Deposits ......................   $ 9,959     $  447      4.49%     $2,605       $101       3.88%   
  Securities sold under                                                                               
   agreements to repurchase  ....     1,577        105      6.66         351         19       5.37    
  Borrowings (6) ................     2,210        183      8.26       1,181         80       6.77    
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------  
   Total interest-bearing                                                                             
    liabilities .................    13,746        735      5.35%      4,137        200       4.83%   
                                             ----------  =========             ----------  =========  
 Noninterest-bearing                                                                                  
  liabilities ...................       277                               53                          
 Minority Interest ..............       301                               75                          
 Stockholders' equity ...........       374                              173                          
                                  ---------                         ---------                
   Total liabilities and                                                                              
    stockholders' equity ........   $14,698                           $4,438                          
                                  =========                         =========               
Net interest income .............               $  341                             $ 93               
                                             ==========                        ==========   
Interest rate spread ............                           2.36%                             2.02%   
                                                         =========                         =========  
Net interest margin .............                           2.44%                             2.18%   
                                                         =========                         =========  
Average equity to average assets                            2.54%                             3.90%   
                                                         =========                         =========  
</TABLE>                             

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 1993
                                  --------------------------------
                                   AVERAGE                AVERAGE
                                   BALANCE    INTEREST     RATE
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------

<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>
ASSETS
 Interest-earning assets (1):
  U.S. government and agency
   securities held to maturity
   (2)(3) .......................   $  710       $24         3.43%
  Mortgage-backed securities
   held to maturity (3)(4)  .....      120         6         5.04
  Loans held for sale ...........       --        --           --
  Loans receivable, net (4)  ....      124        16        12.67
  Covered Assets, net (5)  ......      804        49         6.11
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total interest-earning
    assets ......................    1,758        95         5.42%
                                  ---------  ----------  =========
 Noninterest-earning assets  ....       81
                                  ---------
   Total assets .................   $1,839
                                  =========

LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST
 AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Deposits ......................   $1,197       $55         4.59%
  Securities sold under
   agreements to repurchase  ....       21         1         3.83
  Borrowings (6) ................      373        19         5.09
                                  ---------  ----------  ---------
   Total interest-bearing
    liabilities .................    1,591        75         4.70%
                                             ----------  =========
 Noninterest-bearing
  liabilities ...................       40
 Minority Interest ..............       --
 Stockholders' equity ...........      208
                                  ---------
   Total liabilities and
    stockholders' equity ........   $1,839
                                  =========
Net interest income .............                $20
                                             ==========
Interest rate spread ............                             .72%
                                                         =========
Net interest margin .............                            1.14%
                                                         =========
Average equity to average assets                            11.31%
                                                         =========
</TABLE>
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(1)  Nonaccruing assets are included in the average balances for the 
     periods indicated.
(2)  Includes interest-bearing deposits in other banks and short-term
     investment securities.
(3)  Substantially all securities held to maturity (except for mortgage-backed
     securities resulting from the securitization with recourse of certain of
     First Nationwide's loans) were reclassified to securities available for
     sale on December 29, 1995. The average balance of such securities for
     three days is not material and is therefore not presented.
(4)  In late December 1994, $1.3 billion of single-family loans were
     securitized with recourse. The large increase in the average balance of
     mortgage-backed securities held to maturity from 1994 to 1995 is primarily
     due to such securitized loans.
(5)  Includes unconsolidated subsidiaries covered by FSLIC/RF yield
     maintenance.
(6)  Interest and average rate include the impact of interest rate swaps.

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   The following tables present certain information regarding changes in
interest income and interest expense of Holdings during the periods
indicated. The dollar amount of interest income and interest expense
fluctuates depending upon changes in the respective interest rates and upon
changes in the respective amounts (volume) of Holdings' interest-earning
assets and interest-bearing liabilities. For each category of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is
provided on changes attributable to: (i) changes in volume (changes in
average outstanding balances multiplied by the prior period's rate) and (ii)
changes in rate (changes in average interest rate multiplied by the prior
period's volume). Changes attributable to both volume and rate have been
allocated proportionately.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 VS. 1995
                                                                INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                                      ---------------------------------------------
                                                         VOLUME             RATE             NET
                                                      ------------       ----------       ---------
                                                                        (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>     <C>
Interest Income:
 Securities .....................................         $  6             $ (2)            $  4
 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale  .           88               --               88
 Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity  ...          (70)              17              (53)
 Loans held for sale, net .......................           40               (1)              39
 Loans receivable, net ..........................           56               11               67
 Covered assets .................................           (8)              (1)              (9)
                                                      ------------       ----------       ---------
  Total .........................................          112               24              136
                                                      ------------       ----------       ---------
Interest Expense:
 Deposits .......................................           (9)               3               (6)
 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase             21               (9)              12
 Borrowings .....................................           80              (22)              58
                                                      ------------       ----------       ---------
  Total .........................................           92              (28)              64
                                                      ------------       ----------       ---------
   Change in net interest income ................         $ 20             $ 52             $ 72
                                                      ============       ==========       =========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                      --------------------------------------------------------
                                              1995 VS. 1994               1994 VS. 1993
                                      INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO    INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                      --------------------------    --------------------------
                                        VOLUME    RATE    NET         VOLUME    RATE     NET   
                                       --------  ------  ------      --------  ------  -------
                                                           (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                    <C>       <C>     <C>         <C>       <C>     <C>
Interest Income:                                                     
 Securities (1) .....................    $ 18      $ 3     $ 21         $(38)    $21     $(17)
 Mortgage-backed securities .........     160       10      170           36       1       37
 Loans held for sale ................      23        0       23            1       0        1
 Loans receivable, net ..............     566       22      588          200      (4)     196
 Covered assets, net (2) ............     (22)       3      (19)         (19)      0      (19)
                                       --------  ------  ------      --------  ------  -------
  Total .............................     745       38      783          180      18      198
                                       --------  ------  ------      --------  ------  -------
Interest Expense:                                                    
 Deposits ...........................     328       18      346           53      (7)      46
 Securities sold under agreements to                                 
  repurchase ........................      80        6       86           18       0       18
 Borrowings .........................      82       21      103           53       8       61
                                       --------  ------  ------      --------  ------  -------
  Total .............................     490       45      535          124       1      125
                                       --------  ------  ------      --------  ------  -------
   Change in net interest income  ...    $255      $(7)    $248         $ 56     $17     $ 73
                                       ========  ======  ======      ========  ======  =======
</TABLE>                                                          

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(1) Includes interest-bearing deposits in banks and short-term investments.
(2) Includes unconsolidated subsidiaries covered by FSLIC/RF yield
    maintenance.

    The volume variances in total interest income and total interest expense
from the nine months ended September 30, 1995 to the corresponding period in
1996 are largely due to the additional $4.2 billion in interest-earning
assets acquired and $4.4 billion in interest-bearing liabilities assumed in
the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions. The overall volume change in net
interest income is positive due to the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions
and the Branch Sales. The positive total rate variance of $52 million is
attributed to increasing rates on adjustable-rate assets as such assets
repriced to their fully-indexed yields and the decrease in overall market
rates on interest-bearing liabilities between the

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two periods, offset slightly by the impact of the additional wholesale
borrowings used to finance the Branch Sales. During the first nine months of
1996, deposits totalling $4.6 billion with a weighted average rate of 4.59%
were sold and replaced with $4.1 billion of FHLB advance borrowings and
securities sold under agreements to repurchase with a weighted average rate
of 5.45%.

   The positive volume variance of $255 million from 1994 to 1995 is largely
due to $13.4 billion in interest-earning assets acquired offset in part by
the $13.3 billion in interest-bearing liabilities assumed in the FN
Acquisition on October 3, 1994, which contributed to net interest income
during the last quarter of 1994 and all of 1995. The negative rate variance
of $7 million is attributed to the interest-bearing liabilities acquired in
the FN Acquisition, which rates reflect the overall increase in market
interest rates from the fourth quarter of 1994 through 1995, and the issuance
of the Holdings Senior Notes to finance the FN Acquisition. In an increasing
rate environment, Holdings' cost of interest-bearing liabilities reacts more
quickly to changes in rates than the yields on interest-bearing assets, due
to the volume of adjustable rate interest-bearing assets which generally
reprice on an annual or semi-annual basis.

   The positive volume variance of $56 million from 1993 to 1994 is largely
due to the FN Acquisition, which resulted in $14 billion in interest-earning
assets contributing to net interest income during the last quarter of 1994.
In addition, the Holdings Senior Notes were issued to partially finance the
FN Acquisition. The positive total rate variance of $17 million is also
attributed to the FN Acquisition, as the majority of the interest-earning
assets acquired were variable-rate assets, reflecting the overall increase in
market interest rates from 1993 to 1994.

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 versus Nine Months Ended September 30,
1995

   Interest income. Total interest income was $934.4 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $136.2 million from the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The interest-earning assets acquired in the
SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions resulted in total interest-earning assets
for the nine months of 1996 averaging $16.1 billion, compared to $13.9
billion for the corresponding period in 1995. In addition, the yield on total
interest-earning assets during the nine months ended September 30, 1996
increased to 7.74% from the 7.65% yield on total interest-earning assets for
the nine months ended September 30, 1995.

   Holdings earned $671.1 million of interest income on loans receivable for
the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $67.3 million from
the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The loans acquired in the SFFed and
Home Federal Acquisitions contributed most of the increased interest income
in 1996, and resulted in an increase in the average balance of loans
receivable to $11.1 billion from $10.2 billion for the nine months ended
September 30, 1995. The weighted average yield on loans receivable increased
to 8.06% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from 7.92% for the same
period in 1995 due to upward rate adjustments on adjustable rate residential
loans as such loans repriced to their fully indexed rates, without the effect
of teaser rates or annual interest rate adjustment caps.

   Holdings earned $45.4 million of interest income on loans held for sale
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $38.5 million
from the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The increased income is the
net effect of a higher average volume of loans held for sale due to increased
originations from the operations acquired in the Maryland Acquisition and the
LMUSA Purchases, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average rate
of such loans. The average balance of loans held for sale was $850 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $740 million
over the same period in 1995. The weighted average yield on loans held for
sale decreased to 7.22% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from
8.42% during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 due to generally
decreasing market rates during the period and the portfolio consisting of a
higher percentage of comparatively lower-rate adjustable rate loans in 1996
compared to a higher fixed rate in 1995.

   Interest income on all mortgage-backed securities, including the
available-for-sale portfolio and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity,
was $191.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase
of $35.2 million from the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The average
portfolio balances increased $.5 billion, to $3.5 billion, during the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $3.0 billion during the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The weighted average yield on all

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mortgage-backed securities increased to 7.22% for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 from 6.94% for the corresponding period in 1995, primarily
due to the upward rate adjustments of adjustable rate mortgage-backed
securities as the loans underlying such securities repriced to their fully
indexed rates, without the effect of teaser rates or annual interest rate
adjustment caps.

   The interest income from Covered Assets declined $8.5 million, to $1.4
million, for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The decline is due to a reduction in the
volume of Covered Assets resulting from the FDIC Purchase (as defined herein)
in June 1995 and the termination of the Assistance Agreement in August 1996.

   Interest income from securities and interest-bearing deposits in banks was
$24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of
$3.8 million from the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The average
portfolio balances during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
increased to $569 million from $431 million, respectively, primarily due to
assets acquired in the SFFed Acquisition. The weighted average yield on these
assets decreased to 5.86% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from
6.53% for the nine months ended September 30, 1995, primarily due to an
overall decline in interest rates.

   Interest Expense. Total interest expense was $613.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $64.1 million from the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The increase is the result of additional
interest-bearing liabilities assumed in the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions and incrementally higher rates paid on the additional borrowings
incurred to replace the retail deposits sold in the Branch Sales.

   Interest expense on customer deposits, including Brokered Deposits, was
$323.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, a decrease of
$5.6 million from the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The average
balance of customer deposits outstanding decreased from $9.9 billion to $9.6
billion for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
The $4.6 billion in deposits sold in the Branch Sales decreased the average
balance from period to period by $3.4 billion while deposits of approximately
$3.8 billion acquired in the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions and the
Branch Purchases increased the average balance from period to period by $3.2
billion due to the timing of such acquisitions and sales. The overall
weighted average cost of deposits increased from 4.45% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 to 4.48% for the nine months ended September 30,
1996, due principally to the effect of the deposits assumed in the SFFed and
Home Federal Acquisitions having a weighted average rate of 5.08% and the
deposits sold in the Branch Sales having a weighted average rate of
approximately 4.59%, as well as slight increases in the market rates of
interest paid for Brokered Deposits, partially offset by the impact of higher
average balances of lower rate custodial transaction accounts related to the
additional loan servicing acquired in the Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA
Purchases.

   Interest expense on securities sold under agreements to repurchase
totalled $89.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an
increase of $11.9 million from the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The
average balance of such borrowings for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and 1995 was $2.1 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The increase
is attributed to $.8 billion of such liabilities acquired in the SFFed and
Home Federal Acquisitions together with $1.5 billion in additional short-term
borrowings to fund the Branch Sales during 1996, partially offset by
maturities and payoffs that were refinanced with deposits acquired from the
Home Federal Acquisition and FHLB advances. The weighted average interest
rate on these instruments decreased to 5.68% during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 from 6.71% for the nine months ended September 30, 1995,
primarily due to the impact of decreases in overall market interest rates for
such borrowings.

   Interest expense on borrowings totalled $200.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $57.8 million from the nine months
ended September 30, 1995. The increase is attributed to the net effect of a
volume increase for borrowings assumed in the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions, the issuance of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes,
and additional borrowings to replace the deposits sold in the Branch Sales,
partially offset by the impact of decreases in the rates paid on such
borrowings largely due to the shorter weighted average maturity of the
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30, 1996 compared to September 30, 1995. The average balance outstanding for
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 was $4.1 billion and $2.3
billion, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on these
instruments decreased to 6.47% during the nine months ended September 30,
1996 from 8.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 1995, primarily due
to the impact of decreases in overall market interest rates and the shorter
average maturity of the portfolio.

   Net Interest Income. Net interest income was $321.1 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $72.2 million from the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The interest rate spread increased to 2.58%
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from 2.29% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995.

   Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income, consisting primarily of loan
servicing fees, customer banking fees, management fees and gains on the
Branch Sales and on sales of assets, was $595.5 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $490.2 million from the nine months
ended September 30, 1995. This increase includes (i) gains on sales of
branches of $363.0 million, (ii) gain from the sale of ACS stock of $40.4
million and (iii) the income recognized in connection with the termination of
the Assistance Agreement of $25.6 million.

   Loan servicing fees, net of amortization of mortgage servicing rights,
were $92.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, compared to
$48.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. This increase is
due to the addition of the mortgage servicing portfolios acquired in the
Maryland Acquisition, the LMUSA Purchases and the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions, as well as servicing rights originated through the increased
origination capacity provided by these acquisitions. The single-family
residential loan servicing porfolio, excluding loans serviced for the Bank,
increased from $7.4 billion at January 1, 1995 to $27.0 billion at January 1,
1996 and to $42.7 billion at September 30, 1996. During the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, Holdings sold $3.8 billion in single-family mortgage
loans originated for sale as part of its ongoing mortgage banking operations
compared to $457.3 million of such sales for the corresponding period in
1995.

   Fees and service charges related to retail banking operations, consisting
of depositor fees for transaction accounts, overdrafts, and miscellaneous
other fees, were $34.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
compared to $34.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The
decrease is attributable to the impact of decreased revenues associated with
the Branch Sales, partially offset by the increased revenues from the retail
banking operations acquired in the Branch Purchases and the SFFed and Home
Federal Acquisitions.

   Management fees totalled $8.0 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1996, compared to $11.1 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1995. The decrease is attributable principally to the reduced number of
assets under management as a result of contracts with the Resolution Trust
Corporation and other third parties which have expired.

   Gain on sales of branches was $363.0 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996.

   Gain on sales of loans was $13.0 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, compared to a loss of $1.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995. The increase is attributed in part to a gain of
$7.5 million on the sale of $298.0 million of consumer loans during the first
quarter of 1996. In addition, the Bank experienced increased gains on sales
of single-family mortgage loans due to the adoption of SFAS No. 122 on April
1, 1995. See "--Mortgage Banking Operations."

   Gain on sales of assets was $38.4 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The gain is primarily the result of a $40.4 million gain
from the sale of ACS stock, partially offset by a writedown recorded on
certain collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") in the mortgage-backed
securities available-for-sale portfolio determined to have a permanent
impairment in value.

   Other noninterest income was $46.5 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, an increase of $34.0 million from the nine months ended
September 30, 1995. The increase is primarily attributed to $25.6 million
recognized in connection with the termination of the Assistance Agreement, an
increase of $3.5 million in dividends on FHLB stock related to an increase in
the volume of such stock owned by First Nationwide and $2.3 million of
interest received related to the favorable outcome of an arbitration hearing.

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   Noninterest Expense. Total noninterest expense was $379.3 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $129.5 million from the
nine months ended September 30, 1995. The increase is principally due to
additional conpensation, loan expense, deposit insurance premiums and other
noninterest expenses, primarily related to the growth of the Bank through the
various acquisitions in 1995 and the first half of 1996 and the Special SAIF
Assessment.

   Total compensation and employee benefits expense was $156.0 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $38.1 million from
the nine months ended September 30, 1995, primarily attributable to $33.6
million of Incentive Plan accruals. The number of full time employees
increased by 245 to 3,466 for the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1995. This increase is
primarily due to the net impact of employee additions in the mortgage banking
operations related to the servicing portfolios acquired in the LMUSA
Purchases and an increase in retail banking employees attributable to the
SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions, partially offset by a reduction in
employees due to the Branch Sales and First Nationwide's cost reduction
program. The nine months ended September 30, 1995 includes accruals for
termination benefits of $6.6 million related to the cost reduction plan and
the relocation of loan servicing operations to Frederick, Maryland from
Sacramento, California.

   Occupancy and equipment expense was $37.4 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, a decrease of $2.0 million from the nine months
ended September 30, 1995, attributed primarily to accruals established in
1995 for facilities costs related to the relocation of First Nationwide's
mortgage loan servicing operations to Maryland, the closure of retail
mortgage loan production offices and the cost reduction project. In addition,
the decrease in occupancy expenses includes the net effect of operations sold
in the Branch Sales, partially offset by increased expenses due to the
Maryland, SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions.

   Loan expense was $20.5 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1996, an increase of $14.2 million from the nine months ended September 30,
1995. The increase relates to additional expenses associated with the higher
volume of loans serviced due to the LMUSA Purchases and the Maryland
Acquisition. Such expenses include subservicing fees paid on acquired
servicing portfolios prior to conversion to FNMC's systems and increased
pass-through interest expense for loan payoffs in serviced loan pools. In
addition, such expenses also include outside appraisal fees, inspection fees,
and provision for losses on loans insured by the Federal Housing
Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration.

   SAIF deposit insurance premiums increased $60.7 million, to $77.0 million,
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. The increase is primarily due
to a $60.1 million accrual for the Special SAIF Assessment.

   Data processing expense was $8.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, an increase of $1.2 million from the nine months ended
September 30, 1995. The increase is attributed to the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions and expenses associated with the higher volume of loans serviced
in connection with the LMUSA Purchases and the Maryland Acquisition.

   Marketing expense was $7.7 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1996, a decrease of $3.6 million from the nine months ended September 30,
1995, due to reduced nationwide marketing efforts as a result of the Branch
Sales.

   Professional fees increased $5.2 million, to $13.4 million, for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996. This increase includes additional expenses
related to the servicing portfolios acquired in the LMUSA Purchases, as well
as additional accruals for various legal and litigation expenses.

   Foreclosed real estate operations, including gains on sales, resulted in a
net gain of $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996
compared to a net gain of $.2 million for the same period in 1995. The change
is attributed to a higher volume of sales in 1996 at comparatively higher
prices to carrying values.

   Amortization of intangible assets increased to $6.9 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 from $.5 million for the corresponding period
in 1995, primarily due to the amortization of the $133.8 million intangible
asset recorded in connection with the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions.

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   Other noninterest expense was $58.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, an increase of $16.1 million from the nine months ended
September 30, 1995, principally due to increased telecommunications, postage,
office supplies, insurance, OTS assessments and travel expenses, all of which
are attributed primarily to the increased loan servicing activity as a result
of the Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA Purchases.

   Provision for Income Taxes. During the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and 1995, Holdings recorded income tax benefit of $79.7 million and
income tax expense of $7.4 million, respectively. Based on a favorable
earnings trend since the consummation of the FN Acquisition and future
earnings expectations, management changed its judgment about the
realizability of Holdings' deferred tax assets and recognized a deferred tax
benefit of $125.0 million in the second quarter of 1996. In order to
recognize the total net deferred tax asset recorded as of September 30, 1996,
Holdings must have future earnings of approximately $865 million. Included in
tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 is the reversal of
1993 and 1994 over accruals of federal taxes totalling $2.2 million.
Holdings' effective federal tax rates, before extraordinary items were (24%)
and 1% during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, while its statutory federal tax rate was 35% during both
periods. The difference between the effective and statutory rates was
primarily the result of the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards
for both periods, the reversal of 1993 and 1994 over accruals for the nine
months ended September 30, 1995 and the recognition of a $125.0 million
deferred tax benefit in 1996. Holdings' effective state tax rate before
extraordinary item was approximately 7% and 8% during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

   Extraordinary Item. During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the
Bank repurchased $44 million aggregate principal amount of the SFFed Notes,
resulting in a loss of $1.6 million, net of income taxes.

   During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, First Nationwide recorded
a gain of $2.0 million on the early extinguishment of $250 million in FHLB
advances, net of income taxes.

   Minority Interest. Dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock totalling
$34.6 million were declared and paid during the nine months ended September
30, 1996.

   Net Income. Holdings had net income of $551.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, an increase of $496.1 million from the nine months
ended September 30, 1995.

 Year Ended December 31, 1995 versus Year Ended December 31, 1994

   Interest Income. Total interest income was $1.1 billion for the year ended
December 31, 1995, an increase of $783 million from the year ended December
31, 1994.

   The interest-bearing assets acquired in the FN Acquisition resulted in
total interest-earning assets for 1995 averaging $13.9 billion, compared to
$4.3 billion in 1994. In addition, the yield on total interest-earning assets
during 1995 increased .86% from the yield on total interest-earning assets
during 1994, principally due to changes in overall market interest rates and
higher yielding assets acquired in the FN Acquisition.

   Holdings earned $800 million of interest income on loans receivable for
the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $588 million from the year
ended December 31, 1994. The loans acquired in the FN Acquisition resulted in
an increase in the average balance of loans receivable to $10.1 billion from
$2.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The weighted average yield on loans receivable increased to 7.95% for 1995
from 7.27% during 1994, primarily due to the repricing of the adjustable rate
loans in the portfolio acquired in the FN Acquisition.

   Holdings earned $24 million of interest income on loans held for sale for
the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $23 million from the year
ended December 31, 1994. The additional loan production from the Maryland
Acquisition and the LMUSA 1995 Purchase resulted in an increase in the
average balance of loans held for sale to $304 million from $11 million for
the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The weighted
average yield on loans held for sale increased to 7.89% for 1995 from 5.22%
during 1994.

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   Interest income on mortgage-backed securities was $213 million for the
year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $170 million from the year ended
December 31, 1994. The mortgage-backed securities acquired in the FN
Acquisition, including $1.3 billion of qualifying single-family loans
securitized from First Nationwide's loan portfolio in late 1994 and an
additional $.4 billion securitized in 1995, resulted in the average portfolio
balances increasing from $711 million to $3.0 billion during the years ended
December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The weighted average yield on
mortgage-backed securities increased to 7.14% for 1995 from 6.05% for 1994,
primarily due to the addition of higher-yielding securities from the FN
Acquisition, including loan securitizations, and the subsequent upward rate
adjustments of adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities related to an
overall increase in market interest rates.

   Interest income from Covered Assets declined $19 million, to $11 million,
for the year ended December 31, 1995. This decline is due to a reduction in
the volume of Covered Assets, due to sales, repayments and other dispositions
of Covered Assets, including the purchase by the FDIC of substantially all of
the remaining Covered Assets at the fair market value of such assets (the
"FDIC Purchase"), offset in part by an increase in the effective rate earned
on such Covered Assets, which was 6.67% for 1995 compared to 6.11% for 1994.
The higher rate is due to the net effect of the increase in the TCOF (as
defined herein) between the two periods due to generally increasing interest
rates, partially offset by the reduction in the applicable margin over TCOF
prescribed in the Assistance Agreement.

   Interest income from securities and interest-bearing deposits in banks was
$28 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $21 million
from the year ended December 31, 1994. The average portfolio balances during
the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 increased to $435 million from
$138 million, respectively, due to the securities acquired in the FN
Acquisition being held for an entire year in 1995 versus the fourth quarter
only in 1994. The weighted average yield on these assets increased to 6.42%
for 1995 from 4.95% for 1994, primarily due to the increase in overall market
interest rates.

   Interest Expense. Total interest expense was $735 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $535 million from the year ended
December 31, 1994. The increase is generally due to the inclusion for a full
year in 1995 of the additional interest-bearing liabilities from the
operations acquired in the FN Acquisition and changes in overall market rates
of interest paid as discussed in more detail below.

   Interest expense on deposits, including Brokered Deposits, was $447
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $346 million
from the year ended December 31, 1994. The deposits of approximately $10
billion acquired in the FN Acquisition, net of $1.2 billion in deposits sold
in the Illinois Sale, and the $513 million of deposits assumed in the Branch
Purchases, resulted in an increase in the average balance of deposits
outstanding from $2.6 billion to $10.0 billion for the years ended December
31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The overall weighted average cost of
deposits increased from 3.88% for 1994 to 4.49% for 1995, due principally to
increases in the overall level of interest rates between the two years.

   Interest expense on securities sold under agreements to repurchase and
borrowings totalled $288 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an
increase of $189 million from the year ended December 31, 1994.

   The timing of the FN Acquisition and the Illinois Sale, offset in part by
the reduction of borrowings from funds received in connection with the Branch
Purchases, resulted in the average balance outstanding of securities sold
under agreements to repurchase and borrowings for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1994 increasing to $3.8 billion from $1.5 billion, respectively.
The weighted average interest rate on these instruments increased to 7.60% in
1995 from 6.46% for 1994, primarily due to the impact of increases in overall
market interest rates.

   Net Interest Income. Net interest income before provision for loan losses
was $341 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $248
million from the year ended December 31, 1994. The interest rate spread
increased to 2.36% in 1995 from 2.02% in 1994. The increase in net interest
income is generally due to the inclusion in 1995 of the operations acquired
in the FN Acquisition for a full year compared to the inclusion of the
operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for only the fourth quarter of
1994.

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   Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income, consisting primarily of
mortgage banking, customer banking and management fee income, was $151
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $110 million
from the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase is generally due to the
inclusion in 1995 of the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for a full
year compared to the inclusion of the operations acquired in the FN
Acquisition for only the fourth quarter of 1994. In addition, additional fee
revenues were generated from operations acquired in the Maryland Acquisition
and the LMUSA 1995 Purchase.

   Fees and service charges related to mortgage banking operations, which
consist principally of loan servicing income and borrower fees, were $70
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to $10 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994. This increase is due to the inclusion in 1995
of the mortgage banking operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for an
entire year versus only the fourth quarter in 1994, as well as additional fee
revenues received as a result of the inclusion of the mortgage banking
operations acquired in the Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA 1995 Purchase.

   Fees and service charges related to retail banking operations, consisting
of depositor fees for transaction accounts, overdrafts, and miscellaneous
other fees, were $48 million for the year ended December 31, 1995 compared to
$11 million for the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase of $37 million
is due to the inclusion in 1995 of the retail banking operations acquired in
the FN Acquisition for an entire year compared to only the fourth quarter of
such operations in 1994, as well as a slight increase in such fees related to
the operations acquired in the Branch Purchases.

   Management fees, principally from commercial loan servicing and asset
management services provided for third-party investors, totalled $15 million
for the year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $2 million over 1994.
This $2 million increase is the net effect of a $3.8 million increase in the
revenues from the asset servicing agreements entered into with Granite in
conjunction with the FN Acquisition, offset by decreases in disposition and
other third-party fees received by FGB Realty Advisors, Inc. ("FGB Realty"),
principally due to the expiration of certain government contracts, totalling
$1.8 million.

   Other noninterest income was $18 million for the year ended December 31,
1995, an increase of $10.4 million from the year ended December 31, 1994. The
increase is attributed to an increase of $3.4 million in dividends on FHLB
stock, $1.7 million in fees earned on check disbursement products, $1.1
million in early withdrawal penalties on deposits, and $4.2 million in
miscellaneous other income. The increases are attributed to the inclusion in
1995 of the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for a full year
compared to the inclusion of the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition
for only the fourth quarter of 1994.

   Noninterest Expense. Total noninterest expense was $333 million for the
year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $237 million from the year ended
December 31, 1994. All categories of noninterest expense increased, primarily
due to the inclusion in 1995 of expenses related to the operations acquired
in the FN Acquisition for an entire year compared to including such expenses
for only the fourth quarter in 1994. In addition, the year ended December 31,
1995 includes charges totalling $13 million related to accrued termination
and facilities costs for specific cost reduction actions taken by First
Nationwide during the year.

   Total compensation and employee benefits expense was $154 million for the
year ended December 31, 1995, an increase of $105 million from the year ended
December 31, 1994. The increase is primarily due to the inclusion in 1995 of
a full year of such charges related to the operations acquired in the FN
Acquisition compared to only the fourth quarter of such expenses in 1994. In
addition, 1995 includes expenses totalling $7 million related to employee
severance and termination costs for the relocation of First Nationwide's
mortgage loan servicing operations to Maryland, the closure of First
Nationwide's retail mortgage loan production offices, and a bank-wide cost
reduction project.

   Occupancy and equipment expense was $50 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995, an increase of $38 million from the year ended December
31, 1994. The increase is primarily due to the inclusion in 1995 of a full
year of such charges related to the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition
compared to only the fourth quarter of such expenses in 1994. In addition,
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totalling $6 million related to space reductions and lease termination
charges for the relocation of First Nationwide's mortgage loan servicing
operations to Maryland, the closure of First Nationwide's retail mortgage
loan production offices, a bank-wide cost reduction project, and retail
branch consolidations due to duplicate facilities resulting from the Branch
Purchases.

   Data processing expense increased to $10 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995 from $3 million for the same period in 1994. The increase
is primarily due to the inclusion in 1995 of a full year of such charges
related to the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition compared to only the
fourth quarter of such charges in 1994.

   SAIF deposit insurance premiums increased to $22 million in 1995 compared
to $7 million for the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase is primarily
due to the inclusion in 1995 of a full year of such charges related to the
operations acquired in the FN Acquisition compared to only the fourth quarter
of such charges in 1994.

   Marketing expense was $11 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an
increase of $8 million from the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase is
primarily due to the inclusion in 1995 of a full year of such charges related
to the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition compared to only the fourth
quarter of such charges in 1994.

   Loan expense was $12 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, an
increase of $11 million from the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase
is due to the inclusion in 1995 of a full year of the mortgage banking
operations acquired in the FN Acquisition compared to only the fourth quarter
in 1994, as well as increased expenses related to operations acquired in the
Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA 1995 Purchase.

   Other noninterest expense was $73 million for the year ended December 31,
1995, an increase of $52 million from the year ended December 31, 1994,
principally due to increased telecommunications, postage, office supplies,
travel and professional fees expenses, all of which are attributed primarily
to the inclusion in 1995 of a full year of the operations acquired in the FN
Acquisition compared to only the fourth quarter in 1994. The Branch
Purchases, Maryland Acquisition and LMUSA 1995 Purchase also contributed to
these increases in these expenses.

   Provision for Income Taxes. During the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994, Holdings recorded income tax (benefit) expense of $(57.2) million and
$2.6 million, respectively. The net benefit in 1995 was largely the result of
the recognition of a deferred tax benefit of $69 million. Included in tax
expense for the year ended December 31, 1995 is the reversal of 1993 and 1994
overaccruals of federal taxes totalling $2.2 million. Holdings' effective
federal tax rates were (56)% and 0% during the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1994, respectively, while its statutory federal tax rate was 35% during
both periods. The difference between effective and statutory rates was
primarily the result of the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards
and, in 1995, the recognition of a deferred tax benefit of $69 million.
Holdings' effective state tax rates were 9% and 8% for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

   Extraordinary Item. During the year ended December 31, 1995, Holdings had
a gain of $2.0 million on the early extinguishment of $250 million in FHLB
advances, net of income taxes. During the year ended December 31, 1994,
Holdings had a gain of $1.4 million on the early extinguishment of $95
million in FHLB advances, net of income taxes.

   Minority Interest. Dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock totalling
$34.6 million were declared and paid during the year ended December 31, 1995.

   Net Income. Holdings reported net income for 1995 of $147 million compared
with net income of $31 million for 1994. Net income for 1995 includes an
income tax benefit of $57 million (largely due to the recognition of a $69
million deferred tax benefit), and an extraordinary gain from the early
extinguishment of FHLB advances of $2.0 million, net of tax. Net income for
1994 includes income tax expense totalling $2.6 million and $1.4 million, net
of tax, in extraordinary gain from the early extinguishment of FHLB advances.

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   Holdings reported income before income taxes, extraordinary item and
minority interest of $122 million in 1995 compared with pre-tax income of $32
million in 1994. The increase is generally due to the inclusion in 1995 of
the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for a full year compared to the
operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for only the fourth quarter of
1994.

   Net interest income was $341 million for 1995, compared with $93 million
for 1994, an increase of $248 million. The increase is generally due to the
inclusion in 1995 of the operations acquired in the FN Acquisition for a full
year compared with the inclusion of the operations acquired in the FN
Acquisition for only the fourth quarter of 1994.

 Year Ended December 31, 1994 versus Year Ended December 31, 1993

   Interest Income. Total interest income was $293 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994, an increase of $198 million from the year ended December
31, 1993. The interest-bearing assets acquired in the FN Acquisition resulted
in total interest-earning assets for 1994 averaging $4.3 billion, compared to
$1.8 billion for 1993 and contributed $245 million of total interest income
in 1994. The assets sold in the First Gibraltar Texas Sale contributed $26
million in total interest income in 1993. In addition, yields on
mortgage-backed securities, securities to be held to maturity and all
interest-earning assets during 1994 increased 1.01%, 1.52% and 1.43%,
respectively, from the yields on mortgage-backed securities, securities to be
held to maturity and all interest-earning assets during 1993, principally due
to increases in overall market interest rates and the FN Acquisition.

   Holdings earned $212 million of interest income on loans receivable for
the year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $196 million from the year
ended December 31, 1993. The loans acquired in the FN Acquisition contributed
$211 million of interest income in 1994, and resulted in an increase in the
average balance of loans receivable to $2.9 billion from $124 million for the
years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. The weighted average
yield on real estate loans decreased to 7.27% for 1994 from 12.67% during
1993, primarily due to the absorption of the smaller, but higher-yielding
1993 portfolio balance into the larger, market rate sensitive portfolio
acquired in the FN Acquisition.

   Interest income on mortgage-backed securities was $43 million for the year
ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $37 million from the year ended
December 31, 1993. The mortgage-backed securities acquired in the FN
Acquisition contributed $29 million of the increase and resulted in the
average portfolio balances increasing from $120 million to $711 million
during the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1994, respectively. The weighted
average yield on mortgage-backed securities increased to 6.05% for 1994 from
5.04% for 1993, primarily due to the addition of higher-yielding securities
from the FN Acquisition and the subsequent upward rate adjustments of
adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities related to an overall increase in
market interest rates.

   The interest income from Covered Assets declined $19 million, to $30
million for the year ended December 31, 1994. This decline is due to a
reduction in the volume of Covered Assets due to sales, repayments and other
dispositions net of a slight increase in the effective rate earned on such
Covered Assets. The higher rate is due to the net effect of the increase in
the Texas Cost of Funds ("TCOF") between the two periods due to generally
increasing interest rates offset by the reduction in the applicable margin
over the TCOF prescribed in the Assistance Agreement.

   Interest income from securities to be held to maturity and
interest-bearing deposits in other banks was $7 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994, a decrease of $17 million from the year ended December 31,
1993. The average portfolio balances during the years ended December 31, 1994
and 1993 decreased to $138 million from $710 million, respectively, due to
restructuring of the balance sheet as a result of the FN Acquisition. The
weighted average yield on these assets increased to 4.95% for 1994 from 3.43%
for 1993, primarily due to the increase in market interest rates.

   Interest Expense. Total interest expense was $200 million for the year
ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $125 million from the year ended
December 31, 1993. The increase is the result of additional interest-bearing
liabilities from the FN Acquisition and the increase in overall market
interest rates.

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   Interest expense on deposits, including Brokered Deposits, was $101
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $46 million from
the year ended December 31, 1993. The deposits of approximately $10 billion
acquired in the FN Acquisition, net of $1.2 billion in deposits sold in the
Illinois Sale, contributed an additional $85 million in interest expense in
1994 and resulted in an increase in the average balance of deposits
outstanding from $1.2 billion to $2.6 billion for the years ended December
31, 1993 and 1994, respectively. The deposit liabilities included in the
First Gibraltar Texas Sale contributed $26 million of interest expense in
1993. The overall weighted average cost of deposits decreased from 4.59% for
1993 to 3.88% for 1994, due principally to the larger volume of lower rate
transaction accounts acquired in the FN Acquisition. The FN Acquisition
decreased First Nationwide's reliance on Brokered Deposits as a source of
funds.

   Interest expense on securities sold under agreements to repurchase and
borrowings totalled $99 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, an
increase of $79 million from the year ended December 31, 1993. Approximately
$55 million of the increase is attributed to liabilities acquired in the FN
Acquisition, with an additional $18 million attributable to the FHLB advances
which replaced the deposits sold in the Illinois Sale. The average balance of
securities sold under agreements to repurchase and borrowings outstanding for
the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 was $1.5 billion and $394 million,
respectively. The weighted average interest rate on these instruments
increased to 6.46% in 1994 from 4.91% for 1993, primarily due to the impact
of increases in overall market interest rates between December 1993 through
the date of the FN Acquisition and continued increasing rates thereafter
through year end 1994.

   Net Interest Income. Net interest income before provision for loan losses
was $93 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $73
million from the year ended December 31, 1993. The interest rate spread
increased to 2.02% in 1994 from .72% in 1993.

   Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income, consisting primarily of
mortgage banking, customer banking and management fee income, was $41 million
for the year ended December 31, 1994, a decrease of $150 million from the
year ended December 31, 1993. Noninterest income in 1993 included gains of
$165 million from the sales of branches and loans related to the First
Gibraltar Texas Sale. After adjusting for these gains, other noninterest
income increased $16 million from the year ended December 31, 1993 to
December 31, 1994, which represents the net of $25 million additional income
related to operations acquired in the FN Acquisition offset in part by $9
million of income in 1993 related to the operations included in the First
Gibraltar Texas Sale.

   Fees and service charges related to mortgage banking operations,
principally loan servicing income and borrower fees, were $10 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994, compared to $9 million for the year ended
December 31, 1993. This increase is due to the addition of the mortgage
banking operations from the FN Acquisition, offset in part by the
distribution of FGMH to First Gibraltar Holdings (the then immediate parent
of First Nationwide) in the first quarter of 1993. During 1994, Holdings sold
$47 million in principally fixed rate single-family mortgage loans originated
as part of Holdings' ongoing mortgage banking operations.

   Fees and service charges related to retail banking operations, consisting
of depositor fees for transaction accounts, overdrafts, and miscellaneous
other fees, were $11 million for the year ended December 31, 1994 compared to
$3 million for the year ended December 31, 1993. The increase of $8 million
is composed of $11 million in income related to retail banking operations
acquired in the FN Acquisition, offset in part by $3 million received in 1993
related to the retail banking operations sold in the First Gibraltar Texas
Sale.

   Management fees, which were recorded as other noninterest income, totalled
$13 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $5 million
over 1993. This increase is due to a $3.5 million increase in disposition and
other fees for assets serviced by FGB Realty and $1.5 million in fees related
to the shared services and asset servicing contracts with Granite entered
into in conjunction with the FN Acquisition.

   Noninterest Expense. Total noninterest expense was $96 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $33 million from the year ended
December 31, 1993, principally due to increased compensation, occupancy and
SAIF deposit insurance premiums, primarily related to the FN Acquisition.

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   Total compensation and employee benefits expense was $49 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994, an increase of $24 million from the year ended
December 31, 1993. This increase of $24 million is composed principally of a
$32 million increase attributable to the FN Acquisition, offset in part by $5
million of the expense in 1993 related primarily to operations sold in the
First Gibraltar Texas Sale.

   Occupancy and equipment expense was $12 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994, an increase of $7 million from the year ended December 31,
1993. This increase of $7 million is comprised principally of $9 million due
to the FN Acquisition, offset in part by $2 million of the expense
represented by operations sold in the First Gibraltar Texas Sale.

   Extraordinary Item. Holdings had a net gain on the early extinguishment of
FHLB advances of $1.4 million during the year ended December 31, 1994. Such
gain resulted from the prepayment of $95.2 million in FHLB advances.

   Net Income. Holdings reported net income for 1994 of $31 million compared
with net income of $144 million for 1993. Net income for 1994 includes $1.4
million, net of tax effect, in extraordinary gain from the early
extinguishment of FHLB advances. Net income for 1993 includes a pre-tax gain
of $141 million from the First Gibraltar Texas Sale.

   Holdings reported income before income taxes and extraordinary item of $32
million in 1994 compared with pre-tax income of $147 million in 1993. Pre-tax
income was reduced by provision for income taxes of $2.6 million and $2.5
million in 1994 and 1993, respectively.

   Net interest income was $93 million for the year ended December 31, 1994,
compared with $20 million for 1993, an increase of $73 million. The
interest-bearing assets and liabilities acquired in the FN Acquisition
contributed $83 million of net interest income in 1994 and the Holdings
Senior Notes issued by Holdings in 1994 contributed $6 million of interest
expense in 1994.

PROVISION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES

   During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, Holdings recorded
income tax (benefit) expense, excluding the tax effects associated with
extraordinary items in 1995 and 1994, of $(57.2) million, $2.6 million and
$2.5 million respectively. Holdings' effective tax rates were (47)%, 8% and
2% in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Holdings' statutory federal tax rate
was 35% in each of 1995, 1994 and 1993. The difference between effective and
statutory rates was primarily the result of offsetting certain deductions and
losses with the receipt of non-taxable FSLIC/RF assistance payments and, in
1995, the recognition of a deferred tax benefit totalling $69 million. The
non-taxable portions of the FSLIC/RF assistance payments decreased to $5
million in 1995 from $9 million in 1994. During 1995, Holdings used the
experience method for purposes of calculating its bad debt reserve.

   The Bank, Holdings and Mafco Holdings are parties to the Tax Sharing
Agreement effective as of January 1, 1994, pursuant to which (i) the Bank
will pay to Holdings amounts equal to the taxes that the Bank would be
required to pay if it were to file a return separately from the Mafco Group
and (ii) Holdings will pay to Mafco Holdings amounts equal to the taxes that
Holdings would be required to pay if it were to file a consolidated return on
behalf of itself and the Bank separately from the Mafco Group. The Tax
Sharing Agreement allows the Bank to take into account, in determining its
liability to Holdings, any net operating loss carryovers that it would have
been entitled to utilize if it had filed separate returns for each year since
the formation of First Nationwide. The Tax Sharing Agreement also allows
Holdings to take into account, in determining its liability to Mafco
Holdings, any net operating losses that it would have been entitled to
utilize if it had filed a consolidated return on behalf of itself and First
Nationwide for each year since the formation of First Nationwide.
Accordingly, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, the benefits of any net
operating losses generated by First Nationwide since its formation are
retained by the Bank and Holdings.

   First Nationwide had generated significant federal income tax net
operating losses since it was organized in December 1988. This was due, in
part, to the fact that under applicable federal income tax law, certain
financial assistance received by First Nationwide pursuant to the Assistance
Agreement was excluded from the taxable income of First Nationwide. In
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Bank had been entitled to its normal operating deductions, including interest
expense and certain losses relating to its loan portfolio. As a result, First
Nationwide generated significant net operating losses for federal income tax
purposes even though its operations were profitable. Furthermore, under the
reorganization provisions of the Code, First Nationwide succeeded to certain
net operating loss carryovers of the Texas Closed Banks.

   At December 31, 1995, if Holdings had filed a consolidated tax return on
behalf of itself and its subsidiaries for each year since the formation of
the Bank, it would have had approximately $2.6 billion of regular tax net
operating losses and approximately $992 million of AMT net operating losses,
both of which Holdings would have been entitled to utilize. A portion of such
losses, to the extent not previously used to offset income, will expire in
the year 2002 and thereafter and will fully expire in 2007. Under applicable
tax law, only 90% of a corporation's alternative minimum taxable income may
be offset by carryovers from other years. Thus, 10% of the alternative
minimum taxable income earned by Holdings in the current period will be
subject to federal income tax at an effective rate of 20%. For the year ended
December 31, 1995 this resulted in federal income tax benefit, including the
tax effects associated with extraordinary items, of $68.7 million. Included
in federal income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 1995 was the
recognition of a $69 million deferred tax benefit in the fourth quarter of
1995 and an adjustment reducing prior years' tax expense by $2.2 million. It
is not anticipated that Holdings' liability for alternative minimum tax under
the Tax Sharing Agreement will be significant. Accordingly, it is expected
that under the Tax Sharing Agreement, and Holdings will be able to eliminate
a significant portion of the amounts that it otherwise would be required to
pay to Holdings, in respect of federal income tax and, accordingly, it is not
expected that the Bank or Holdings will record significant amounts of federal
income tax expense as a member of the Mafco Group. Payments made by Holdings
under the Tax Sharing Agreement with the Mafco Group during the year ended
December 31, 1995 totalled $3.1 million. There were no such payments in 1994.
Such payments may increase significantly at such time as the net operating
losses described above are either used in full to offset income or expire.
During 1998, the Bank and Holdings anticipate that the AMT net operating
losses will be fully utilized and the Bank and Holdings will begin providing
federal income tax expense at a rate of 20%. Prior to 1998, the Bank and
Holdings provided federal income tax expense at a 2% rate because 90% of AMT
net operating losses were available to offset AMT revenue.

TAX EFFECTS OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS BY FIRST NATIONWIDE

   Dividend distributions made to Holdings, as the sole owner of First
Nationwide's Common Stock, and to holders of the Bank Preferred Stock, in
each case in excess of First Nationwide's accumulated earnings and profits,
as well as any distributions in dissolution or in redemption or liquidation
of stock, may cause First Nationwide to recognize a portion of its tax bad
debt reserves as income and, accordingly, could cause First Nationwide to
make payments to Holdings under the Tax Sharing Agreement. As a result,
Holdings may be required to make payments to Mafco Holdings under the Tax
Sharing Agreement if Holdings has insufficient expenses and losses to offset
such income. First Nationwide does not expect to generate substantial amounts
of federal taxable income (after taking into account its net operating loss
carryovers) from any recapture of its bad debt reserve. Accordingly, the
recapture of its bad debt reserve as a result of distributions to
stockholders, or of the redemption of stock, would not be expected to have a
material adverse effect on First Nationwide.

TAXATION OF THE BANK

   As a result of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, which
provided for the repeal of the Section 593 reserve method of accounting for
bad debts by thrift institutions which are treated as large banks, the Bank
will generally be required to take into income the balance of its post-1987
bad debt reserves over a six year period beginning in 1996. Consequently, the
Bank may be required to make payments to Holdings under the Tax Sharing
Agreement if the Bank has insufficient expenses and losses to offset such
income. As of December 31, 1995, First Nationwide had tax bad debt reserves
totaling $203

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million, all of which had been provided for in deferred tax liabilities. The
Bank does not expect to generate substantial amounts of federal taxable
income (after taking into account its net operating loss carryovers) from any
recapture of the Bank's bad debt reserve. Accordingly, the repeal of the
section 593 reserve method of accounting for bad debts by thrift institutions
is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Bank.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

   The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is periodically evaluated by
management in order to maintain the allowance at a level that is sufficient
to absorb expected loan losses. Holdings charges current earnings with a
provision for estimated credit losses on loans receivable. The provision
considers both specifically identified problem loans as well as credit risks
not specifically identified in the loan portfolio. Holdings established
provisions for loan losses of $37 million, $6 million and $1 million for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, and established
provisions for loan losses of $29.7 million and $18 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The allowance for
loan losses is increased by provisions for loan losses and decreased by
charge-offs (net of recoveries). See "--General--Accounting Changes." The
increase in the provision for losses in 1995 over 1994 is due to the
increased loan production activity (primarily single-family residential) and
loans acquired through acquisitions in 1995 compared to 1994.

   A significant portion of Holdings' loans is secured by real estate located
within markets where real estate prices continue to be weak. Accordingly, the
ultimate collectibility of those loans is susceptible to changes in the
economic conditions in such regions. Management's periodic evaluation of the
adequacy of the allowance is based on past loan loss experience, known and
inherent risks in the portfolio, potential adverse situations that may affect
the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral
and current prospective economic conditions. At September 30, 1996, First
Nationwide had a remaining available balance under the Put Agreement of $70.5
million, which First Nationwide fully utilized on December 5, 1996.

   Although management believes that its present allowance for loan losses is
adequate, it will continue to review its loan portfolio to determine the
extent to which any changes in economic conditions or loss experience may
require further provisions in the future.

ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

   Financial institutions are subject to interest rate risk to the degree
that their interest-bearing liabilities, consisting principally of deposits,
securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB advances, mature or
reprice more or less frequently, or on a different basis, than their
interest-earning assets. A key element of banking is the monitoring and
management of liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The process of planning
and controlling asset and liability mixes, volumes and maturities to
influence the net interest spread is referred to as asset and liability
management. The objective of Holdings' asset and liability management is to
maximize the net interest yield within the constraints imposed by prudent
lending and investing practices, liquidity needs and capital planning.

   Holdings actively pursues investment and funding strategies to minimize
the sensitivity of its earnings to interest rate fluctuations while
maintaining the flexibility required to execute its business strategy. First
Nationwide measures the interest rate sensitivity of the balance sheet
through gap and duration analysis, as well as net interest income and market
value simulation, and, after taking into consideration both the variability
of rates and the maturities of various instruments, evaluates strategies
which may reduce the sensitivity of its earnings to interest rate and market
value fluctuations. An important decision is the selection of
interest-bearing liabilities and the generation of interest-earning assets
which best match relative to interest rate changes. In order to reduce
interest rate risk by increasing the percentage of interest sensitive assets,
the Bank has continued its emphasis on the origination of adjustable rate
mortgage ("ARM") products for its portfolio. Where possible, First Nationwide
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estate loans that reprice frequently and that on the whole adjust in
accordance with the repricing of its liabilities. In general, most of the
fixed rate real estate loans originated have been sold in the secondary
market and substantially all of the ARM loans ("ARMs") originated prior to
September 30, 1995 have been retained for the investment portfolio. In the
fourth quarter of 1995, however, all of the ARMs originated were sold in the
secondary market in anticipation of the SFFed Acquisition. During the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, most of the fixed and variable rate real
estate loans originated were sold in the secondary market to provide funds
for the acquisition and divestiture activity occurring during the period. At
September 30, 1996, approximately 89% of First Nationwide's real estate loan
portfolio consisted of ARMs.

   ARMs have from time to time been offered with low initial interest rates
as marketing inducements. In addition, most ARMs are also subject to periodic
interest rate adjustment caps or floors. In a period of rising interest
rates, ARMs could reach a periodic adjustment cap while still at a rate
significantly below their contractual margin over existing market rates.
Since repricing liabilities are typically not subject to such interest rate
adjustment constraints, Holdings' net interest margin would most likely be
negatively impacted in this situation. Certain ARMs now offered by the Bank
have a fixed monthly payment for a given period, with any changes as a result
of market interest rates reflected in the unpaid principal balance through
negative amortization. From the lender's perspective, these loans respond
most quickly to rate changes because interest accruals immediately reflect
the loans as though they were fully indexed. In general, the closer the
interest rate on a portfolio of ARMs is to the ultimate contractual margin
over market rates, the more sensitive the portfolio yield is to changes in
market interest rates.

   As a result of the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide acquired the rights
and assumed the obligations of Old FNB under certain interest rate swap
agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, First Nationwide pays the
variable rate based on LIBOR and receives fixed rates. During 1995 and 1994,
Holdings' net interest margin decreased by $12.9 million and $4.2 million,
respectively, as a result of these interest rate swap agreements, largely due
to the amortization of the premium assigned to these agreements in the FN
Acquisition. Similarly, during the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
Holdings' net interest income increased by $0.1 million as a result of these
interest rate swap agreements largely due to a decrease in the variable rate
paid due to changing market interest rates, net of the fixed rate payments
received and the amortization of the premium assigned to these agreements at
the time of acquisition.

   One of the most important sources of a financial institution's net income
is net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on
interest-earning assets and the expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net interest income is also dependent on the relative balances of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

   A traditional measure of interest-rate risk within the savings industry is
the interest rate sensitivity gap, which is the sum of all interest-earning
assets minus the sum of all interest-bearing liabilities to be repriced
within a given period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of
interest rate sensitive assets exceeds interest rate sensitive liabilities,
while the opposite results in a negative gap. During a period of rising
interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest
income, and a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net
interest income, while the opposite would tend to occur in a period of
falling rates.

   The following table sets forth the projected maturities based upon
contractual maturities as adjusted for projected prepayments and "repricing
mechanisms" (provisions for changes in the interest rates of assets and
liabilities), and the impact of interest rate swap agreements as of September
30, 1996. Prepayment rates are assumed in each period on substantially all of
Holdings' loan portfolio based upon expected loan prepayments. Repricing
mechanisms on Holdings' assets are subject to limitations such as caps on the
amount that interest rates and payments on its loans may adjust and,
accordingly, such assets may not respond in the same manner or to the same
extent to changes in interest rates as the Bank's liabilities. In addition,
the interest rate sensitivity of Holdings' assets and liabilities illustrated
in the table would vary substantially if different assumptions were used or
if actual experience differed from the assumptions set forth. Holdings'
estimated interest rate sensitivity gap at September 30, 1996 is as follows:

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           MATURITY/RATE SENSITIVITY
                                          ---------------------------------------------------------
                                           WITHIN       1-5       OVER 5    NONINTEREST
                                           1 YEAR      YEARS      YEARS       BEARING       TOTAL
                                          ---------  ----------  --------  -------------  ---------
                                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                         <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:
Securities held to maturity,
 interest-bearing deposits in other
 banks and short-term investment
 securities (1)(2) ......................   $   156    $    --      $ --           --       $   156
Securities available for sale (3)  ......       568         --        --           --           568
Mortgage-backed securities available for
 sale (3) ...............................     1,660         --        --           --         1,660
Mortgage-backed securities held to
 maturity (1)(5) ........................     1,686          2         3           --         1,691
Loans held for sale, net (3) ............       710         --        --           --           710
Loans receivable, net (1)(4) ............     9,590        740       351           --        10,681
Investment in FHLB ......................       218         --        --           --           218
                                          ---------  ----------  --------  -------------  ---------
  Total interest-earning assets  ........    14,588        742       354           --        15,684
Noninterest-earning assets ..............        --         --        --        1,285         1,285
                                          ---------  ----------  --------  -------------  ---------
                                            $14,588    $   742      $354       $1,285       $16,969
                                          =========  ==========  ========  =============  =========
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits (6) ............................   $ 7,544    $ 1,224      $ 32           --       $ 8,800
Securities sold under agreements to
 repurchase (1) .........................     2,073         55        --           --         2,128
FHLB advances (1) .......................     3,249        671         6           --         3,926
Other borrowings (1) ....................         5        209       240           --           454
                                          ---------  ----------  --------  -------------  ---------
  Total interest-bearing liabilities  ...    12,871      2,159       278           --        15,308
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  ........        --         --        --          431           431
Minority interest .......................         8                               301           309
Stockholders' equity ....................        --         --        --          921           921
                                          ---------  ----------  --------  -------------  ---------
                                            $12,879    $ 2,159      $278       $1,653       $16,969
                                          =========  ==========  ========  =============  =========
Gap before interest rate swap agreements    $ 1,717    $(1,417)     $ 76                    $   376
Interest rate swap agreements ...........      (400)       400        --                         --
                                          ---------  ----------  --------                 ---------
Gap adjusted for interest rate swap
 agreements .............................   $ 1,317    $(1,017)     $ 76                    $   376
                                          =========  ==========  ========                 =========
Cumulative gap ..........................   $ 1,317    $   300      $376                    $ 1,393
                                          =========  ==========  ========                 =========
Gap as a percentage of total assets  ....       7.8%      (6.0)%      .4%                       2.2%
                                          =========  ==========  ========                 =========
Cumulative gap as a percentage of total
 assets .................................       7.8%       1.8%      2.2%                       2.2%
                                          =========  ==========  ========                 =========
</TABLE>
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(1)  Based upon (a) contractual maturity, (b) instrument repricing date, if
     applicable, and (c) projected repayments and prepayments of principal, if
     applicable. Prepayments were estimated generally by using the prepayment
     rates forecast by various large brokerage firms as of September 30, 1996.
     The actual maturity and rate sensitivity of these assets could vary
     substantially if future prepayments differ from prepayment estimates.
(2)  Consists of $4 million of securities held to maturity, $25 million of
     interest-bearing deposits in other banks and $127 million of short-term
     investment securities.
(3)  As securities available for sale may be sold within one year, they are
     considered to be maturing within one year.
(4)  Excludes allowance for loan losses of $244 million and nonaccrual loans of
     $160 million.
(5)  Excludes underlying loans on nonaccrual status of $9 million.
(6)  Fixed rate deposits and deposits with a fixed pricing interval are
     reflected as maturing in the year of contractual maturity or first
     repricing date. Money market deposit accounts, demand deposit accounts and
     passbook accounts are reflected as maturing within one year.

     At September 30, 1996, interest-earning assets of Holdings exceeded
interest-bearing liabilities by approximately $100 million. At December 31,
1995, interest-earning assets of Holdings exceeded interest-bearing
liabilities by approximately $132 million. The change in the cumulative gap
between the two periods is due principally to the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions and the Branch Sales.

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   The maturity/rate sensitivity analysis is a static view of the balance
sheet with assets and liabilities grouped into certain defined time periods,
and thus only partially depicts the dynamics of the Bank's sensitivity to
interest rate changes. Being at a point in time, this analysis may not fully
describe the complexity of relationships between product features and
pricing, market rates and future management of the balance sheet mix.
Holdings utilizes computer modeling, under various interest rate scenarios,
to provide a dynamic view of the effects of the changes in rates, spreads,
and yield curve shifts on net interest income.

   Holdings' risk management policies are established by the Asset/Liability
Management Committee ("ALCO") of the Bank. ALCO meets monthly to formulate
the Bank's investment and risk management strategies. The basic
responsibilities of ALCO include management of net interest income and market
value of portfolio equity to measure the stability of earnings, management of
liquidity to provide adequate funding, and the establishment of asset product
priorities by formulating performance evaluation criteria, risk evaluation
techniques and a system to standardize the analysis and reporting of
originations, competitive trends, profitability and risk. On a quarterly
basis, the Board of Directors of the Bank is apprised of ALCO strategies
adopted and their impact on operations. At least annually, the Board of
Directors of the Bank reviews the Bank's interest rate risk management policy
statements.

   On November 15, 1995, the FASB issued the Special Report. On December 29,
1995, Holdings reclassified substantially all of its securities and
mortgage-backed securities from held to maturity to available for sale. The
impact on the gap schedule of reclassifying securities from the
held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio was to shorten
the maturity and interest rate sensitivity of such assets. See
"--General--Accounting Changes."

LIQUIDITY

   The standard measure of liquidity in the savings industry is the ratio of
cash and short-term U.S. government and other specified securities to
deposits and borrowings due within one year. The OTS has currently
established a minimum liquidity ratio requirement of 5.00%. First
Nationwide's liquidity ratio was 5.31% and 5.46% at September 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively.

   Holdings' funds are obtained from the repayment and maturities of loans
and mortgage-backed securities, customer and Brokered Deposits, loan sales,
securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances and other
secured and unsecured borrowings.

   A major source of First Nationwide's funding is expected to be its retail
deposit branch network, which management believes will be sufficient to meet
its long-term liquidity needs. The ability of First Nationwide to retain and
attract new deposits is dependent upon the variety and effectiveness of its
customer account products, customer service and convenience, and rates paid
to customers. First Nationwide also obtains funds from the repayment and
maturities of loans and mortgage-backed securities, while additional funds
can be obtained from a variety of sources including customer and Brokered
Deposits, loan sales, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB
advances, and other secured and unsecured borrowings. It is anticipated that
FHLB advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase will be
secondary sources of funding, and management expects there to be adequate
collateral for such funding requirements.

   First Nationwide's primary uses of funds are the origination or purchase
of loans, the funding of maturing certificates of deposit, demand deposit
withdrawals, and the repayment of borrowings. Certificates of deposit
scheduled to mature during the twelve months ending September 30, 1997 total
$4.6 billion. The Bank may renew these certificates, attract new replacement
deposits, replace such funds with other borrowings, or it may elect to reduce
the size of the balance sheet. In addition, at September 30, 1996, First
Nationwide had FHLB advances and other borrowings of $4.6 billion maturing
within twelve months. The Bank may elect to pay off such debt or to replace
such borrowings with additional FHLB advances or other borrowings at
prevailing rates.

   During 1994, First Nationwide issued 3,007,300 shares of the 11 1/2% Bank
Preferred Stock. Cash dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock are
noncumulative and are payable at an annual rate of 11 1/2% if, when, and as
declared by the Board of Directors of the Bank. The payment of dividends by
the

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Bank is subject to certain federal laws applicable to savings associations.
Dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock totalling $25.9 million were
declared and paid during the nine months ended September 30, 1996.

   During 1995, the FSLIC/RF purchased substantially all remaining Covered
Assets at the fair market value of such assets in the FDIC Purchase. Any
losses sustained by First Nationwide from this directed purchase were
reimbursed under the Capital Loss Provision of the Assistance Agreement. See
"Business--Other Activities--The Assistance Agreement." Proceeds from this
transaction were reinvested in the normal course of business. As a result of
the FDIC Purchase, First Nationwide's reliance on dispositions of Covered
Assets as a source of funds has been eliminated.

   In the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide assumed $92.1 million of Old FNB's
Subordinated Debentures which have an annual interest rate of 10% and an
annual interest cost of $9.2 million. In the SFFed Acquisition, First
Nationwide assumed $50 million of the SFFed Notes which have an annual
interest rate of 11.20%. On September 12, 1996, First Nationwide repurchased
$44 million aggregate principal amount of the SFFed Notes at a price of
approximately 116.45% of the principal amount, plus the accrued interest
thereon. The $6.0 million of SFFed Notes that remain outstanding have an
annual interest cost of $0.7 million.

   Holdings anticipates the cash flow from assets as well as other sources of
funds will provide adequate liquidity in the future. In addition to cash and
cash equivalents of $271.2 million at September 30, 1996, First Nationwide
has substantial additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB and other
sources. During 1996, First Nationwide used existing cash and the proceeds
from borrowings under reverse repurchase agreements and advances from the
FHLB to finance the Branch Sales and the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions.

   The primary sources of funds in the first nine months of 1996 were sales
of loans held for sale, net of originations, of $471.2 million, repayments of
mortgage backed securities totalling $720.3 million, a net decrease in loans
receivable of $1.3 billion, and additional borrowings and securities sold
under agreements to repurchase of $7.3 billion. The primary uses of funds
were the $4.6 billion funding of the Branch Sales, principal payments on
borrowings of $5.2 billion, net cash paid for the SFFed and Home Federal
Acquisitions and the LMUSA 1996 Purchase of $52.4 million and dividends paid
of $39.0 million.

   Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31,
1995 totalled $1.7 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion from the year ended
December 31, 1994. Cash flows provided by investing activities included $272
million from the FDIC Purchase and other dispositions of the Covered Assets,
principal payments on mortgage-backed securities totalling $571 million and
proceeds from maturities of securities of $344 million. Proceeds from sales
of loans receivable, including loans sold to Granite pursuant to the Put
Agreement of $199.5 million, totalled $431 million. Redemptions of FHLB stock
provided $26 million, and proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate
provided $71 million. Proceeds from the Branch Purchases provided $501
million. Cash flows used in investing activities included $215 million for
the Maryland Acquisition and LMUSA 1995 Purchase, purchases of securities of
$158 million, purchases of $20 million in mortgage-backed securities, a net
increase in loans receivable of $86 million, and purchases of office premises
and equipment of $15 million.

   Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 1995
totalled $1.2 billion. Principal payments on borrowings totalled $6.9
billion, and the net decrease in securities sold under agreements to
repurchase totalled $913 million. Cash flows provided by financing activities
included increases in deposits (other than the Branch Purchases) of $543
million and additional borrowings of $6.2 billion. Additionally, dividends on
and redemptions of Holdings' Class C Common Stock totalled $29 million and
$61 million, respectively.

   Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31,
1994 totalled $183 million. The issuance of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock
and the capital contribution from Holdings in connection with the FN
Acquisition provided $289 million and $391 million, respectively. These funds
were partially offset by an overall net decrease in borrowings and securities
sold under agreements to repurchase of $435 million. Additionally, deposits
decreased $84 million as Brokered Deposits were allowed to mature.

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   The terms of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may
not declare or pay any full dividends with respect to any parity stock, such
as the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock, unless and until the Bank has paid full
dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock for the most recent dividend
period. The Bank is currently in compliance with such requirement.

   The terms of the Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may not
declare or pay any dividends or other distributions (other than in shares of
common stock of the Bank or other Bank Junior Stock), with respect to any
Bank Junior Stock or repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or set apart
funds for the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition of any Bank Junior
Stock (including the common stock held by Holdings) through a sinking fund or
otherwise, unless and until: (i) the Bank has paid full dividends on the Bank
Preferred Stock for the four most recent dividend periods or funds have been
paid over to the dividend disbursing agent of the Bank for payment of such
dividends, and (ii) the Bank has declared a cash dividend on the Bank
Preferred Stock at the annual dividend rate for the current dividend period,
and sufficient funds have been paid over to the dividend disbursing agent of
the Bank for the payment of a cash dividend for such current dividend period.
Similarly, the terms of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock provide that
Capital Corporation may not declare or pay any dividends or other
distributions (other than in shares of common stock of Capital Corporation or
other Capital Corporation Junior Stock), with respect to any Capital
Corporation Junior Stock or repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or set
apart funds for the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition of any
Capital Corporation Junior Stock (including the common stock held by the
Bank) through a sinking fund or otherwise, unless and until: (i) Capital
Corporation has paid full dividends on the Capital Corporation Preferred
Stock for the four most recent dividend periods or funds have been paid over
to the dividend disbursing agent of Capital Corporation for payment of such
dividends, and (ii) Capital Corporation has declared a cash dividend on the
Capital Corporation Preferred Stock at the annual dividend rate for the
current dividend period, and sufficient funds have been paid over to the
dividend disbursing agent of Capital Corporation for the payment of a cash
dividend for such current dividend period.

   Holdings currently anticipates that, in order to pay the principal amount
of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes
or the Notes upon the occurrence of an Event of Default or to redeem or
repurchase the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior
Notes, or the Notes upon a Change of Control Put Event or, in the event that
earnings from the Bank are not sufficient to make distributions to Holdings
to enable it to pay the principal amount of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes or the Notes at maturity,
Holdings may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as borrowing
funds, selling its equity securities or equity securities or assets of the
Bank, or seeking capital contributions or loans from its affiliates. None of
the affiliates of Holdings are required to make any capital contributions or
other payments to Holdings with respect to Holdings' obligations on the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes or the
Notes. There can be no assurance that any of the foregoing actions could be
effected on satisfactory terms, that any of the foregoing actions would
enable Holdings to pay the principal amount of the Holdings Senior Notes, the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes or the Notes or that any of such
actions would be permitted by the terms of the Holdings Senior Notes
Indenture, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, or the
Indenture, or any other debt instruments of Holdings or Holdings'
subsidiaries then in effect, by the terms of the Subsidiary Preferred Stock
or any other class of preferred stock issued by the Bank and its
subsidiaries, or under applicable federal thrift laws or regulations. See
"Risk Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes."

   The terms of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, the
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and the Indenture generally will permit
Holdings to make distributions and other Restricted Payments (as defined
therein) of up to 75% of the consolidated net income of Holdings if, after
giving effect to such distribution or payment (i) the Bank is "well
capitalized" under applicable OTS regulations and (ii) the Consolidated
Common Shareholders' Equity (as defined therein) of the Bank is at least
equal to the Minimum Common Equity Amount (as defined therein). Holdings is
able to loan funds to its affiliates pursuant to the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes Indenture, the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and the
Indenture provided that the Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity (as
defined therein) of the Bank is at least equal to the Minimum Common Equity
Amount (as defined therein), and

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the terms of any such loan are in writing and on terms that would be
obtainable in arm's length dealings, and in certain cases, to the additional
requirement that the loan be approved by a majority of disinterested
directors. Subject to such restrictions, such loans may consist of any and
all funds available to Holdings, whether or not such funds may be distributed
or otherwise paid as a Restricted Payment (as defined therein) pursuant to
the terms of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, the
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and the Indenture. See "Description of the
Notes--Certain Covenants." It is currently expected that, after payment of
its debt service and other obligations, Holdings will make Restricted
Payments, including dividends and distributions, and loans to its affiliates
to the extent permitted by the terms of its debt instruments. Accordingly,
there can be no assurance that, notwithstanding the receipt by Holdings of
sufficient funds to enable it to pay the principal amount of the Holdings 9
1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes or the Notes at
maturity, Holdings will have funds available to pay the principal amount of
the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes or
the Notes at maturity or prior to maturity upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default or to redeem or repurchase the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes, the Holdings Senior Notes or the Notes upon a Change of Control Put
Event.

   The terms and conditions of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
Indenture, the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture and the Indenture impose
restrictions that affect, among other things, the ability of Holdings to
incur debt, pay dividends or make distributions, engage in a business other
than holding the common stock of the Bank and similar banking institutions,
make acquisitions, create liens, sell assets and make certain investments.
The ability of Holdings to comply with the foregoing provisions can be
affected by events beyond Holdings' control. The breach of any of these
covenants could result in a default under one or more of the debt instruments
of Holdings. In the event of a default under any indebtedness of Holdings or
Holdings' subsidiaries, the holders of such indebtedness could elect to
declare all amounts outstanding under their respective debt instruments to be
due and payable. Any such declaration under a debt instrument of Holdings or
Holdings' subsidiaries is likely to result in an event of default under one
or more of the other debt instruments of Holdings or Holdings' subsidiaries.
If indebtedness of Holdings or Holdings' subsidiaries were to be accelerated,
there could be no assurance that the assets of Holdings or Holdings'
subsidiaries, as the case may be, would be sufficient to repay in full
borrowings under all of such debt instruments, including the Notes. See "Risk
Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal of the Notes,"
"Business--Holdings--Sources of Funds--Old FNB Debentures," "Description of
Other Indebtedness and Preferred Stock" and "Description of the Notes."

   Any right of Holdings and its creditors, including holders of the Notes,
to participate in the assets of any of Holdings' subsidiaries, including the
Bank and Capital Corporation, upon any liquidation or reorganization of any
such subsidiary will be subject to the prior claims of that subsidiary's
creditors, including the Bank's depositors and trade creditors (except to the
extent that Holdings may itself be a creditor of such subsidiary).
Accordingly, after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital
Corporation Offering and the Capital Contribution, the Notes will be
effectively subordinated to (i) all existing and future liabilities,
including deposits, indebtedness and trade payables, of Holdings'
subsidiaries, including the Bank and Capital Corporation, and (ii) all
preferred stock issued by the Bank, including the Subsidiary Preferred Stock.
At September 30, 1996, after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the
Capital Corporation Offering and the Capital Contribution, the outstanding
interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits, of such subsidiaries would
have been approximately $27.5 billion, the other liabilities of such
subsidiaries, including trade payables and accrued expenses, would have been
approximately $652 million, and there would have been approximately $973
million aggregate liquidation value of Subsidiary Preferred Stock
outstanding. In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the Bank or
Capital Corporation, the holders of the Bank Preferred Stock or the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock, as the case may be, will have preference over
Holdings, as the holder of all of the common stock of the Bank, with respect
to the assets of the Bank or Capital Corporation, as the case may be.

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

   Prevailing interest rates have a more significant impact on Holdings'
performance than does the general level of inflation. While interest rates
may bear some relationship to the general level of inflation (particularly in
the long run), over short periods of time interest rates may not necessarily
move in the

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same direction or change in the same magnitude as the general level of
inflation. As a result, the business of Holdings is generally not affected by
inflation in the short run, but may be affected by inflation in the long run.

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS AND IMPAIRED LOANS

   Pursuant to SFAS No. 114, as amended by SFAS No. 118, effective January 1,
1995, loans collectively reviewed for impairment by Holdings include all
single family loans and performing multi-family and commercial real estate
loans under $500,000, excluding loans which have entered the workout process.
The adoption of SFAS No. 114, as amended by SFAS No. 118, had no material
impact on Holdings' consolidated financial statements as Holdings' existing
policy of measuring loan impairment was consistent with methods prescribed in
these standards. See "--General--Accounting Changes."

   Holdings considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current
information and events, it believes it is probable that the Bank will be
unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the
loan agreement. Any insignificant delay (i.e., 60 days or less) or
insignificant shortfall in amount of payments will not cause a loan to be
considered impaired. In determining impairment, Holdings considers large
non-homogeneous loans including nonaccrual loans, troubled debt
restructurings, and performing loans which exhibit, among other
characteristics, high LTV ratios, low debt-coverage ratios, or other
indications that the borrowers are experiencing increased levels of financial
difficulty. Holdings bases the measurement of collateral-dependent impaired
loans, which represents substantially all of Holdings' loan portfolio, on the
fair value of the loan's collateral. The amount, if any, by which the
recorded investment of the loan exceeds the measure of the impaired loan's
value is recognized by recording a valuation allowance.

   At September 30, 1996, the carrying value of loans that are considered to
be impaired totalled $136.2 million (of which $31.4 million were on
non-accrual status). The average recorded investment in impaired loans during
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was approximately $136.9 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, Holdings recognized interest
income on those impaired loans of $12.3 million, which included $0.3 million
of interest income recognized using the cash basis method of income
recognition.

   The following table presents the amounts, net of specific allowances for
losses and purchase accounting adjustments, of Holdings' nonaccrual loans,
foreclosed real estate, troubled debt restructurings, and impaired loans as
of the dates indicated. These categories are not mutually exclusive; certain
loans are included in more than one classification.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1996                              DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                     ----------------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------------
                                       NONACCRUAL      IMPAIRED      RESTRUCTURED      NONACCRUAL      IMPAIRED      RESTRUCTURED
                                     --------------  ------------  ----------------  --------------  ------------  ----------------
                                                                              (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                        <C>            <C>             <C>              <C>            <C>             <C>
Real Estate:
  1-4 unit residential .............       $134           $ --            $  4             $136           $ --            $  8
  5+ unit residential ..............         19             66              66               23             73             147
  Commercial and other .............         13             70              63                9             52              79
  Land .............................         --             --              --               --             --              --
  Construction .....................         --             --              --               --             --              --
                                     --------------  ------------  ----------------  --------------  ------------  ----------------
    Total real estate ..............        166            136             133              168            125             234
Non-real estate ....................          3             --              --                3             --              --
                                     --------------  ------------  ----------------  --------------  ------------  ----------------
    Total loans, net ...............       $169           $136(b)         $133(c)           171           $125(b)         $234(c)
                                                                                                     ============  ================
Foreclosed real estate, net  .......         59                                              49
                                     --------------                                  --------------
    Total non-performing assets  ...       $228(a)                                         $220
                                     ==============                                  ==============
</TABLE>

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(a)  Includes loans securitized with recourse on nonaccrual status of $9
     million.
(b)  Includes loans on nonaccrual status of $31.4 million and $29.6 million at
     September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively, and loans
     classified as troubled debt restructurings of $28.4 million and $31.9
     million at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.
(c)  Includes nonaccrual loans of $3.4 million and $1.2 million at September
     30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively. At September 30, 1996, $2.4
     million of these nonaccrual, troubled debt restructurings were also
     considered impaired. The decrease from $234 million at December 31, 1995
     to $133 million at September 30, 1996 is due to loans which have been
     performing under the restructured terms for greater than twelve months
     which then cease to be reported as "restructured."

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   There were no accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more at
September 30, 1996 or December 31, 1995.

   Non-performing assets at September 30, 1996 include $49.3 million of
non-performing loans and $19.2 million of foreclosed real estate which were
acquired in the SFFed and Home Federal Acquisitions. Foreclosed real estate
also includes $6.0 million of single-family foreclosed real estate acquired
in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase that is covered for loss under the indemnification
provisions of the related contract, provided such real estate is sold prior
to January 31, 1997. The decrease in the percentage of Holdings'
non-performing assets to total assets was due to the level of Holdings'
non-performing assets remaining relatively constant while the total assets
significantly increased over such time period. During the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, $41.9 million of assets were sold to Granite under the
Put Agreement, leaving a remaining available balance under the Put Agreement
of $70.5 million, which Holdings fully utilized on December 5, 1996. Of the
$228 million in non-performing assets at September 30, 1996, approximately
$17.3 million were eligible to be sold to Granite pursuant to the Put
Agreement.

   Holdings' non-performing assets, consisting of nonaccrual loans, net of
specific allowances for loan losses and purchase accounting adjustments, and
foreclosed real estate, net, increased slightly to $220 million at December
31, 1995, compared with $218 million at December 31, 1994. Non-performing
assets as a percentage of the Bank's total assets increased slightly to 1.50%
at December 31, 1995, from 1.49% of total assets at December 31, 1994.
Holdings' non-performing assets increased slightly to $228 million at
September 30, 1996, but decreased as a percentage of First Nationwide's total
assets at September 30, 1996 to 1.36% from 1.50% at December 31, 1995.

   Holdings, through First Nationwide, continuously manages its credit risk
by assessing the current and estimated future performance of the real estate
markets in which it operates. First Nationwide continues to place a high
degree of emphasis on the management of its asset portfolio. First Nationwide
has three distinct asset management functions: performing loan asset
management, problem loan asset management and credit review. Each of these
three functions is charged with the responsibility of reducing the risk
profile within the residential, commercial and multi-family asset portfolios
by applying asset management and risk evaluation techniques that are
consistent with Holdings' portfolio management strategy and regulatory
requirements. In addition to these asset management functions, Holdings has a
specialized credit risk management group that is charged with development of
credit policies and performing credit risk analyses for all asset portfolios.

   The following table presents non-performing real estate assets by
geographic region of the country as of September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   TOTAL
                 NONACCRUAL      FORECLOSED    NON-PERFORMING
                 REAL ESTATE    REAL ESTATE,    REAL ESTATE      GEOGRAPHIC
    REGION      LOANS, NET(2)      NET(2)          ASSETS       CONCENTRATION
    ------      -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>            <C>             <C>             <C>
 Northeast(1)        $ 37            $12             $ 49            21.71%
 California  ..        99             42              141            62.83
 Other regions         30              5               35            15.46
                -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------
  Total .......      $166            $59             $225           100.00%
                =============  ==============  ==============  ===============
</TABLE>

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(1)  Includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
     York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
(2)  Net of purchase accounting adjustments and specific allowances for losses.

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   The level of non-performing assets is directly affected by economic
conditions throughout the country. The following table indicates nonaccrual
real estate loans, net of purchase accounting adjustments, by collateral type
and state concentration as of December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         1-4 UNIT              5+ UNIT           COMMERCIAL
                        RESIDENTIAL          RESIDENTIAL         AND OTHER
                   -------------------  -------------------  -------------------
       STATE        VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE    FIXED 
       -----       ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ----------  -------
                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                 
<S>                    <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>  
California .......     $ 53       $ 4       $10        $ 1       $ 7       $--  
New York .........       27         2         1          1        --        --  
Ohio .............        3         2         2          4        --        --  
Hawaii ...........       10         1        --         --        --        --  
New Jersey .......        7         2        --         --        --        --  
Illinois .........        2         1        --          3         1        --  
Florida ..........        2         3        --         --         1        --  
Pennsylvania .....        2        --        --          1        --        --  
Connecticut ......        2        --        --         --        --        --  
Massachusetts  ...        1         1        --         --        --        --  
Other states (1)          8         3        --         --        --        --  
                   ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ----------  -------
  Total ..........     $117       $19       $13        $10       $ 9       $--  
                   ==========  =======  ==========  =======  ==========  =======
</TABLE>                                                                

                     (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     TOTAL
                  NONACCRUAL
                     REAL
                    ESTATE       % OF
       STATE         LOANS       TOTAL       
       -----      ----------     -----       
<S>                 <C>          <C>
California .......  $ 75         44.64%
New York .........    31         18.45
Ohio .............    11          6.55
Hawaii ...........    11          6.55
New Jersey .......     9          5.36
Illinois .........     7          4.17
Florida ..........     6          3.57
Pennsylvania .....     3          1.79
Connecticut ......     2          1.19
Massachusetts  ...     2          1.19
Other states (1)      11          6.54
                    -----       -------
  Total ..........  $168        100.00%
                    =====       =======
</TABLE>

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(1)  There are 27 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, of which
     no one state had nonaccrual loans in excess of 1% of the total.

     At September 30, 1996, Holdings' largest non-performing asset was
approximately $3.6 million, and it had seven non-performing assets over $2
million in size with balances averaging approximately $2.8 million. Holdings
has 1,873 non-performing assets below $2 million in size, including 1,783
non-performing 1-4 unit residential assets.

     The following table indicates outstanding balances of troubled debt
restructured loans, net of purchase accounting adjustments, by collateral
type, interest rate type and state concentration as of December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        1-4 UNIT              5+ UNIT           COMMERCIAL
                       RESIDENTIAL          RESIDENTIAL          AND OTHER
                   -------------------  -------------------  ------------------
       STATE        VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE   FIXED
       -----       ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ---------- -------
                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                   <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>       <C>
California .......     $ 1        $ 5       $29        $ 5       $19       $23 
New York .........      --          1         3         35        --        22 
New Jersey .......      --         --        16          2        --        -- 
Pennsylvania .....      --         --        17          1        --        -- 
Florida ..........      --         --         4          1         8        -- 
Missouri .........      --         --         1          3         5        -- 
Georgia ..........      --         --        --          6        --        -- 
Texas ............      --         --         2          4        --        -- 
Other states (1)        --          1         4         14         1         1 
                   ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ---------- -------
  Total ..........     $ 1        $ 7       $76        $71       $33       $46 
                   ==========  =======  ==========  =======  ========== =======
</TABLE>                                                                

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      TOTAL
                    TROUBLED
                      DEBT         % OF
       STATE      RESTRUCTURED     TOTAL        
       -----      -----------     -------
<S>                   <C>          <C>
California .......    $ 82         35.04%
New York .........      61         26.07
New Jersey .......      18          7.69
Pennsylvania .....      18          7.69
Florida ..........      13          5.56
Missouri .........       9          3.85
Georgia ..........       6          2.56
Texas ............       6          2.56
Other states (1)        21          8.98
                  -----------     -------
  Total ..........    $234        100.00%
                  ===========     =======
</TABLE>

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(1)  There are 12 states of which no one state had troubled debt restructured
     loans in excess of 2% of the total.

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   The following table indicates outstanding balances of impaired loans, net
of purchase accounting adjustments, by collateral type, interest rate type
and state concentration as of December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         5+ UNIT            COMMERCIAL
                       RESIDENTIAL           AND OTHER         TOTAL       % OF
                   -------------------  -------------------   IMPAIRED    TOTAL
                    VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE    FIXED   ----------  --------
       STATE                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
       -----
<S>                <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
California .......     $29        $ 3       $38        $10       $ 80       64.00%
New York .........       4         12         1         --         17       13.60
Georgia ..........      --          6        --         --          6        4.80
Ohio .............       2          4        --         --          6        4.80
Arizona ..........       1          3        --         --          4        3.20
Illinois .........      --          4         1         --          5        4.00
Other states (1)         2          3         1          1          7        5.60
                   ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ----------  --------
  Total ..........     $38        $35       $41        $11       $125      100.00%
                   ==========  =======  ==========  =======  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

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(1)  There are 8 states of which no one state had impaired loans in excess of
     1.5% of the total.

   A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan type is
as follows for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         5+ UNIT
                                                       RESIDENTIAL
                                         1-4 UNIT     AND COMMERCIAL   CONSUMER
                                        RESIDENTIAL    REAL ESTATE     AND OTHER    TOTAL
                                       -------------  --------------  -----------  --------
                                                       (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                    <C>            <C>             <C>          <C>
Balance -- December 31, 1994 .........      $ 111          $   83        $    9      $  203
  Provision for loan losses ..........         31               3             3          37
  Charge-offs ........................        (27)             (1)           (5)        (33)
  Recoveries .........................          1              --             2           3
                                       -------------  --------------  -----------  --------
Balance -- December 31, 1995 .........      $ 116          $   85        $    9      $  210
                                       -------------  --------------  -----------  --------
  Purchases/acquisitions .............         12              32             1          45
  Provision for loan losses ..........         25               2             3          30
  Charge-offs ........................        (36)             (3)           (5)        (44)
  Recoveries .........................          2              --             1           3
                                       -------------  --------------  -----------  --------
Balance -- September 30, 1996  .......      $ 119          $  116        $    9      $  244
                                       =============  ==============  ===========  ========
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to
 non-performing loans:
   December 31, 1994 .................       83.5%          188.6%        225.0%      112.2%
                                       =============  ==============  ===========  ========
   December 31, 1995 .................       85.3%          265.6%        300.0%      122.8%
                                       =============  ==============  ===========  ========
   September 30, 1996 ................       88.8%          362.5%        300.0%      144.4%
                                       =============  ==============  ===========  ========
</TABLE>

   For additional discussion on the non-performing assets of Holdings, see
"Business--Non-performing Assets."

MORTGAGE BANKING OPERATIONS

   Holdings, through First Nationwide and FNMC, has significantly expanded
and enhanced the efficiency of its mortgage banking operations. With the
consummation of the LMUSA 1996 Purchase on January 31, 1996 and the
acquisition of the single-family loan servicing portfolio in the SFFed and
Home Federal Acquisitions, other acquisitions and the originated servicing,
the single-family residential loans serviced for others totalled $42.7
billion at September 30, 1996, an increase of $15.7 billion from December 31,
1995. During the first three quarters of 1996, Holdings, through First
Nationwide and FNMC, originated and sold (generally with servicing retained)
single-family residential loans totalling approximately $3.6 billion and $3.8
billion, respectively. Gross revenues from mortgage loan servicing activities
for the first three quarters of 1996 total $155.5 million, an increase of
$89.4 million from the nine months ended September 30, 1995.

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<PAGE>

   In accounting for its mortgage loan sales prior to April, 1995, a gain or
loss was recognized based on the sum of three components: (i) the difference
between the cash proceeds of the loan sales and the carrying value of the
loans; (ii) the "excess servicing," if any; less (iii) provisions for
estimated losses to be incurred from limited recourse obligations, if any.
Excess servicing results in a capitalized asset that is amortized as an
offset to servicing fee income using the interest method over the estimated
remaining lives of the loans sold.

   Effective April 1, 1995, Holdings adopted SFAS No. 122, which requires
that, when a mortgage loan is sold and servicing rights are retained, a
portion of the cost of originating a mortgage loan be allocated to the
mortgage servicing rights based on its fair market value. This cost of
originating the loan is capitalized and amortized as an offset to servicing
fee income using the interest method over the estimated remaining lives of
the loans sold. The net gains on sales of single-family mortgage loans during
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 totalled $5.5 million and included
amounts related to the capitalization of originated and excess mortgage
servicing rights of $55.0 million.

   The following is a summary of activity in mortgage servicing rights
purchased ("Purchased"), originated ("Originated") and excess servicing fees
receivable ("Excess") for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                PURCHASED    ORIGINATED    EXCESS     TOTAL
                               -----------  ------------  --------  ----------
<S>                              <C>          <C>           <C>       <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995     $223,749      $16,370      $1,236    $241,355
  Additions ..................    175,823       52,121       2,852     230,796
  Amortization ...............    (62,058)      (2,980)       (444)    (65,482)
  Impairment .................         --           --          --          --
                               -----------  ------------  --------  ----------
Balance at September 30, 1996    $337,514      $65,511      $3,644    $406,669
                               ===========  ============  ========  ==========
</TABLE>

   Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized over the period of
estimated future net servicing income. No allowance for loss due to
impairment of mortgage servicing rights was necessary at September 30, 1996.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

   OTS capital regulations require savings banks to satisfy three minimum
capital requirements: tangible capital, core capital and risk-based capital.
In general, an institution's tangible capital, which must be at least 1.5% of
adjusted total assets, is the sum of common stockholders' equity (including
retained earnings), noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority
interest in equity accounts of fully consolidated subsidiaries, less
disallowed intangibles. An institution's ratio of core capital to adjusted
total assets (the "leverage capital ratio") must be at least 3%. Core capital
generally is the sum of tangible capital plus certain other qualifying
intangibles. Under the risk-based capital requirement, a savings bank must
have total capital (core capital plus supplementary capital) equal to at
least 8% of risk-weighted assets (which equals assets plus the credit risk
equivalent of certain off-balance sheet items, each multiplied by the
appropriate risk weight). Supplementary capital, which may not exceed 100% of
core capital for purposes of the risk-based requirements, includes, among
other things, certain permanent capital instruments such as qualifying
cumulative perpetual preferred stock, as well as some forms of term capital
instruments, such as qualifying subordinated debt. These capital requirements
are viewed as minimum standards by the OTS, and most institutions are
expected to maintain capital levels well above the minimum. In addition, the
OTS regulations provide that minimum capital levels higher than those
provided in the regulations may be established by the OTS for individual
savings associations, depending upon their particular circumstances. The Bank
is not subject to any such individual minimum regulatory capital requirement.
These capital requirements are applicable to the Bank but not to Holdings.
See "Regulation--Regulation of Federal Savings Banks--Regulatory Capital
Requirements."

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<PAGE>

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide's regulatory capital levels
exceeded the minimum regulatory capital requirements, with tangible, core and
risk-based capital ratios of 6.71%, 6.71% and 12.93%, respectively. The
following is a reconciliation of the Bank's stockholders' equity to
regulatory capital as of September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                TANGIBLE     CORE      RISK-BASED
                                                                CAPITAL     CAPITAL     CAPITAL
                                                               ----------  ---------  ------------
                                                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                            <C>         <C>        <C>
Stockholders' equity of First Nationwide .....................    $1,462     $1,462       $1,462
Unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale, net        (35)       (35)         (35)
Non-qualifying loan-servicing rights .........................       (41)       (41)         (41)
Non-allowable capital:
  Intangible assets ..........................................      (145)      (145)        (145)
  Investment in subsidiaries .................................        (8)        (8)          (8)
Excess deferred tax assets ...................................      (125)      (125)        (125)
Supplemental capital:
  Qualifying subordinated debt debentures ....................        --         --           90
  General loan loss reserves .................................        --         --          129
Assets required to be deducted:
  Land loans with more than 80% LTV ratio ....................        --         --           (2)
                                                               ----------  ---------  ------------
Regulatory capital of First Nationwide .......................     1,108      1,108        1,325
Minimum regulatory capital requirement .......................       248        495          820
                                                               ----------  ---------  ------------
Excess above minimum capital requirement .....................    $  860     $  613       $  505
                                                               ==========  =========  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            TANGIBLE    LEVERAGE    RISK-BASED
                                            CAPITAL     CAPITAL      CAPITAL
                                             RATIO       RATIO        RATIO
                                           ----------  ----------  ------------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Regulatory capital of First Nationwide  ..     6.71%       6.71%       12.93%
Minimum regulatory capital requirement  ..     1.50        3.00         8.00
                                           ----------  ----------  ------------
Excess above minimum capital requirement       5.21%       3.71%        4.93%
                                           ==========  ==========  ============

</TABLE>

   The amount of adjusted total assets used for the tangible and leverage
capital ratios is $16.5 billion. Risk-weighted assets used for the risk-based
capital ratio amounted to $10.3 billion.

   The Bank is also subject to the provisions of the FDICIA, which, among
other things, define specific capital categories based on an institution's
capital ratios. The capital categories, in declining order, are "well
capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly
undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized." Institutions
categorized as "undercapitalized" or worse are subject to certain
restrictions, including the requirement to file a capital plan with the OTS,
prohibitions on the payment of dividends and management fees, restrictions on
executive compensation, and increased supervisory monitoring, among other
things. Other restrictions may be imposed on the institution either by the
OTS or by the FDIC, including requirements to raise additional capital, sell
assets, or sell the entire institution. Once an institution becomes
"critically undercapitalized" it is generally placed in receivership or
conservatorship within 90 days.

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide's leverage capital, Tier 1 (core
capital) risk-based and total risk-based capital ratios were sufficient for
it to be considered "well capitalized":

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                RISK-BASED
                                                         -------------------------
                                          CORE CAPITAL    TIER 1    TOTAL CAPITAL
                                         --------------  --------  ---------------
<S>                                      <C>             <C>       <C>
Regulatory capital of First Nationwide         6.71%       10.81%        12.93%
Well capitalized ratio .................       5.00         6.00         10.00
                                         --------------  --------  ---------------
Excess above well capitalized ratio  ...       1.71%        4.81%         2.93%
                                         ==============  ========  ===============

</TABLE>

   Management expects that the Bank will remain a "well capitalized"
institution after consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition.

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<PAGE>

   OTS capital regulations allow a savings bank to include a net deferred tax
asset under SFAS No. 109 in regulatory capital, subject to certain
limitations. To the extent that the realization of a deferred tax asset
depends on a savings bank's future taxable income, such deferred tax asset is
limited for regulatory capital purposes to the lesser of the amount that can
be realized within one year or 10 percent of core capital. As of December 31,
1994, First Nationwide recorded a valuation adjustment for 100% of First
Nationwide's net deferred tax asset because First Nationwide believed at that
time, it was not more likely than not that such deferred tax assets would be
realized.

   Based on a favorable earnings trend since the consummation of the FN
Acquisition and future earnings expectations, management changed its judgment
about the realizability of First Nationwide's net deferred tax assets and
recognized a deferred tax benefit of $69 million in the fourth quarter of
1995, and an additional $125 million in the second quarter of 1996. The net
tax benefit of $69 million was determined based upon the amount of taxable
income that may be realized within one year. This amount does not exceed 10
percent of core capital and therefore is allowed without limitation under OTS
capital regulations. The additional $125 million net tax benefit recorded in
the second quarter of 1996 was determined based upon the amount of taxable
income that may be realized in periods beyond one year. Accordingly, such
amount has been excluded from regulatory capital at September 30, 1996.

CAL FED

OVERVIEW

   California Federal maintained 118 full service branches in California and
Nevada and was one of the largest savings associations in the United States
with assets of $14.1 billion at September 30, 1996 and $14.3 billion at
December 31, 1995. California Federal offered a broad range of consumer
financial services including demand and term deposits, mortgage, consumer and
small business loans, and insurance and investment products.

   During the fourth quarter of 1995, California Federal obtained regulatory
and shareholder approval to reorganize into a holding company structure,
designed to provide greater flexibility for meeting future financial and
competitive needs. As a result of the reorganization, on January 1, 1996,
each share of California Federal's common stock was converted into one share
of Cal Fed common stock. Consequently, California Federal became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Cal Fed.

   During the third quarter of 1996, federal legislation was enacted, which,
among other things, will fund the SAIF through the Special SAIF Assessment
for SAIF members, such as California Federal. The Special SAIF Assessment was
based on California Federal's deposits as of March 31, 1995 at an assessment
rate of 65.7 basis points. During the third quarter of 1996, California
Federal accrued $58.1 million for the Special SAIF Assessment. The Special
SAIF Assessment was paid on November 27, 1996.

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<PAGE>

   The following is a summary of Cal Fed's financial highlights for the
periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                                       ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                      --------------------
                                                                         1996       1995
                                                                      ---------  ---------
                                                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS,
                                                                     EXCEPT PER SHARE DATE)
<S>                                                                    <C>        <C>
Net interest income before provision for loan losses ................  $  260.9   $  229.1
Provisions for losses on loans and operations of real estate held
 for sale ...........................................................      38.8       31.8
General and administrative expenses .................................     176.5      179.2
(Loss) earnings available for common shareholders ...................      30.4       49.1
Loan originations ...................................................   1,562.7    1,379.8
Loan purchases ......................................................     628.5      408.5
Net interest rate spread ............................................      2.20%      1.94%
Net interest rate margin ............................................      2.49%      2.19%
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of average
 assets (annualized)(A), (B) ........................................      1.65%      1.68%
Operating efficiency ratio(B) .......................................     56.94%     65.28%
Return on average assets (annualized)(A) ............................      0.57%      0.64%
Return on average equity (annualized)(A), (C) .......................      9.46%     10.93%
</TABLE>

- --------------
(A)  Annualized ratios are based upon results for the nine months ended
     September 30. Results may vary from quarter to quarter and for the year.

(B)  The computation excludes the $58.1 million Special SAIF Assessment.

(C)  Average equity includes preferred stock of subsidiary totalling $172.5
     million and $266.0 million at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

   For the nine months ended September 30, 1996 earnings available to common
shareholders were $30.4 million compared to $49.1 million for the same period
of 1995, primarily attributable to the $58.1 million accrual for the Special
SAIF Assessment.

   Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was
$260.9 million compared to $229.1 million for the same period of 1995. The
increase in the level of net interest income is the result of an improvement
in Cal Fed's net interest rate spread. The improvement in Cal Fed's net
interest rate spread for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to
the same period of 1995 resulted primarily from a decrease in the cost of
interest-bearing liabilities.

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<PAGE>

   The following is a summary of Cal Fed's financial highlights for the
periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                        -----------------------------------------
                                                          1995             1994            1993  
                                                        --------         --------        --------
                                                       (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>              <C>
Net interest income ..................................  $  311.9         $  341.6        $  402.0
Provisions for losses on loans and operations of real                                   
 estate held for sale ................................      39.8            120.8           281.8
General and administrative expenses ..................     241.9            290.3           323.3
Net earnings (loss) ..................................      93.6           (423.1)         (145.5)
Primary net earnings (loss) per common share  ........      1.36           (10.10)          (5.98)
Fully-diluted net earnings (loss) per common share  ..      1.36           (10.10)          (5.98)
Loan originations ....................................   1,768.4          2,545.3         2,827.5
Loan purchases .......................................     578.2            229.2           115.0
Interest rate spread .................................      2.00%            2.23%           2.62%
Net interest margin ..................................      2.23%            2.34%           2.59%
General and administrative expenses as a percentage                                     
 of average assets ...................................      1.70%            1.97%           1.99%
Return on average assets .............................      0.66%           (2.87)%         (0.89)%
Return on average equity .............................     11.10%          (50.10)%        (15.88)%
</TABLE>

   Cal Fed's net earnings of $93.6 million, or $1.36 per common share for the
year ended December 31, 1995 represented a $516.7 million increase from the
net loss for 1994. The 1994 net loss included certain nonrecurring items: (i)
a $135.0 million net gain from the sale of California Federal's Southeast
Division (as defined herein), (ii) a $273.7 million charge for the effect of
a change in accounting for goodwill and (iii) a $274.8 million loss on assets
held for accelerated disposition.

   The improvement in operations for 1995 compared to 1994 resulted primarily
from decreases in provisions for loan losses, lower general and
administrative expenses and improvements in real estate operations.
Provisions for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 1995 were $31.8
million, a 57.5% decrease from 1994. Further, general and administrative
expenses for 1995 were $241.9 million, a 16.7% decrease from 1994. The
reduction in general and administrative expenses reflects the sale of
California Federal's Southeast Division in 1994 and cost containment measures
implemented in California Federal's California operations during 1994 and
1995. Real estate operations were positively affected by a reduction in the
volume of real estate held for sale and a reduced need for allowances for
losses on real estate held for sale.

   During 1995, Cal Fed sold $952.2 million of U.S. Treasury securities, that
had been designated as available for sale, and realized a gain of $6.9
million. Cal Fed reinvested the proceeds from the sale of the securities into
short-term liquid investments. Due to the small yield differential between
short-term and medium-term instruments, the near term impact to Cal Fed's net
interest income is not expected to be material.

   During 1994, Cal Fed successfully completed a number of strategic
initiatives. Those initiatives included (i) the raising of $347.5 million of
new equity capital through the issuance of preferred and common stock, (ii)
the accelerated disposition of $1.3 billion of non-performing assets
("NPA's") and certain performing loans with higher risk profiles than Cal Fed
wished to retain in its portfolio (the "1994 Bulk Sales"), (iii) the sale of
43 depository branches located in Florida and one branch in Georgia (the
"Southeast Division") and (iv) the reduction in operating costs in California
Federal's California operations. Cal Fed realized a net gain of $135.0
million from the sale of the Southeast Division during the third quarter of
1994.

   In 1994, Cal Fed recorded a $273.7 million charge to earnings from the
application of SFAS No. 72, Accounting for Certain Acquisitions of Banking or
Thrift Institutions to California Federal's acquisitions initiated prior to
September 30, 1982. The cumulative effect of the retroactive application of
SFAS No. 72 resulted in the acceleration of California Federal's goodwill
amortization arising from

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<PAGE>

California Federal's thrift institution acquisitions initiated prior to
September 30, 1982, to the extent that $273.7 million of remaining
unamortized goodwill was eliminated effective January 1, 1994.

   The 1994 strategic initiatives and the change in accounting for goodwill
are the primary reasons for the material changes in Cal Fed's operating
results between 1993, 1994 and 1995.

   The following table presents the primary composition of Cal Fed's gross
income for the periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                  ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                        --------------------------------------
                                1996              1995
                        ------------------  ------------------
                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     
Total interest income     $761.6     92.5%    $747.6     93.7%
Total other income  ...     61.9      7.5       50.3      6.3 
                        --------  --------  --------  --------
  Total gross income  .   $823.5    100.0%    $797.9    100.0%
                        ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>                                              

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                        ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1995                  1994                  1993
                        --------------------  --------------------  --------------------

<S>                     <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>
Total interest income     $1,008.0     94.1%    $  908.1     81.9%    $1,013.9     93.5%
Total other income  ...       63.5      5.9        201.2     18.1         70.2      6.5
                        ----------  --------  ----------  --------  ----------  --------
  Total gross income  .   $1,071.5    100.0%    $1,109.3    100.0%    $1,084.1    100.0%
                        ==========  ========  ==========  ========  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

   Cal Fed's gross income is primarily derived from interest earned on loans,
mortgage-backed securities, investment securities and other assets that earn
interest ("interest earning assets"). See "--Net Interest." Other income is
primarily comprised of fees and gains from the sale of assets. As previously
discussed, the nonrecurring gain from the sale of the Southeast Division is
reflected as a component of California Federal's other income for 1994.

   The following table compares Cal Fed's financial condition, asset quality
and capital position as of the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                             1996             1995
                                                        ---------------  ---------------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS,
                                                             EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>
Total assets ..........................................     $14,126.7        $14,208.9
Interest earning asets ................................     $13,704.6        $13,645.8
Deposits ..............................................     $ 8,763.6        $ 9,438.0
Borrowings ............................................     $ 4,281.0        $ 3,712.3
Total shareholders' equity ............................     $   654.6        $   867.3
NPA's .................................................     $   164.5        $   211.6
Non-performing loans ("NPL's") ........................     $   152.3        $   182.2
Ratio of NPA's to total assets ........................          1.16%            1.49%
Number of depository branches .........................           118              126
Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets  .          4.63%            6.10%
Tangible capital ratio of California Federal  .........          5.40%            5.80%
Core capital ratio of California Federal ..............          5.40%            5.80%
Risk-based capital ratio of California Federal  .......         11.18%           12.17%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of California Federal            9.72%           10.60%
</TABLE>

   During the second quarter of 1996, California Federal called for
redemption all of the 3,740,000 outstanding shares of its 7 3/4%
Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A (the "California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A"). Except for the conversion of 18,820 shares into
23,336 shares of Cal Fed's common stock, all shares of the California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A were redeemed effective June 14, 1996 at a
redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus a dividend of $0.398264 per share.
On October 18, 1996 California Federal declared a regular quarterly dividend
of $2.65625 per share on the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock.

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<PAGE>

   The following table compares Cal Fed's financial condition, asset quality
and capital position as of the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                            1995            1994            1993
                                                       --------------  --------------  --------------
                                                        (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>             <C>
Interest earning assets ..............................    $13,755.0       $13,520.0       $13,558.6
Total assets .........................................    $14,320.6       $14,182.4       $15,325.9
Deposits .............................................    $ 9,476.7       $ 8,360.9       $12,600.8
Borrowings ...........................................    $ 3,786.4       $ 4,818.8       $ 1,647.0
Total shareholders' equity ...........................    $   887.5       $   798.3       $   890.7
NPA's ................................................    $   231.8       $   223.1       $   805.7
Number of depository branches ........................          125             119             168
Book value per common share ..........................    $   12.63       $   10.82       $   31.93
Tangible book value per common share .................    $   12.28       $   10.74       $   20.96
Ratio of NPA's to total assets .......................         1.62%           1.57%           5.26%
Shareholder's equity as a percentage of total assets           6.20%           5.63%           5.81%
Tangible capital ratio ...............................         5.91%           5.60%           3.98%
Core capital ratio ...................................         5.91%           5.60%           4.73%
Risk-based capital ratio .............................        12.36%          12.45%           9.67%
</TABLE>

   During 1995, California Federal acquired three branch offices and $138.6
million in deposits of Pacific Heritage Bank and six branch offices and
$359.4 million in deposits of Continental Savings of America.

   During 1995, California Federal made a non-taxable distribution of its
Litigation Interests to its common shareholders. The Litigation Interests
represent a right to receive a portion of the net cash proceeds, if any,
resulting from California Federal's pending goodwill lawsuit against the
Federal government. The Litigation Interests trade on the NASDAQ Small Cap
Market under the symbol "CALGZ". See "Business--Holdings--Other
Activities--Cal Fed Contingent Litigation Recovery Participation Interests."

NET INTEREST INCOME

   Net interest income is the difference between interest income earned from
interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on savings deposits and
borrowings ("interest-bearing liabilities").

   For the nine months ended September 30, 1996 net interest income totaled
$260.9 million compared to $229.1 million for the same period of 1995.

   Net interest income totaled $311.9 million for the year ended December 31,
1995, compared to $341.6 million and $402.0 million for 1994 and 1993,
respectively. Net interest income is affected by (i) the average volume and
repricing characteristics of California Federal's interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, (ii) the level and volatility of market
interest rates and (iii) the performance of California Federal's loan
portfolio and investments. Net interest income also depends upon the excess
of yields earned on interest-earning assets over rates paid on
interest-bearing liabilities ("interest rate spread").

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<PAGE>

   The following table presents the primary determinants of Cal Fed's net
interest income for the periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                          ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,        FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                       ------------------------  -------------------------------------
                                           1996         1995         1995         1994         1993
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                    <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Average interest-earning assets  .....   $13,977.1    $13,964.7    $13,989.6    $14,624.5    $15,535.8
Less: Average non-performing
 loans (A) ...........................       184.1        178.0        184.3        387.4        675.1
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Average performing interest-earning
 assets ..............................    13,793.0     13,786.7     13,805.3     14,237.1     14,860.7
Less: Average interest-bearing
 liabilities .........................    13,156.6     13,298.3     13,347.6     14,217.7     15,634.3
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Average performing interest-earning
 assets over (under) average
 interest-bearing liabilities ........   $   636.4    $   488.4    $   457.7    $    19.4    $  (773.6)
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Yield earned on average-interest
 earning assets ......................        7.27%        7.14%        7.21%        6.21%        6.53%
Rate paid on average interest-bearing
 liabilities .........................        5.07         5.20         5.21         3.98         3.91
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net interest rate spread .............        2.20%        1.94%        2.00%        2.23%        2.62%
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Net interest rate margin .............        2.49%        2.19%        2.23%        2.34%        2.59%
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Total interest income ................   $   761.6    $   747.6    $ 1,008.0    $   908.1    $ 1,013.9
Total interest expense ...............       500.7        518.5        696.1        566.5        611.9
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net interest income ..................   $   260.9    $   229.1    $   311.9    $   341.6    $   402.0
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

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(A)  Average NPL's include non-accrual and restructured loans.

   As indicated in the table above, net interest income increased by $31.8
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The increase in net interest income was
primarily due to an improvement in Cal Fed's net interest rate spread. Cal
Fed's net interest rate spread has increased during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 compared to the same period of 1995. The improvement in
Cal Fed's net interest rate spread is primarily due to a decline in its cost
of funds. Cal Fed's cost of funds declined by 13 basis points for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the same period of 1995.

   Net interest income has declined since 1993 due to a decrease in the
average level of interest earning assets and due to an increase in short-term
interest rates that has increased Cal Fed's cost of funds. As indicated in
the table above, net interest income decreased by $29.7 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995 as compared to the same period of 1994. The decrease
in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in Cal Fed's cost of
funds. During 1994 and continuing into the first half of 1995, short-term
market rates, offering rates on deposits, LIBOR rates and the Eleventh
District Cost of Funds Index ("COFI") increased. The increase in rates
resulted in increased costs of deposits and borrowings and to a lesser
extent, increased yields on loans and investments. California Federal, and
most of its competitors in its deposit markets, raised interest rates on
deposits during 1994 and throughout most of 1995 in order to keep them an
attractive investment vehicle for consumers relative to other investment
alternatives. Additionally, a substantial amount of Cal Fed's borrowings bore
interest that was based on the 1 month LIBOR index. Because LIBOR has
increased significantly since 1993, the cost of Cal Fed's borrowings have
also increased. During the second half of 1995 the cost of funds began to
stabilize; however, the yield on Cal Fed's interest-earning assets increased
due to the lagging effect of the repricing characteristics of Cal Fed's
adjustable rate loans and mortgage-backed securities. The lagging repricing
of Cal Fed's

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adjustable rate loans and mortgage-backed securities ("MBS's") has led to an
improvement in Cal Fed's interest rate spread at December 31, 1995 as
compared to December 31, 1994.

   The majority of Cal Fed's loans receivable and MBS's, (approximately 83.3%
of the total amount of loans receivable and MBS's) earn interest based upon
the movement of COFI and the 1-year constant maturity Treasury. Changes in
the COFI have historically lagged other indices and market rates. Therefore,
the repricing of Cal Fed's loans typically lags the repricing of its deposits
and borrowings. Additionally, the extent to which loans and mortgage-backed
securities can reprice upward may be limited by contractual terms that
restrict the frequency of repricing and periodic interest rate adjustment
caps ("periodic caps").

   The following table presents information on the yields earned, rates paid
and interest rate spreads for Cal Fed:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996       SEPTEMBER 30, 1995      DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             -----------------------  -----------------------  -------------------
                                FOR THE      AT THE      FOR THE      AT THE    FOR THE    AT THE
                              NINE MONTHS    PERIOD    NINE MONTHS    PERIOD     YEAR       YEAR 
                                 ENDED       ENDED        ENDED       ENDED      ENDED     ENDED 
                             -------------  --------  -------------  --------  ---------  --------
<S>                          <C>            <C>       <C>            <C>       <C>        <C>     
Weighted Average Yield                                                                            
 Earned:                                                                                          
 Loans Receivable ..........      7.76%        7.60%       7.64%        7.88%     7.71%      7.93%
 Mortgage-Backed Securities       6.71         6.78        6.59         6.92      6.66       6.93 
 Repurchase Agreements(A)  .      5.51         5.56        5.60         5.87      5.97       6.01 
 Other (B) .................      5.41         6.11        6.00         5.57      5.59       5.87 
  Total Interest-Earning                                                                          
   Assets ..................      7.27         7.26        7.14         7.42      7.21       7.54 
Weighted Average Rate Paid:                                                                       
 Deposits ..................      4.80         4.66        4.71         4.91      4.77       4.87 
 FHLB Advances(C) ..........      5.71         5.67        6.34         6.16      6.28       6.06 
 Reverse Repurchase                                                                               
  Agreements(D) ............      5.37         5.25        5.95         5.85      5.91       5.56 
 Other Borrowings ..........      6.83        10.42        6.80         6.35      6.71       6.85 
  Total Interest-Bearing                                                                          
   Liabilities .............      5.07         4.98        5.20         5.25      5.21       5.19 
 Interest Rate Spread  .....      2.20         2.28        1.94         2.17      2.00       2.35 
 Net Margin on Average                                                                            
  Interest-Earning Assets  .      2.49%        2.52%       2.19%        2.38%     2.23%      2.55%
</TABLE>                                                

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                DECEMBER 31, 1994    DECEMBER 31, 1993
                               -------------------  -------------------
                                FOR THE    AT THE    FOR THE    AT THE
                                 YEAR       YEAR      YEAR       YEAR
                                 ENDED     ENDED      ENDED     ENDED
                               ---------  --------  ---------  --------
<S>                            <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
Weighted Average Yield
 Earned:
 Loans Receivable ..........      6.92%      7.14%     7.22%      6.73%
 Mortgage-Backed Securities       5.61       6.08      5.59       5.41
 Repurchase Agreements(A)  .      4.26       5.70      3.21       3.15
 Other (B) .................      4.71       5.43      5.46       4.81
  Total Interest-Earning
   Assets ..................      6.21       6.67      6.53       6.30
Weighted Average Rate Paid:
 Deposits ..................      3.68       4.02      3.94       3.67
 FHLB Advances(C) ..........      5.05       6.25      3.83       3.82
 Reverse Repurchase
  Agreements(D) ............      4.52       5.87      3.17       3.40
 Other Borrowings ..........      5.53       6.88      4.91       4.71
  Total Interest-Bearing
   Liabilities .............      3.98       4.83      3.91       3.70
 Interest Rate Spread  .....      2.23       1.84      2.62       2.60
 Net Margin on Average
  Interest-Earning Assets  .      2.34%      1.99%     2.59%      2.45%
</TABLE>

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(A)  Securities purchased under agreements to resell ("repurchase agreements").

(B)  Consists of U.S. Treasury securities, short-term liquid investments and
     other investment securities.

(C)  Federal Home Loan Bank Advances ("FHLB advances").

(D)  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("reverse repurchase
     agreements").

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   The table below presents Cal Fed's loans and mortgage-backed securities
and the various indices which dictate their repricing:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        
                                SEPTEMBER 30, 1996          SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                            --------------------------  --------------------------
                                           MORTGAGE-                    MORTGAGE-  
                                            BACKED                       BACKED    
                               LOANS     SECURITIES(A)    LOANS       SECURITIES(A)
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                         
<S>                         <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>           
Adjustable Rates:                                                                  
 COFI .....................   $ 5,735.1     $  979.6      $5,495.2      $1,114.6   
 Treasury .................     2,712.4        877.9       2,613.7       1,138.9   
 Prime rate ...............       127.2           --         147.7            --   
 Other adjustable .........        24.3           --          29.6            --   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
                                8,599.0      1,857.5       8,286.2       2,253.5   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
Fixed Rates:                                                                       
 Fixed ....................       559.2         49.2         573.8         256.8   
 Fixed for 3-5 years                                                               
  converting to ARM .......     1,047.4        134.6         505.1            --   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
                                1,606.6        183.8       1,078.9         256.8   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
                               10,205.6      2,041.3       9,365.1       2,510.3   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
Deferred (fees) costs,                                                             
 discounts and                                                                     
 other items, net .........        19.6         (0.5)          0.8          (0.4)  
Allowance for loan losses        (170.1)          --        (177.6)           --   
                            -----------  -------------  ----------   ------------- 
                              $10,055.1     $2,040.8      $9,188.3      $2,509.9   
                            ===========  =============  ==========   ============= 
</TABLE>                                                             

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 DECEMBER 31, 1995         DECEMBER 31, 1994
                            -------------------------  -----------------------
                                          MORTGAGE-                 MORTGAGE-
                                            BACKED                    BACKED
                               LOANS      SECURITIES     LOANS      SECURITIES
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------

<S>                         <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>
Adjustable Rates:
 COFI .....................   $5,511.4     $1,081.4     $4,925.5     $  918.5
 Treasury .................    2,612.1      1,063.8      2,795.3      1,306.9
 Prime rate ...............      142.5           --        107.3           --
 Other adjustable .........       28.7           --        143.0         10.6
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
                              $8,294.7      2,145.2      7,971.1      2,236.0
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
Fixed Rates:
 Fixed ....................      559.4        222.0        612.5        280.3
 Fixed for 3-5 years
  converting to ARM .......      625.4           --        384.8           --
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
                               1,184.8        222.0        997.3        280.3
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
                               9,479.5      2,367.2      8,968.4      2,516.3
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
Deferred (fees) costs,
 discounts and
 other items, net .........        5.1         (0.5)        (9.5)        (2.6)
Allowance for loan losses       (181.0)          --       (211.6)          --
                            ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------
                              $9,303.6     $2,366.7     $8,747.3     $2,513.7
                            ==========  ============  ==========  ============
</TABLE>

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(A)  Included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition of Cal Fed
     with securities held to maturity.

   The table below lists representative rates of various indices at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
         INDEX                1996             1995             1995            1994            1993
         -----           ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
<S>                           <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>             <C>
COFI ..................       4.84%            5.13%            5.12%           4.37%           3.82%
30 year treasury bond         6.93             6.49             5.96            7.89            6.35
1 year treasury bill  .       5.71             5.65             5.18            7.20            3.63
6 month treasury bill         5.17             5.27             5.04            6.24            3.21
Prime rate ............       8.25             8.75             8.50            8.50            6.00
Federal funds .........       6.09             6.20             4.73            5.50            2.85
1 month LIBOR .........       5.37             5.88             5.63            6.00            3.25
</TABLE>

   During 1995, the difference between short and long-term interest rates
decreased as compared to 1994 and 1993. As a result, the risk of Cal Fed's
borrowers refinancing from adjustable rate loans to fixed rate loans
increased. Should Cal Fed experience a significant level of such
refinancings, and should the difference between short-term and long-term
rates remain relatively small, Cal Fed's interest rate spread and net
interest income would be negatively impacted.

   Cal Fed's deposits are its primary funding source. Deposits generally tend
to reprice on a comparable basis with similar term U.S. Treasury securities
and other market rates. During 1994 and continuing through the first half of
1995, Cal Fed increased its offering rates on deposits as a result of
increases in market rates. The pricing of deposits is based upon competitive
demand and the desirability of increasing or decreasing Cal Fed's level of
deposits. As a result of Cal Fed funding a portion of the sale of the
Southeast Division with various borrowings, Cal Fed's level of borrowings was
a more significant source of funding during 1994 than in 1993 and 1995.
During 1994 and the first half of 1995, the indices that contractually
affected the cost of Cal Fed's borrowings increased. This contributed to the
increase in Cal

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Fed's cost of funds during 1995 as compared to 1994 and 1993. During 1995,
Cal Fed reduced the level of its borrowings by obtaining additional time
deposits, primarily certificates of deposit, with maturities of less than two
years.

   The table below shows the changes in Cal Fed's total interest income,
total interest expense and net interest income, attributable to changes in
average balances outstanding (volume) and to changes in average interest
rates earned and paid on balances:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      NINE MONTHS ENDED           
                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1996      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                   VERSUS NINE MONTHS ENDED        VERSUS YEAR ENDED
                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1995           DECEMBER 31, 1994
                                ----------------------------  ----------------------------
                                      AMOUNT OF INCREASE            AMOUNT OF INCREASE
                                 (DECREASE) DUE TO CHANGE IN:  (DECREASE) DUE TO CHANGE IN:   
                                ----------------------------  ----------------------------
                                  VOLUME     RATE    TOTAL(A)   VOLUME    RATE  TOTAL(A)
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  ------- --------
                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                     
<S>                             <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>     
Interest Income:                                                                        
 Loans receivable .............   $ 37.8    $  9.3    $ 47.1     $  3     $ 74     $ 77 
 Other interest earning assets     (31.3)     (1.8)    (33.1)     (24)      47       23 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  ------- --------
  Total Interest Income  ......      6.5       7.5      14.0      (21)     121      100 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  ------- --------
Interest Expense:                                                                       
 Deposits .....................      0.4       3.0       3.4      (29)      80       51 
 Borrowings ...................     (7.8)    (13.4)    (21.2)      22       57       79 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  ------- --------
  Total Interest Expense  .....     (7.4)    (10.4)    (17.8)      (7)     137      130 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  ------- --------
Change in Net Interest Income     $ 13.9    $ 17.9    $ 31.8     $(14)    $(16)    $(30)
                                ========  ========  ========  ========  ======= ========
</TABLE>                                                                        

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
                                      VERSUS YEAR ENDED
                                      DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                ----------------------------
                                     AMOUNT OF INCREASE
                                  (DECREASE) DUE TO CHANGE
                                             IN:
                                ----------------------------
                                 VOLUME     RATE    TOTAL(A)
                                --------   -------  --------
                                          
<S>                             <C>        <C>      <C>
Interest Income:                          
 Loans receivable .............   $(108)     $(18)    $(126)
 Other interest earning assets       17         3        20
                                --------   -------  --------
  Total Interest Income  ......     (91)      (15)     (106)
                                --------   -------  --------
Interest Expense:                         
 Deposits .....................     (96)      (29)     (125)
 Borrowings ...................      46        34        80
                                --------   -------  --------
  Total Interest Expense  .....     (50)        5       (45)
                                --------   -------  --------
Change in Net Interest Income     $ (41)     $(20)    $ (61)
                                ========   =======  ========
</TABLE>                                 

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(A)  Changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by the change in average
     volume) which cannot be segregated have been allocated to the change in
     rate or the change in average volume based upon their respective
     percentages of the combined totals.

   The decreases in average balances of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities for 1995 compared to 1994 resulted primarily
from the sale of interest earning assets included with the 1994 Bulk Sales
and the reduction of deposits from the sale of the Southeast Division.

   During 1995 compared to 1994, increases in market rates improved the yield
earned on Cal Fed's interest-earning assets, however, such improvements were
exceeded by increases in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, resulting
in a negative impact on Cal Fed's interest rate spread and net interest
income.

   During 1994, Cal Fed's net interest income, compared to 1993, was
negatively impacted by a decline in the level of average interest-earning
assets partially offset by a decline in the volume of interest-bearing
liabilities. The decline in the amount of interest-earning assets was due to
the payoffs at maturity of certain securities, the use of short-term liquid
investments to fund the sale of the Southeast Division and the 1994 Bulk
Sales. Cal Fed's net interest income is negatively affected by declines in
average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities
whenever the yield of the assets exceeds the cost of the liabilities.

ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

   To the extent that yields earned on assets respond to changes in market
interest rates differently from rates paid on liabilities, earnings will be
sensitive to changes in market interest rates. The objective of Cal Fed's
interest rate risk management is to maintain a balance between stable income
growth and its exposure to potential earnings fluctuations resulting from
differences in the amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities maturing or repricing in different time periods ("interest rate
sensitivity"). Cal Fed controls its interest rate sensitivity through a
variety of methods including originating loans that reprice monthly or
semi-annually and the use of interest rate exchange agreements. Adjustable
rate loans have interest rates that reprice periodically based upon changes
in COFI, the one

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year Treasury constant maturity index (the "CMT") and other indices. However,
such repricing characteristics are subject to periodic caps. As a result of
the rise in interest rates during 1994 and early 1995, Cal Fed's net interest
rate spread was negatively impacted due to the periodic caps associated with
many of Cal Fed's adjustable rate loans, including those indexed to COFI.
Additionally, many of Cal Fed's adjustable loans reprice at periodic
intervals. The contractual limitation of the adjustment period and periodic
caps have a negative impact on earnings during periods of increasing market
rates.

   Cal Fed's use of derivative financial instruments is limited to interest
rate exchange agreements. Cal Fed utilizes interest rate exchange agreements
as an integral part of its asset/liability management program.

   On a quarterly basis, Cal Fed simulated the level of net interest income
expected to be earned over a twelve month period following the date of the
simulation. The simulation is based on a projection of market interest rates
at varying levels, and estimates the impact of such market rates on the
levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities during the
measurement period. Also, any periodic or lifetime caps that contractually
limit the repricing of any interest-earning asset are considered.

   Based upon the outcome of the simulation analysis, Cal Fed may consider
the use of interest rate exchange agreements as a means of reducing the
volatility of projected net interest income within certain ranges of
projected changes in interest rates. Cal Fed evaluates the effectiveness of
entering into any interest rate exchange agreements by measuring the cost of
such agreements in relation to the reduction in net interest income
volatility within an assumed range of interest rates.

   Cal Fed has historically used interest rate swaps, caps and floors as a
means of controlling the potential negative impact on net interest income
from potential changes in interest rates. Cal Fed was a party to interest
rate swap agreements in the notional amounts of $2.7 billion and $1.8 billion
at September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995, respectively. Cal Fed was a
party to notional amounts of $100.0 million of interest rate floor agreements
at both September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995. Cal Fed was not a party to
interest rate cap agreements at September 30, 1996 or at September 30, 1995.
Cal Fed was a party to interest rate swap agreements in the notional amounts
of $2.4 billion, $541.5 million and $465.9 million at December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively. Cal Fed was a party to notional amounts of $100.0
million, $150.0 million and $150.0 million of interest rate floor agreements
at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Cal Fed was not a party to
interest rate cap agreements at December 31, 1995, December 31, 1994 or at
December 31, 1993.

   During 1995, $1.6 billion of Cal Fed's FHLB advances, utilized as a
funding source for the sale of the Southeast Division, matured. Those
borrowings bore an interest rate based upon the 1 month LIBOR plus 0.27%.
When those borrowings matured, the FHLB offered to renew them. In order to
reduce the cost of those borrowings, Cal Fed entered into an interest rate
swap agreement which reduces the cost of the advances to approximately the
one month LIBOR plus 0.20%. The notional amount of the swaps totalled $1.5
billion at December 31, 1995 and the maturity of the swaps is identical to
that of the FHLB advances. The counterparty to the interest rate swaps is an
internationally recognized broker-dealer.

   Cal Fed also monitored the difference between the amount of interest rate
sensitive assets and interest rate sensitive liabilities which reprice within
one year ("one year gap"). At September 30, 1996, the one year gap as a
percentage of total interest-earning assets was positive 6.19% as compared to
positive 17.10% at September 30, 1995. At December 31, 1995, the one year gap
as a percentage of total interest-earning assets was positive 12.0% as
compared to negative 0.74% at December 31, 1994 and positive 2.02% at
December 31, 1993.

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   The following table summarizes interest rate sensitive assets and
liabilities for California Federal (exclusive of subsidiaries) at September
30, 1996. In preparing the table below, assumptions were made regarding
estimated prepayments and maturities of mortgage-backed securities and loans.
These assumptions were based upon California Federal's historical experience
of maturities and prepayments for similar assets. For all other
interest-earning assets and liabilities, contractual maturities were used.
Additionally, California Federal used the inherent contractual repricing
characteristics of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities in categorizing the interest rate sensitivity period.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY PERIOD
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------
                                                       0 TO       91 TO       181 TO      OVER
                                                      90 DAYS    180 DAYS    365 DAYS    1 YEAR    TOTAL
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
                                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                 <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
Interest-earning assets:
 Short-term investments and investment securities     $1,438      $   --      $   --     $    6   $ 1,444
 Mortgage-backed securities .......................    1,405         465         127         44     2,041
 Loans, net:
  Real Estate Mortgage:
   Adjustable rate ................................    6,153       1,556         995        729     9,433
   Fixed rate .....................................       17          14          33        429       493
  Equity ..........................................      135           9           6         38       188
  Commercial ......................................        6          --          --         --         6
  Consumer ........................................       34          25           7         13        79
  Loans to subsidiaries ...........................      112          --          --         --       112
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
 Impact of hedging ................................       --          --          --         --        --
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
    Total interest-earning assets .................    9,300       2,069       1,168      1,259    13,796
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 Deposits:
  Passbook and demand .............................      736          --          --         --       736
  Money market and NOW accounts ...................    1,960          --          --         --     1,960
  Certificates of deposit .........................    2,170       1,774       1,424        713     6,081
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
    Total deposits ................................    4,866       1,774       1,424        713     8,777
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
Borrowings:
 FHLB advances ....................................    2,950          --          --        311     3,261
 Other borrowings .................................      969          --          --         54     1,023
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
    Total borrowings ..............................    3,919          --          --        365     4,284
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
 Impact of hedging ................................     (300)         --          --        300        --
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
    Total interest-bearing liabilities ............    8,485       1,774       1,424      1,378    13,061
                                                    ---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
Total interest-earning assets less total
 interest-bearing liabilities .....................   $  815      $  295      $ (256)    $ (119)  $   735
                                                    =========  ==========  ==========  ========  ========
Cumulative total interest-earning assets less
 cumulative total interest-bearing liabilities as
 a percentage of total interest-earning assets  ...     5.91%       8.05%       6.19%      5.33%     5.33%
                                                    =========  ==========  ==========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

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NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

   Net interest income is also affected by the composition, quality and type
of interest-earning assets. NPA's totaled $164.5 million or 1.16% of total
assets at September 30, 1996, as compared to $211.6 million or 1.49% of total
assets at September 30, 1995. The average amount of NPL's negatively impacted
Cal Fed's interest rate spread by 9 and 10 basis points during the third
quarters of 1996 and 1995, respectively. NPL's reduced Cal Fed's interest
rate spread by 10 basis points for both the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and 1995.

   The following table presents Cal Fed's total NPA's by type at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                  TYPE                         1996             1995
                  ----                     -------------    -------------
                                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                           <C>              <C>
REO, net of allowances .................      $ 12.2           $ 29.4
Non-accrual loans ......................       148.4            179.3
Restructured loans .....................         3.9              2.9
                                           -------------    -------------
    Total NPL's ........................       152.3            182.2
                                           -------------    -------------
    Total NPA's ........................      $164.5           $211.6
                                           =============    =============
Performing NPA's (included above)  .....      $ 60.8           $ 46.1
                                           =============    =============
Performing NPA's as a % of total NPA's          37.0%            21.8%
                                           =============    =============
               COMPOSITION
               -----------
Residential 1-4 ........................      $ 85.6           $124.1
Multi-family ...........................        60.4             61.2
Commercial real estate .................        16.9             23.0
Other ..................................         1.6              3.3
                                         ---------------  ---------------
    Total NPA's ........................      $164.5           $211.6
                                         ===============  ===============
NPA's as a percentage of total assets  .        1.16%            1.49%
                                         ===============  ===============
</TABLE>

   Net interest income is also affected by the composition, quality and type
of interest-earning assets. NPA's totaled $231.8 million or 1.62% of total
assets at December 31, 1995, as compared to $223.1 million or 1.57% of total
assets at December 31, 1994 and $805.7 million or 5.26% of total assets at
December 31, 1993. The average amount of NPL's negatively impacted Cal Fed's
interest rate spread by 10, 18 and 31 basis points during 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively.

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<PAGE>

   The following table presents Cal Fed's total NPA's by type at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                  TYPE                       1995            1994
                  ----                    ------------    ------------
                                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                     <C>             <C>
REO, net of allowances ................      $ 22.2          $ 39.1
Non-accrual loans .....................       206.3           178.2
Restructured loans ....................         3.3             5.8
Past due loans ........................          --              --
                                          ------------    ------------
    Total NPL's .......................       209.6           184.0
                                          ------------    ------------
    Total NPA's .......................      $231.8          $223.1
                                          ============    ============
Performing NPA's (included above)  ....      $ 81.3          $ 34.5
                                          ============    ============
Performing NPA's as a % of total NPA's         35.1%           15.5%
                                          ============    ============
              COMPOSITION
- --------------------------------------
Residential 1-4 .......................      $122.6          $124.9
Multi-family ..........................        88.1            61.0
Commercial real estate ................        17.6            35.3
Other .................................         3.5             1.9
                                          ------------    ------------
    Total NPA's .......................      $231.8          $223.1
                                          ============    ============
NPA's as a percentage of total assets          1.62%           1.57%
                                          ============    ============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                  TYPE                        1993            1992            1991
                  ----                    ------------    ------------    ------------

<S>                                     <C>             <C>             <C>
REO, net of allowances ................      $273.5         $  432.6        $  267.4
Non-accrual loans .....................       515.4            725.1           712.0
Restructured loans ....................        16.8             64.2            45.3
Past due loans ........................          --              3.9             2.6
                                          ------------    ------------    ------------
    Total NPL's .......................       532.2            793.2           759.9
                                          ------------    ------------    ------------
    Total NPA's .......................      $805.7         $1,225.8        $1,027.3
                                          ============    ============    ============
Performing NPA's (included above)  ....      $156.5         $  310.1        $  266.4
                                          ============    ============    ============
Performing NPA's as a % of total NPA's         19.4%            25.3%           25.9%
                                          ============    ============    ============
              COMPOSITION
              -----------
Residential 1-4 .......................      $340.4         $  383.5        $  253.8
Multi-family ..........................       241.4            460.0           313.3
Commercial real estate ................       218.0            288.2           355.8
Other .................................         5.9             94.1           104.4
                                          ------------    ------------    ------------
    Total NPA's .......................      $805.7         $1,225.8        $1,027.3
                                          ============    ============    ============
NPA's as a percentage of total assets          5.26%            7.11%           5.64%
                                          ============    ============    ============
</TABLE>

   The 1994 Bulk Sales included the sale of approximately $1.3 billion of
performing and non-performing assets. Although Cal Fed recorded a $274.8
million loss from the 1994 Bulk Sales, the transactions resulted in a $529.1
million reduction of NPA's. However, Cal Fed's net interest income was
negatively impacted by the sale of the $822.1 million of performing
interest-earning assets.

   The table below presents the composition of the assets sold in the 1994
Bulk Sales:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 PERFORMING    NON-ACCRUAL    RESTRUCTRED
                                   LOANS          LOANS          LOANS        REO       TOTAL
                               ------------  -------------  -------------  --------  ---------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                            <C>           <C>            <C>            <C>       <C>
Residential 1-4 ..............     $ 62.4        $121.8          $ --        $ 47.0   $  231.2
Multi-family .................      487.3         183.5           7.6          34.7      713.1
Other commercial real estate        272.4         113.9            --          20.6      406.9
                               ------------  -------------  -------------  --------  ---------
                                   $822.1        $419.2          $7.6        $102.3   $1,351.2
                               ============  =============  =============  ========  =========
</TABLE>

   During 1993, Cal Fed completed the sale of a pool of $232.1 million of
non-performing assets and collected $52.4 million of discounted payoffs on
non-performing assets (the "1993 Bulk Sale"). Those transactions resulted in
a $228.7 million reduction in non-accrual loans and a $55.8 million reduction
in REO and were the primary reason for the decline in NPA's during 1993 as
compared to 1992. The 1993 Bulk Sale resulted in $80.0 million of
charge-offs.

   In May 1993, the FASB issued SFAS No. 114. Under SFAS No. 114, a loan is
impaired when it is "probable" that a creditor will be unable to collect all
amounts due (i.e., both principal and interest) according to the contractual
terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impairment may be based on
(i) the present value of the expected future cash flows of the impaired loan
discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, (ii) the
observable market price of the impaired loan, or (iii) the fair value of the
collateral of a collateral-dependent loan. The amount by which the recorded
investment of the loan exceeds the measure of the impaired loan is recognized
by recording a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the
provision for losses. Additionally, SFAS No. 114 eliminates the requirement
that a creditor account for certain loans as foreclosed assets until the
creditor has taken possession of the collateral. SFAS No. 114 became
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after

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<PAGE>

December 15, 1994 and is required to be adopted prospectively. Cal Fed
adopted SFAS No. 114 as of January 1, 1995. All loans designated by Cal Fed
as "impaired" are either placed on non-accrual status or are designated as
restructured and are included with those loans reported as non-performing.
Cal Fed did not experience a material impact upon its financial condition or
operations from the implementation of SFAS No. 114.

 Impaired and Potential Problem Loans

   Cal Fed has established a monitoring system for its loans in order to
identify impaired loans, potential problem loans and to permit periodic
evaluation of impairment and the adequacy of allowances for losses in a
timely manner. Total loans include the following portfolios: (i) residential
1-4 loans, (ii) income property loans and (iii) consumer loans. In analyzing
these loans, Cal Fed has established specific monitoring policies and
procedures suitable for the relative risk profile and other characteristics
of the loans within the various portfolios. Cal Fed's residential 1-4 and
consumer loans are relatively homogeneous and no single loan is individually
significant in terms of its size or potential risk of loss. Therefore, Cal
Fed generally reviews its residential 1-4 and consumer portfolios by
analyzing their performance and the composition of their collateral for the
portfolios as a whole. All homogenous loans that are 90 days or more
delinquent or are in foreclosure are automatically placed on non-performing
status. Additionally, homogenous loans that have had a modification of terms
are individually reviewed to determine if they meet the definition of a
troubled debt restructuring. Cal Fed stratifies its income property loan
portfolio by size and by type and treats smaller performing multi-family
loans with outstanding principal balances less than $750,000 and commercial
real estate loans with balances less than $500,000 as homogenous portfolios.
For income property loans exceeding the homogenous threshold, Cal Fed
conducts a periodic review of each loan in order to test each loan for
impairment. The frequency and type of review is dependent upon the inherent
risk attributed to each loan. The level of risk is measured by a scale which
evaluates each loan on a continuum of multiple grades. The frequency and
intensity of the loan review is directly proportionate to the adversity of
the loan grade. Cal Fed evaluates the risk of default and the risk of loss
for each loan subject to individual monitoring. During the fourth quarter of
1995, Cal Fed expanded the scope of its individual loan monitoring to include
commercial real estate loans with an outstanding principal balance in excess
of $500,000. Previously, Cal Fed had utilized a threshold of $750,000 for all
income property loans. Cal Fed expanded the scope of its non-homogenous loans
to assure that a majority of its commercial real estate loans was subject to
individual review.

   Loans on which Cal Fed has ceased the accrual of interest ("non-accrual
loans") and loans on which various concessions have been made due to the
inability of the borrower to service the obligation under the original terms
of the agreement ("restructured loans") constitute the primary components of
the portfolio of NPL's. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when
the payment of interest is 90 days or more delinquent, or if the loan is in
the process of foreclosure, or earlier if the timely collection of interest
and/or principal appears doubtful. In addition, Cal Fed monitors its loan
portfolio in order to identify performing loans with excessive risk
characteristics indicating that the collection of principal and interest may
not be probable. In the event that Cal Fed believes collection of principal
and interest does not appear probable, Cal Fed will designate the loan as
impaired and place the loan on non-accrual status. Cal Fed's policy allows
for loans to be designated as impaired and placed on non-accrual status even
though the loan may be current as to principal and interest payments and may
continue to perform in accordance with its contractual terms. If a performing
loan is placed on non-accrual status, cash collections of interest are
generally applied as a reduction to the recorded investment of the loan.

   Cal Fed restructures a loan when the borrower or the collateral is
experiencing financial or operational problems that are expected to be
relatively short-term in nature with the expectation that the borrower and/or
the collateral will rebuild cash flow over time.

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<PAGE>

   The following table presents impaired loans with specific allowances and
impaired loans without specific allowances by property type and by the method
that impairment is determined at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                                --------------------------------
                                                 GROSS     SPECIFIC       NET  
                                                 AMOUNT    ALLOWANCE     AMOUNT
                                                --------  -----------   --------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)          
<S>                                             <C>       <C>           <C>     
Impairment Measured By Individual Review:                                       
 Impaired Loans with Specific Allowances:                                       
  Multi-family ................................   $ 58.7     $ (9.8)        48.9
  Commercial real estate:                                                       
   Office buildings ...........................      5.7       (2.0)         3.7
   Shopping centers ...........................      4.8       (0.2)         4.6
   Industrial .................................      3.7       (0.3)         3.4
   Other ......................................      0.8       (0.3)         0.5
                                                --------  -----------   --------
  Total commercial real estate ................     15.0       (2.8)        12.2
                                                --------  -----------   --------
 Total impaired loans with specific allowances      73.7      (12.6)        61.1
                                                --------  -----------   --------
 Impaired Loans without Specific Allowances:                                    
  Residential 1-4 .............................      2.1         --          2.1
  Multi-family ................................      0.6         --          0.6
  Commercial real estate ......................      1.4         --          1.4
                                                --------  -----------   --------
 Total impaired loans without specific                                          
  allowances ..................................      4.1         --          4.1
                                                --------  -----------   --------
Total impaired loans measured by individual                                     
 review .......................................     77.8      (12.6)        65.2
                                                --------  -----------   --------
Impairment Measured on a Pool Basis:                                            
  Residential 1-4 .............................     72.9         --         72.9
  Consumer ....................................      1.6         --          1.6
                                                --------  -----------   --------
                                                    74.5         --         74.5
                                                --------  -----------   --------
Total impaired loans ..........................   $152.3     $(12.6)      $139.7
                                                ========  ===========   ========
</TABLE>                                                                

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                                                  -------------------------------
                                                    GROSS     SPECIFIC      NET
                                                    AMOUNT    ALLOWANCE    AMOUNT
                                                  --------  -----------  --------

<S>                                               <C>       <C>          <C>
Impairment Measured By Individual Review:
 Impaired Loans with Specific Allowances:
  Multi-family ................................     $ 56.7     $(10.8)     $ 45.9
  Commercial real estate:
   Office buildings ...........................        6.4       (1.5)        4.9
   Shopping centers ...........................        2.2       (0.3)        1.9
   Industrial .................................        1.9       (0.2)        1.7
   Other ......................................        0.9       (0.3)        0.6
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
  Total commercial real estate ................       11.4       (2.3)        9.1
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
 Total impaired loans with specific allowances        68.1      (13.1)       55.0
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
 Impaired Loans without Specific Allowances:
  Residential 1-4 .............................        0.8         --         0.8
  Multi-family ................................        1.6         --         1.6
  Commercial real estate ......................        9.7         --         9.7
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
 Total impaired loans without specific
  allowances ..................................       12.1         --        12.1
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
Total impaired loans measured by individual
 review .......................................       80.2      (13.1)       67.1
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
Impairment Measured on a Pool Basis:
  Residential 1-4 .............................       98.7         --        98.7
  Consumer ....................................        3.3         --         3.3
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
                                                     102.0         --       102.0
                                                  --------  -----------  --------
Total impaired loans ..........................     $182.2     $(13.1)     $169.1
                                                  ========  ===========  ========
</TABLE>

   Cal Fed has designated all impaired loans at September 30, 1996 and
September 30, 1995 as non-accrual or as troubled debt restructuring. For all
impaired loans, Cal Fed evaluates the need for a specific allowance by
comparing the fair value of the related collateral to the net recorded
investment of the loan. In the event that the fair value of the related
collateral is less than the net recorded investment in the loan, Cal Fed
allocates a specific allowance equal to the excess of the net recorded
investment in the loan over the fair value of the related collateral with
consideration given to holding and selling costs. All uncollected interest
relating to impaired loans has been fully reversed from income. At September
30, 1996, Cal Fed had designated $60.8 million of loans that were performing
in accordance with their contractual terms as impaired. Cal Fed applies cash
collections from impaired loans as a reduction of the loan's carrying amount.
The average recorded investment in the impaired loans measured by individual
review was $184.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, Cal Fed recognized $1.9
million of interest income on restructured loans designated as impaired
loans.

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<PAGE>

   The following table summarizes Cal Fed's gross NPL's by type at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,
                                       1996             1995
                                 ---------------  --------------
                                       (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                              <C>              <C>
Non-accrual loans:
 Real estate
  Residential 1-4 ..............      $ 72.9           $ 99.6
  Multi-family .................        58.8             86.3
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Total residential real estate         131.7            185.9
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Commercial real estate
  Hotels .......................          --               --
  Shopping centers .............         4.8              1.3
  Office buildings .............         5.7              8.8
  Other ........................         4.6              6.8
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Total commercial real estate  .        15.1             16.9
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Total real estate .............       146.8            202.8
 Commercial banking ............          --               --
 Consumer ......................         1.6              3.5
                                 ---------------  --------------
Total non-accrual loans ........      $148.4           $206.3
                                 ===============  ==============
Restructured loans:
 Real estate
  Residential 1-4 ..............      $  2.1           $  3.0
  Multi-family .................         0.5              0.3
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Total residential real estate           2.6              3.3
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Commercial real estate ........         1.3               --
                                 ---------------  --------------
 Total real estate .............         3.9              3.3
 Commercial banking ............          --               --
                                 ---------------  --------------
Total restructured loans  ......      $  3.9           $  3.3
                                 ===============  ==============
Past due loans:
 Consumer ......................      $   --           $   --
                                 ---------------  --------------
Total past due loans ...........      $   --           $   --
                                 ===============  ==============
                                      $152.3           $209.6
                                 ===============  ==============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                       1994            1993            1992            1992
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------

<S>                              <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Non-accrual loans:
 Real estate
  Residential 1-4 ..............      $ 97.7          $214.3          $291.5          $201.9
  Multi-family .................        55.9           172.4           251.5           248.5
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Total residential real estate         153.6           386.7           543.0           450.4
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Commercial real estate
  Hotels .......................         0.2            30.5            52.2            54.3
  Shopping centers .............         2.3             4.0            17.5            27.0
  Office buildings .............         6.7            68.5            28.8            53.5
  Other ........................        13.5            19.8            18.9            25.0
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Total commercial real estate  .        22.7           122.8           117.4           159.8
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Total real estate .............       176.3           509.5           660.4           610.2
 Commercial banking ............          --             2.7            61.1            99.2
 Consumer ......................         1.9             3.2             3.6             2.6
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
Total non-accrual loans ........      $178.2          $515.4          $725.1          $712.0
                                 ==============  ==============  ==============  ==============
Restructured loans:
 Real estate
  Residential 1-4 ..............      $  5.8          $  2.9          $   --          $   --
  Multi-family .................          --            13.9            28.0            19.1
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Total residential real estate           5.8            16.8            28.0            19.1
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Commercial real estate ........          --              --            10.7            26.2
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
 Total real estate .............         5.8            16.8            38.7            45.3
 Commercial banking ............          --              --            25.5              --
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
Total restructured loans  ......      $  5.8          $ 16.8          $ 64.2          $ 45.3
                                 ==============  ==============  ==============  ==============
Past due loans:
 Consumer ......................      $   --          $   --          $  3.9          $  2.6
                                 --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
Total past due loans ...........      $   --          $   --          $  3.9          $  2.6
                                 ==============  ==============  ==============  ==============
                                      $184.0          $532.2          $793.2          $759.9
                                 ==============  ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

   At September 30, 1996, $60.8 million or 39.9% of Cal Fed's NPL's were
performing in accordance with their contractual terms. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, additional interest income of $8.3 million would
have been recorded had the non-accrual loans performed in accordance with
their original terms.

   The increase in non-accrual loans during 1995 was primarily due to an
increase in performing loans placed on non-accrual status. Additionally,
during the fourth quarter of 1995 Cal Fed expanded its scope of loans subject
to individual monitoring. The performing loans that were placed on
non-accrual status had risk profiles that included: (i) inverted loan to
value ratios, (ii) low levels of operating income insufficient to service the
required loan payments, or (iii) had other adverse characteristics. Please
refer to the activity of NPA's by property type tables for further
information on the change in non-accrual loans from December 31, 1994 to
December 31, 1995 and from December 31, 1993 to December 31, 1994. At
December 31, 1995, $81.3 million or 38.8% of Cal Fed's NPL's were performing
in accordance with their contractual terms.

   For the year ended December 31, 1995, additional interest income of $10.6
million would have been recorded had the non-accrual loans been performing in
accordance with their original terms, compared

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<PAGE>

to $18.0 million and $50.7 million of additional interest income which would
have been recorded for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.

   Cal Fed has designated all impaired loans at December 31, 1995 as
non-accrual or as troubled debt restructuring. At December 31, 1995, Cal Fed
had designated $81.3 million of loans that were performing in accordance with
their contractual terms as impaired. The average recorded investment in the
impaired loans was $89.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. During
the year ended December 31, 1995, Cal Fed did not recognize interest income
on impaired loans.

   The following table shows Cal Fed's delinquent loans at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                     1996             1995
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                            <C>              <C>
Residential 1-4 loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......      $ 12.5           $ 23.7
 60-89 days delinquent .......         2.3              6.3
 90 or more days delinquent  .        70.1             98.6
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                      84.9            128.6
                               ---------------  ---------------
Multi-family loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         1.8              0.6
 60-89 days delinquent .......         0.2               --
 90 or more days delinquent  .        10.1             16.3
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                      12.1             16.9
                               ---------------  ---------------
Commercial real estate loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         0.8              0.3
 60-89 days delinquent .......         0.4               --
 90 or more days delinquent  .         3.6             12.6
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                       4.8             12.9
                               ---------------  ---------------
Commercial banking loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......          --               --
 60-89 days delinquent .......          --               --
 90 or more days delinquent  .          --               --
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                        --               --
                               ---------------  ---------------
Consumer loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         1.2              2.4
 60-89 days delinquent .......         0.9              0.9
 90 or more days delinquent  .         1.7              3.3
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                       3.8              6.6
                               ---------------  ---------------
    Total ....................      $105.6           $165.0
                               ===============  ===============
Total delinquent loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......      $ 16.3           $ 27.0
 60-89 days delinquent .......         3.8              7.2
 90 or more days delinquent  .        85.5            130.8
                               ---------------  ---------------
                                    $105.6           $165.0
                               ===============  ===============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                     1995            1994            1993
                               --------------  --------------  --------------

<S>                            <C>             <C>             <C>
Residential 1-4 loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......      $ 24.1          $ 31.5          $ 34.6
 60-89 days delinquent .......         3.5             7.7             5.2
 90 or more days delinquent  .        99.6            96.1           212.3
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                     127.2           135.3           252.1
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
Multi-family loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         0.8             0.5             3.3
 60-89 days delinquent .......          --             0.7             0.1
 90 or more days delinquent  .        18.1            36.4            95.4
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                      18.9            37.6            98.8
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
Commercial real estate loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         0.2             0.1             6.3
 60-89 days delinquent .......          --             0.7             0.8
 90 or more days delinquent  .         2.6            16.4            42.7
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                       2.8            17.2            49.8
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
Commercial banking loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......          --              --              --
 60-89 days delinquent .......          --              --              --
 90 or more days delinquent  .          --              --             2.2
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                        --              --             2.2
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
Consumer loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......         3.5             2.9             3.3
 60-89 days delinquent .......         1.0             1.5             1.2
 90 or more days delinquent  .         3.5             3.5             4.6
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                       8.0             7.9             9.1
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
    Total ....................      $156.9          $198.0          $412.0
                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Total delinquent loans:
 30-59 days delinquent .......      $ 28.6          $ 35.0          $ 47.5
 60-89 days delinquent .......         4.5            10.6             7.3
 90 or more days delinquent  .       123.8           152.4           357.2
                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                    $156.9          $198.0          $412.0
                               ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

   The primary factor for the improvement in the level of delinquent loans of
September 30, 1996 as compared to the level of delinquencies at September 30,
1995, was the sale of $34.7 million of delinquent residential 1-4 loans
during the second quarter of 1996.

   Delinquent loans have continued to decline since December 31, 1993. The
1994 Bulk Sale and the 1993 Bulk Sale transactions reduced the levels of
delinquent loans and performing loans with a high risk of default. The sale
of those performing loans has been a factor in the reduced level of
delinquent loans between 1995 and 1994.

   The following tables present activity of NPA's by property type for the
periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                         -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               PAYOFFS/
                           BALANCE       NEW        FORE-       CURES/               BALANCE
                           12/31/95     NPA'S      CLOSURES     SALES      OTHER     9/30/96
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                      <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
Non-accrual loans:
 Residential 1-4 .......    $ 99.6      $ 45.5(A)   $(72.2)  $  --         $  --     $ 72.9
 Multi-family ..........      86.3        51.5       (22.3)    (52.8)       (3.9)      58.8
 Commercial real estate       16.9        19.3        (2.5)    (17.5)       (1.1)      15.1
 Consumer ..............       3.5          --          --      (1.9)(A)      --        1.6
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
                             206.3       116.3       (97.0)    (72.2)       (5.0)     148.4
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
Restructured loans:
 Residential 1-4 .......       3.0          --          --      (0.8)       (0.1)       2.1
 Multi-family ..........       0.3         0.5          --      (0.3)         --        0.5
 Commercial real estate         --         1.3          --      --            --        1.3
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
                               3.3         1.8          --      (1.1)       (0.1)       3.9
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
REO, net:
 Residential 1-4 .......      20.0          --        57.6     (66.1)       (0.9)      10.6
 Multi-family ..........       1.5          --        15.4     (15.2)       (0.6)       1.1
 Commercial real estate        0.7          --         1.4      (1.5)       (0.1)       0.5
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
                              22.2          --        74.4     (82.8)       (1.6)      12.2
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  ---------
 Total NPA's ...........    $231.8      $118.1      $(22.6)  $(156.1)      $(6.7)    $164.5
                         ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ========  =========
</TABLE>

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(A)  Represents net activity for the period.

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<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   PAYOFFS/                       
                              BALANCE       NEW         FORE-       CURES/                BALANCE 
                              12/31/94     NPL'S       CLOSURES     SALES       OTHER     12/31/95
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                                                
<S>                         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>       
Non-accrual loans:                                                                                
 Residential 1-4 ..........    $ 97.7      $ 93.1(A)   $ (91.1)    $    --     $ (0.1)     $ 99.6 
 Multi-family .............      55.9       147.6        (48.5)      (64.3)      (4.4)       86.3 
 Commercial income                                                                                
  property ................      22.7        59.2         (6.6)      (52.0)      (6.4)       16.9 
 Consumer .................       1.9         1.6(A)        --          --         --         3.5 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
                                178.2       301.5       (146.2)     (116.3)     (10.9)      206.3 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
Restructured loans:                                                                               
 Residential 1-4 ..........       5.8         3.0           --        (5.8)        --         3.0 
 Multi-family .............        --         1.5           --        (1.2)        --         0.3 
 Commercial income                                                                                
  property ................        --         0.6           --        (0.6)        --          -- 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
                                  5.8         5.1           --        (7.6)        --         3.3 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
REO, net:                                                                                         
 Residential 1-4 ..........      21.5          --         70.7       (62.6)      (9.6)       20.0 
 Multi-family .............       5.1          --         32.6       (34.5)      (1.7)        1.5 
 Commercial income                                                                                
  property ................      12.5          --          4.3       (20.6)       4.5         0.7 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
                                 39.1          --        107.6      (117.7)      (6.8)       22.2 
                            ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------
 Total NPA's ..............    $223.1      $306.6      $ (38.6)    $(241.6)    $(17.7)     $231.8 
                            ==========  ==========   ==========  ==========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>                                             

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(A)  Represents net activity for the period.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                BULK                         
                                                                   PAYOFFS/     SALES                        
                              BALANCE        NEW        FORE-       CURES/     CHARGE-               BALANCE 
                              12/31/93      NPA'S      CLOSURES     SALES      OFFS(A)     OTHER     12/31/94
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                                                    
<S>                         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>       
Non-accrual loans:                                                                                           
 Residential 1-4 ..........    $214.3      $112.4(B)   $(107.2)    $(121.8)    $   --     $   --      $ 97.7 
 Multi-family .............     172.4       158.2        (62.6)     (192.4)     (17.8)      (1.9)       55.9 
 Commercial income                                                                                           
  property ................     122.8        65.0        (19.5)     (122.7)     (22.1)      (0.8)       22.7 
 Commercial banking .......       2.7          --           --        (2.1)        --       (0.6)         -- 
 Consumer .................       3.2          --           --        (1.2)        --       (0.1)        1.9 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
                                515.4       335.6       (189.3)     (440.2)     (39.9)      (3.4)      178.2 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
Restructured loans:                                                                                          
 Residential 1-4 ..........       2.9         6.1           --        (3.3)        --        0.1         5.8 
 Multi-family .............      13.9         0.6           --       (14.6)        --        0.1          -- 
 Commercial income                                                                                           
  property ................        --         3.4           --        (3.4)        --         --          -- 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
                                 16.8        10.1           --       (21.3)        --        0.2         5.8 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
REO, net:                                                                                                    
 Residential 1-4 ..........     123.2          --         94.8      (181.1)        --      (15.4)       21.5 
 Multi-family .............      55.1          --         54.9       (96.1)        --       (8.8)        5.1 
 Commercial income                                                                                           
  property ................      95.2          --         26.0       (89.4)        --      (19.3)       12.5 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
                                273.5          --        175.7      (366.6)        --      (43.5)       39.1 
                            ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------
Total NPA's ...............    $805.7      $345.7      $ (13.6)    $(828.1)    $(39.9)    $(46.7)     $223.1 
                            ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  =========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>                                                         

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(A)  Represents charge-offs of specific allowances on NPA's that were
     established prior to designating the associated assets for inclusion in
     the 1994 Bulk Sales.

(B)  Represents net activity for the period.

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<PAGE>

   PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

   Cal Fed's provision for loan losses during the nine months ended September
30, 1996 totaled $30.8 million. Comparatively, provision for loan losses
totaled $24.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1995.

   Cal Fed's general valuation allowance declined to $155.3 million at
September 30, 1996 from $162.4 million at September 30, 1995. The total
allowance for loan losses has decreased to $170.1 million at September 30,
1996 from $177.6 million at September 30, 1995. Cal Fed has reduced its
general valuation allowance to a level that reflects its current assessment
of the credit risk profile of its loan portfolio. Cal Fed evaluated the
allowance for losses by estimating a range of losses inherent in the
portfolio. Cal Fed then performed an evaluation to determine what level in
the range of inherent losses is most appropriately given: (i) the level of
non-performing and classified loans, (ii) the composition of the loan
portfolio, (iii) prevailing and forecasted economic conditions, (iv) other
credit factors, and (v) Cal Fed's judgment.

   Should any of the aforementioned factors vary materially in the near term
Cal Fed could experience the need to increase its allowance for loan losses
which would result in a higher level of provisions for loan losses.

   Cal Fed's provision for loan losses during the year ended December 31,
1995 totaled $31.8 million. Comparatively, provisions for loan losses totaled
$74.9 million during 1994 and $163.5 million during 1993. Loan loss
provisions during 1995 were recorded to partially replenish the general
valuation allowance for net charge-offs of $62.4 million. Cal Fed's
charge-offs during 1995 were primarily related to multi-family loans and
residential 1-4 loans.

   Cal Fed's general valuation allowance declined to $156.7 million at
December 31, 1995 from $177.1 million at December 31, 1994 and from $196.2
million at December 31, 1993. The total allowance for loan losses has
decreased to $181.0 million at December 31, 1995 from $211.6 million at
December 31, 1994.

   During 1994 and 1993, Cal Fed's level of loan loss provisions reflected
the higher levels of nonperforming loans outstanding. The 1994 Bulk Sales
substantially reduced the level of nonperforming loans which has resulted in
a lower level of charge-offs. The decline in the total allowance for loan
losses between December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1993 is due to the
reduction in the level of non-performing loans.

   The following table presents the activity in the specific and general
allowances for loan losses for the periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED         FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                           SEPTEMBER 30, 1996              DECEMBER 31, 1995
                    -------------------------------  -------------------------------
                      SPECIFIC    GENERAL    TOTAL     SPECIFIC    GENERAL    TOTAL  
                    ----------  ---------  --------  ----------  ---------  -------- 
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                           
<S>                 <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>      
Balance, beginning                                                                   
 of period ........    $ 24.3     $156.7     $181.0     $ 34.5     $177.1     $211.6 
 Provision for                                                                       
  losses ..........        --       30.8       30.8         --       31.8       31.8 
 Allocations to/                                                                     
  from general                                                                       
  allowances ......       7.1       (7.1)        --       21.0      (21.0)        -- 
 Charge-offs, net       (16.6)     (25.1)     (41.7)     (31.2)     (31.2)     (62.4)
 Allowances of                                                                       
  sold subsidiary          --         --         --         --         --         -- 
                    ----------  ---------  --------  ----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance, end of                                                                      
 period ...........    $ 14.8     $155.3     $170.1     $ 24.3     $156.7     $181.0 
                    ==========  =========  ========  ==========  =========  ======== 
</TABLE>                                                                    

<PAGE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            FOR THE YEAR ENDED                FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                             DECEMBER 31, 1994                DECEMBER 31, 1993
                     --------------------------------  --------------------------------
                       SPECIFIC    GENERAL     TOTAL     SPECIFIC    GENERAL     TOTAL
                     ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------

<S>                  <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
Balance, beginning
 of period ........     $ 58.1     $196.2     $ 254.3    $  71.8     $ 252.2    $ 324.0
 Provision for
  losses ..........         --       74.9        74.9         --       163.5      163.5
 Allocations to/
  from general
  allowances ......       75.5      (75.5)         --       95.1       (95.1)        --
 Charge-offs, net        (99.1)     (18.5)     (117.6)    (108.8)     (117.3)    (226.1)
 Allowances of
  sold subsidiary           --         --          --         --        (7.1)      (7.1)
                     ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------
Balance, end of
 period ...........     $ 34.5     $177.1     $ 211.6    $  58.1     $ 196.2    $ 254.3
                     ==========  =========  =========  ==========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

   The net charge-offs by loan category for the periods presented are
summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         FOR THE NINE
                                         MONTHS ENDED        
                                        SEPTEMBER 30,   FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                      ----------------  ---------------------------------
                                        1996     1995      1995      1994(A)    1993(B) 
                                      -------  -------   -------    --------   --------
                                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)    
<S>                                   <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>
Real estate:                                                                  
 Residential 1-4 ....................   $19.8    $15.6     $21.7      $ 18.6     $ 42.9
 Income property                                                              
  Multi-family ......................    14.0     29.2      25.0        55.2       60.2
  Hotels ............................      --       --        --        11.6       15.7
  Office buildings ..................     2.3      4.5       5.1        14.9       17.1
  Shopping centers ..................      --       --       4.8         0.9       15.3
  Other .............................     0.4      5.7       1.6         5.8        3.2
                                      -------  -------   -------    --------   --------
 Total income property ..............    16.7     39.4      36.5        88.4      111.5
                                      -------  -------   -------    --------   --------
Total real estate ...................    36.5     55.0      58.2       107.0      154.4
Commercial banking ..................      --       --        --         4.8       60.7
Consumer ............................     5.2      3.5       4.2         5.8       11.0
                                      -------  -------   -------    --------   --------
                                        $41.7    $58.5     $62.4      $117.6     $226.1
                                      =======  =======   =======    ========   ========
As a percentage of average net loans     0.58%    0.88%     0.69%       1.35%      2.21%
                                      =======  =======   =======    ========   ========
</TABLE>                                                                    

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(A)  Includes net charge-offs of $60.4 million on certain assets included in
     the 1994 Bulk Sales. These allowances were established prior to the
     designation of these assets as "Held for Accelerated Disposition."

(B)  Includes net charge-offs of $80.0 million related to the 1993 Bulk Sale.

   The table below presents certain key ratios for NPL's and the allowances
for loan losses at the dates presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                             1996             1995             1995            1994            1993
                                       ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
<S>                                    <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>             <C>
NPL's as a % of gross loans
 receivable ..........................        1.49%            1.95%           2.21%            2.05%          5.42%
Total allowances for loan losses as a
 % of NPL's ..........................      111.69            97.48           86.35           115.00          47.78
General allowances as a % of NPL's  ..      101.97            89.13           74.76            96.25          36.87
General allowances as a % of gross
 loans receivable ....................        1.52             1.73            1.65             1.98           2.00
Total allowances for loan losses as a
 % of gross loans receivable .........        1.66             1.90            1.91             2.36           2.59
Ratio of NPA's to total assets(A)  ...        1.16             1.49            1.62             1.57           5.26
</TABLE>

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(A)  NPA's consist of NPL's and REO.

OTHER INCOME

 Other Income

   For the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 total other income
was $61.9 million and $50.3 million, respectively. The increase in other
income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the same
period of 1995 was primarily due to the $12.0 million gain recorded during
the second quarter of 1996 on the sale of six branches located in San Diego
County with deposits totaling approximately $380 million.

                                      109
<PAGE>

   For 1995, total other income decreased to $63.5 million from $201.2
million for 1994 and $70.2 million for 1993. Other income is primarily
comprised of fee income and gains from the sales of assets. The sale of the
Southeast Division accounted for $135.0 million of other income during 1994.

 Fee Income

   Fee income primarily includes fees charged to depositors for services
rendered, fees from loan servicing and fees earned from the sales of
alternative investment products. Total fee income is affected by the level
and type of savings deposits, the level of loan servicing and the sales of
alternative investment products. The following table presents Cal Fed's
sources of fee income for the periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   FOR THE NINE
                                   MONTHS ENDED       
                                  SEPTEMBER 30,    FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                 ----------------  --------------------------------
         SOURCE OF FEES           1996     1995     1995         1994        1993   
         --------------          -------  -------  -------      -------     -------
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)     
<S>                              <C>      <C>      <C>          <C>         <C>
Savings deposits ...............   $22.3    $18.4    $25.4        $25.2       $26.1
Loan servicing .................     8.3      9.5     12.4         14.6        18.5
Sales of alternative investment                                           
 products ......................    14.0     10.6     14.4         21.7        21.3
Other ..........................      --      1.8      2.3          0.9        (1.6)
                                 -------  -------  -------      -------     -------
                                   $44.6    $40.3    $54.5        $62.4       $64.3
                                 =======  =======  =======      =======     =======
</TABLE>                                                               

   The increase in savings deposit fees for the nine months ended September
30, 1996 compared to the same period of 1995 resulted from increases in rates
charged for depository services and improvements in effectiveness of the fee
collection process.

   During 1995, fees from deposits increased slightly as compared to 1994 but
declined slightly from 1993. Fees from deposits result from the volume of
deposits, and the pricing associated with services relating to the deposits.
Cal Fed has increased its number of checking accounts during 1995 as compared
to 1994. Checking accounts typically generate a higher level of fees than
money market accounts and time deposits. Additionally, Cal Fed increased its
rates for services provided to its depositors. These actions mitigated the
impact of the sale of the Southeast Division, which included a $3.9 billion
sale of deposits.

   Loans serviced for others totaled $3.5 billion and $3.9 billion at
September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995, respectively. Loans serviced for
others totaled $3.8 billion, $4.5 billion and $5.3 billion at December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Loans serviced for others are loans that
have been sold with the servicing thereof retained by Cal Fed. The level of
loans serviced for others is determined by the volume of loan sales and loan
prepayments. The decrease in the portfolio of loans serviced for others since
December 31, 1993 primarily resulted from loan payoffs. Cal Fed limited its
sale of loans during 1995 and 1994 as a result of the low volume of fixed
rate loan originations and its decision to retain more of its originations in
its portfolio of assets. The reduced volume of loans originated for sale and
the level of payoffs contributed to a reduction in the level of loans
serviced for others which has resulted in a decline in servicing fee income.

   Cal Fed offers its customers the opportunity to purchase investment
products as an alternative to traditional savings deposits. Cal Fed offers
these products, including annuities, mutual funds and other investments,
through its branch network. Cal Fed earns a fee from the sale of these
products. Sales of alternative investment products totaled $348.9 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $248.9 million for the
same period of 1995. The increase in the volume of sales has led to an
increased in the level of fees earned by Cal Fed. Sales of alternative
investment products totaled $338.3 million for 1995 compared to $477.8
million and $646.0 million for 1994 and 1993, respectively. The decline in
the volume of sales during these periods led to a reduction in the level of
fees earned by Cal Fed.

 Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans

   At September 30, 1996, $32.2 million of loans were held for sale with a
market value of $32.3 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 1996
and 1995 gains/(losses) on sales of loans were $0.7 million and $(0.3)
million, respectively. Loan sales for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and 1995 were $219.8 million and $149.4 million, respectively.

                                      110
<PAGE>

   During the first quarter of 1996 Cal Fed implemented SFAS No. 122,
Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights. SFAS No. 122 removes the
distinction in accounting for mortgage servicing rights resulting from
originated and purchased loans. Cal Fed did not experience a material impact
to its results of operations or financial condition from the implementation
of SFAS No. 122.

   For the year ended December 31, 1995, losses on sales of loans were $0.3
million compared with gains of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31,
1994 and a gain of $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1993. Loan
sales for 1995 totaled $183.6 million. Excluding the 1994 Bulk Sales, loan
sales for 1994 totaled $174.2 million. Loan sales for the year ended December
31, 1993 totaled $1.0 billion. Cal Fed engages in mortgage banking activities
for several reasons, including providing liquidity and managing asset size.
Cal Fed's originations of conforming fixed rate residential 1-4 loans are
generally held for sale. Originations of adjustable rate loans are generally
held for investment. Cal Fed has established desired ranges for loan
portfolio composition and asset growth based upon numerous factors. These
factors include (i) origination volume and mix, (ii) portfolio repayments and
payoffs, (iii) interest rate risk considerations, (iv) desired servicing
portfolio levels, (v) anticipated deposit flows and (vi) regulatory capital
requirements. Collectively, these factors enter into the determination of the
amount of loans originated for sale.

 Available for Sale Securities

   Cal Fed determines which securities are available for sale by evaluating
whether such securities would be sold in response to liquidity needs,
asset/liability management, regulatory capital requirements and other
factors. Generally accepted accounting principles require the variance
between the market value of available for sale securities and the recorded
investment in such securities to be reflected as an unrealized holding gain
or loss and presented as an adjustment to shareholders' equity. At September
30, 1996, Cal Fed had no adjustment to shareholders' equity. The after tax
unrealized holding loss from available for sale securities totaled $0.7
million at September 30, 1995. All U.S. treasury securities held by Cal Fed
are included as available for sale securities. Securities available for sale
totaled $6.0 million and $150.2 million at September 30, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. At December 31, 1995 the adjustment was less than $0.1 million.
The after tax unrealized holding loss from available for sale securities
totaled $19.2 million at December 31, 1994. Securities available for sale
totaled $200.3 million, $1,731.5 million and $894.7 million at December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

   Cal Fed sold $952.2 million of securities for a net gain of $6.9 million
and $670.2 million of securities for a net gain of $0.2 million during 1995
and 1994, respectively. Cal Fed did not sell securities during 1993, however,
approximately $250.2 million of securities available for sale matured during
1993. Cal Fed utilized the proceeds from the maturity and sale of the
securities to acquire short-term liquid investments and fund the repayment of
certain borrowings.

   In November 1995, the FASB issued a Special Report as an aid to
understanding and implementing SFAS No. 115. During the fourth quarter of
1995, Cal Fed, in accordance with the Special Report, redesignated $17.2
million of MBS from "held to maturity" to "available for sale" and, prior to
December 31, 1995, sold the MBS for a loss of less than $0.1 million.

OTHER EXPENSES

   Total other expenses are primarily comprised of general and administrative
expenses and operations of real estate held for sale. Other expenses for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 increased to $242.6 million compared to
$186.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The increase in
other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the
same period of 1995 is due to an accrual of $58.1 million relating to the
Special SAIF Assessment. The assessment was based on California Federal's
deposits at March 31, 1995 at a rate of 65.7 basis points and was payable
during the fourth quarter of 1996. For the year ended December 31, 1995,
other expenses decreased to $249.9 million compared to $611.0 million and
$457.1 million for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
The primary reason for the decrease in other expenses for the year ended
December 31, 1995 compared to the year ended December 31, 1994 was the $274.8
million provision for loss on assets held for accelerated disposition
recorded in 1994.

                                      111
<PAGE>

 General and Administrative Expenses

   General and administrative expenses are comprised of compensation, office
occupancy, federal deposit insurance premiums and special assessments and
other general and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses were $176.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
compared to $179.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. At
September 30, 1996 California Federal had 2,057 employees as compared to
2,212 at September 30, 1995. General and administrative expenses were $241.9
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to $290.3 million and
$323.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the year ended
December 31, 1995 compared to 1994 was primarily due to the sale of the
Southeast Division in the third quarter of 1994. Compensation and office
occupancy expenses of the Southeast Division for 1994 were approximately $11
million. Federal deposit insurance premiums associated with the Southeast
Division were approximately $12 million for the year ended December 31, 1994.
However, the decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums during 1995
compared to 1994 was partially offset by increases in deposits in California
Federal's California operations. General and administrative expenses were
also reduced by staff reductions and other efficiency measures implemented in
California Federal's California operations. During 1995, California Federal
incurred approximately $1 million in expenses related to the formation of Cal
Fed. Effective January 1, 1996, California Federal became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Cal Fed.

 Operations of Real Estate Held for Sale

   Operations of real estate held for sale consists of operations of real
estate held for investment ("REI") and operations of REO. Operations of real
estate held for sale include (i) provisions for losses, (ii) the net effect
of rental income and related operating expenses and (iii) gains or losses
resulting from the sale of properties. For the nine months ended September
30, 1996 and September 30, 1995, operations of real estate held for sale
resulted in losses of $8.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. During
1996, Cal Fed recorded $5.0 million in provisions for losses on REI, in order
to reflect its portfolio at a value that would represent the expected
proceeds from an accelerated disposition of the property. Cal Fed began to
actively market its remaining REI during the second quarter of 1996 and
during the third quarter of 1996 sold its remaining real estate project. Cal
Fed did not record any profit or loss from the sale. Cal Fed's remaining real
estate held for investment consists of several single family residential
properties. Cal Fed has recorded these properties at their current
disposition value.

   Operations of real estate held for sale resulted in losses of $8.0
million, $45.9 million and $118.3 million for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. The decline in the expense of operations
of real estate held for sale between 1995, 1994 and 1993 is due to lower
levels of provisions for losses on REO and REI. The decline in the level of
those loss provisions is due to a lower volume of REO properties and a
reduced need for allowances for losses on REI. The 1994 and 1993 Bulk Sale
transactions reduced the level of delinquent loans, which has resulted in
lower levels of foreclosures and losses.

   During the second quarter of 1995, Cal Fed provided an allowance with
respect to certain litigation involving loans made in 1989 and 1990 to
California Communities Inc. ("CCI"), a currently inactive subsidiary of
California Federal formerly engaged in real estate development activities.
During the second quarter of 1995, an Orange County, California Superior
Court jury rendered a verdict in which it determined that California Federal
was financially liable for two loans made to CCI by the plaintiff. CCI
subsequently defaulted on the loans. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6.5
million in compensatory damages and punitive damages of $20.0 million against
California Federal and $5.0 million against CCI. California Federal has begun
the process of appealing the judgment. While California Federal believes that
its liability from this litigation, if any, will be less than the amount
awarded by the jury, there can be no assurance that the ultimate outcome of
this litigation will result in an amount less than the amount determined by
the jury and it is possible that California Federal and its subsidiary could
ultimately be found liable for an amount in excess of the allowance that has
been established. The provision for this allowance has been included in 1995
real estate operations.

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   The following table presents the composition of real estate held for sale,
net of allowances, at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     SEPTEMBER 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
  PROPERTY TYPE          1996             1995             1995            1994            1993
  -------------    ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>             <C>
Residential 1-4  .       $13.6            $57.2           $47.3           $58.6           $188.6
Multi-family .....         1.1              3.0             1.5             5.1             64.3
Office buildings           0.1              0.4             0.3             5.6             35.8
Shopping centers            --               --              --              --              5.0
Hotels ...........          --               --              --             6.1             27.7
Other ............         0.4              1.4             0.4             2.5             30.2
                   ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
                         $15.2            $62.0           $49.5           $77.9           $351.6
                   ===============  ===============  ==============  ==============  ==============
REO ..............       $12.2            $29.4           $22.2           $39.1           $273.5
REI ..............         3.0             32.6            27.3            38.8             78.1
                   ---------------  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
                         $15.2            $62.0           $49.5           $77.9           $351.6
                   ===============  ===============  ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

   Please see the NPA activity tables in the Non-Performing Assets section
for a comprehensive analysis of the change in REO.

   Cal Fed determines its level of allowance for losses on REO by comparing
the net investment in the property to its fair value as determined by a
current appraisal, less cost of disposition. In the event that prices
indicated by the current market for similar REO properties ("market price")
are less than those indicated by appraisals, Cal Fed will utilize the market
price in evaluating the carrying value of its REO. Cal Fed has provided
specific allowances for all known declines in value and has utilized the most
readily available market price for each property in the REO portfolio.
Additionally, Cal Fed maintains general allowances for potential future
losses that have not been specifically identified. However, there can be no
assurance that real estate market values or the market prices for REO will
not decline. In the event such declines occur, further provisions for losses
may be required.

 Amortization of Goodwill

   During 1994, Cal Fed applied SFAS No. 72 retroactively to acquisitions
initiated prior to September 30, 1982 resulting in the elimination of $273.7
million of California Federal's goodwill effective January 1, 1994. SFAS No.
72 requires, among other things, that to the extent the fair value of
liabilities assumed exceed the fair value of assets resulting from the
acquisition of a banking or thrift institution initiated after September 30,
1982, the resulting goodwill recognized shall be amortized over a period no
longer than the discount that is recognized as interest income on the
acquired long-term interest-earning assets. Cal Fed had been accounting for
acquisitions initiated subsequent to September 30, 1982 in accordance with
SFAS No. 72. SFAS No. 72 allowed retroactive implementation for acquisitions
that were initiated prior to September 30, 1982. Cal Fed's application of
SFAS No. 72 resulted in the acceleration of the amortization of goodwill
arising from California Federal's thrift institution acquisitions initiated
prior to September 30, 1982. As a result of Cal Fed's application of SFAS No.
72, Cal Fed had no goodwill amortization during 1995 or 1994. During 1993,
Cal Fed's amortization of goodwill totalled $15.5 million.

INCOME TAXES

   Income tax expense (benefit) is computed upon, and generally varies
proportionately with, earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)
adjusted for nontaxable items of income and expense and certain changes in
the components of its net deferred tax asset and related valuation allowance.
Although Cal Fed had earnings before income tax expense for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 and for the year ended December 31, 1995, there was
minimal income tax expense because of the availability of unbenefited net
operating loss carryforwards. Cal Fed recorded income tax expense of $6.3
million during 1994 to offset the tax benefit previously recorded on
unrealized losses on securities available for sale, which were reported net
of taxes as an adjustment to shareholders' equity. Because of the uncertainty
regarding the realizability of Cal Fed's net operating loss carryforward and
other deferred tax assets, Cal

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Fed has recorded a valuation allowance equal to its net deductible temporary
differences at September 30, 1996 and 1995, and at December 31, 1995 and
1994.

CONTINGENCIES

   Cal Fed and California Federal are involved as a defendant in certain
legal proceedings incidental to its business. Cal Fed does not believe that
the legal proceedings to which it is a party, if adversely decided, in the
aggregate would have a material adverse effect upon its financial condition.
Cal Fed has established allowances in connection with these legal proceedings
for its current estimate of the potential related liabilities. It is possible
that Cal Fed could be found liable for an amount in excess of the allowance
Cal Fed has established. Adverse decisions in such matters could have a
material adverse effect upon Cal Fed's results of operations for the relevant
period or periods in which they occur.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   Cal Fed's cash flows are derived from the results of its investing
activities, financing activities and operating activities. Cal Fed's cash
flows from investing activities include: making and collecting loans and
acquiring and disposing of investment securities. Cal Fed's cash flows from
financing activities include: California Federal's deposit gathering systems,
borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, obtaining and paying for other
resources obtained from creditors, obtaining capital from shareholders and
the dividend return of their investment. Cal Fed's cash flows from operating
activities generally involve the cash effects of transactions and other
events that enter into the determination of net earnings.

 Operating Activities

   Cal Fed's net cash flows from operating activities totaled $218.8 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $155.1 million for
the same period of 1995. The primary sources of these cash flows include (i)
sales of loans held for sale and (ii) the excess of net interest income and
fee income over general and administrative expenses. California Federal does
not expect the Special SAIF Assessment to have a material adverse impact on
its liquidity. California Federal's cash flows from operating activities
totalled $170.4 million, $1.2 billion and $428.4 million during 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively.

 Investing Activities

   Cal Fed's cash flows from investing activities are primarily derived from
the payments, originations and purchases of loans, and the acquisition and
maturity of investment securities.

   Payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities represent other
significant sources of funds for Cal Fed. Cal Fed's net cash flows provided
(used) by investing activities totaled $36.9 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 compared to $(157.7) million for the same period of
1995. Principal payments, including payoffs, on loans produced $1.2 billion,
$1.4 billion and $1.9 billion of funds for Cal Fed during 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively. The reduction in the level of payments from loans
receivable is primarily due to a decline in the level of loan prepayments.
The reduction of loan prepayments has not had a material adverse impact on
Cal Fed's liquidity. Payments from mortgage-backed securities totaled $435.8
million, $533.5 million and $597.4 million during 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively. Proceeds from maturities of securities during the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $808.8 million, $1.0 million and $254.5
million respectively.

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   Cal Fed's principal use of capital resources is to originate residential
1-4 loans. The table below presents the amount and type of loans originated
and purchased by California Federal for the periods presented:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                             ENDED          FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1996        DECEMBER 31,
                                     -------------------  ----------------------
                                                              1995        1994
                                                          ----------  ----------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>                  <C>         <C>
Originations:
 Residential 1-4 ...................       $1,477.3         $1,646.7    $2,322.4
 Multi-family ......................           11.0             20.6        54.3
 Commercial real estate ............             .7              1.8        49.5
                                     -------------------  ----------  ----------
  Total Real Estate Loans ..........        1,489.0          1,669.1     2,426.2
 Commercial banking ................             --               --         0.5
 Business Banking ..................            6.6               --          --
 Consumer ..........................           67.1             99.3       118.6
                                     -------------------  ----------  ----------
  Total Originations ...............        1,562.7          1,768.4     2,545.3
                                     -------------------  ----------  ----------
Purchases:
 Residential 1-4 ...................       $  622.7         $  494.5    $  121.8
 Multi-family ......................            4.6             22.1        61.1
 Commercial real estate ............             --             61.6        46.3
 Business Banking ..................            1.2               --          --
                                     -------------------  ----------  ----------
  Total Purchases ..................          628.5            578.2       229.2
                                     -------------------  ----------  ----------
  Total Originations and Purchases         $2,191.2         $2,346.6    $2,774.5
                                     ===================  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

   Commercial real estate loans and multi-family loans are originated solely
to facilitate the sales of REO and REI. Cal Fed originates loans through its
loan representatives and its branch offices ("retail lending") primarily
located in California. Additionally, Cal Fed utilizes mortgage brokers who
offer Cal Fed's various loan programs ("wholesale lending"). During 1995, Cal
Fed's wholesale lending generated $1.0 billion, or 63% of total residential
loans. Cal Fed's retail lending produced $621.6 million, or 38% of
residential loans during 1995 as compared to $784.7 million or 34% during
1994. Approximately 75%, or $1.2 billion, of Cal Fed's 1995 residential loan
production was COFI indexed adjustable rate loans. During the second half of
1995 the demand for fixed rate mortgage loans, including those loans that
convert to an adjustable rate after a 3-5 year period, began to rise as the
spread between a fully indexed adjustable rate loan and a 30 year fixed rate
loan decreased substantially. Although Cal Fed only originated $455.5 million
of fixed rate residential loans during 1995, Cal Fed anticipates that fixed
rate loans may represent a more significant portion of its origination volume
during 1996. The decrease in the market demand for adjustable rate loans may
lead to more competitive pricing in the market and may adversely impact the
yield that Cal Fed receives on its lending products. The increase in
commercial real estate loans originated and purchased for 1995 compared to
1994 is primarily the result of loans repurchased in settlement of a
servicing relationship. The decrease in consumer loan originations for 1995
compared to 1994 reflects a decrease in advances on home equity lines of
credit. Cal Fed did not approve additional home equity lines during 1995 or
1994 and originations for 1995 and 1994 consist of fundings of prior
commitments. During 1995, Cal Fed increased its purchases of mortgage loans.
Cal Fed purchases loans as a cost effective means to supplement its
origination process. Typically, when Cal Fed purchases loans, the party that
originated the loan retains the servicing. However, Cal Fed did purchase
$56.2 million of loans and the related servicing during 1995.

 Financing Activities

   Cal Fed's cash flows from financing activities represent the major source
of funds for Cal Fed consisting of retail deposits, FHLB advances, reverse
repurchase agreements and other borrowings. Cal Fed also has access to
brokered deposits and capital markets as alternative sources of funds. The
mix of

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these funding sources is changed from time to time, in light of market
conditions, liquidity needs, capital requirements and interest rate
sensitivity concerns in order to obtain the appropriate balance between
maturities and costs of funds.

   Cal Fed's net cash flows (used) by financing activities totaled $(331.5)
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $(48.5)
million for the same period of 1995.

   Principal payments, including payoffs, on loans produced $1,026.9 million
and $804.5 million of funds for Cal Fed during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in the level of
payments from loans receivable is primarily due to an increase in the level
of loan prepayments. Payments from securities held to maturity totaled $325.1
million and $310.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1996
and 1995, respectively, Proceeds from maturities of securities during the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 were $156.0 million and $807.8
million, respectively.

   Total deposits of Cal Fed were $8.8 billion and $9.4 billion at September
30, 1996 and September 30, 1995, respectively. Total Brokered Deposits of Cal
Fed were $173.6 million at September 30, 1996 and $259.2 million at September
30, 1995.

   The following table presents the weighted average interest rates and the
amounts of deposits for Cal Fed at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1996       SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                                   -----------------------  ----------------------
                                     AVG. RATE    BALANCE     AVG. RATE    BALANCE
                                   -----------  ----------  -----------  ---------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>
COMPOSITION OF DEPOSITS:
No minimum term -checking:
 Money market checking ...........     1.17%      $  672.0      1.25%     $  774.5
 Non-interest bearing commercial         --          285.9        --         220.7
No minimum term -savings:
 Passbook ........................     2.21          435.3      2.22         530.7
 Tiered savings ..................     4.43          343.4        --            --
 Money market savings ............     3.44          945.1      3.48       1,249.4
Term:
 Less than 3 months ..............     4.41          102.8      4.05          97.8
 3 months to 6 months ............     4.98          527.2      5.29         644.5
 7 months to 1 year ..............     5.32        2,505.7      5.91       2,226.5
 13 months to 2 years ............     6.00        2,410.8      6.11       2,982.7
 25 months to 3 years ............     5.77           64.2      5.43          77.8
 37 months to 4 years ............     5.60           23.5      6.41          69.6
 49 months to 5 years ............     6.19          171.2      6.64         224.0
 Over 5 years ....................     7.10          275.9      7.33         339.8
                                                ----------               ---------
Total consolidated deposits  .....                $8,763.0                $9,438.0
                                                ==========               =========
</TABLE>

   During the second quarter of 1996, Cal Fed sold six branches located in
San Diego County, California with deposits totaling approximately $380
million. The sale of the branches resulted in a net gain of $12.0 million or
approximately $0.24 per share. The sale of the branches did not have a
material impact on the liquidity of Cal Fed.

   Total deposits of Cal Fed were $9.5 billion, $8.4 billion and $12.6
billion at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Total Brokered
Deposits of Cal Fed were $273.8 million at December 31, 1995. Cal Fed had no
Brokered Deposits at December 31, 1994 and 1993. During 1995, Cal Fed
acquired three branch offices and $138.6 million in deposits of Pacific
Heritage Bank and six branch offices and $359.4 million in deposits of
Continental Savings of America. The acquired branches are located in Los
Angeles County and in the San Francisco Bay area of Northern California. Cal
Fed received cash as consideration for the assumption of the deposits. In
August 1994, Cal Fed completed the sale of the Southeast Division. The
Southeast Division included deposits of approximately $3.9 billion. Cal Fed
funded the sale of the

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Southeast Division with (i) FHLB advances, (ii) reverse repurchase
agreements, (iii) liquid funds held by Cal Fed, (iv) the sale of short-term
liquid investments, (v) proceeds from the 1994 Bulk Sales and (vi) proceeds
from equity offerings.

   During the third quarter of 1996, Cal Fed accrued $58.1 million for the
Special SAIF Assessment. Cal Fed does not anticipate that the Special SAIF
Assessment will have a material negative impact on its liquidity.

   Cal Fed's outstanding balance of FHLB advances at September 30, 1996 and
1995 totaled $3.3 billion and $2.4 billion respectively. The weighted average
remaining maturity of these advances at September 30, 1996 was nine months.
Reverse repurchase agreements had carrying values of $962.7 million and
$801.3 million at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

   Cal Fed's outstanding balance of FHLB advances at December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993 totaled $2.7 billion, $2.5 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.
The weighted average remaining maturity of these advances at December 31,
1995 was twelve months. Reverse repurchase agreements had carrying values of
$857.3 million, $1,751.0 million and $249.8 million at December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 1995, $275.0
million of Student Loan Marketing Association advances ("SLMA advances")
matured. Cal Fed replaced this funding source with FHLB advances. During
1995, Cal Fed repurchased $8.7 million of the Cal Fed 10% Subordinated
Debentures.

   During the quarter ended September 30, 1996 California Federal declared
and paid dividends of $4.6 million on its 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock,
compared to dividends totaling $6.4 million on its California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A and 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock during the quarter
ended September 30, 1995.

   During 1994, California Federal, as part of its strategic initiatives,
raised $183.3 million from the issuance of 21.6 million of additional common
shares and $164.2 million from the issuance of 1.7 million shares of the
10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock. During each of the quarters ending December 31,
1995 and 1994, California Federal declared and paid quarterly dividends of
$1.8 million on the California Federal Preferred Stock, Series A, and $4.6
million on the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock. During the year ended December
31, 1995 and 1994, California Federal declared and paid dividends totaling
$25.6 million and $16.9 million, respectively, on the California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A and the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock.

   During 1995, California Federal announced its intention to repurchase up
to $50.0 million par value of its preferred stock. California Federal did not
purchase any preferred stock during 1995. The California Federal Preferred
Stock, Series A was callable, at its par value of $25 per share, at the
option of California Federal, on or subsequent to March 31, 1996.

   During the second quarter of 1996, California Federal called for
redemption all of the 3,740,000 outstanding shares of its California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A. Except for the conversion of 18,820 shares into
23,336 shares of Cal Fed's common stock, all shares of the California Federal
Preferred Stock, Series A were redeemed effective June 14, 1996 at a
redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus a dividend of $0.398264 per share.

   Cal Fed has pledged certain of its assets as collateral for certain
borrowings, interest rate letters of credit, and other miscellaneous
obligations. By utilizing collateralized funding sources, Cal Fed is able to
access a variety of cost effective sources of funds. The assets pledged
consist of loans, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. treasury securities.
Cal Fed's process for monitoring its liquidity requirements incorporates an
assessment of assets pledged, the level of assets held for sale, additional
borrowing capacity and other factors. Cal Fed does not anticipate any
negative impact to its liquidity from its pledging activities. The total
amount of Cal Fed's assets pledged was $5.5 billion at September 30, 1996 and
$4.9 billion at December 31, 1995 as compared with $6.2 billion at December
31, 1994 and $3.5 billion at December 31, 1993.

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   The following table presents assets pledged at September 30, 1996 for Cal
Fed:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     SUMMARY OF PLEDGED COLLATERAL
                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                                     MORTGAGE-
                                                                       BACKED        TOTAL
                                          MORTGAGES    SECURITIES    SECURITIES    COLLATERAL
                                        -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                                                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                     <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Borrowings:
FHLB advances .........................   $4,036.7       $  --        $  397.2      $4,433.9
Reverse repurchase agreements .........         --          --           969.2         969.2
Other Obligations:
Interest rate swaps ...................         --          --             5.1           5.1
Revenue bond standby letters of credit          --          --            22.7          22.7
FHLB letters of credit/lines of credit        20.0          --              --          20.0
Other miscellaneous obligations  ......        6.6        51.5             0.1          58.2
                                        -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Total pledged collateral ..............   $4,063.3       $51.5        $1,394.3      $5,509.1
                                        ===========  ============  ============  ============
</TABLE>

   Cal Fed also acquires securities for resale. Cal Fed's securities
available for sale consist of U.S. Treasury securities. During 1995, Cal Fed
sold $952.2 million of securities for a gain of $6.9 million. During 1994,
Cal Fed sold $670.2 million of securities. Cal Fed did not sell securities
during 1993, however, approximately $250.2 million of securities available
for sale matured during 1993.

   Cal Fed also invested in short-term liquid investments as a means of
maximizing its return on its liquid investments and to comply with the
liquidity requirements of the OTS.

   The liquidity of California Federal, as measured by the ratio of cash and
cash equivalents to the sum of withdrawable savings and borrowings payable
within one year, averaged 16.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996
and 12.3% for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to 14.6% and 11.3%
for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. California
Federal is required by the OTS to maintain its liquidity level in excess of
5.0%.

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

   As a savings institution regulated by the OTS with deposits insured by
FDIC, California Federal is required to comply with the capital requirements
of the OTS. The regulations of the OTS require savings institutions to
maintain certain minimum levels of regulatory capital. An institution that
fails to comply with its regulatory capital requirements must obtain OTS
approval of a capital plan and can be subject to a capital directive and
certain restrictions on its operations. An institution that fails to obtain
OTS approval of its capital plan is deemed to be in an unsafe and unsound
condition and could be the subject of the appointment of a conservator or a
receiver. The OTS has adopted prompt corrective action requirements ("PCA
requirements") pursuant to FDICIA. At September 30, 1996, the industry-wide
minimum regulatory capital requirements were:

   o  Tangible capital of 1.50% consisting generally of shareholders' equity,
      but excluding intangible assets such as goodwill.

   o  A leverage ratio requiring core capital (i.e., Tier 1 capital) of 3.00%
      consisting of tangible capital plus qualifying supervisory goodwill
      (certain goodwill arising as a result of the acquisition of troubled
      institutions and regulatory assisted acquisitions).

   o  Risk-based capital, consisting of core capital plus certain
      subordinated debt and other capital instruments and general valuation
      allowances on loans receivable, equal to 8.00% of the value of
      risk-weighted assets plus off-balance sheet items.

   In addition, the PCA requirements provide that, a savings association is
deemed to be "well capitalized" if the savings association has: (i) a total
risk-based capital ratio of 10.00% or greater, (ii) a Tier 1 risk-based
capital ratio (defined as Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted
assets) of 6.00% or greater, and (iii) a leverage ratio of 5.00% or greater.
At September 30, 1996, (i) California Federal's total risk-based capital
ratio was 11.18%, $92.5 million in excess of "well-capitalized" requirements,
(ii)

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California Federal's Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 9.72%, $292.2
million in excess of "well-capitalized" requirements, and (iii) California
Federal's leverage ratio was 5.40%, $57.0 million in excess of
"well-capitalized" requirements. At December 31, 1995, (i) California
Federal's total risk-based capital ratio was 12.36%, $183.3 million in excess
of "well-capitalized" requirements, (ii) California Federal's Tier 1
risk-based capital ratio was 10.90%, $380.1 million in excess of
"well-capitalized" requirements, and (iii) California Federal's leverage
ratio was 5.91%, $130.2 million in excess of "well-capitalized" requirements.
Therefore, at December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1996, California Federal
met and exceeded all of the requirements of a well capitalized institution.

   The table below presents California Federal's regulatory capital position
compared to industry-wide capital requirements at September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          TANGIBLE CAPITAL     CORE CAPITAL     RISK-BASED CAPITAL
                                          -----------------  -----------------  ------------------
                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                         <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
Regulatory capital of California Federal    $763.0    5.40%    $763.0    5.40%    $879.7    11.18%
Bank's minimum regulatory capital
 requirements ...........................    211.8    1.50      423.6    3.00      630.3     8.00
                                          --------  -------  --------  -------  --------  --------
Excess over minimum regulatory capital
 requirements ...........................   $551.2    3.90%    $339.4    2.40%    $249.4     3.18%
                                          ========  =======  ========  =======  ========  ========
</TABLE>

   Following is a reconciliation of California Federal's shareholder's equity
to regulatory capital as of September 30, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   TANGIBLE     CORE      RISK-BASED
                                                                   CAPITAL     CAPITAL     CAPITAL
                                                                  ----------  ---------  ------------
                                                                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                                 <C>         <C>        <C>
Shareholder's Equity of California Federal ......................    $804.1     $804.1       $804.1
Net unrealized holding (gains) losses on securities available
 for sale .......................................................        --         --           --
Non-allowable capital:
 Intangible assets: .............................................     (26.5)     (26.5)       (26.5)
 Investment in non-permissible subsidiaries .....................     (14.6)     (14.6)       (14.6)
 Tier II capital items:
  Allowable subordinated debt ...................................        --         --         18.7
  Allowable general valuation allowance on loans receivable
   (limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets) ...................        --         --         98.0
                                                                  ----------  ---------  ------------
Regulatory capital of California Federal ........................    $763.0     $763.0       $879.7
                                                                  ==========  =========  ============
</TABLE>

   During the third quarter of 1996, federal legislation was enacted, which,
among other things, will fund the SAIF through the Special SAIF Assessment
for SAIF members, such as California Federal. The Special SAIF Assessment is
based on California Federal's deposits as of March 31, 1995 at an assessment
rate of 65.7 basis points. During the third quarter of 1996, California
Federal accrued $58.1 million for the Special SAIF Assessment. The Special
SAIF Assessment was payable during the fourth quarter of 1996.

   During the first quarter of 1995, California Federal announced its
intention to repurchase up to $50.0 million par value of its preferred stock,
pursuant to applicable regulatory guidelines, and up to $13.6 million of its
10% Subordinated Debentures. During 1995, California Federal repurchased $8.7
million of the Cal Fed 10% Subordinated Debentures. Subordinated debt,
subject to certain limitations, qualifies as supplementary capital for
risk-based capital purposes. California Federal did not repurchase any
preferred stock during 1995.

   During the 1995 fourth quarter, California Federal obtained regulatory and
shareholder approval to reorganize into a holding company structure, designed
to provide greater flexibility for meeting future financial and competitive
needs. As a result of the reorganization, on January 1, 1996, each share of

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California Federal's common stock was converted into one share of Cal Fed
common stock. Consequently, California Federal became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Cal Fed. California Federal's other securities remained
outstanding securities of California Federal. However, during the second
quarter of 1996, California Federal called for redemption all of the
3,740,000 outstanding shares of its California Federal Preferred Stock,
Series A. Except for the conversion of 18,820 shares into 23,336 shares of
Cal Fed's common stock, all shares of the California Federal Preferred Stock,
Series A were redeemed effective June 14, 1996 at a redemption price of
$25.00 per share, plus a dividend of $0.398264 per share.

   In December 1995, California Federal contributed approximately $22 million
in capital to Cal Fed as part of the reorganization into a holding company
structure. Although the contribution did not impact California Federal's
consolidated regulatory capital at December 31, 1995, California Federal's
regulatory capital in 1996 was reduced by the amount of the contribution.

GOODWILL LITIGATION

   See "Business--Holdings--Other Activities--Cal Fed Contingent Litigation
Recovery Participation Interests."

CURRENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

   In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123 addresses the
accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation
plans. Additionally, SFAS No. 123 applies to transactions in which an entity
issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from nonemployees.
These transactions must be accounted for based on the fair value of the
consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments. SFAS No.
123 is effective for transactions entered into in fiscal years that begin
after December 1995. Cal Fed does not believe that SFAS No. 123 will have a
material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.

   In June 1996, the FASB issued SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." SFAS No.
125 addresses the accounting and reporting standards for transfers and
servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities. SFAS No.
125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and
extinguishments of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996, and is to
be applied prospectively. Cal Fed has not yet adopted SFAS No. 125. Cal Fed
does not believe that SFAS No. 125 will have a material adverse effect on its
financial position or results of operations.

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   The following table shows Consolidated Average Balance Sheets for Cal Fed
for the periods indicated as well as interest income and expense and average
rates earned and paid on each major category of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities. Average balances are predominantly calculated
on a daily basis. When information is not available for calculations to be
made on a daily basis, average balances are calculated on a weekly or monthly
basis from the best available data. The interest rate spread is calculated as
the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets less the average
rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1995                              1994
                                     --------------------------------  --------------------------------
                                                 INTEREST    AVERAGE               INTEREST   AVERAGE
                                      AVERAGE     INCOME/     RATE      AVERAGE     INCOME/    RATE
                                      BALANCE     EXPENSE       %       BALANCE     EXPENSE      %
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ---------
                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
ASSETS
 Interest-Earning Assets:
 Certificates of deposit ...........   $    65     $    4      6.15%     $    64      $  2        3.13%
 Federal funds sold ................       155          9      5.81          470        20        4.26
 Investment securities(A) ..........     2,055        119      5.79        2,590       121        4.67
 Mortgage-backed securities  .......     2,539        169      6.66        2,390       134        5.61
 Loans Receivable: (B)
  Real Estate ......................     8,794        672      7.64        8,599       587        6.83
  Equity ...........................        97          8      8.25          309        23        7.44
  Commercial banking ...............        --         --        --           23         2        8.70
  Consumer .........................       284         27      9.51          180        19       10.56
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
   Total Loans Receivable ..........     9,175        707      7.71        9,111       631        6.92
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
Total Interest-Earning Assets  .....   $13,989     $1,008      7.21%     $14,625      $908        6.21%
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
All Other Assets ...................       361                               605
                                     ---------                         ---------
   Total Assets ....................   $14,350                           $15,230
                                     =========                         =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
 EQUITY
 Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
  Deposits:
  Passbook .........................   $   537     $   11      2.05%     $   694      $ 15        2.16%
  Money market and NOW accounts  ...     2,290         55      2.40        2,987        60        2.01
  6-month certificates .............       503         26      5.17          802        28        3.49
  9-month to 1-year ................
  certificates .....................     2,377        134      5.64        2,690       114        4.24
  Other certificates ...............     3,502        211      6.03        3,343       170        5.09
  Jumbo certificates ...............        65          5      7.69          100         4        4.00
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
   Total Deposits ..................     9,274        442      4.77       10,616       391        3.68
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
Borrowings:
FHLB advances ......................     2,453        154      6.28        1,644        83        5.05
Securities sold under agreements to
 repurchase ........................     1,099         65      5.91        1,524        69        4.52
Short-term borrowings ..............        --         --        --           --        --          --
Long-term borrowings ...............       522         35      6.71          434        24        5.53
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
   Total Borrowings ................     4,074        254      6.24        3,602       176        4.88
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
Total Interest-Bearing
 Liabilities .......................   $13,348     $  696      5.21%     $14,218      $567        3.98%
                                     ---------  ----------             ---------  ----------           
All other liabilities ..............       162                               203
Shareholders' equity ...............       840                               809
                                     ---------                         ---------
   Total Liabilities and
    Shareholders' Equity ...........   $14,350                           $15,230
                                     =========                         =========
Net Interest Income ................               $  312                             $341
                                                ==========                        ==========
Interest Rate Spread ...............                           2.00%                              2.23%
Net Margin on Average Interest
 Earning Assets ....................                           2.23%                              2.34%
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1993

                                                 INTEREST    AVERAGE
                                      AVERAGE    INCOME/      RATE
                                      BALANCE    EXPENSE       %
                                     ---------  ----------  ---------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>       <C>  
ASSETS
 Interest-Earning Assets:
       Certificates of deposit             $69         $2       2.90%
 Federal funds sold ................        84          2       2.38
 Investment securities(A) ..........     2,029         93       4.59
 Mortgage-backed securities  .......     2,860        160       5.59
 Loans Receivable: (B)
  Real Estate ......................     9,530        676       7.09
  Equity ...........................       410         31       7.57
  Commercial banking ...............       162         10       6.17
  Consumer .........................       392         40      10.20
                                     ---------  ----------           
   Total Loans Receivable ..........    10,494        757       7.22
                                     ---------  ----------           
Total Interest-Earning Assets  .....   $15,536     $1,014       6.53%
                                     ---------  ----------           
All Other Assets ...................     1,236
                                     ---------
   Total Assets ....................   $16,772
                                     =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
 EQUITY
 Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
  Deposits:
  Passbook .........................   $   745     $   19       2.55%
  Money market and NOW accounts  ...     3,461         83       2.40
  6-month certificates .............     1,186         41       3.46
  9-month to 1-year certificates ...     3,750        154       4.11
  Other certificates ...............     3,673        207       5.64
  Jumbo certificates ...............       309         12       3.88
                                     ---------  ----------           
   Total Deposits ..................    13,124        516       3.94
                                     ---------  ----------           
Borrowings:
FHLB advances ......................     1,413         54       3.83
Securities sold under agreements to
 repurchase ........................       726        23       3.17
Short-term borrowings ..............        18         1       5.56
Long-term borrowings ...............       353        18       5.10
                                     ---------  ----------           
   Total Borrowings ................     2,510        96       3.83
                                     ---------  ----------           
Total Interest-Bearing
 Liabilities .......................   $15,634      $612       3.91%
                                     ---------  ----------           
All other liabilities ..............       183
Shareholders' equity ...............       955
                                     ---------
   Total Liabilities and
    Shareholders' Equity ...........   $16,772
                                     =========
Net Interest Income ................                $402
                                                ==========
Interest Rate Spread ...............                           2.62%
Net Margin on Average Interest
 Earning Assets ....................                           2.59%
</TABLE>

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(A)  Includes securities purchased under agreements to resell, securities
     available for sale and other securities.
(B)  Non-accrual loans, past due loans and restructured loans are included in
     the applicable loan categories of this table.

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   The table below shows the portion of the change in net interest income
between 1995 and 1994 as well as 1994 versus 1993 which is due to changes in
average balances outstanding and to average rates earned and paid on
balances. The amount of the change due to an increase or decrease in average
balances is calculated as the change in average balances multiplied by the
average rate from the preceding year. The amount of the change due to an
increase or decrease in average rates is calculated as the change in average
rates multiplied by the average balance in the preceding year. Any remaining
change is allocated to the above two categories on a pro-rata basis.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1995 VERSUS 1994
                                     -----------------------------
                                          AMOUNT OF INCREASE
                                           (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                              CHANGE IN:
                                     -----------------------------
                                      AVERAGE    AVERAGE
                                      BALANCE     RATE      TOTAL
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
Interest-Earning Assets:
 Certificates of deposit ...........    $ --       $  1      $  1
 Federal funds sold ................     (26)        15       (11)
 Investment securities(A) ..........      (7)         5        (2)
 Mortgage-backed securities  .......       9         26        35
 Loans receivable:
  Real Estate(B) ...................      14         71        85
  Equity ...........................     (19)         5       (14)
  Commercial banking ...............      (1)        (1)       (2)
  Consumer .........................       9         (1)        8
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Total Loans Receivable ..........       3         74        77
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Total Interest-Earning Assets  .....     (21)       121       100
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 Deposits:
  Passbook .........................      (3)        (1)       (4)
  Money market and NOW accounts  ...     (28)        23        (5)
  6-month certificates .............       5         (6)       (1)
  9-month to 1-year ................
  certificates .....................     (11)        31        20
  Other certificates ...............       8         33        41
  Jumbo certificates ...............      --         --        --
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Deposits ........................     (29)        80        51
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
 Borrowings:
  FHLB advances ....................      47         24        71
  Securities sold under agreements
   to repurchase ...................     (31)        27        (4)
  Short-term borrowings ............      --         --        --
  Long-term borrowings .............       6          6        12
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Total Borrowings ................      22         57        79
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities        (7)       137       130
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Change in Net Interest Income  .....    $(14)      $(16)     $(30)
                                     =========  =========  =======
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           1994 VERSUS 1993
                                     -----------------------------
                                          AMOUNT OF INCREASE
                                           (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                              CHANGE IN:
                                     -----------------------------
                                      AVERAGE    AVERAGE
                                      BALANCE     RATE      TOTAL
                                     ---------  ---------  -------

<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
Interest-Earning Assets:
 Certificates of deposit ...........    $  --      $ --      $  --
 Federal funds sold ................       16         2         18
 Investment securities(A) ..........       26         2         28
 Mortgage-backed securities  .......      (25)       (1)       (26)
 Loans receivable:
  Real Estate(B) ...................      (66)      (23)       (89)
  Equity ...........................       (7)       (1)        (8)
  Commercial banking ...............      (13)        5         (8)
  Consumer .........................      (22)        1        (21)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Total Loans Receivable ..........     (108)      (18)      (126)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Total Interest-Earning Assets  .....      (91)      (15)      (106)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 Deposits:
  Passbook .........................       (1)       (3)        (4)
  Money market and NOW accounts  ...      (11)      (12)       (23)
  6-month certificates .............      (13)       --        (13)
  9-month to 1-year ................
  certificates .....................      (44)        4        (40)
  Other certificates ...............      (18)      (19)       (37)
  Jumbo certificates ...............       (9)        1         (8)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Deposits ........................      (96)      (29)      (125)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
 Borrowings:
  FHLB advances ....................       10        19         29
  Securities sold under agreements
   to repurchase ...................       33        13         46
  Short-term borrowings ............       (1)       --         (1)
  Long-term borrowings .............        4         2          6
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
   Total Borrowings ................       46        34         80
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities        (50)        5        (45)
                                     ---------  ---------  -------
Change in Net Interest Income  .....    $ (41)     $(20)     $ (61)
                                     =========  =========  =======
</TABLE>

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(A)  Includes securities purchased under agreements to resell, securities
     available for sale and other investment securities.

(B)  Includes loans held for sale.

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                               THE EXCHANGE OFFER

TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER; PERIOD FOR TENDERING OLD NOTES

   Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Prospectus
and in the accompanying Letter of Transmittal (which together constitute the
Exchange Offer), the Issuer will accept for exchange Old Notes which are
properly tendered on or prior to the Expiration Date and not withdrawn as
permitted below. As used herein, the term "Expiration Date" means 5:00 p.m.,
New York City time, on         , 1997; provided, however, that if the Issuer,
in its sole discretion, has extended the period of time for which the
Exchange Offer is open, the term "Expiration Date" means the latest time and
date to which the Exchange Offer is extended.

   As of the date of this Prospectus, $575,000,000 aggregate principal amount
of the Old Notes is outstanding. This Prospectus, together with the Letter of
Transmittal, is first being sent on or about      , 1997, to all holders of
Old Notes known to the Issuer. The Issuer's obligation to accept Old Notes
for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions
as set forth below under "--Certain Conditions to the Exchange Offer."

   The Issuer expressly reserves the right, at any time or from time to time,
to extend the period of time during which the Exchange Offer is open, and
thereby delay acceptance for exchange of any Old Notes, by giving oral or
written notice of such extension to the holders thereof as described below.
During any such extension, all Old Notes previously tendered will remain
subject to the Exchange Offer and may be accepted for exchange by the Issuer.
Any Old Notes not accepted for exchange for any reason will be returned
without expense to the tendering holder thereof as promptly as practicable
after the expiration or termination of the Exchange Offer.

   Old Notes tendered in the Exchange Offer must be in denominations of
principal amount of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.

   The Issuer expressly reserves the right to amend or terminate the Exchange
Offer, and not to accept for exchange any Old Notes not therefore accepted
for exchange, upon the occurrence of any of the events specified below under
"--Certain Conditions to the Exchange Offer." The Issuer will give oral or
written notice of any extension, amendment, non-acceptance or termination to
the holders of the Old Notes as promptly as practicable, such notice in the
case of any extension to be issued by means of a press release or other
public announcement no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next
business day after the previously scheduled Expiration Date.

PROCEDURES FOR TENDERING OLD NOTES

   The tender to the Issuer of Old Notes by a holder thereof as set forth
below and the acceptance thereof by the Issuer will constitute a binding
agreement between the tendering holder and the Issuer upon the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in this Prospectus and in the
accompanying Letter of Transmittal. Except as set forth below, a holder who
wishes to tender Old Notes for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer must
transmit a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal,
including all other documents required by such Letter of Transmittal, to The
Bank of New York, as Exchange Agent, at the address set forth below under
"--Exchange Agent" on or prior to the Expiration Date. In addition, either
(i) certificates for such Old Notes must be received by the Exchange Agent
along with the Letter of Transmittal, or (ii) a timely confirmation of a
book-entry transfer (a "Book-Entry Confirmation") of such Old Notes, if such
procedure is available, into the Exchange Agent's account at The Depository
Trust Company (the "Book-Entry Transfer Facility") pursuant to the procedure
for book-entry transfer described below, must be received by the Exchange
Agent prior to the Expiration Date, or (iii) the holder must comply with the
guaranteed delivery procedures described below. THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF OLD
NOTES, LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS AT THE
ELECTION AND RISK OF THE HOLDERS. IF SUCH DELIVERY IS BY MAIL, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT REGISTERED MAIL, PROPERLY INSURED, WITH RETURN RECEIPT
REQUESTED, BE USED. IN ALL CASES, SUFFICIENT TIME SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ASSURE
TIMELY DELIVERY. NO LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL OR OLD NOTES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE
ISSUER.

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   Signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the
case may be, must be guaranteed unless the Old Notes surrendered for exchange
pursuant thereto are tendered (i) by a registered holder of the Old Notes who
has not completed the box entitled "Special Issuance Instructions" or
"Special Delivery Instructions" on the Letter of Transmittal or (ii) for the
account of an Eligible Institution (as defined herein). In the event that
signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the case
may be, are required to be guaranteed, such guarantees must be by a firm
which is a member of a registered national securities exchange or a member of
the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or by a commercial bank
or trust company having an office or correspondent in the United States
(collectively, "Eligible Institutions"). If Old Notes are registered in the
name of a person other than a signer of the Letter of Transmittal, the Old
Notes surrendered for exchange must be endorsed by, or be accompanied by a
written instrument or instruments of transfer or exchange, in satisfactory
form as determined by the Issuer in its sole discretion, duly executed by,
the registered Holder with the signature thereon guaranteed by an Eligible
Institution.

   All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of
receipt) and acceptance of Old Notes tendered for exchange will be determined
by the Issuer in its sole discretion, which determination shall be final and
binding. The Issuer reserves the absolute right to reject any and all tenders
of any particular Old Notes not properly tendered or to not accept any
particular Old Notes which acceptance might, in the judgment of the Issuer or
its counsel, be unlawful. The Issuer also reserves the absolute right to
waive any defects or irregularities or conditions of the Exchange Offer as to
any particular Old Notes either before or after the Expiration Date
(including the right to waive the ineligibility of any holder who seeks to
tender Old Notes in the Exchange Offer). The interpretation of the terms and
conditions of the Exchange Offer as to any particular Old Notes either before
or after the Expiration Date (including the Letter of Transmittal and the
instructions thereto) by the Issuer shall be final and binding on all
parties. Unless waived, any defects or irregularities in connection with
tenders of Old Notes for exchange must be cured within such reasonable period
of time as the Issuer shall determine. Neither the Issuer, the Exchange Agent
nor any other person shall be under any duty to give notification of any
defect or irregularity with respect to any tender of Old Notes for exchange,
nor shall any of them incur any liability for failure to give such
notification.

   If the Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person or persons other than
the registered holder or holders of Old Notes, such Old Notes must be
endorsed or accompanied by appropriate powers of attorney, in either case
signed exactly as the name or names of the registered holder or holders that
appear on the Old Notes.

   If the Letter of Transmittal or any Old Notes or powers of attorney are
signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact,
officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative
capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing, and, unless waived by
the Issuer, proper evidence satisfactory to the Issuer of their authority to
so act must be submitted.

   By tendering, each holder will represent to the Issuer that, among other
things, the New Notes acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer are being
obtained in the ordinary course of business of the person receiving such New
Notes, whether or not such person is the holder, and that neither the holder
nor such other person has any arrangement or understanding with any person to
participate in the distribution of the New Notes. In the case of a holder
that is not a broker-dealer, each such holder, by tendering, will also
represent to the Issuer that such holder is not engaged in, or intends to
engage in, a distribution of the New Notes. If any holder or any such other
person is an "affiliate," as defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of
the Issuer, or is engaged in or intends to engage in or has an arrangement or
understanding with any person to participate in a distribution of such New
Notes to be acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer, such holder or any such
other person (i) could not rely on the applicable interpretations of the
staff of the SEC and (ii) must comply with the registration and prospectus
delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale
transaction. Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account
in exchange for Old Notes, where such Old Notes were acquired by such
broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection
with any resale of such New Notes. See "Plan of Distribution." The Letter of
Transmittal states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a
broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within
the meaning of the Securities Act.

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<PAGE>

ACCEPTANCE OF OLD NOTES FOR EXCHANGE; DELIVERY OF NEW NOTES

   Upon satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions to the Exchange
Offer, the Issuer will accept, promptly after the Expiration Date, all Old
Notes properly tendered and will issue the New Notes promptly after
acceptance of the Old Notes. See "--Certain Conditions to the Exchange
Offer." For purposes of the Exchange Offer, the Issuer shall be deemed to
have accepted properly tendered Old Notes for exchange when, as and if the
Issuer has given oral or written notice thereof to the Exchange Agent, with
written confirmation of any oral notice to be given promptly thereafter.

   For each Old Note accepted for exchange, the holder of such Old Note will
receive a New Note having a principal amount equal to that of the surrendered
Old Note. The New Notes will bear interest from the most recent date to which
interest has been paid on the Old Notes or, if no interest has been paid,
from September 19, 1996. Accordingly, if the relevant record date for
interest payment occurs after the consummation of the Exchange Offer
registered holders of New Notes on such record date will receive interest
accruing from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no
interest has been paid, from September 19, 1996. If, however, the relevant
record date for interest payment occurs prior to the consummation of the
Exchange Offer registered holders of Old Notes on such record date will
receive interest accruing from the most recent date to which interest has
been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from September 19, 1996. Old
Notes accepted for exchange will cease to accrue interest from and after the
date of consummation of the Exchange Offer, except as set forth in the
immediately preceding sentence. Holders of Old Notes whose Old Notes are
accepted for exchange will not receive any payment in respect of accrued
interest on such Old Notes otherwise payable on any interest payment date the
record date for which occurs on or after consummation of the Exchange Offer.
If the Exchange Offer is not consummated by July 2, 1997, the rate per annum
at which the Old Notes bear interest will be 11 1/8% per annum from and
including July 2, 1997 until but excluding the date of consummation of the
Exchange Offer.

   In all cases, issuance of New Notes for Old Notes that are accepted for
exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be made only after timely
receipt by the Exchange Agent of certificates for such Old Notes or a timely
Book-Entry Confirmation of such Old Notes into the Exchange Agent's account
at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility, a properly completed and duly executed
Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents. If any tendered Old
Notes are not accepted for any reason set forth in the terms and conditions
of the Exchange Offer or if Old Notes are submitted for a greater principal
amount that the holder desired to exchange, such unaccepted or non-exchanged
Old Notes will be returned without expense to the tendering holder thereof
(or, in the case of Old Notes tendered by book-entry transfer into the
Exchange Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the
book-entry procedures described below, such non-exchanged Old Notes will be
credited to an account maintained with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility) as
promptly as practicable after the expiration or termination of the Exchange
Offer.

BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER

   The Exchange Agent will make a request to establish an account with
respect to the Old Notes at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility for purposes of
the Exchange Offer within two business days after the date of this
Prospectus, and any financial institution that is a participant in the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility's systems may make book-entry delivery of Old
Notes by causing the Book-Entry Transfer Facility to transfer such Old Notes
into the Exchange Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility in
accordance with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility's procedures for transfer.
However, although delivery of Old Notes may be effected through book-entry
transfer at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility, the Letter of Transmittal or
facsimile thereof, with any required signature guarantees and any other
required documents, must, in any case, be transmitted to and received by the
Exchange Agent at one of the addresses set forth below under "--Exchange
Agent" on or prior to the Expiration Date or the guaranteed delivery
procedures described below must be complied with.

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<PAGE>

GUARANTEED DELIVERY PROCEDURES

   If a registered holder of the Old Notes desires to tender such Old Notes
and the Old Notes are not immediately available, or time will not permit such
holder's Old Notes or other required documents to reach the Exchange Agent
before the Expiration Date, or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot
be completed on a timely basis, a tender may be effected if (i) the tender is
made through an Eligible Institution, (ii) prior to the Expiration Date, the
Exchange Agent received from such Eligible Institution a properly completed
and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (or a facsimile thereof) and Notice
of Guaranteed Delivery, substantially in the form provided by the Issuer (by
telegram, telex, facsimile transmission, mail or hand delivery), setting
forth the name and address of the holder of Old Notes and the amount of Old
Notes tendered, stating that the tender is being made thereby and
guaranteeing that within five New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") trading days
after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the
certificates for all physically tendered Old Notes, in proper form for
transfer, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, and any other
documents required by the Letter of Transmittal will be deposited by the
Eligible Institution with the Exchange Agent, and (iii) the certificates for
all physically tendered Old Notes, in proper form for transfer, or a
Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, and all other documents required
by the Letter of Transmittal, are received by the Exchange Agent within five
NYSE trading days after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed
Delivery.

WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS

   Tenders of Old Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration
Date.

   For a withdrawal to be effective, a written notice of withdrawal must be
received by the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses set forth below under
"--Exchange Agent." Any such notice of withdrawal must specify the name of
the person having tendered the Old Notes to be withdrawn, identify the Old
Notes to be withdrawn (including the principal amount of such Old Notes), and
(where certificates for Old Notes have been transmitted) specify the name in
which such Old Notes are registered, if different from that of the
withdrawing holder. If certificates for Old Notes have been delivered or
otherwise identified to the Exchange Agent, then, prior to the release of
such certificates the withdrawing holder must also submit the serial numbers
of the particular certificates to be withdrawn and signed notice of
withdrawal with signatures guaranteed by an Eligible Institution unless such
holder is an Eligible Institution. If Old Notes have been tendered pursuant
to the procedure for book-entry transfer described above, any notice of
withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at the Book-Entry
Transfer Facility to be credited with the withdrawn Old Notes and otherwise
comply with the procedures of such facility. All questions as to the
validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) of such notices
will be determined by the Issuer, whose determination shall be final and
binding on all parties. Any Old Notes so withdrawn will be deemed not to have
been validly tendered for exchange for purposes of the Exchange Offer. Any
Old Notes which have been tendered for exchange but which are not exchanged
for any reason will be returned to the holder thereof without cost to such
holder (or, in the case of Old Notes tendered by book-entry transfer into the
Exchange Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the
book-entry transfer procedures described above, such Old Notes will be
credited to an account maintained with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility for
the Old Notes) as soon as practicable after withdrawal, rejection of tender
or termination of the Exchange Offer. Properly withdrawn Old Notes may be
retendered by following one of the procedures described under "--Procedures
for Tendering Old Notes" above at any time on or prior to the Expiration
Date.

CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER

   Notwithstanding any other provision of the Exchange Offer, the Issuer
shall not be required to accept for exchange, or to issue New Notes in
exchange for, any Old Notes and may terminate or amend the Exchange Offer, if
at any time before the acceptance of such Old Notes for exchange or the
exchange of the New Notes for such Old Notes, any of the following events
shall occur:

     (a) there shall be threatened, instituted or pending any action or
    proceeding before, or any injunction, order of decree shall have been
    issued by, any court or governmental agency or other

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    governmental regulatory or administrative agency or commission, (i)
    seeking to restrain or prohibit the making or consummation of the Exchange
    Offer or any other transaction contemplated by the Exchange Offer, or
    assessing or seeking any damages as a result thereof, or (ii) resulting in
    a material delay in the ability of the Issuer to accept for exchange or
    exchange some or all of the Old Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer; or
    any statute, rule, regulation, order or injunction shall be sought,
    proposed, introduced, enacted, promulgated or deemed applicable to the
    Exchange Offer or any of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange
    Offer by any government or governmental authority, domestic or foreign, or
    any action shall have been taken, proposed or threatened, by any
    government, governmental authority, agency or court, domestic or foreign,
    that in the sole judgment of the Issuer might directly or indirectly
    result in any of the consequences referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) above
    or, in the sole judgment of the Issuer, might result in the holders of New
    Notes having obligations with respect to resales and transfers of New
    Notes which are greater than those described in the interpretation of the
    SEC referred to on the cover page of this Prospectus, or would otherwise
    make it inadvisable to proceed with the Exchange Offer; or

     (b) there shall have occurred (i) any general suspension of or general
    limitation on prices for, or trading in, securities on any national
    securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market, (ii) any limitation
    by any governmental agency or authority which may adversely affect the
    ability of the Issuer to complete the transactions contemplated by the
    Exchange Offer, (iii) a declaration of a banking moratorium or any
    suspension of payments in respect of banks in the United States or any
    limitation by any governmental agency or authority which adversely affects
    the extension of credit or (iv) a commencement of a war, armed hostilities
    or other similar international calamity directly or indirectly involving
    the United States, or, in the case of any of the foregoing existing at the
    time of the commencement of the Exchange Offer, a material acceleration or
    worsening thereof; or

     (c) any change (or any development involving a prospective change) shall
    have occurred or be threatened in the business, properties, assets,
    liabilities, financial condition, operations, results of operations or
    prospects of the Issuer and its subsidiaries taken as a whole that, in the
    sole judgment of the Issuer, is or may be adverse to the Issuer, or the
    Issuer shall have become aware of facts that, in the sole judgment of the
    Issuer, have or may have adverse significance with respect to the value of
    the Old Notes or the New Notes;

which in the sole judgment of the Issuer in any case, and regardless of the
circumstances (including any action by the Issuer) giving rise to any event
described above, makes it inadvisable to proceed with the Exchange Offer
and/or with such acceptance for exchange or with such exchange.

   The foregoing conditions are for the sole benefit of the Issuer and may be
asserted by the Issuer regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any
such condition or may be waived by the Issuer in whole or in part at any time
and from time to time in its sole discretion. The failure by the Issuer at
any time to exercise any of the foregoing rights shall not be deemed a waiver
of any such right and each such right shall be deemed an ongoing right which
may be asserted at any time and from time to time.

   In addition, the Issuer will not accept for exchange any Old Notes
tendered, and no New Notes will be issued in exchange for any such Old Notes,
if at such time any stop order shall be threatened or in effect with respect
to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus constitutes a part or
the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the
"TIA").

EXCHANGE AGENT

   The Bank of New York has been appointed as the Exchange Agent for the
Exchange Offer. All executed Letters of Transmittal should be directed to the
Exchange Agent at one of the addresses set forth below. Questions and
requests for assistance, requests for additional copies of this Prospectus or
of the Letter of Transmittal and requests for Notices of Guaranteed Delivery
should be directed to the Exchange Agent addressed as follows:

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               Delivery To: The Bank of New York, Exchange Agent

            By Mail:                      By Overnight Courier or Hand:

      The Bank of New York                    The Bank of New York
  101 Barclay Street--(7 East)            101 Barclay Street--(7 East)
     Reorganization Section                  Reorganization Section
    New York, New York 10286             Corporate Trust Services Window
       Attention:                           New York, New York 10286
                                              Attention:

                                 By Facsimile:
                                 (212) 571-3080
                             Confirm by Telephone:
                                 (212) 815-2742


   DELIVERY OF THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET
FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION OF INSTRUCTIONS VIA FACSIMILE OTHER THAN AS SET
FORTH ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY OF SUCH LETTER OF
TRANSMITTAL.

FEES AND EXPENSES

   The Issuer will not make any payment to brokers, dealers, or others
soliciting acceptances of the Exchange Offer.

   The estimated cash expenses to be incurred in connection with the Exchange
Offer will be paid by the Issuer and are estimated in the aggregate to be
$       .

TRANSFER TAXES

   Holders who tender their Old Notes for exchange will not be obligated to
pay any transfer taxes in connection therewith, except that holders who
instruct the Issuer to register New Notes in the name of, or request that Old
Notes not tendered or not accepted in the Exchange Offer be returned to, a
person other than the registered tendering holder will be responsible for the
payment of any applicable transfer tax thereon.

CONSEQUENCES OF EXCHANGING OLD NOTES

   Holders of Old Notes who do not exchange their Old Notes for New Notes
pursuant to the Exchange Offer will continue to be subject to the provisions
in the Indenture regarding transfer and exchange of the Old Notes and the
restrictions on transfer of such Old Notes as set forth in the legend thereon
as a consequence of the issuance of the Old Notes pursuant to exemptions
from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, the Old
Notes may not be offered or sold, unless registered under the Securities Act,
except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Issuer does not
currently anticipate that it will register Old Notes under the Securities
Act. See "Description of the Notes--Registration Rights." Based on
interpretations by the staff of the SEC, as set forth in no-action letters
issued to third parties, the Issuer believes that New Notes issued pursuant
to the Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be offered for resale,
resold or otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other than any such
holder which is an "affiliate" of the Issuer within the meaning of Rule 405
under the Securities Act) without compliance with the registration and
prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act, provided that such New
Notes are acquired in the ordinary course of such holders' business and such
holders have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate
in the distribution of such New Notes. However, the Issuer does not intend to
request the SEC to consider,

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and the SEC has not considered, the Exchange Offer in the context of a
no-action letter and there can be no assurance that the staff of the SEC
would make a similar determination with respect to the Exchange Offer as in
such other circumstances. Each holder, other than a broker-dealer, must
acknowledge that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, a
distribution of New Notes and has no arrangement or understanding to
participate in a distribution of New Notes. If any holder is an affiliate of
the Issuer, is engaged in or intends to engage in or has any arrangement or
understanding with respect to the distribution of the New Notes to be
acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer, such holder (i) could not rely on
the applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC and (ii) must comply
with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities
Act in connection with any resale transaction. Each broker-dealer that
receives New Notes for its own account in exchange for Old Notes, where such
Old Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver
a prospectus in connection with any resale of such New Notes. See "Plan of
Distribution." In addition, to comply with the state securities laws, the New
Notes may not be offered or sold in any state unless they have been
registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from
registration or qualification is available and is complied with. The offer
and sale of the New Notes to "qualified institutional buyers" (as such term
is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act) is generally exempt from
registration or qualification under the state securities laws. The Issuer
currently does not intend to register or qualify the sale of the New Notes in
any state where an exemption from registration or qualification is required
and not available.

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                                   BUSINESS

GENERAL

 Holdings

   Holdings is a holding company chartered under the laws of the State of
Delaware whose only significant asset is all of the common stock of the Bank.
As such, Holdings' principal business operations are conducted by the Bank
and its subsidiaries.

   Holdings is 80% owned indirectly by MacAndrews Holdings, a corporation
wholly owned through Mafco Holdings by Ronald O. Perelman, and is 20% owned
by Hunter's Glen, a limited partnership controlled by Gerald J. Ford,
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Bank.
See "Ownership of the Common Stock."

   Holdings' operations are significantly influenced by general economic
conditions in the markets and geographic areas in which the Bank conducts its
business, the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the
regulatory policies of certain governmental agencies. Deposit balances and
the cost of borrowings are influenced by interest rates on competing
investments and general market interest rates. Holdings' loan volume and
yields are also impacted by market interest rates on loans, the supply of and
demand for housing, and the availability of funds.

 The Bank

   After giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Capital Corporation
Offering and the Capital Contribution, at September 30, 1996, the Bank would
have had approximately $31.0 billion in assets, approximately $17.6 billion
in deposits, would have operated approximately 227 branches and would have
ranked at such date as the fourth largest thrift in the United States in
terms of assets, based on published sources. The Bank's principal business
consists of operating retail deposit branches and originating and/or
purchasing one to four family real estate loans and, to a lesser extent,
certain consumer loans, and is conducted primarily in California, Florida,
Nevada and Texas. The Bank also actively manages its portfolio of commercial
real estate loans acquired through acquisitions and is active in mortgage
banking and loan servicing. These operating activities are financed
principally with customer deposits, secured short-term and long-term
borrowings, collections on loans, asset sales and retained earnings. At
September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had approximately $17.0 billion in
assets, approximately $8.8 billion in deposits and operated 116 branches.
According to published sources, First Nationwide was ranked the seventh
largest thrift in the United States, in terms of assets, as of September 30,
1996.

   The Bank is chartered as a federal stock savings bank under the HOLA and
regulated by the OTS and the FDIC, which, through the SAIF, insures the
deposit accounts of the Bank. The Bank is also a member of the FHLBS.

   Revenues are derived from interest charged on loans, interest and
dividends received on securities and mortgage-backed securities, fees
received in connection with loan servicing, securities brokerage and other
customer service transactions, and asset management fees. Expenses primarily
consist of interest on customer deposit accounts, interest on short-term and
long-term borrowings, general and administrative expenses consisting of
compensation and benefits, data processing, occupancy and equipment,
communications, deposit insurance assessments, advertising and marketing,
professional fees and other general and administrative expenses.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

   With the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Bank has substantially completed its
business strategy initiated in 1994 by investing in its California franchise
and divesting most of its non-California branches. In addition, the Bank has
significantly expanded its mortgage servicing operations to gain increased
economies of scale. The key elements of the Bank's business strategy
following the Cal Fed Acquisition are as follows.

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 Concentration and Expansion in California

   Beginning with the FN Acquisition in 1994, First Nationwide developed a
strategy to concentrate its retail branch network in California. The
management of the Bank believes that the West Coast region, and California in
particular, offers attractive opportunities to continue to build franchise
value. The Cal Fed Acquisition, the SFFed Acquisition, the Home Federal
Acquisition and the Branch Purchases are consistent with this strategy and,
in the aggregate, have added, or will add, $12.7 billion in deposits. The
SFFed Acquisition, net of the related consolidation of branches, increased
the number of First Nationwide Northern California branches from 37 to 63,
and, based on information as of December 31, 1995, increased the outstanding
balances of First Nationwide's retail deposits in this region by $2.7
billion, from approximately $1.9 billion to approximately $4.6 billion. In
addition, the Branch Purchases added another seven California branches, and
the Home Federal Acquisition increased First Nationwide's number of Northern
California branches by 10 on a net basis so that as of September 30, 1996
First Nationwide had 89 of its 116 branches located in California. The Cal
Fed Acquisition provided the Bank with on a net basis an additional 94
branches located in Southern California and Nevada and will increase the
outstanding balance of the Bank's retail deposits in this region from
approximately $.8 billion as of September 30, 1996 to approximately $8.1
billion. The Cal Fed Acquisition also added, on a net basis, 17 branches and
$1.2 billion in deposits in Northern California. The Bank's retail deposits
in California will have increased from $2.3 billion at the time of the FN
Acquisition in October 1994 to $13.6 billion at September 30, 1996 after
giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition. Management believes that these
acquisitions will significantly increase the Bank's presence on the West
Coast, providing additional economies of scale and diversity of operations
within its target California markets.

   With the consummation of the Branch Sales, First Nationwide has
consolidated its branch system to California, Texas and Florida. Since the FN
Acquisition in 1994, the Bank's retail deposits outside California will have
decreased from $6.9 billion to $2.2 billion at September 30, 1996 after
giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition. As a result of the Branch Sales,
the Bank expects to reduce certain operational costs inherent in its widely
dispersed branch network. The Bank will continue to explore selective
opportunities to expand its California retail branch network.

 Mortgage Banking

   The Bank, through FNMC, has significantly expanded its mortgage banking
operations and enhanced efficiency. In February 1995, First Nationwide
purchased a larger and more efficient mortgage loan servicing facility
located in Frederick, Maryland as part of the Maryland Acquisition.
Subsequently, all of FNMC's mortgage servicing has been consolidated in
Frederick, Maryland, and the Sacramento, California servicing facility has
been closed. FNMC acquired additional mortgage servicing from LMUSA in the
LMUSA 1995 Purchase during the fourth quarter of 1995 and on January 31, 1996
in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase. The management of First Nationwide estimates that
at September 30, 1996, the existing loan servicing portfolio of FNMC
(excluding loans serviced for First Nationwide) aggregated approximately
$42.7 billion. The Maryland Acquisition and the LMUSA Purchases will provide
the Bank with the opportunity to increase its noninterest income through fees
generated from its mortgage servicing operations. First Nationwide's excess
servicing capacity and existing servicing expertise enabled it to accommodate
the loan servicing portfolios acquired in these transactions without the need
for significant additional investment. Since the FN Acquisition, the Bank's
mortgage servicing portfolio will have increased from $6.7 billion to $46.2
billion at September 30, 1996 after giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition.

   The Bank intends to increase its origination of residential loans through
enhanced focus on existing distribution channels, principally correspondent
origination and wholesale acquisitions. The LMUSA 1995 Purchase included the
acquisition of a correspondent lending operation of one of the largest
originators of Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") loans in the
United States. In order to minimize the exposure to market interest rate
fluctuations typically associated with long-term fixed rate lending, the Bank
intends to continue to retain in its portfolio the majority of its ARMs,
while selling most of its fixed rate mortgage loans.

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   The Bank intends to continue to retain servicing on loans that it sells.
The number of loans serviced by others and the number of participation loans
are expected to be reduced by cancelling contracts or selling assets
following a cost-benefit analysis. In addition, the Bank intends to continue
to evaluate opportunities to increase its servicing portfolio through
purchases.

   The Bank intends to make its loan portfolio more liquid and marketable by
consolidating participation loans and modifying some existing loans in order
to create a standard product. In addition, the Bank intends to increase
front-end loan production fees on loans originated through the retail branch
system.

 Protecting Credit Quality

   The Bank will continue to originate single-family residential loans and
consumer loans in accordance with stringent underwriting standards. The
management of the Bank expects to continue its participation in affordable
housing programs which extend loans to multi-family projects. In addition,
beginning in 1997 management of the Bank intends to purchase and/or originate
a limited volume of loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate.

   When evaluating acquisition opportunities, the Bank considers the quality
of assets to be acquired along with the strategic location of the branches
and characteristics of the deposit base. First Nationwide has declined to bid
on potential acquisitions where its due diligence investigation raised
concerns about asset quality that could not be mitigated.

   First Nationwide's sizeable portfolio of multi-family and commercial real
estate loans increased 31% as a result of the SFFed Acquisition. Management
will continue to actively review this portfolio of seasoned commercial real
estate loans to determine when credit action is necessary. Credit action also
included the sale of eligible loans acquired in the FN Acquisition to Granite
under the Put Agreement. See "--Other Activities--Put Agreement."

   The Bank continuously manages its credit risk by assessing the current and
estimated future performance of the real estate markets in which it operates.
The Bank continues to place a high degree of emphasis on the management of
its asset portfolio. The Bank has a comprehensive process for classifying
assets, and asset reviews are performed on a periodic basis. The Bank's asset
portfolio is stratified based on geographic and collateral type
concentrations and delinquency trends. The objective of the review process is
to identify significant trends and determine the levels of loss exposure to
the Bank that would require increases to specific and general valuation
allowances.

 Operating Efficiency

   First Nationwide has implemented programs to expand its customer base,
increase transaction account volumes and generally enhance the efficiency of
its operations. A bank-wide cost reduction project resulted in the
consolidation of certain administrative and managerial functions and other
measures to be implemented by the end of 1996.

   First Nationwide has improved its efficiency ratio from approximately
62.2% on an annualized basis during the fourth quarter of 1994 to
approximately 53.8% on an annualized basis (excluding non-recurring gains and
charges and certain incentive plan accruals) during the third quarter of
1996. The efficiency ratio represents the ratio of noninterest expense to net
interest income and noninterest income. Management anticipates that the Cal
Fed Acquisition will enable the Bank to enhance the value of its franchise
and further improve its operating efficiency. By concentrating its operations
in the West Coast region, the Bank has increased its presence and enhanced
its ability to attract and retain retail customers in its largest market. The
Bank expects to achieve increased efficiency in its combined institution
through the consolidation or elimination of duplicative back office
operations and administrative and management functions, a process it began to
implement immediately upon the closing of the SFFed Acquisition. The Bank
presently estimates that it will save approximately $74 million in
noninterest expense during the first twelve months of operations following
the Cal Fed Acquisition as compared to operating Cal Fed on a stand-alone
basis and approximately $40 million in annual noninterest expense as compared
to operating SFFed on a stand-alone basis. Management has developed a
rationalization plan that was put into effect upon closing the Cal Fed
Acquisition. In connection with the SFFed and the Home Federal Acquisitions,

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First Nationwide capitalized acquisition costs of approximately $8.8 million
and $3.5 million, respectively. The Bank expects to capitalize acquisition
costs of approximately $110 million with respect to Cal Fed Acquisition. The
Branch Sales have also improved the efficiencies of First Nationwide's retail
operations by reducing the need for multi-state back office support and by
allowing First Nationwide to concentrate its marketing activities in an area
in which First Nationwide has a larger market presence.

 Service to Community

   The needs of the communities in which the Bank is located will also be met
through the Bank's Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") program. The Bank
continues to be committed to the needs of its communities through its CRA
program. First Nationwide received an "outstanding" rating in its most recent
CRA exam completed in 1995.

   The implementation of the preceding strategies is subject to numerous
contingencies beyond management's control. These contingencies include
general and regional economic conditions, competition and changes in
regulation and interest rates. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that
any of the Bank's strategies will prove to be effective or that the Bank's
goals will be achieved.

HOLDINGS

BACKGROUND

   First Nationwide was organized as First Gibraltar in December 1988 to
acquire substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of the Texas
Closed Banks in a federally assisted transaction. The Texas Closed Banks were
purchased effective December 28, 1988 pursuant to five substantially similar
acquisition agreements and the Assistance Agreement. In January 1992, certain
provisions of the Assistance Agreement were renegotiated and amended or
modified. In connection with such modification, First Nationwide accrued the
present value of the estimated liability at December 31, 1992 to the FSLIC/RF
for the reimbursement by First Nationwide to the FSLIC/RF in an amount equal
to 10% of the gross amount of assistance received by First Nationwide from
the FSLIC/RF and a fee payable by the FSLIC/RF to First Nationwide for the
disposition of a Covered Asset at a price in excess of 50% of such asset's
original book value ("Shared Gains") over the life of the Assistance
Agreement, resulting in a $60.1 million charge to operations in 1992. See
"--Other Activities--The Assistance Agreement."

   On December 31, 1992, First Gibraltar sold or otherwise transferred a
substantial portion of its business operations in Oklahoma, consisting of
approximately $3 million of loans and 27 branches with $809 million in
deposits in the First Gibraltar Oklahoma Sale. A gain of $19 million was
recorded in connection with this sale.

   On February 1, 1993, First Gibraltar sold to BankAmerica certain assets,
liabilities and substantially all of the branch operations located in Texas
consisting of approximately $829 million of loans and 130 branches with
approximately $6.9 billion in deposits in the First Gibraltar Texas Sale. A
gain of $141 million was recorded in connection with this sale. In
anticipation of the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, management sold long-term
interest-earning assets, primarily loans and mortgage-backed securities,
based on BankAmerica's intention to acquire primarily shorter-term assets. As
a result, First Gibraltar recognized gains on the sale of interest-earning
assets totalling $203 million during the year ended December 31, 1992.
Concurrently with the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, First Nationwide changed
its name to First Madison.

   Following the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, and through September 1994,
First Madison's principal business was the funding of the Covered Assets and
the performance of its obligations under the Assistance Agreement. Subsequent
to the First Gibraltar Texas Sale, First Nationwide also managed four retail
branches in Texas and supplemented its retail deposit base with wholesale
funds from Brokered Deposits and FHLB advances. In June 1995, the FDIC, as
manager for the FSLIC/RF, exercised its right under the Assistance Agreement
to purchase substantially all of the remaining Covered Assets as of June 1,
1995 at the fair market value of such assets and further purchased additional
assets from the remaining Covered Asset portfolio in September 1995. Any
losses sustained by First Nationwide as a result of the

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FDIC Purchase have been reimbursed under the Capital Loss Coverage provision
of the Assistance Agreement except for $39 million which the FDIC elected to
treat as a Covered Asset. Proceeds from this transaction were reinvested in
the normal course of business. On August 19, 1996, First Nationwide and the
FDIC executed an agreement which resulted in the termination of the
Assistance Agreement. As a result of the agreement, the FDIC paid First
Nationwide the Covered Asset balance of $39 million. See "Other
Activities--The Assistance Agreement."

   From August 1991 through March 31, 1993, First Nationwide conducted most
of its mortgage banking operations through FGMH. Effective July 1, 1992, FGMH
acquired all of the outstanding stock of the mortgage banking company Troy
and Nichols, Inc. of Monroe, Louisiana, with a servicing portfolio of 129,000
loans totalling approximately $5.9 billion. This transaction was accounted
for under the purchase method of accounting. On March 31, 1993, the stock of
FGMH was distributed by First Nationwide to its then immediate parent. FGMH
was subsequently sold during 1993 for a gain of approximately $95 million.

   On April 14, 1994, First Nationwide entered into the Asset Purchase
Agreement with Old FNB. On October 3, 1994, effective immediately after the
close of business on September 30, 1994, First Nationwide purchased the FNB
Acquired Business in the FN Acquisition for $726.5 million. Effective on
October 1, 1994, First Nationwide changed its name from "First Madison Bank,
FSB" to "First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank." On October 7, 1994,
First Nationwide sold the FNB Acquired Business' branch network located in
Illinois consisting of 26 branches with approximately $1.2 billion in
deposits. The $89 million deposit premium received by First Nationwide was
treated as a reduction of intangible assets related to the FN Acquisition.

   First Nationwide financed the FN Acquisition and paid related fees and
expenses with: (i) a capital contribution by Holdings funded with the net
proceeds of (a) the issuance of the Holdings Senior Notes and (b) the
issuance of its class C common stock (all of which was redeemed on June 3,
1996), (ii) the net proceeds from the issuance of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred
Stock and (iii) existing cash and proceeds from securities sold under
agreements to repurchase. See "Certain Transactions."

   In December 1994, First Nationwide's wholly owned mortgage bank operating
subsidiary, FNMC, entered into a series of agreements with the Resolution
Trust Corporation as conservator for StanFed to acquire certain of StanFed's
mortgage servicing assets and assume certain of StanFed's mortgage servicing
liabilities for approximately $178 million in the Maryland Acquisition. As a
result of the Maryland Acquisition, FNMC acquired a 1-4 unit residential
mortgage loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.4 billion (including a
subservicing portfolio of $1.8 billion) and certain other assets and
liabilities. The transaction was consummated on February 28, 1995. In
connection with the Maryland Acquisition, FNMC has moved its mortgage
servicing operations to Maryland from its former location in Sacramento,
California. Costs totalling $5.7 million associated with such consolidation
are included in noninterest expense in Holdings' consolidated statement of
operations for the year ended December 31, 1995.

   In April 1995, First Nationwide closed substantially all of its retail
mortgage loan production offices. Costs associated with such closures of
approximately $2.1 million are included in noninterest expense in Holdings'
consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1995.

   In April 1995, First Nationwide consummated the Tiburon Purchase in which
it acquired approximately $13 million in deposits located in Tiburon,
California from East-West Federal Bank, a federal savings bank. In August
1995, First Nationwide consummated the ITT Purchase in which it acquired
three retail branches located in Orange County, California with deposit
accounts of approximately $356 million from ITT Federal Bank, fsb. On
December 8, 1995, First Nationwide consummated the Sonoma Purchase in which
it acquired four retail branches located in Sonoma County, California with
deposit accounts of approximately $144 million from Citizens Federal Bank, a
Federal Savings Bank. The weighted average deposit premium paid in connection
with the Branch Purchases was 3.78%.

   On October 2, 1995, FNMC purchased in the LMUSA 1995 Purchase from LMUSA a
loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.1 billion (including a
subservicing portfolio of $3.1 billion), a master

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servicing portfolio of $2.9 billion and other assets, principally existing
loans and loan production operations of LMUSA, for $100 million, payable in
installments, and the assumption of certain indebtedness relating to the
acquired loan portfolio.

   On January 31, 1996, FNMC purchased in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase LMUSA's
remaining $14.1 billion loan servicing portfolio (including a subservicing
portfolio of $2.4 billion), a master servicing portfolio of $2.7 billion,
$5.9 million in foreclosed real estate, $46.8 million in net other servicing
receivables, $2.6 million in mortgage loans, and $6.2 million in net other
assets for a purchase price of approximately $160.0 million payable in
installments. The initial installment of $49.8 million was paid with existing
cash.

   On February 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the SFFed Acquisition
pursuant to which First Nationwide acquired SFFed and its wholly owned
federal savings association subsidiary, San Francisco Federal. The aggregate
consideration paid in the SFFed Acquisition was approximately $264 million.
Following completion of the SFFed Acquisition, SFFed was liquidated and San
Francisco Federal was merged into First Nationwide. See "Strategic
Acquisitions and Dispositions--FN and Other Acquisitions--The SFFed
Acquisition."

   On June 1, 1996, First Nationwide consummated the Home Federal Acquisition
pursuant to which First Nationwide acquired HFFC and its wholly owned
federally chartered savings association subsidiary, Home Federal. The
aggregate consideration paid in connection with the Home Federal Acquisition
was approximately $67.8 million. See "Strategic Acquisitions and
Dispositions--FN and Other Acquisitions--The Home Federal Acquisition."

   On July 27, 1996, Holdings entered into the Merger Agreement providing for
the acquisition of Cal Fed and its subsidiary, California Federal, which as
of September 30, 1996 had approximately $14.1 billion in assets and $8.8
billion in deposits and operated 118 branches in California and Nevada. See
"Strategic Acquisitions and Disposition--The Cal Fed Acquisition."

   From January through June of 1996, First Nationwide consummated the Branch
Sales in the following transactions:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      CARRYING VALUE AT
                                                    RESPECTIVE SALE DATE
                                                  -----------------------
                       SALE
                   CONSUMMATION      NUMBER OF                               PRE-TAX
BRANCH LOCATION        DATE        BRANCHES SOLD     DEPOSITS     ASSETS      GAIN
- ---------------  --------------  ---------------  ------------  ---------  ---------
                                                         (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>              <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>        <C>
New York             1/12/96             7          $  416,476    $ 5,997   $ 32,991
Ohio                 1/19/96            28           1,392,561     20,480    130,660
New York             2/23/96             3             270,046      1,838     17,027
New York             3/15/96             5             615,572      8,083     48,933
New Jersey           3/22/96             4             501,262      6,396     35,938
New York             3/22/96            11             637,045      9,465     41,286
Michigan             6/28/96            21             799,226     15,060     56,177
                                 ---------------  ------------  ---------  ---------
Total                                   79          $4,632,188    $67,319   $363,012
                                 ===============  ============  =========  =========
</TABLE>

   The Branch Sales resulted in gains of approximately $363.0 million on a
pre-tax basis through September 30, 1996, which represented a premium of
7.96% of the approximately $4.6 billion of deposits sold. The gains from the
Branch Sales were used, as necessary, to augment the Bank's regulatory
capital to maintain its "well capitalized" status after the SFFed
Acquisition.

LENDING ACTIVITIES

   During the time between the First Gibraltar Texas Sale and the FN
Acquisition, First Nationwide's lending activity was limited. Loan
originations focused on second lien home improvement lending, with a limited
number of residential mortgage loans made. In addition, First Nationwide made
several loans to address special community housing needs through its CRA
program.

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   Since the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide's principal lending activity
has been and the Bank's principal lending activity is expected to be the
origination of adjustable and fixed rate mortgage loans secured by
residential properties. To a lesser extent, the Bank also originates consumer
loans consisting principally of adjustable rate home equity lines of credit.
The current commercial lending activity of the Bank has been limited to
restructuring and refinancing existing portfolio loans, and multi-family
loans originated under its affordable housing program. The Bank also
participates in a number of other affordable housing programs and
initiatives.

   The Bank's residential loan origination activities are conducted by FNMC.
Throughout this Prospectus, references to the Bank and its residential loan
origination servicing activities relate to functions performed by FNMC. In
April 1995, FNMC concluded that the costs of operating retail offices
outweighed the benefits and, accordingly, closed substantially all of its
retail mortgage production offices. Residential loans continue to be
originated through FNMC's wholesale origination offices (wherein loans are
purchased from independent loan brokers) and the Bank's retail branches. FNMC
originates ARMs on single-family residential properties, which in the case of
ARMs originated prior to September 30, 1995, were generally held for
investment, and fixed rate loans, which are generally held for sale to the
secondary mortgage market. In the fourth quarter of 1995, however, all of the
ARMs originated were sold in the secondary market in anticipation of the
SFFed Acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, most of
the fixed and variable rate real estate loans originated were sold in the
secondary market to provide funds for the acquisition and divestiture
activity occurring during the period. On October 2, 1995, FNMC acquired the
correspondent loan purchase operation of LMUSA as well as contracts to
administer various housing bond and other private mortgage lending programs.

   The Bank generates consumer loan applications at its retail branches. In
addition, the Bank conducts direct-mail solicitations, principally of its
existing customers, for both secured and, to a much lesser extent, unsecured
revolving loans. All consumer loan processing, servicing and collection
operations are centralized at a facility in Oak Brook, Illinois.

   The following table reflects, for the periods indicated, the net change in
the total principal balances of loans receivable outstanding, excluding loans
held for sale, for Holdings and its subsidiaries:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            
                                                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                     NINE MONTHS ENDED   --------------------------------
                                                     SEPTEMBER 30, 1996     1995       1994        1993
                                                     ------------------  ----------  ---------   --------
                                                                        (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                  <C>                 <C>         <C>        <C>
Real estate loans originated:
  Loans to purchase existing property ..............       $   188         $   959     $   419    $  27
  Loans for construction, including loans in process             8              --          --        2
                                                     ------------------  ----------  ---------  -------
   Total real estate loans originated ..............           196             959         419       29
Other loans originated .............................           151             224          61       26
Loans purchased ....................................         3,875             751      11,753        2
                                                     ------------------  ----------  ---------  -------
   Total loans originated and purchased ............         4,222           1,934      12,233       57
Loans sold, securitized, repaid and foreclosed:
  Loans sold (1) ...................................           (63)           (380)       (155)    (300)
  Loans securitized ................................            --            (376)     (1,339)      --
  Loan repayments and payoffs ......................        (1,740)         (1,922)       (387)    (539)
  Loan foreclosures ................................          (124)            (93)        (25)     (32)
                                                     ------------------  ----------  ---------  -------
   Total loans sold, securitized, repaid and
    foreclosed .....................................        (1,927)         (2,771)     (1,906)    (871)
Other changes in loans receivable ..................          (466)           (308)        (40)     (51)
                                                     ------------------  ----------  ---------  -------
  Net increase/(decrease) in loans receivable (2) ..       $ 1,829         $(1,145)    $10,287    $(865)
                                                     ==================  ==========  =========  =======
</TABLE>

- ------------

(1) Includes loans sold pursuant to the Put Agreement totalling $41.9
    million, $199.5 million and $188.1 million during the nine months ended
    September 30, 1996 and during the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994,
    respectively.

(2) Excludes allowance for loan losses, purchase accounting adjustments,
    unearned discounts and loan fees, and loans in process.

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 Interest Rates, Terms and Fees

   The Bank offers a variety of ARM products with the objectives of (i)
matching, as closely as possible, the interest rate sensitivity of its
interest-earning assets with the interest rate sensitivity of its
interest-bearing liabilities and (ii) maintaining a relatively stable net
interest margin in varied interest rate environments. In response to consumer
demand, and in order to diversify its loan portfolio and help to control its
future interest rate risk, the Bank's loan portfolio includes several ARM
products which vary as to (i) the frequency and amount of periodic interest
rate changes and (ii) the minimum and maximum rates applied to a particular
loan. ARMs have the advantage of reducing an institution's sensitivity to
interest rate fluctuations. However, they also present certain risks not
associated with traditional fixed rate mortgages, such as adjustments in
interest rates which could cause payment increases that some borrowers might
be unable to service.

   The Bank attempts to mitigate the credit risks associated with mortgage
lending activities by the use of strict underwriting standards. Substantially
all residential loans originated are underwritten to conform with standards
adopted by the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), GNMA, or other secondary market
investors. Accordingly, the Bank's underwriting standards include LTV ratios
and maximum loan amounts for both fixed rate loans and ARMs that closely
mirror secondary market requirements. Generally, where these standards
differ, specific strong compensating factors are required. With respect to
ARMs, the Bank underwrites the borrower's ability to pay at the maximum
second year payment rate, consistent with secondary market requirements.

   In addition to the interest earned on its loans, the Bank charges fees for
loan originations, loan prepayments and modifications, late payments, changes
of property ownership and other similar services. The amount of this fee
income varies with the volume of loan originations, prepayments, the general
economic conditions affecting the portfolio and other competitive factors
affecting the mortgage market.

   Generally, late charges are assessed when payments are delinquent. On
loans secured by residential properties, these charges are generally limited
to 4% to 6% of the overdue payment of principal and interest and cannot be
imposed until the payment is more than 15 days late, in accordance with the
contractual terms of the loans and regulatory requirements in effect when the
loans were made.

 Composition of Loan Portfolio

   The composition of Holdings' loan portfolio, excluding Covered Assets and
loans held for sale, is set forth in the following table, at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         AT DECEMBER 31,
                                                          --------------------------------------------
                                    AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1996    1995      1994     1993    1992     1991
                                   ---------------------  --------  --------  ------  ------  --------
                                                          (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                <C>                    <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>     <C>
Real estate loans:
  1-4 unit residential ...........         $ 6,299          $5,423   $ 5,612    $19     $ 40    $1,891
  5+ unit residential ............           2,293           1,854     2,178     --       --        --
  Commercial real estate .........           2,075           1,716     2,015     10      138        96
  Land ...........................              11               9        15     --       --        --
  Construction ...................               8              --         8     --       --        --
                                   ---------------------  --------  --------  ------  ------  --------
   Total real estate loans .......          10,686           9,002     9,828     29      178     1,987
Equity-line and consumer loans  ..             299             171       492      5      631       866
Non real estate commercial loans                19               2         1     --       90       136
                                   ---------------------  --------  --------  ------  ------  --------
  Total loans receivable .........          11,004           9,175    10,321     34      899     2,989
Less:
  Unearned discounts and loan fees               2             (19)       --      3       55       376
  Loans in process ...............              --              --        --     --       52        49
  Allowance for loan losses ......             244             210       203      2       14        23
  Purchase accounting adjustments,
    net ..........................             161             153       151     --        1        --
                                   ---------------------  --------  --------  ------  ------  --------
   Loans receivable, net .........         $10,597          $8,831   $ 9,967    $29     $777    $2,541
                                   =====================  ========  ========  ======  ======  ========
</TABLE>

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   The following table presents First Nationwide's real estate loan portfolio
(excluding loans held for sale and loans subject to the Assistance
Agreement), by collateral type, by interest rate type and by state
concentration at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       1-4 UNIT              5+ UNIT
                      RESIDENTIAL          RESIDENTIAL
                 -------------------  -------------------
      STATE        VARIABLE    FIXED    VARIABLE    FIXED
- ---------------  ----------  -------  ----------  -------
                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>              <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
California .....    $2,729     $238      $  798     $ 91
New York .......       404       73         215      115
Illinois .......       160       76          41        7
Florida ........       102       46          39       33
Ohio ...........        93       83          28        8
New Jersey .....       115       28          62        9
Hawaii .........       198       19          --        1
Washington .....        78        8          52        8
Colorado .......        97       53           1        4
Texas ..........        75       48           2       18
Other states(1)        517      183         242       80
                 ----------  -------  ----------  -------
 Total .........    $4,568     $855      $1,480     $374
                 ==========  =======  ==========  =======
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      COMMERCIAL        
                       AND OTHER       TOTAL REAL
                 -------------------     ESTATE       % OF
      STATE        VARIABLE    FIXED      LOANS       TOTAL
- ---------------  ----------  -------   -----------  ---------

<S>              <C>         <C>      <C>           <C>
California .....    $1,128     $141       $5,125       56.93%
New York .......        48       40          895        9.94
Illinois .......        40       18          342        3.80
Florida ........        31       12          263        2.92
Ohio ...........        32        3          247        2.74
New Jersey .....         8        4          226        2.51
Hawaii .........         4       --          222        2.47
Washington .....        25        1          172        1.91
Colorado .......        --       --          155        1.72
Texas ..........         1        5          149        1.66
Other states(1)        151       33        1,206       13.40
                 ----------  -------  ------------  --------
 Total .........    $1,468     $257       $9,002      100.00%
                 ==========  =======  ============  ========
</TABLE>

- ------------

(1) Real estate loans involving property located in 39 states, Puerto Rico
    and the District of Columbia; not more than 1.5% of the total amount of
    such loans are located in any one state.

   The following table summarizes First Nationwide's loan portfolio not
subject to the Assistance Agreement, excluding loans held for sale, at
December 31, 1995, based upon various contractually scheduled principal
payments allocated to the indicated maturity categories. This table does not
reflect expected prepayments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DUE        OVER ONE
                                   WITHIN     BUT WITHIN       OVER
                                  ONE YEAR    FIVE YEARS    FIVE YEARS    TOTAL
                                ----------  ------------  ------------  -------
                                                  (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                             <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Real estate loans:
  1-4 unit residential:
   Fixed rate .................     $  9        $   57        $  789     $  855
   Variable rate ..............        4            25         4,539      4,568
  5+ unit residential:
   Fixed rate .................       25           129           220        374
   Variable rate ..............       97           515           868      1,480
  Commercial and other
   Fixed rate .................       21            81           155        257
   Variable rate ..............      121           473           874      1,468
                                ----------  ------------  ------------  -------
    Total .....................      277         1,280         7,445      9,002
Commercial and consumer loans:
   Fixed rate .................       19            10             5         34
   Variable rate ..............       40             4            95        139
                                ----------  ------------  ------------  -------
    Total .....................       59            14           100        173
                                ----------  ------------  ------------  -------
    Total loans receivable ....     $336        $1,294        $7,545     $9,175
                                ==========  ============  ============  =======
</TABLE>

 Residential Lending

   The Bank currently offers three primary residential ARM programs, and a
variety of fixed rate programs with maturities ranging from 15 to 30 years.
Adjustable rate programs include loans which: (i) provide for monthly
interest rate adjustments, after the third or sixth month from inception of
the loan, based on the FHLB 11th District Cost of Funds, (ii) provide for
annual rate adjustments based upon the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasury
Securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year, or (iii)

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provide for semi-annual rate adjustments based on the weekly average of the
secondary market rates on six-month negotiable certificates of deposit. Some
ARMs offer an option to convert to a fixed rate after the first year through
the fifth year of the loan term. A variety of features are incorporated into
ARM loans to protect borrowers from unlimited adjustments in interest rates
and payments. All ARMs have lifetime caps which limit the amount of rate
increases over the life of the loan. ARMs whose rates adjust annually have
rate caps which limit the amount that rates can change to two percentage
points per year. Loans which adjust monthly based upon the FHLB 11th District
Cost of Funds limit payment changes to no more than 7.5% of the payment
amount per year. This may lead to monthly payments which are less than the
amount necessary to amortize the loan to maturity at the interest rate in
effect for any particular month. In the event that the monthly payment is not
sufficient to pay interest accruing on the loan during the month, this
deficiency is added to the loan's principal balance (i.e., negative
amortization). The total outstanding principal balance for a particular loan
is not allowed to exceed 110% of the original loan amount as a result of
negative amortization. If the loan reaches 110% of the original loan amount,
the loan payment is recalculated to the payment sufficient to repay the
unpaid principal balance in full at the maturity date. As of September 30,
1996, First Nationwide's capitalized interest relative to such residential
loans was approximately $3.4 million. This amount represents approximately
 .16% of the approximately $2.2 billion of residential ARMs that have the
potential to experience negative amortization. The Bank also originates 15
and 30 year fully amortizing fixed rate residential loans under a variety of
fixed rate programs, primarily for resale in the secondary mortgage market.
When loans are sold, FNMC normally retains the servicing of the loan. See
"--Mortgage Banking Operations" for a further discussion of these activities.

 Multi-family, Commercial and Other Real Estate Lending

   While the Bank currently originates multi-family, commercial and other
real estate loans only as they relate to affordable housing programs, the
Bank's loan portfolio includes loans secured by multi-family residential,
commercial, industrial and unimproved real property. Such loans are
principally acquired through acquisitions. The Bank's variable rate
multi-family and commercial real estate loans have a maximum amortized loan
term of 30 years with some loans having balloon payments due in one to
fifteen years. ARMs primarily adjust with the FHLB 11th District Cost of
Funds or the six-month Treasury Bill indices with a monthly or semi-annual
rate adjustment. The terms and characteristics of the ARMs originated for
multi-family and commercial real estate lending purposes are similar to those
for residential lending. As such, many of the same risks and protections
related to residential borrowers are present in the multi-family and
commercial real estate portfolios, including the potential for negative
amortization. Negative amortization for multi-family and commercial real
estate loans is allowed to increase the outstanding principal balance to 110%
of the original loan amount. If the loan reaches 110% of the original loan
amount, all future interest rate increases will increase the monthly payment
to amortize the loan over the remaining life of the loan. At September 30,
1996, First Nationwide's capitalized interest relative to such loans was
approximately $1.5 million, which represents approximately 0.1% of the $1.7
billion of multi-family and commercial real estate loans that have the
potential to experience negative amortization.

   Real estate loans secured by multi-family and commercial property
represent a significant portion of the Bank's portfolio. The management of
the Bank periodically reviews the multi-family and commercial real estate
loan portfolio. At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide's multi-family and
commercial real estate loan portfolio totalled $4.4 billion. Included in
First Nationwide's multi-family and commercial real estate loan portfolio at
September 30, 1996 are $29.9 million of loans with credit enhancement wherein
the lead participant subordinated its minority interest in a pool of loans to
First Nationwide's interest in the corresponding pool of loans. No loans are
subject to be repurchased by the seller in the event such loans become 90
days delinquent.

   First Nationwide's potential for loss on the multi-family and commercial
loan portfolio acquired from Old FNB and, to a lesser extent, the residential
mortgage loan portfolio acquired from Old FNB, was mitigated by the Put
Agreement entered into by First Nationwide with Granite, an affiliate of Old
FNB, in connection with the FN Acquisition. At September 30, 1996, $429.5
million had been put to Granite,

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leaving a remaining balance available under the Put Agreement to be put of
$70.5 million. First Nationwide fully utilized the remaining balance on
December 5, 1996. See "--Other Activities--The Put Agreement" for a
description of the Put Agreement.

   In addition to managing its own asset portfolio, at September 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995 First Nationwide and its wholly owned subsidiary, FGB
Realty, managed non-performing loan (principally multi-family and commercial
real estate) and asset portfolios totalling $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion,
respectively, for investors. Revenues related to such activities are
reflected as management fees in Holdings' consolidated statements of
operations. A portion of this servicing was acquired from Old FNB which had
sold loans with certain recourse provisions. The recourse liability was
assumed by First Nationwide in the FN Acquisition and at September 30, 1996,
the balance of multi-family and commercial real estate loans sold with
recourse totalled $163 million.

 Consumer Lending

   The Bank's consumer loan originations are primarily concentrated in home
equity lending. At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide's home equity
portfolio totaled $238 million, representing 80% of the total consumer loan
portfolio of $299 million. The portfolio is geographically dispersed and
correlates closely to retail deposit branch distribution.

   The Bank offers an adjustable, prime interest rate-based home equity line
of credit on owner-occupied residential properties. In determining the amount
of credit to be extended, all loans secured by the collateral properties are
aggregated and compared to the appraised value of the properties. The Bank's
policy is to extend credit up to a maximum combined LTV ratio of 80%.

   Other consumer loan products include: fixed rate home equity installment
loans; adjustable prime rate-based home equity loans, which while secured,
are based on repayment ability and credit history; auto and boat loans;
unsecured lines of credit; overdraft protection; and loans secured by
certificates of deposit.

 Loans Held for Sale

   The carrying value of First Nationwide loans held for sale portfolio
consisted of the following at December 31, 1995 and 1994:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1995     1994
                                             --------  ------
                                               (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                          <C>       <C>
Single-family residential mortgage loans  ..   $  877    $26
Consumer loans, primarily home equity loans       326     --
                                             --------  ------
                                               $1,203    $26
                                             ========  ======
</TABLE>

   Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The
significant increase in single family residential mortgage loans held for
sale is attributed to the higher loan production volumes in 1995 compared to
1994. In addition, substantially all ARMs originated in the fourth quarter of
1995 were sold in the secondary market in anticipation of the SFFed
Acquisition. Prior to that time, most ARMs originated were held by First
Nationwide for investment. The consumer loans held for sale generally
represent loans in states where First Nationwide has sold the retail
deposits.

 Origination of Residential Loans

   The Bank originates residential loans principally through the efforts of
wholesale origination offices where loans are purchased from independent loan
brokers, and, to a lesser degree, staff loan agents. To promote continuity of
customer service, help meet credit needs and to increase opportunities to
sell customer deposit and other financial services offered by the Bank and
its subsidiaries, loan inquiries from retail branch customers and "walk-in"
applicants are encouraged. These inquiries are initially processed by retail
branch office personnel, with support provided by regional lending offices.
The residential loan agents are compensated principally on a commission
basis. Closed mortgage loans are also acquired by FNMC through a
correspondent lending operation acquired from LMUSA on October 2, 1995.

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   The majority of real estate loans originated by First Nationwide have LTV
ratios of 80% or less in accordance with its underwriting criteria. First
Nationwide has originated loans with LTV ratios of up to 95%, with the
portion of the loan exceeding 80% guaranteed by private mortgage insurance,
the premiums of which are paid monthly by the borrower. Certain exceptions to
this guideline have been made for low and moderate income borrowers. However,
the principal balance of loans subject to such exceptions is not significant
in terms of the Bank's total loan originations. The value of the property
offered as security for a mortgage loan is determined by a professionally
qualified appraiser approved by the Bank, who may or may not be an employee
of the Bank. As further security for its loan, at the time of loan funding,
the Bank requires title insurance and fire and casualty insurance on all
loans secured by liens on real property. The Bank also requires flood
insurance on any loan secured by real property if the property lies within a
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department ("HUD")-designated flood hazard
area. The Bank does not originate loans secured by properties located in
HUD-designated flood hazard areas in communities that do not participate in
the National Flood Insurance Program.

 Mortgage Banking Operations

   Mortgage banking operations have been an integral part of the business
activities of First Nationwide since the FN Acquisition. FNMC was
incorporated in June 1994 as a wholly owned operating subsidiary of the Bank.
In the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide acquired certain of Old FNB's
residential mortgage operations, which were transferred to FNMC in exchange
for a combination of debt and equity held by the Bank.

   Mortgage banking activities allow the generation of fee income without the
associated capital retention requirements attributable to traditional real
estate lending activities. Generally, the Bank originates fixed rate
residential loans for sale in the secondary mortgage market. ARMs originated
prior to September 30, 1995 were generally held by First Nationwide for
investment. In the fourth quarter of 1995, however, all of the ARMs
originated were sold or held for sale in the secondary market in anticipation
of the SFFed Acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
most of the fixed and variable rate real estate loans originated were sold in
the secondary market to provide funds for the acquisition and divestiture
activity occurring during the period. The Bank employs forward sale hedging
techniques to minimize the interest rate and pricing risks associated with
the origination and sale of fixed rate loans.

   At the time of origination, management identifies residential loans that
are expected to be sold in the foreseeable future. At September 30, 1996,
management had identified $710.2 million of single-family residential real
estate loans as held for sale. These loans have been classified as assets
held for sale in the consolidated statement of financial condition at
September 30, 1996 and are recorded at the lower of aggregate amortized cost
or market value. At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had forward
commitments to sell loans totalling $529 million. In addition, $144.4 million
of the loans held for sale were funded under pre-existing purchase
commitments to various housing bond programs and the California Public
Employees Retirement System.

   The servicing portfolio of FNMC (excluding loans serviced for First
Nationwide) approximated $42.7 billion and 718,945 loans as of September 30,
1996. Substantially all of FNMC's loans are serviced in a 230,000 square-foot
facility in Frederick, Maryland acquired from StanFed.

   Since the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide has sold fixed rate and
adjustable rate whole loans secured by residential properties to FNMA, FHLMC,
and private investors. Mortgage loan sales totalled $3.8 billion and $1.4
billion during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and the year ended
December 31, 1995, respectively.

   Old FNB occasionally sold loans under recourse provisions; such liability
was assumed by the Bank in the FN Acquisition. As of September 30, 1996, the
balance of loans sold with certain recourse provisions was $367.7 million.

   The Bank, through FNMC, has generally retained the right to service the
loans it has sold. FNMC collects from the borrower payments of principal and
interest and, after retaining a servicing fee, remits the balance to the
investors.

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   In accounting for its mortgage loan sales prior to April 1, 1995, a gain
or loss was recognized based on the sum of three components: (i) the
difference between the cash proceeds of the loan sales and First Nationwide's
book value of the loans; (ii) the "excess servicing," if any; less (iii)
provisions for estimated losses to be incurred from limited recourse
obligations, if any. Excess servicing results in a capitalized asset that
reflects the discounted present value of any difference between the interest
rate received from the borrower and the interest rate passed through to the
purchaser of the loan, less a "normal servicing fee" (dependent upon loan
type), which is retained as compensation for future servicing costs. The
amount of excess servicing recognized in any particular loan sale depends
significantly upon three factors upon which estimates or assumptions must be
employed: (i) the estimated life of the loans, (ii) the discount rate used in
calculating discounted present value and (iii) the "normal servicing fee."

   The excess servicing asset is amortized as an offset to servicing fee
income using the interest method adjusted for actual prepayment experience
over the estimated remaining servicing lives of the loans sold. The Bank
monitors the prepayments on the loans serviced for investors and reduces the
balance of the asset if the actual prepayments are in excess of the estimated
prepayment trends used to record the original asset. The Bank's assumptions
relative to prepayment speed, discount and servicing fee rates are revised
periodically to reflect current market conditions and regulatory
requirements.

   Effective April 1, 1995, Holdings adopted SFAS No. 122. SFAS No. 122
requires that, when a mortgage loan is sold and servicing rights are
retained, a portion of the cost of originating a mortgage loan be allocated
to the mortgage servicing rights based on its fair market value. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--General--Accounting Changes" for a description of SFAS No. 122.

   At December 31, 1995, FNMC owned rights to service approximately $27.1
billion of whole loans, participation interests and mortgage-backed
securities for others. These loans had an average balance of $52,791, a
weighted average coupon rate of 8.58%, a weighted average maturity of 262
months and a service fee spread of .49%. The greater than 30 day delinquency
rate on these loans at December 31, 1995 was 3.82%. First Nationwide
subserviced for others approximately $3.3 billion of whole loans,
participation interests and mortgage-backed securities. These loans had an
average balance of $60,709, a weighted average coupon rate of 8.36% and a
weighted average remaining maturity of 286 months. The servicing fee
collected on these loans is passed through to the primary servicer with First
Nationwide retaining a flat subservice fee that is netted out of the monthly
remittance. Although First Nationwide has no risk for loans subserviced, the
greater than 30 day delinquency rate on these loans is 7.46%. For the year
ended December 31, 1995, gross revenue for servicing activities totalled
$94.3 million.

   In the fourth quarter of 1996, First Nationwide initiated a program to
hedge the reduction in value of its servicing rights in a steeply declining
interest rate environment. The hedge will consist primarily of principal-only
swaps and floors on a 10 year Treasury note rate.

   On October 2, 1995, FNMC purchased the stock of Lomas Mortgage Services
Inc. (now known as FNMC Mortgage Services, Inc.), in the LMUSA 1995 Purchase,
which is a 33% owner of Lomas Mortgage Partnership L.P. ("LMP") and its
managing general partner. LMP owns the mortgage servicing rights to
approximately $3.1 billion of loans serviced for FNMA, GNMA, FHLMC and
private investors. LMP's investment in such servicing rights and its other
assets are partially funded by independent bank lines of credit totalling
approximately $27 million. LMP has no employees or physical operations but
discharges its obligations under its servicing contracts under a subservicing
contract with FNMC. See "--General--Background."

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

   First Nationwide's exposure to losses relative to certain assets acquired
in the FN Acquisition that became non-performing or otherwise problematic
prior to November 30, 1996 were mitigated to the extent First Nationwide was
able to put such loans to Granite under the Put Agreement. See "--Other
Activities--The Put Agreement."

 Classification of Assets

   Savings institutions are required to classify their assets on a regular
basis, establish prudent allowances for loan losses and make quarterly
reports of troubled asset classification to the OTS. Assets

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must be classified as "pass," "special mention," "substandard," "doubtful" or
"loss." An asset is generally designated as "special mention" if potential
weaknesses are identified that, if left uncorrected, would result in
deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset. An asset, or a
portion thereof, is generally classified as "substandard" if it possesses a
well-defined weakness which could jeopardize the timely liquidation of the
asset or realization on the collateral at the asset's book value. Thus, these
assets are characterized by the possibility that the institution will sustain
some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. An asset, or portion
thereof, is classified as "doubtful" if identified weaknesses make
collectibility or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable. An
asset, or a portion thereof, that is considered to be uncollectible is
classified "loss." It should be noted that the Bank does not maintain assets
in a loss classification category; rather, the carrying value of all troubled
assets is reduced by any amount considered to be uncollectible. The
appropriate OTS Regional Director has the authority to approve, disapprove or
modify any asset classification or any amount established as an allowance
pursuant to such classification. Savings institutions must maintain adequate
general valuation allowances in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and federal regulations for assets classified as "substandard" or
"doubtful" and either immediately write off assets classified as "loss" or
establish specific valuation allowances equal to the amounts classified as
"loss."

   The Bank has a comprehensive process for classifying assets, and asset
reviews are performed on a periodic basis. Such reviews are prioritized
according to an asset's risk characteristics, such as loan size, collateral
type and/or location, and potential loan performance problems. The objective
of the review process is to identify significant trends and determine the
levels of loss exposure to the Bank that would require increases to specific
and general valuation allowances.

  Loan Portfolio Risk Elements

   When a borrower fails to make a contractually required payment on a loan,
the loan is characterized as delinquent. In most cases delinquencies are
cured promptly; however, foreclosure proceedings, and, in some cases, workout
proceedings, are generally commenced if the delinquency is not cured. The
procedures for foreclosure actions vary from state to state, but generally if
the loan is not reinstated within certain periods specified by statute, the
property securing the loan can be acquired through foreclosure by the lender.
While deficiency judgments against the borrower are available in some of the
states in which the Bank originates loans, the value of the underlying
collateral property is usually the principal source of recovery available to
satisfy the loan balance.

   In general, loans are placed on nonaccrual status after being
contractually delinquent for more than 90 days. When a loan is placed on
nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not received is
reversed. The Bank may modify or restructure a loan as a result of a
borrower's inability to service the obligation under the original terms of
the loan agreement.

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   The following table indicates the carrying value of First Nationwide's
loans, excluding loans subject to the Assistance Agreement, which have been
placed on nonaccrual status, as well as the carrying value of foreclosed real
estate, at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         AT                         AT DECEMBER 31,   
                                    SEPTEMBER 30,  ------------------------------------------------
                                        1996        1995     1994       1993       1992     1991
                                  ---------------  -------  -------  -----------  -------  --------
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                               <C>              <C>      <C>      <C>          <C>      <C>
Nonaccrual loans:
 Real estate:
  1-4 unit residential ..........       $ 134        $ 136    $ 133     $    2      $   7    $  52
  5+ unit residential ...........          19           23       24          9         --       --
  Commercial and other ..........          13            9       11         --         --       --
  Land ..........................          --           --        7         --         --       --
  Construction ..................          --           --        2         --         --       --
                                  ---------------  -------  -------  -----------  -------  -------
   Total real estate ............         166          168      177         11          7       52
 Equity-line and consumer  ......           3            3        4         --          4        2
                                  ---------------  -------  -------  -----------  -------  -------
   Total nonaccrual loans  ......         169          171      181         11         11       54
Foreclosed real estate, net  ....          59           49       37         --         --       --
                                  ---------------  -------  -------  -----------  -------  -------
   Total non-performing assets  .       $ 228 (a)    $ 220    $ 218     $   11      $  11    $  54
                                  ===============  =======  =======  ===========  =======  =======
Non-performing loans as a
 percentage of First
 Nationwide's total loans .......        1.50%        1.71%    1.81%     37.61%(b)   1.42%    2.12%
                                  ===============  =======  =======  ===========  =======  =======
Non-performing assets as a
 percentage of First
 Nationwide's total assets  .....        1.36%        1.50%    1.49%       .98%       .12%     .53%
                                  ===============  =======  =======  ===========  =======  =======
</TABLE>

- ------------
   (a) Of the $228 million in total non-performing assets, approximately $17.3
       million were eligible to be sold to Granite pursuant to the Put
       Agreement at September 30, 1996. Includes $74.5 million of
       non-performing assets acquired in the SFFed and Home Federal
       Acquisitions and in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase.

   (b) The significant increase in the percentage of non-performing loans to
       total loans at December 31, 1993 from December 31, 1992 reflects the
       decrease in loans receivable from $899 million at December 31, 1992 to
       $34 million at December 31, 1993. The level of total non-performing
       assets over that time period remained relatively constant.

   Interest income of $3.5 million was received and recognized by First
Nationwide for nonaccrual loans during the nine months ended September 30,
1996, instead of $10.6 million which would have been recognized had the loans
performed in accordance with their original terms. First Nationwide has had
no loans contractually past due 90 days or more on accrual status in the past
five years.

   The following table indicates loans classified by First Nationwide as
troubled debt restructurings, net of purchase accounting adjustments, and
excluding loans subject to the Assistance Agreement, at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    AT                    AT DECEMBER 31,
                               SEPTEMBER 30,  --------------------------------------
                                   1996        1995    1994    1993    1992    1991
                             ---------------  ------  ------  ------  ------ ------- 
                                                           (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                          <C>              <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>
Restructured loans:
 1-4 unit residential  .....       $  4         $  8    $ 19    $--     $--     $--
 5+ unit residential .......         66          147     204     --      --      --
 Commercial and other  .....         63           79     110     --      --      --
                             ---------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
  Total restructured loans         $133         $234    $333    $--     $--     $--
                             ===============  ======  ======  ======  ======  ======
</TABLE>

   For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, First Nationwide recognized
interest income of $10.9 million on restructured loans instead of the $11.7
million which would have been recognized had the loans been performing in
accordance with their original terms. There were no non-real estate
restructured loans in any of the past five years.

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 Allowance for Loan Losses

   Holdings charges current earnings with a provision for estimated credit
losses on loans receivable to bring the total allowance to a level deemed
appropriate by management. The provision considers both specifically
identified problem loans and credit risks not specifically identified in the
loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is based on such factors as the
financial condition of the borrowers, the fair value of the loan collateral,
recourse to guarantors, the estimated net cost of holding and maintaining
properties and collateral prior to the anticipated date of sale, analysis of
delinquency trends, geographic and collateral-type concentrations, past loss
experience, regulatory policies, and other factors related to the
collectibility of the Bank's loan portfolio.

   The following table summarizes activity in First Nationwide's allowance
for loan losses during the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                           NINE MONTHS ENDED   -----------------------------------------------
                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1996     1995     1994      1993      1992      1991
                                        ---------------------- --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
                                                                                 (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                    <C>                     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Balance at beginning of period  ......           $210             $203      $  2      $ 15      $ 24      $ 15
 Purchases -- SFFed Acquisition  .....             40               --        --        --        --        --
 Purchases -- Home Federal
  Acquisition ........................              5               --        --        --        --        --
 Purchases -- FN Acquisition .........             --               --       202        --        --        --
 Provision for loan losses ...........             30               37         6         1        16        18
 Charge-offs:
  1-4 unit residential ...............            (36)             (28)       (4)       --       (11)       (6)
  5+ unit residential and
   commercial real estate (a) ........             (4)              --        (4)       --        --        --
  Consumer and other .................             (4)              (5)       (1)       (1)       (7)       (5)
  Non real estate commercial .........             --               --        --        (1)       (1)       --
                                       ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
    Total charge-offs ................            (44)             (33)       (9)       (2)      (19)      (11)
 Recoveries ..........................              3                3         2         1         2         2
                                       ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
  Net charge-offs ....................            (41)             (30)       (7)       (1)      (17)       (9)
                                       ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
 Allowance for losses assigned to
  loans sold .........................             --               --        --       (13)       (8)       --
                                       ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
Balance at end of period .............           $244             $210      $203      $  2      $ 15      $ 24
                                       ======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (a) Lack of activity in the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and the
       year ended December 31, 1995 is principally due to the existence of the
       Put Agreement.

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   The following table sets forth the allocation of First Nationwide's
allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             DECEMBER 31,
                                                             ----------------------------------------------
                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1996       1995      1994      1993      1992     1991
                                     ---------------------   -------  --------  --------   ------    ------
                                                                              (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>                     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Specific reserves:
 Real estate loans:
 1-4 unit residential ..............           $ --             $  1      $  4      $--       $ 2      $ 1
 5+ unit residential ...............              3               --        --       --        --       --
 Commercial real estate ............              5               --        --       --        --       --
                                     ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  ------
   Total specific reserves .........              8                1         4       --         2        1
                                     ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  ------
General reserves:
 Real estate loans:
  1-4 unit residential .............            119              115       105        2        13       23
  5+ unit residential and
   commercial real estate ..........            108               85        85       --        --       --
                                     ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  ------
   Total real estate loans .........            227              200       190        2        13       23
 Equity-line and consumer loans  ...              9                9         9       --        --       --
                                     ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  ------
   Total general reserves ..........            236              209       199        2        13       23
                                     ----------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  ------
Total allowance for loan losses  ...           $244             $210      $203      $ 2       $15      $24
                                     ======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ======
</TABLE>

   The table below provides First Nationwide's ratios of net charge-offs to
outstanding average loan balances for the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                               NINE MONTHS ENDED  -------------------------------------------
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996   1995     1994     1993     1992     1991
                              ------------------  -------  -------  -------  -------  -------- 
 <S>                          <C>                 <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>
 Real estate:
  1-4 unit residential  .....         0.46%         0.47%    0.06%    1.26%    1.13%    0.38%
  5+ unit residential and
   commercial real estate  ..          .08            --     0.10     0.19     0.01       --
 Consumer and other .........         1.08          1.00     0.23     0.24     0.94     0.57
 Non real estate commercial             --            --       --     1.29     1.06       --
</TABLE>

 Impaired Loans

   See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Holdings--General--Accounting Changes" for a discussion
of SFAS No. 114 and First Nationwide's impaired loans as of September 30, 1996 
and December 31, 1995.

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

   The Bank is required by OTS regulations to maintain a specified minimum
amount of liquid assets which may be invested in specified securities. The
Bank is also permitted to invest in certain other types of securities.
Securities balances (including cash equivalent securities) exceeding minimum
federal requirements are subject to change over time based on the Bank's
asset/liability funding needs and interest rate risk management objectives.
The Bank's liquidity levels take into consideration anticipated future cash
flows and all available sources of credit. Liquidity is maintained at levels
management believes are appropriate to assure future flexibility in meeting
anticipated funding needs including deposit withdrawal requests, loan funding
commitments, and other investment or restructuring requirements.

   During 1993 to 1996 the OTS required members of the FHLBS to maintain
eligible liquid assets as defined by federal regulations in an amount equal
to or greater than 5% of average deposits and

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borrowings due within one year. Under applicable law, this liquidity
requirement may be changed from time to time by the OTS to any amount within
the range of 4% to 10%, and the OTS has the authority to prescribe liquidity
requirements for different classes of savings institutions, which classes may
be determined in accordance with criteria selected by the OTS. First
Nationwide was in compliance with this regulation throughout 1996.

 Cash Equivalents

   The Bank invests in federal funds sold, securities purchased under
agreements to resell and interest-bearing deposits in other banks from time
to time to help meet the Bank's regulatory liquidity requirements and as
temporary holdings until the funds can be otherwise deployed or invested.

 Securities Available for Sale

   Holdings adopted SFAS No. 115 effective January 1, 1994. On November 15,
1995, the FASB issued the Special Report which provided all entities an
opportunity to reassess their ability and intent to hold securities to
maturity and allowed a one-time reclassification of securities from
held-to-maturity to available-for-sale without "tainting" the remaining
held-to-maturity securities. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--General--Accounting Changes."
On December 29, 1995, Holdings reclassified $1.5 billion and $231.8 million
in carrying value of mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government and
agency securities, respectively, from the respective held-to-maturity
categories to securities available for sale, resulting in a net after-tax
increase of $22.5 million in stockholders' equity.

   The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of
First Nationwide's securities available for sale at the dates indicated (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        GROSS         GROSS          NET
                                        AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     CARRYING
                                           COST         GAINS         LOSSES     GAIN (LOSS)      VALUE
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                                   <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities  .......   $   27,034     $34,172       $     --      $34,172      $   61,206
Mortgage-backed securities:
 GNMA ...............................       70,252         539           (442)          97          70,349
 FNMA ...............................      542,543       3,629         (7,275)      (3,646)        538,897
 FHLMC ..............................      658,511      12,998           (540)      12,458         670,969
 Collateralized mortgage obligations       382,406         428         (3,050)      (2,622)        379,784
Other ...............................          137           4             --            4             141
U.S. government and agency
 obligations ........................      508,204       1,105         (2,582)      (1,477)        506,727
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
  Total .............................   $2,189,087     $52,875       $(13,889)      38,986      $2,228,073
                                      ============  ============  ============                ============
Estimated tax effect ................                                               (3,899)
                                                                                ------------
  Net unrealized holding gain in
   stockholders' equity .............                                              $35,087
                                                                                ============
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        GROSS         GROSS          NET
                                        AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     CARRYING
                                           COST         GAINS         LOSSES     GAIN (LOSS)      VALUE
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                                   <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities  .......   $   34,000     $ 80,068      $    --       $ 80,068     $  114,068
Mortgage-backed securities:
 GNMA ...............................       14,018          906           --            906         14,924
 FNMA ...............................      294,070        5,643           --          5,643        299,713
 FHLMC ..............................      801,393       19,671           (1)        19,670        821,063
 Collateralized mortgage obligations       345,699          793       (4,678)        (3,885)       341,814
U.S. government and agency
 obligations ........................      231,794        2,768          (69)         2,699        234,493
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
  Total .............................   $1,720,974     $109,849      $(4,748)       105,101     $1,826,075
                                      ============  ============  ============                ============
FDIC portion of unrealized gain on
 marketable equity securities  ......                                               (34,534)
Estimated tax effect ................                                                (7,055)
                                                                                ------------
  Net unrealized holding gain in
   stockholders' equity .............                                              $ 63,512
                                                                                ============
                                                                DECEMBER 31, 1994
                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        GROSS         GROSS          NET
                                        AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     CARRYING
                                           COST         GAINS         LOSSES         GAIN         VALUE
                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Marketable equity securities  .......   $   34,000     $ 11,000      $     --      $ 11,000     $   45,000
                                      ============  ============  ============  ============  ============
</TABLE>

   At September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, mortgage-backed securities
available for sale included securities totalling $53.1 million and $63.4
million, respectively, which resulted from the securitization of certain
qualifying mortgage loans from First Nationwide's loan portfolio. There were
no such securities classified as available for sale at December 31, 1994 or
1993.

   At September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, First Nationwide's
mortgage-backed securities available for sale included $1.1 billion and $1.0
billion, respectively, of variable-rate securities. No variable-rate
securities were classified as available for sale at December 31, 1994 or
1993.

   At December 31, 1995, First Nationwide's marketable equity securities
available for sale represents approximately 25% of the outstanding common
stock of ACS, representing 5% of the voting power, with an original cost
basis of $34 million. Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement dated
June 17, 1991 between First Nationwide, ACS, and the FDIC, the FDIC is
entitled to share in a defined portion of the proceeds from the sale of the
stock, which at December 31, 1995, approximated $34.5 million and which was
recorded in other liabilities. On June 28, 1996, First Nationwide sold
2,000,000 shares of ACS stock for gross proceeds totalling $92.3 million from
which it satisfied its full obligation to the FDIC and recognized a pre-tax
gain totalling $40.4 million. The net unrealized gain on the ACS stock, net
of income taxes, reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity at
September 30, 1996 is $30.7 million. At September 30, 1996, ACS stock closed
at $58.75 per share on The Nasdaq Stock Market, resulting in a total value of
$61.2 million for the ACS shares held by First Nationwide. The ACS stock
represented the only marketable equity security classified as available for
sale at September 30, 1996.

   The Bank maintains a significant portfolio of mortgage-backed securities
as a means of investing in housing-related mortgage instruments without the
costs associated with originating mortgage loans for portfolio retention and
the credit risk of default which arises in holding a portfolio of loans to
maturity. By investing in mortgage-backed securities, management seeks to
achieve a positive spread over the cost of funds used to purchase these
securities. Mortgage-backed securities available for sale are carried at fair
value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported
in a separate component of stockholders' equity. Premiums and discounts on
the purchase of mortgage-backed securities are

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amortized or accreted as a yield adjustment over the life of the securities
using the interest method, with the amortization or accretion effect of
prepayment being adjusted based on revised estimates of future repayments.

   Mortgage-backed securities generally yield less than the loans which
underlie such securities because of their payment guarantees or credit
enhancements which reduce credit risk. In addition, mortgage-backed
securities are more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to
collateralize borrowings. Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by
FNMA or FHLMC (except interest-only securities or the residual interests in
CMOs) are weighted at no more than 20% for risk-based capital purposes,
compared to a weight of 50% to 100% for residential loans. See
"Regulation--Regulation of Federal Savings Banks."

   The following represents the largest privately issued CMOs held by
Holdings at September 30, 1996 (in millions):

                                             AGGREGATE       AGGREGATE
                                           CARRYING VALUE   MARKET VALUE
                                          --------------  --------------
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES         $69             $68


   First Nationwide held privately issued CMOs with an aggregate carrying
value of $240.6 million at September 30, 1996.

   At September 30, 1996, the mortgage-backed securities acquired by Holdings
have the highest credit rating from one or more of the national securities
rating agencies. Such credit rating, however, may be subject to revision or
withdrawal at any time by such rating agencies. The mortgage-backed
securities which Holdings purchases and maintains in its portfolio include
certain CMOs. A CMO is a special type of pay-through debt obligation in which
the stream of principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgages or
mortgage-backed securities is used to create classes with different
maturities and, in some cases, amortization schedules and a residual class of
the CMO security being sold, with each such class possessing different risk
characteristics. The residual interest sold represents any residual cash
flows which result from the excess of the monthly receipts generated by
principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgage collateral and any
reinvestment earnings thereon, less the cash payments to the CMO holders and
any administrative expenses. As a matter of policy, due to the risk
associated with residual interests, the Bank does not invest in the residual
interests of CMOs.

 Securities Held to Maturity

   Substantially all of First Nationwide's securities classified as held to
maturity were reclassified to available for sale at December 29, 1995.

   The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of
First Nationwide's securities held to maturity at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                     ------------------------
                                    ESTIMATED
                       AMORTIZED      FAIR
                         COST         VALUE
                     -----------  -----------
                           (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                  <C>          <C>
U.S. government and
 agency obligations       $ 4          $ 4
Municipal and other
 securities ........       --           --
                     -----------  -----------
  Total ............      $ 4          $ 4
                     ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31,
                     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                1995                      1994                      1993
                     ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------
                                    ESTIMATED                 ESTIMATED                 ESTIMATED
                       AMORTIZED      FAIR       AMORTIZED      FAIR       AMORTIZED      FAIR
                         COST         VALUE        COST         VALUE        COST         VALUE
                     -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

<S>                  <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
U.S. government and                    
 agency obligations       $--          $--         $410         $407          $15          $15
Municipal and other
 securities ........        1            1            2            2           --           --
                     -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Total ............      $ 1          $ 1         $412         $409          $15          $15
                     ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The weighted average stated interest rate on First Nationwide's securities
held to maturity was 6.83%, 8.25%, 5.79% and 3.66% at September 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

   Securities held to maturity at September 30, 1996 mature within one year.

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<PAGE>
 Mortgage-backed Securities Held to Maturity

   Substantially all of the Bank's mortgage-backed securities, except for
mortgage-backed securities resulting from the securitization of certain of
First Nationwide's loans, were reclassified from the held-to-maturity
portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio on December 29, 1995.

   A summary of First Nationwide's mortgage-backed securities held to
maturity at the dates indicated is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
           ------------------------
                          ESTIMATED
             AMORTIZED      FAIR
               COST         VALUE
           -----------  -----------
                 (IN MILLIONS)
<S>        <C>          <C>
                            
GNMA .....    $   --       $   --
FNMA .....     1,270        1,283
FHLMC ....       428          442
CMOs .....        --           --
Other ....         2            2
           -----------  -----------
 Total ...    $1,700       $1,727
           ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            DECEMBER 31,
           ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      1995                      1994                      1993
           ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------
                          ESTIMATED                 ESTIMATED                 ESTIMATED
             AMORTIZED      FAIR       AMORTIZED      FAIR       AMORTIZED      FAIR
               COST         VALUE        COST         VALUE        COST         VALUE
           -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

<S>        <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
                                                              
GNMA .....    $   --       $   --       $   16       $   16       $  --        $  --
FNMA .....       533          548        1,078        1,060          --           --
FHLMC ....       988        1,016        1,660        1,647          --           --
CMOs .....        --           --          397          370         341          340
Other ....         3            3            3            3          --           --
           -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
 Total ...    $1,524       $1,567       $3,154       $3,096       $ 341        $ 340
           ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The weighted average stated interest rate on First Nationwide's
mortgage-backed securities held to maturity was 7.11%, 7.46%, 6.30%, and
6.75% at September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
At September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, First Nationwide's
mortgage-backed securities held to maturity included securities totalling
$1.7 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, which resulted from the
securitization with FNMA and FHLMC of certain qualifying mortgage loans from
First Nationwide's or San Francisco Federal's loan portfolios with full
recourse to First Nationwide. There were $1.4 billion of such securities held
at December 31, 1994. At September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and December
31, 1994, respectively, First Nationwide had $1.7 billion, $1.5 billion and
$2.5 billion of variable rate mortgage-backed securities held to maturity. No
variable rate mortgage-backed securities were held at December 31, 1993.

   For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, First Nationwide did not sell any of its
mortgage-backed securities held to maturity.

   Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost
rather than the lower of cost or market, unless there is evidence of a
decline other than a temporary decline in value. Anything other than
temporary declines in value are charged to income in the periods in which the
declines are determined. Premiums and discounts on the purchase of
mortgage-backed securities are amortized or accreted as a yield adjustment
over the life of the securities using the interest method, with the
amortization or accretion effect of prepayment being adjusted based on
revised estimates of future repayments.

   The following table summarizes the First Nationwide's mortgage-backed
securities held-to-maturity portfolio and the related weighted average coupon
rate at September 30, 1996, based upon contractual scheduled maturities
allocated to the appropriate maturity categories. This table does not reflect
the scheduled amortization or any anticipated prepayment of the underlying
loans collateralizing such securities in the portfolio.

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            OVER ZERO            OVER THREE           OVER FIVE
           BUT WITHIN     WAC    BUT WITHIN    WAC    BUT WITHIN
           THREE YEARS    (1)    FIVE YEARS    (1)    TEN YEARS
         -------------  -----  ------------  -----  ------------
                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>      <C>            <C>    <C>           <C>    <C>
FNMA ...       $--        --%       $--        --%       $--
FHLMC  .        --        --         --        --         --
Other  .        --        --         --        --         --
         -------------  -----  ------------  -----  ------------
               $--                  $--                  $--
         =============         ============         ============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    OVER TEN
           WAC     BUT WITHIN       WAC         OVER          WAC
           (1)    FIFTEEN YEARS     (1)     FIFTEEN YEARS     (1)     TOTAL
         -----  ---------------  -------  ---------------  -------  --------

<S>      <C>    <C>              <C>      <C>              <C>      <C>
FNMA ...   --%         $--            --%      $1,270        6.97%    $1,270
FHLMC  .   --           --            --          428        7.99        428
Other  .   --            1         10.00            1        7.72          2
         -----  ---------------  -------  ---------------  -------  --------
                       $ 1                     $1,699                 $1,700
         -----  ===============           ===============           ========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (1)   Weighted average coupon rate.

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<PAGE>
SOURCES OF FUNDS

 General

   Deposits, sales of securities under agreements to repurchase, advances
from the FHLBs of Dallas and San Francisco, and sales, maturities and
principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities have been the
major sources of funds for use in the Bank's lending and investment
activities and other general business purposes. The management of the Bank
closely monitors rates and terms of competing sources of funds on a daily
basis and utilizes the source which is most cost-effective. The availability
of funds from sales of loans and securities is influenced by the levels of
general interest rates and other market conditions. For additional
information regarding Holdings' sources of funds, see "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Holdings" and Holdings' Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows set
forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings contained
elsewhere in this Prospectus.

   Loan principal and interest payments are a relatively stable source of
funds, while customer deposit inflows and outflows and loan repayments and
prepayments are influenced significantly by the levels of general interest
rates and money market conditions, and may fluctuate widely. Borrowings may
be used to compensate for reductions in normal sources of funds such as
customer deposits.

 Deposits

   The Bank offers a variety of deposit accounts designed to attract both
short-term and long-term deposits. There are no rate limitations on any type
of deposit account presently offered by the Bank. The ability of the Bank to
retain and attract new deposits is dependent upon the variety and
effectiveness of its customer account products, customer service and
convenience, and prevailing market conditions. The following table shows
First Nationwide's distribution of deposits by type of account at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               AT SEPTEMBER 30,
                                     1996
                           -----------------------
                                         PERCENT
                             AMOUNT    OF DEPOSITS
                           --------  -------------
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                        <C>       <C>
Transaction accounts:
 Passbook accounts .......   $  857         9.8%
 Demand deposits:
  Interest-bearing .......      481         5.5
  Noninterest-bearing  ...      828         9.5
 Money market deposit
  accounts ...............      809         9.2
                           --------  -------------
   Total transaction
    accounts .............    2,975        34.0
Term accounts ............    5,784        66.0
                           --------  -------------
                              8,759       100.0%
                                     =============
Accrued interest payable         32
Purchase accounting
 adjustments, net ........        9
                           --------
   Total .................   $8,800
                           ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         AT DECEMBER 31,
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      1995                     1994                     1993
                           ------------------------  -----------------------  -----------------------
                                          PERCENT                  PERCENT                  PERCENT
                             AMOUNT     OF DEPOSITS    AMOUNT    OF DEPOSITS    AMOUNT    OF DEPOSITS
                           ---------  -------------  --------  -------------  --------  -------------

<S>                        <C>        <C>            <C>       <C>            <C>       <C>
Transaction accounts:
 Passbook accounts .......   $   664         6.5%      $  685         7.5%       $  3          0.7%
 Demand deposits:
  Interest-bearing .......       684         6.7          667         7.3           5          1.2
  Noninterest-bearing  ...       697         6.8          352         3.8           4          0.9
 Money market deposit
  accounts ...............     1,443        14.2        1,927        21.1          48         11.2
                           ---------  -------------  --------  -------------  --------  -------------
   Total transaction
    accounts .............     3,488        34.2        3,631        39.7          60         14.0
Term accounts ............     6,696        65.8        5,519        60.3         370         86.0
                           ---------  -------------  --------  -------------  --------  -------------
                              10,184       100.0%       9,150       100.0%        430        100.0%
                           ---------  =============            =============            =============
Accrued interest payable          51                       26                       2
Purchase accounting
 adjustments, net ........         7                       21                      --
                           ---------                 --------                 --------   
   Total .................   $10,242                   $9,197                    $432
                           =========                 ========                 ========
</TABLE>

   Deposit balances, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, averaged $9.4
billion during the nine months ended September 30, 1996, with an average
stated interest rate of 4.68%. The weighted average stated interest rate on
deposits at September 30, 1996 was 4.55%.

   Deposit balances averaged $9.9 billion, $2.6 billion and $1.2 billion
during 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, with average stated interest rates
of 4.67%, 3.86% and 4.64%, respectively. The weighted average stated interest
rates on deposits at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were 4.67%, 4.19% and
4.41%, respectively.

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<PAGE>
   The following table presents the average balance and weighted average rate
paid on each deposit type of First Nationwide for the dates indicated,
excluding the impact of purchase accounting adjustments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                          ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                  1996
                        ----------------------
                          AVERAGE     AVERAGE
                          BALANCE    RATE PAID
                        ---------  -----------

<S>                     <C>        <C>
Transaction accounts:
 Passbook accounts  ...   $  872       3.61%
 Demand deposits:
  Interest-bearing  ...      530       1.03
  Noninterest-bearing        893         --
 Money market deposit
  accounts ............      993       3.38
Term accounts .........    6,160       6.03
                        ---------  -----------
  Total ...............   $9,448       4.68%
                        =========  ===========

</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                                                      DECEMBER 31,
                        ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  1995                    1994                    1993
                        ----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------
                          AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE
                          BALANCE    RATE PAID    BALANCE    RATE PAID    BALANCE    RATE PAID
                        ---------  -----------  ---------  -----------  ---------  -----------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                     <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>
Transaction accounts:
 Passbook accounts  ...   $  666       2.20%      $  179       2.14%      $  192       2.67%
 Demand deposits:
  Interest-bearing  ...      699       1.00          184        .97           42       2.02
  Noninterest-bearing        583         --           93         --           11         --
 Money market deposit
  accounts ............    1,581       3.22          547       2.98           32       2.79
Term accounts .........    6,398       6.10        1,611       4.91          918       5.24
                        ---------  -----------  ---------  -----------  ---------  -----------
  Total ...............   $9,927       4.67%      $2,614       3.86%      $1,195       4.64%
                        =========  ===========  =========  ===========  =========  ===========

</TABLE>

   The following table sets forth the scheduled maturities of First
Nationwide's term accounts by stated interest rate at September 30, 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SCHEDULED MATURITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                            ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  1999 AND
                                1996        1997       1998      THEREAFTER      TOTAL
                            ----------  ----------  --------  --------------  ----------
                                                    (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                         <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>             <C>
3.00% or less .............    $   --      $   --      $ --         $ --         $   --
3.01 -- 4.00% .............         4           3        --           --              7
4.01 -- 5.00% .............       254         195        14            6            469
5.01 -- 6.00% .............       821       2,444       418          179          3,862
6.01 -- 7.00% .............       154         484        50          137            825
7.01 -- 8.00% .............        60         242        42           74            418
8.01 -- 9.00% .............        55          41         3            3            102
9.01 -- 10.00% ............        99          --         2           --            101
10.01 -- 11.00% ...........        --          --        --           --             --
11.01 -- 12.00% ...........        --          --        --           --             --
12.01 -- 13.00% ...........        --          --        --           --             --
                            ----------  ----------  --------  --------------  ----------
  Total term accounts  ....    $1,447      $3,409      $529         $399         $5,784
                            ==========  ==========  ========  ==============  ==========

</TABLE>

<PAGE>

   The following table sets forth remaining maturities for First Nationwide's
term deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more at September 30, 1996 (in
millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                  <C>
 3 months or less ...................  $193
Over 3 months but within 6 months  .    206
Over 6 months but within 12 months      277
Over 12 months .....................    186
                                     ------
  Total ............................   $862
                                     ======

</TABLE>

   At September 30, 1996, the aggregate amount outstanding of certificates of
deposit of $100,000 or larger at First Nationwide was $862 million, compared
with $690 million at December 31, 1995. Deposits held by foreign investors at
First Nationwide totalled $57 million and $63 million at September 30, 1996
and December 31, 1995, respectively.

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<PAGE>
   The Bank's deposit accounts are held primarily by individuals residing in
the vicinity of its retail branch offices located throughout the country. The
Bank has emphasized, and will continue to emphasize, a retail branch network
for attracting deposits. Key market areas, particularly the West Coast
region, will continue to be targeted for expansion of retail deposits and the
cross-selling of additional consumer products.

   When cost-effective relative to other sources of funding, the Bank issues
certificates of deposit through direct placement programs and national
investment banking firms ("Brokered Deposits"). These deposits are usually in
amounts less than $100,000 and are obtained from a diverse customer base.
While these funds are generally more costly than traditional passbook and
money market deposits and more volatile as a source of funds because of their
sensitivity to the rates offered, they supplement retail customer deposits in
raising funds for financing and liquidity purposes. At September 30, 1996,
First Nationwide had approximately $751 million of Brokered Deposits
outstanding, representing 8.58% of total deposits.

   The following table presents the scheduled maturity of First Nationwide's
Brokered Deposits and all other retail term deposits at September 30, 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1999 AND
                           1996      1997     1998    THEREAFTER    TOTAL
                        --------  --------  ------  ------------  --------
                                           (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                     <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>           <C>
Brokered Deposits  ....   $  287    $  390    $  5       $ 69       $  751
Retail term deposits  .    1,160     3,019     524        330        5,033
                        --------  --------  ------  ------------  --------
  Total term deposits     $1,447    $3,409    $529       $399       $5,784
                        ========  ========  ======  ============  ========

</TABLE>

   In April 1995, First Nationwide acquired approximately $13 million in
deposits located in Tiburon, California in the Tiburon Purchase. In August
1995, First Nationwide acquired three retail branches and associated deposit
accounts totalling approximately $356 million located in Orange County,
California in the ITT Purchase. On December 8, 1995, First Nationwide
acquired four retail branches located in Sonoma County, California with
associated deposit accounts of approximately $144 million as of December 7,
1995 in the Sonoma Purchase.

 Borrowings

   Holdings and the Bank utilize various borrowings as alternative sources of
funds for their business needs. These sources have included securities sold
under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances and subordinated debentures.
First Nationwide relied primarily on FHLB advances and securities sold under
agreements to repurchase to replace funding from deposits sold in the Branch
Sales.

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<PAGE>
 Short-term Borrowings

   The following table sets forth for First Nationwide each category of
borrowings due within one year: (i) for the periods presented, the average
amount outstanding, the maximum amount outstanding at any month end and the
average interest rate paid, and (ii) at period end, the amount outstanding
and average interest rate paid. Amounts and rates reflected in the table
exclude accrued interest payable and purchase accounting adjustments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 AT OR FOR  
                                                         AT OR FOR             THE YEAR ENDED
                                                      THE NINE MONTHS           DECEMBER 31,
                                                    ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------------- 
                                                           1996           1995     1994      1993
                                                   -------------------  --------  -------   -------
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                <C>                  <C>       <C>        <C>
FHLB advances:
  Average balance outstanding ....................        $2,494          $  862   $  434    $  369
  Maximum amount outstanding at any month   end
 during the period ...............................         3,141           1,487    1,909       441
  Balance outstanding at end of period ...........         2,533           1,487    1,049       441
  Average interest rate during the period  .......          5.84%           7.19%    6.56%     4.26%
  Average interest rate at end of period  ........          5.72%           6.12%    7.34%     4.54%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
  Average balance outstanding ....................        $1,890          $1,351   $  499    $   21
  Maximum amount outstanding at any month   end
 during the period ...............................         2,424           1,965    1,880       139
  Balance outstanding at end of period ...........         2,055             698    1,880       119
  Average interest rate during the period  .......          5.59%           6.53%    3.78%     3.83%
  Average interest rate at end of period  ........          5.69%           6.06%    6.51%     3.45%
Real estate notes payable and revolving warehouse
 line:
  Average balance outstanding ....................        $   --          $   --   $   --    $    3
  Maximum amount outstanding at any month   end
 during the period ...............................            --              --       --         6
  Balance outstanding at end of period ...........            --              --       --        --
  Average interest rate during the period  .......            --              --       --     12.50%
  Average interest rate at end of the period  ....            --              --       --        --
</TABLE>

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide had additional secured borrowing
capacity of $2.8 billion with the FHLB and other sources. These
collateralized funding sources may also be used to satisfy other funding
requirements.

 Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

   The Bank enters into reverse repurchase agreements whereby it sells
marketable U.S. government and mortgage-backed securities and CMOs with a
commitment to repurchase the securities at a specified price and on a
specified date. These agreements are recorded as financings, and the
obligation to repurchase assets sold is reflected as a liability on the
consolidated statement of financial condition. The dollar amount of assets
underlying the agreements remains in the asset accounts. The securities
underlying the agreements are delivered to the dealers who arranged the
transactions. The counterparty to the repurchase agreement may have loaned
the securities to other parties in the normal course of their operations;
however, all agreements require that the identical securities be resold to
the Bank at the maturity of the agreements. In order to reduce possible risks
associated with these borrowing transactions, the reverse repurchase
agreements are generally entered into with national investment banking firms
and major commercial banks which are primary dealers in these securities.

   During 1995, First Nationwide reduced the level of funds borrowed under
reverse repurchase agreements from $1.9 billion at December 31, 1994 to $1.0
billion at December 31, 1995 to take advantage of favorable rates offered on
short-term FHLB advances throughout the year and to assume additional
deposits in the Branch Purchases.

                               154
<PAGE>
 FHLB Advances

   The FHLB functions in a credit capacity for savings institutions and
certain other home financing institutions. A thrift institution may generally
borrow from its district FHLB through advances secured by its home mortgages
and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or
guaranteed by, the U.S. government). A thrift is required to hold a minimum
amount of capital stock of the FHLB based upon a percentage of its
outstanding home mortgage loans and similar obligations, a percentage of its
outstanding advances from the FHLB or a certain percentage of total assets.
Such advances may be made pursuant to several different credit programs made
available from time to time by the FHLB to meet seasonal and other
withdrawals of deposit accounts and to expand lending, each of which has its
own interest rate and range of maturities. The FHLB prescribes the acceptable
uses, as well as limitations on the size of such advances. Depending on the
program, such limitations are based either on a fixed percentage of the
institution's net worth or on the FHLB's assessment of the institution's
creditworthiness.

   During 1995, First Nationwide prepaid $250 million in FHLB advances
resulting in a $2 million extraordinary gain on the early extinguishment of
debt, net of tax. During 1994, First Nationwide prepaid $95.2 million in FHLB
advances resulting in an extraordinary gain on the early extinguishment of
debt, net of tax, of approximately $1.4 million.

 Interest Rate Swap Agreements

   The Bank has used interest rate swap agreements to reduce its interest
rate risk exposure on fixed rate FHLB advances. First Nationwide had interest
rate swap agreements with a notional principal amount of $400 million
outstanding at September 30, 1996. The notional amount does not represent
amounts exchanged by the parties and thus, is not a measure of the Bank's
exposure. The Bank pays the variable rate and receives the fixed rate based
on LIBOR under these agreements. The differential between these two amounts
may change significantly in the future due to fluctuations in market interest
rates.

   In order to reduce possible counterparty nonperformance risk, the Bank has
entered into interest rate swap agreements only with national investment
banking firms and the FHLB of San Francisco.

 Old FNB Debentures

   As part of the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide assumed subordinated
debentures, which bear interest at 10% per annum and mature on October 1,
2006 (the "Old FNB Debentures"). At September 30, 1996, the aggregate
principal amount of the Old FNB Debentures outstanding was $92.1 million.

   Events of Default under the indenture governing the Old FNB Debentures
(the "Old FNB Indenture") include, among other things: (i) a default in the
payment of interest when due and such default continues for 30 days, (ii) a
default in the payment any principal when due, (iii) the failure to comply
with covenants in the Old FNB Indenture, provided that the trustee or holders
of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding Old FNB Debentures
notify the Bank of the default and the Bank does not cure the default within
60 days after receipt of such notice, (iv) certain events of bankruptcy,
insolvency or reorganization of the Bank, (v) the FSLIC/RF (or a comparable
entity) is appointed to act as conservator, liquidator, receiver or other
legal custodian for the Bank and (vi) a default under other indebtedness of
the Bank in excess of $10 million resulting in such indebtedness becoming due
and payable, and such default or acceleration has not been rescinded or
annulled within 60 days after the date on which written notice of such
failure has been given by the trustee to the Bank or by holders of at least
25% in principal amount of the outstanding Old FNB Debentures to the Bank and
the trustee.

 SFFed Notes

   As part of the SFFed Acquisition, First Nationwide assumed the SFFed
Notes, which bear interest at 11.20% per annum and mature on September 1,
2004. In connection with the assumption of the SFFed Notes, First Nationwide
and all of the holders of the SFFed Notes entered into an agreement amending
certain provisions of the note purchase pursuant to which the SFFed Notes
were sold (as amended, the "Note Purchase Agreement"). On September 12, 1996,
First Nationwide repurchased $44.0 million

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<PAGE>
aggregate principal amount of the SFFed Notes at a price of approximately
116.45% of the principal amount, plus the accrued interest thereon. At
September 30, 1996, the aggregate principal amount of the SFFed Notes
outstanding was $6.0 million. First Nationwide recorded an extraordinary
loss, net of tax, of $1.6 million in connection with such repurchase.

   Events of Default under the Note Purchase Agreement include, among other
things: (i) failure to make any payment of principal when due; (ii) any
failure to make any payment of interest when due and such payment is not made
within 15 days after the date such payment was due; (iii) failure to comply
with certain covenants in the Note Purchase Agreement, provided that such
failure continues for more than 60 days; (iv) failure to deliver to holders a
notice of default, notice of event of default, or notice of claimed default
as provided in the Note Purchase Agreement; (v) failure to comply with any
provision of the Note Purchase Agreement, provided that such failure
continues for more than 60 days after notice is delivered to the Bank; (vi) a
default under other indebtedness provided that the aggregate amount of all
obligations in respect of such indebtedness exceeds $15 million; (vii) one or
more final, non-appealable judgements outstanding against the Bank or its
subsidiaries for the payment of money aggregating in excess of $15 million,
any one of which has been outstanding for 45 days and shall not have been
discharged in full or stayed; (viii) any warranty, representation or other
statement contained in the Note Purchase Agreement by the Bank or any of its
subsidiaries being false or misleading in any material respect when made; or
(ix) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Bank
or its subsidiaries.

   Consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition constituted a "Change of Control"
under the Note Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, holders of the SFFed Notes
have the right to compel the Bank to redeem the SFFed Notes held by any such
holder at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof.

 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide issued 3,007,300
shares of 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock. The 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock has
a stated liquidation value of $100 per share, plus declared and unpaid
dividends, if any. Cash dividends are noncumulative and are payable at an
annual rate of 11 1/2% per share if, when and as declared by the Board of
Directors of the Bank.

   The 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock ranks prior to the common stock of the
Bank and to all other classes and series of equity securities subsequently
issued, other than any class or series expressly designated as being on a
parity with or senior to the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock as to dividends and
liquidating distributions. The 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ranks on a parity
with the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock as to dividends and liquidating
distributions. See "--Cal Fed--Sources of Funds--Borrowings--10 5/8% Bank
Preferred Stock."

   The terms of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may
not declare or pay any full dividends with respect to any parity stock, such
as the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock, unless and until the Bank has paid full
dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock for the immediately preceeding
dividend period. The Bank is currently in compliance with such requirement.

   The terms of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may
not declare or pay any dividends or other distributions (other than in shares
of common stock of the Bank or other classes of equity securities of the Bank
ranking junior to the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock (the "Bank Junior Stock"))
with respect to any Bank Junior Stock or repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire, or set apart funds for the repurchase, redemption or other
acquisition of, any Bank Junior Stock (including the Common Stock held by
Holdings) through a sinking fund or otherwise, unless and until: (i) the Bank
has paid full dividends on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock for the four most
recent dividend periods, or funds have been paid over to the dividend
disbursing agent of the Bank for payment of such dividends, and (ii) the Bank
has declared a cash dividend on the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock at the
annual dividend rate for the current dividend period, and sufficient funds
have been paid over to the dividend disbursing agent of the Bank for the
payment of a cash dividend for such current dividend period. The Bank is
currently in compliance with both of such requirements.

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   Holders of the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock have no voting rights, except
as required by law or in certain limited circumstances.

   Except in the event of a change of control, or upon certain tax events,
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock is not redeemable prior to January
31, 2002. The Capital Corporation Preferred Stock is redeemable solely at the
option of Capital Corporation or its successor or any acquiring or resulting
entity with respect to Capital Corporation (including by any parent or
subsidiary of Capital Corporation, any such successor, or any such acquiring
or resulting entity), as applicable, at any time on and after January 31,
2002, in whole or in part, at $26.14 per share on or after January 31, 2002
and prior to January 31, 2003, and at prices decreasing pro rata annually
thereafter to the stated liquidation value of $25 per share on or after
January 31, 2007, plus declared and unpaid dividends, if any, without
interest. Upon a change of control, the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock is
redeemable on or prior to January 31, 2002 at the option of Capital
Corporation or its successor or any acquiring or resulting entity with
respect to the Bank (including by any parent or subsidiary of Capital
Corporation, any such successor, or any such acquiring or resulting entity),
as applicable, in whole, but not in part, at a price per share equal to: (i)
$25, plus (ii) an amount equal to declared and unpaid dividends, if any, to
the date fixed for redemption, without interest, and without duplication, an
additional amount equal to the amount of dividends that would be payable on
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock in respect of the period from the
first day of the dividend period in which the date fixed for redemption
occurs to the date fixed for redemption (assuming all such dividends were to
be declared), plus (iii) a specified make whole premium.

 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock

   On January 31, 1997, Capital Corporation issued 20,000,000 shares of
Capital Corporation Preferred Stock. The Capital Corporation Preferred Stock
has a stated liquidation value of $25 per share, plus declared and unpaid
dividends, if any. Cash dividends are noncumulative and are payable at an
annual rate of 9 1/8% per share if, when and as declared by the Board of
Directors of the Bank.

   The Capital Corporation Preferred Stock ranks prior to the common stock of
Capital Corporation and to all other classes and series of equity securities
subsequently issued, other than any class or series expressly designated as
being on a parity with or senior to the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock
as to dividends and liquidating distributions.

   The terms of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock provide that Capital
Corporation may not declare or pay any full dividends with respect to any
parity stock unless and until Capital Corporation has paid full dividends on
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding
dividend period.

   The terms of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock provide that Capital
Corporation may not declare or pay any dividends or other distributions
(other than in shares of common stock of Capital Corporation or other classes
of equity securities of Capital Corporation ranking junior to the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock (the "Capital Corporation Junior Stock")) with
respect to any Capital Corporation Junior Stock or repurchase, redeem or
otherwise acquire, or set apart funds for the repurchase, redemption or other
acquisition of, any Capital Corporation Junior Stock (including the common
stock held by the Bank) through a sinking fund or otherwise, unless and
until: (i) Capital Corporation has paid full dividends on the Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock for the four most recent dividend periods (or
such lesser number of dividend periods during which shares of Capital
Corporation Preferred Stock have been outstanding), or funds have been paid
over to the dividend disbursing agent of Capital Corporation for payment of
such dividends, and (ii) Capital Corporation has declared a cash dividend on
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock at the annual dividend rate for the
current dividend period, and sufficient funds have been paid over to the
dividend disbursing agent of Capital Corporation for the payment of a cash
dividend for such current dividend period. The initial dividend payment date
is March 31, 1997.

   Holders of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock have no voting rights,
except as required by law or in certain limited circumstances.

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   Except in the event of a change of control or upon certain tax events, the
Capital Corporation Preferred Stock is not redeemable prior to January 31,
2002. The Capital Corporation Preferred Stock is redeemable solely at the
option of Capital Corporation or its successor or any acquiring or resulting
entity with respect to Capital Corporation (including by any parent or
subsidiary of Capital Corporation, any such successor, or any such acquiring
or resulting entity), as applicable, at any time on and after January 31,
2002, in whole or in part, at $26.14 per share on or after January 31, 2002
and prior to January 31, 2003, and at prices decreasing pro rata annually
thereafter to the stated liquidation value of $25 per share on or after
January 31, 2007, plus declared and unpaid dividends, if any, without
interest. Upon a change of control, the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock
is redeemable on or prior to January 31, 2002 at the option of Capital
Corporation or its successor or any acquiring or resulting entity with
respect to the Bank (including by any parent or subsidiary of Capital
Corporation, any such successor, or any such acquiring or resulting entity),
as applicable, in whole, but not in part, at a price per share equal to: (i)
$25, plus (ii) an amount equal to declared and unpaid dividends, if any, to
the date fixed for redemption, without interest, and without duplication, an
additional amount equal to the amount of dividends that would be payable on
the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock in respect of the period from the
first day of the dividend period in which the date fixed for redemption
occurs to the date fixed for redemption (assuming all such dividends were to
be declared), plus (iii) a specified make whole premium.

   Each share of Capital Corporation Preferred Stock will be exchanged
automatically for one newly issued share of preferred stock of the Bank
having substantially the same terms as the Capital Corporation Preferred
Stock if the appropriate federal regulatory agency directs in writing such
exchange because (i) the Bank becomes "undercapitalized" under prompt
corrective action regulations, (ii) the Bank is placed into conservatorship
or receivership or (iii) the appropriate federal regulatory agency, in its
sole discretion, anticipates the Bank becoming "undercapitalized" in the near
term. If issued, such preferred stock of the Bank will rank on a parity with
the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock and the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

   Cal Fed Contingent Litigation Recovery Participation Interests. In July
1995, California Federal distributed to its common shareholders its
Contingent Litigation Recovery Participation Interests (the "Litigation
Interests"), each entitling the holder thereof to receive an amount (the
aggregate of such payments being referred to as the "Recovery Payment") equal
to five millionths of one percent (0.000005%) of the cash payment (the "Cash
Payment"), if any, actually received by the Bank pursuant to a final,
nonappealable judgment in or final settlement of its claim against the United
States in the lawsuit, California Federal Bank v. United States, Civil Action
No. 92-138C (the "California Federal Litigation"), after deduction of (i) the
aggregate expenses incurred by California Federal in prosecuting the
California Federal Litigation and obtaining such Cash Payment, (ii) any
income tax liability of the Bank, computed on a pro forma basis, as a result
of the Bank's receipt of such Cash Payment (net of any income tax benefit to
California Federal from making the Recovery Payment, and disregarding for
purposes of this clause (ii) the effect of any net operating loss
carryforwards or other tax attributes held by the Bank or any of its
subsidiaries or affiliated entities) and (iii) the expenses incurred by the
Bank in connection with the creation, issuance and trading of the Litigation
Interests, including without limitation, legal and accounting fees and the
fees and expenses of the certificate agent.

   In the California Federal Litigation, California Federal alleges, among
other things, that the United States breached certain contractual commitments
regarding the computation of its regulatory capital for which California
Federal seeks damages and restitution. California Federal's claims arose from
changes, mandated by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and
Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA"), with respect to the rules for computing
California Federal's regulatory capital. The California Federal Litigation
was stayed pending the resolution on appeal of the Winstar Cases (defined
below), which present issues similar to those presented by the California
Federal Litigation.

   On July 1, 1996, the Unites States Supreme Court issued its opinion for
United States v. Winstar Corporation, No. 95-865, which affirmed the
decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and
the United States Court of Federal Claims in various consolidated cases (the
"Winstar

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Cases") granting summary judgment to the plaintiff thrift institutions on the
liability portion of their breach of contract claims against the United
States. The Supreme Court held that the government breached certain express
contracts when Congress enacted FIRREA, and the Supreme Court remanded the
proceedings for a determination of the appropriate measure and amount of
damages, which as of the date of this Offering Circular have not been
awarded.

   The California Federal Litigation is currently stayed, pending the
resolution of a motion by the United States to impose "case management"
measures upon the 122 other cases involving the treatment of regulatory
capital that have been filed in the Claims Court. Accordingly, the United
States has not yet filed an answer to California Federal's complaint in the
California Federal Litigation. However, on October 30, 1996, California
Federal filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to the Federal
government's liability to California Federal for breach of contract. Although
the decision of the Supreme Court has been rendered, a court may still
determine that California Federal's claims involve sufficiently different
facts and/or legal issues as to render the Winstar Cases inapplicable to the
California Federal Litigation and thereby compel a different conclusion from
that of the Winstar Cases.

   Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Cal Fed distributed to common
shareholders entitled to receive the merger consideration one-tenth of a
Secondary Contingent Litigation Recovery Participation Interest (each a
"Secondary Litigation Interest") for each share of Cal Fed common stock held.
Each Secondary Litigation Interest will entitle the holder thereof to receive
an amount equal to twenty millionths of one percent (0.000020%) of the
"Secondary Recovery Payment," if any, as defined below. "Secondary Recovery
Payment" means sixty percent (60%) of the amount obtained from the following
equation: (A) the Cash Payment, if any, actually received by California
Federal in respect of a final, nonappealable judgment in or final settlement
of the the Bank Litigation, minus (B) the sum of the following: (i) the
aggregate expenses incurred by the Bank in prosecuting the the Bank
Litigation and obtaining such Cash Payment, (ii) any income tax liability of
the Bank, computed on a pro forma basis, as a result of the Bank's receipt of
such Cash Payment (net of any income tax benefit to the Bank, computed on a
pro forma basis, from the payment of a portion of the Secondary Recovery
Payment to the holders of Secondary Litigation Interests), (iii) the expenses
incurred by the Bank in connection with the creation, issuance and trading of
the Litigation Interests and the Secondary Litigation Interests, including
without limitation, legal and accounting fees and the fees and expenses of
the interest agent, (iv) the payment due to the holders of the Litigation
Interests and (v) one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000).
"Income tax liability of the Bank computed on a pro forma basis" means the
aggregate amount of any and all relevant items of income, gain, loss, or
deduction associated with the receipt by the Bank of the Cash Payment
multiplied by the highest, combined marginal rate of federal, state and local
income taxes in the relevant year and disregarding for purposes of such
computation the effect of any net operating loss carryforwards or other tax
attributes of the Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities.
"Income tax benefit to the Bank computed on a pro forma basis" means the
aggregate amount of any and all relevant items of income, gain, loss, or
deduction associated with the payment by the Bank of the Secondary Recovery
Payment multiplied by the highest, combined marginal rate of federal, state
and local income taxes in the relevant year and disregarding for purposes of
such computation the effect of any net operating loss carryforwards or other
tax attributes of the Bank or any or its subsidiaries or affiliated entities.
Any distribution with respect to the Litigation Interests will be subject to
the OTS capital distribution regulations.

   In connection with the Cal Fed Acquisition, the Bank intends to record as
an asset the estimated after-tax cash recovery, if any, from the California
Federal Litigation that may inure to the Bank, net of amounts payable to
holders of the Litigation Interests and the Secondary Litigation Interests
(the "Goodwill Litigation Asset").

   The Goodwill Litigation Asset will be recorded at its estimated fair value
as of the date of consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition. The quoted market
price of the Litigation Interests and the Secondary Litigation Interests as
of the date of consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition will be used to
determine the fair value of the Goodwill Litigation Asset. The following
represents the components of the Goodwill Litigation Asset that would have
been recorded had the Cal Fed Acquisition occurred on September 30, 1996 (in
millions):

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   TOTAL    TAX LIABILITY    NET
                                 -------  ---------------  ------
<S>                              <C>      <C>              <C>
Gross Asset ....................   $323         $(130)       $193
Payable to holders of:
 Litigation Interests ..........    (82)           33         (49)
 Secondary Litigation Interests     (19)            8         (11)
                                 -------  ---------------  ------
Goodwill Litigation Asset  .....   $222         $ (89)       $133
                                 =======  ===============  ======

</TABLE>

See "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data."

   The Bank will account for the Goodwill Litigation Asset at the lower of
cost or market. In the event of a cash or other settlement of California
Federal Litigation, the recorded asset and related valuation allowance (if
any), tax liabilities and liabilities recorded for obligations to holders of
the Secondary Litigation Interests and Litigation Interests will be
eliminated, with any difference being reflected in earnings of the
then-current period.

   The initial allocation of the purchase price of the Goodwill Litigation
Asset will have no impact on stockholders' equity or regulatory capital. To
the extent that the actual recovery of the Goodwill Litigation Asset exceeds
the carrying value of the Goodwill Litigation Asset, such excess would (i)
increase the liability for income taxes and the liabilities to holders of the
Litigation Interests and the Secondary Litigation Interests, and (ii)
increase the net earnings, stockholders' equity and regulatory capital of the
Bank; and to the extent that the actual recovery of the Goodwill Litigation
Asset is less than the carrying value of the Goodwill Litigation Asset, such
deficit would (x) decrease the liability for income taxes and the liabilities
to holders of the Litigation Interests and the Secondary Litigation Interests
and (y) decrease the net earnings, stockholders' equity and regulatory
capital of the Bank.

 The Put Agreement

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, Granite and First Nationwide
entered into the Put Agreement. Pursuant to the Put Agreement, First
Nationwide has the right, on a quarterly basis (the "Put Option"), to require
Granite to purchase certain commercial real estate loans, commercial real
estate loans serviced by others and residential mortgage loans with an
original principal balance greater than $250,000, and to take certain actions
to protect First Nationwide from losses with respect to certain Letters of
Credit ("LOC") transactions, in each case, only if such asset was purchased
by the Bank from Old FNB pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement. The Put
Option expired on November 30, 1996, when the sum of (x) the total amount
paid by Granite to First Nationwide in connection with all purchases or other
payments made by Granite pursuant to the Put Agreement and (y) the aggregate
purchase price paid by Granite to Old FNB in connection with purchases made
prior to the closing date ("Closing Date") pursuant to the Mortgage Loan Sale
Agreement dated as of November 30, 1993 (the "Mortgage Loan Sale Agreement"),
between Granite and Old FNB, less the total amount paid by First Nationwide
to Granite in connection with purchases made by First Nationwide through
exercise of certain buyback rights, equalled $500 million (the "Maximum
Amount"). First Nationwide could not require Granite to purchase more than
$100 million of residential mortgage loans. Granite's obligations under the
Put Agreement were guaranteed by Ford Motor.

   The Put Option was generally triggered in the event that any of the assets
subject to the Put Agreement become non-performing assets (i.e., payments of
interest or principal become 90 days or more contractually past due) at any
time prior to the expiration of the Put Option.

   The purchase price paid by Granite for each mortgage loan purchased
pursuant to the Put Agreement was the sum of: (i) the outstanding principal
balance of the loan, (ii) any accrued but unpaid interest on the loan shown
on First Nationwide's books (not to exceed 90 days accrued but unpaid
interest), (iii) amounts owed to First Nationwide for real property taxes,
insurance premiums and similar charges and (iv) reasonable amounts (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and protective advances) expended by First
Nationwide in protecting its security interest or enforcing its rights with
respect to such loan. The amount to be paid by Granite to First Nationwide
with respect to each non-performing LOC for which First Nationwide required
such payment was the amount of any protective advances (the

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"Protective Advances") made by First Nationwide in connection with such LOC
(but in no event did the Protective Advances include an amount greater than
90 days accrued but unpaid interest). In addition, with respect to any such
LOC which had been included in the FNMA Pool (as defined in the Put
Agreement), Granite was required, if so requested by First Nationwide, to
take all necessary or appropriate steps to cause such LOC to be removed from
the FNMA Pool and thereafter Granite would bear all economic risk associated
with such LOC (or, if all required consents for such removal could not be
obtained, Granite was required to take such actions as are necessary to place
First Nationwide in the same economic position as it would have been in had
the LOC been so removed). With respect to certain other non-performing LOCs
(including LOCs that were originally part of the FNMA Pool but were required
by FNMA to be removed from such pool prior to the time such LOCs became
non-performing), Granite was required, when requested by the Bank, to post
substitute collateral for the benefit of First Nationwide, in the form of
cash or cash equivalents with a value not less than the face amount of the
LOC, or in any other form deemed reasonably acceptable by the Bank, in the
place of any existing LOC collateral. The total amount charged against the
Maximum Amount with respect to any LOC was the amount of Protective Advances
reimbursed by Granite, together with (x) in the case of LOCs removed from the
FNMA Pool, to the extent not included as part of the reimbursed Protective
Advances, the amounts set forth in clauses (i)-(iv) of the first sentence of
this paragraph with respect to the mortgage loan underlying the LOC, or (y)
in the case of LOCs for which a substitution of collateral was made, the face
amount of the LOC.

   If First Nationwide declined on any quarterly put date to sell an eligible
non-performing mortgage loan or to demand the removal or substitution of
collateral, as appropriate, in connection with an eligible LOC, its right to
put such asset or demand such removal or substitution, as the case may be,
were extinguished, except that put rights with respect to: (i) jumbo
residential loans, First Nationwide's interest in certain commercial mortgage
loans serviced by others and certain other loans formerly owned by FNMA were
extended for one additional quarter, and (ii) loans which had matured as of
the Closing Date for which monthly principal and interest payments were being
made as of the Closing Date were extended until the end of the second quarter
following the Closing Date. In the event that, as of November 30, 1996,
Granite had not been required to purchase $500 million of non-performing
assets, First Nationwide had the right to require Granite to purchase any
Putable Assets of First Nationwide, other than assets which previously became
non-performing and which First Nationwide did not require Granite to
purchase, up to the Maximum Amount. At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide
had a remaining available balance under the Put Agreement of $70.5 million,
which First Nationwide fully utilized on December 5, 1996.

 The Assistance Agreement

   On August 19, 1996, First Nationwide and the FSLIC's successor, the
FSLIC/RF, executed an agreement which resulted in the termination of the
Assistance Agreement. As a result of the agreement, the FSLIC/RF paid First
Nationwide the Covered Asset balance of $39 million and, among other things,
assumed the responsibility for the disposition of several litigation matters
involving Covered Assets which had been retained by First Nationwide
following the FDIC Purchase. First Nationwide recorded income of $25.6
million as a result of this settlement.

   Under the terms of the Assistance Agreement, the FSLIC/RF provided capital
loss coverage and a guaranteed yield on the Covered Assets, as well as
indemnification in connection with certain claims.

   In 1995, the FSLIC/RF purchased substantially all of the remaining Covered
Assets at the fair market value of such assets in the FDIC Purchase. Under
the terms of the Capital Loss Coverage (as defined herein) provisions of the
Assistance Agreement, losses sustained by First Nationwide from the FDIC
Purchase were reimbursed by the FSLIC/RF. There was no material impact on the
Consolidated Financial Statements of the First Nationwide as a result of the
FDIC Purchase.

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   First Nationwide's Covered Assets at the dates indicated are summarized by
type as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                              --------------
                                                1995    1994
                                              ------  ------
                                               (IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                           <C>     <C>
Loans .......................................   $--     $210
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries      --        7
Real estate owned ...........................    --      129
Other .......................................    39        4
                                              ------  ------
  Total Covered Assets ......................    39      350
FSLIC rebate reserve ........................    --      (38)
                                              ------  ------
  Covered Assets, net .......................   $39     $312
                                              ======  ======
</TABLE>

   The tax-exempt assistance received by First Nationwide from the FSLIC/RF
included the following provisions:

   Guaranteed Yield. The guaranteed yield for a Covered Asset for any quarter
represented the product of the Covered Asset's average book value for such
quarter and a yield which is based on the TCOF, the annualized quarterly
average cost of funds for Texas-based SAIF-insured savings institutions as
reported by the OTS plus a specified basis point spread ("Guaranteed Yield").

   Capital Loss Coverage. The FSLIC/RF mitigated the First Nationwide's
exposure to capital losses on Covered Assets by providing for the
reimbursement of capital losses resulting from the liquidation of Covered
Assets at less than their book value ("Capital Loss Coverage").

   Covered Asset Recovery. When the liquidation of a Covered Asset resulted
in a recovery in excess of the asset's original book value, the Assistance
Agreement required that 90% of such recovery be remitted to the FSLIC/RF, or
offset against payments due to First Nationwide from the FSLIC/RF ("Covered
Asset Recovery").

   Shared Gain. First Nationwide was entitled to a disposition fee on any
Covered Asset liquidated prior to the termination of coverage for net
proceeds in excess of 50% of its original book value.

   Indemnification. The Assistance Agreement provided for indemnification of
losses suffered on specific assets acquired by First Nationwide that were not
Covered Assets under the Assistance Agreement. Items payable to First
Nationwide consisted primarily of indemnification of amounts paid in
settlement of certain litigation and reimbursement of specific types of legal
costs and expenses.

   FSLIC/RF Reimbursement. First Nationwide agreed to make a payment to the
FSLIC/RF over the ten-year term of the Assistance Agreement in lieu of a
tax-sharing agreement. Such tax benefit payment was implemented on a current
basis, without regard to the actual amount or timing of any such tax benefits
received, through a credit to the FSLIC/RF of 10% of the gross assistance the
FSLIC/RF paid to First Nationwide. This amount, net of 10% of all Covered
Asset Recoveries and Shared Gains, was known as the "FSLIC/RF Reimbursement."
In addition, the FSLIC/RF was entitled to a 10% share of tax benefits
attributable to the use of net operating loss carryovers of the Texas Closed
Banks in reducing the regular tax liability of the affiliated group of which
the Bank is a member. The sharing of tax benefits attributable to the use of
these net operating loss carryovers, however, occurred only when the net
operating loss carryovers were actually used.

   In connection with a modification to the Assistance Agreement in January
1992, First Nationwide was paid $45 million. Of such $45 million payment, $41
million, the amount net of certain claims, was included in First Nationwide's
income. Also, in connection with the modification, First Nationwide accrued
the present value of the estimated liability at December 31, 1992 to the
FSLIC/RF for FSLIC/RF Reimbursement over the life of the Assistance
Agreement, resulting in a $60 million charge to operations in 1992. This
liability was fully utilized in 1995 as a result of the FDIC Purchase.

 FNMA Letters of Credit

   On September 28, 1994, First Nationwide entered into an agreement with
FNMA pursuant to which FNMA provided credit enhancements for certain
bond-financed real estate projects originated by Old

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FNB. The agreement requires that the Bank pledge to FNMA collateral in the
form of certain eligible securities which are held by a third party trustee.
The collateral requirement varies based on the balance of the bonds
outstanding, losses incurred (if any), as well as other factors. At September
30, 1996, First Nationwide had pledged as collateral certain securities
available for sale and short-term investment securities with a carrying value
of $97.2 million.

 FGB Realty Advisors, Inc.

   FGB Realty, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, provides asset
management, disposition and advisory services to institutional owners of real
estate. FGB Realty has performed asset management and disposition services
for a variety of properties which range in product type from single family
homes to complex mixed use developments. Since its formation in 1991, FGB
Realty has become one of the largest full service asset management and
disposition firms in the United States, having managed portfolios in excess
of $7.5 billion. Fee revenues from unaffiliated parties were $14.0 million,
$14.1 million and $8.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively. These revenues are included in management fees in
Holdings' respective consolidated statements of operations. At September 30,
1996 and December 31, 1995, First Nationwide and FGB Realty managed
non-performing loan (principally multi-family and commercial real estate) and
asset portfolios totalling $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, for
investors.

   At December 31, 1995, FGB Realty was responsible for the asset management
and disposition of over 4,500 assets, representing $862 million in commercial
and residential real estate loans located in markets throughout the nation.
FGB Realty has full service offices in Dallas, New York, Tulsa, Phoenix, San
Francisco and Los Angeles.

 FN Investment Center

   FN Investment Center ("FNIC"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the
Bank which was acquired as part of the FN Acquisition, offers securities and
insurance products to both existing and prospective customers of First
Nationwide. FNIC is subject to the guidelines established by the OTS for
broker-dealer subsidiaries of savings associations, and is a member of the
National Association of Securities Dealers. In addition, FNIC is registered
as a broker-dealer with the SEC and the Securities Investor Protection
Corporation. FNIC receives commission revenue for acting as a broker-dealer
on behalf of its customers, but FNIC does not maintain customer accounts or
take possession of customer securities. Commission revenues of $8.5 million
and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, are included in fees and service charges in Holdings'
consolidated statements of operations for such years.

DIVIDEND POLICY OF THE BANK

   The dividend policy of the Bank complies with applicable legal and
regulatory restrictions. Before declaring any dividend, the directors of the
Bank consider the following factors: (i) the quality and stability of the
Bank's net income, (ii) the availability of liquid assets to make dividend
payments, (iii) the level of earnings retention as it impacts the Bank's
capital needs and projected growth and funding levels, both internal and
external, and (iv) the adequacy of capital after the payment of a dividend.
Under the Bank's dividend policy, a dividend will not be declared or paid
which would: (i) cause the capital level of the Bank to be reduced below
"well capitalized" levels, or (ii), together with any other dividends
declared during the same calendar year, exceed 100% of the net income to the
date for that calendar year plus 50% of the Bank's surplus capital at the
beginning of that calendar year, so long as the Bank is a Tier 1 association
(as defined herein).

   Holdings expects that a substantial portion of any net earnings generated
by the Bank, including net earnings generated as a result of sales of assets
or deposits, that are not needed in its operations or to expand its business
will, subject to the regulatory limitations and the terms of the Bank
Preferred Stock, be distributed to Holdings, its parent company.

EMPLOYEES

   At September 30, 1996 First Nationwide and its subsidiaries had
approximately 3,466 employees, compared to approximately 3,221 employees at
September 30, 1995. None of the Bank's employees is

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represented by any collective bargaining group and management considers its
relations with its employees to be good. The Bank maintains a comprehensive
employee benefits program providing, among other benefits, health and welfare
benefits, long and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
Additionally, the Bank offers employees a defined contribution investment
plan which is a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code.

   During 1995, First Nationwide undertook a project to identify
opportunities for reducing operating costs and enhancing the efficiency of
its operations. Management identified certain employees whose positions were
to be eliminated over the next twelve months. These positions spanned all
areas and business units of First Nationwide. An initial liability for
termination benefits totalling $4 million was established in connection with
this plan, and is included in Holdings' consolidated statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 1995.

   Holdings has no employees.

COMPETITION

   The Bank experiences significant competition in both attracting and
retaining deposits and in originating real estate and consumer loans.

   The Bank competes with other thrift institutions, commercial banks,
insurance companies, credit unions, thrift and loan associations, money
market mutual funds and brokerage firms in attracting and retaining deposits.
Competition for deposits from large commercial banks is particularly strong.
Many of the nation's thrift institutions and many large commercial banks have
a significant number of branch offices in the areas in which the Bank
operates.

   In addition, there is strong competition in originating and purchasing
real estate and consumer loans, principally from other savings and loan
associations, commercial banks, mortgage banking companies, insurance
companies, consumer finance companies, pension funds and commercial finance
companies. The primary factors in competing for loans are the quality and
extent of service to borrowers and brokers, economic factors such as interest
rates, interest rate caps, rate adjustment provisions, loan maturities, LTV
ratios, loan fees, and the amount of time it takes to process a loan from
receipt of the loan application to date of funding. The Bank's future
performance will depend on its ability to originate a sufficient volume of
mortgage loans in its local market areas and through its wholesale network
and, if it is unable to originate a sufficient volume of mortgage loans, to
purchase a sufficient quantity of high-quality mortgage-backed securities
with adequate yields.

PROPERTIES

   Holdings neither owns nor leases any properties directly. The executive
offices of the Bank are located at 135 Main Street, San Francisco,
California, 94105, and its telephone number is (415) 904-0100. The Bank
leases the building in which its executive office space is located,
consisting of approximately 99,000 square feet, under a ten-year lease
expiring in 2001. In addition, the Bank leases approximately 288,000 square
feet in a multiple-building administrative facility in West Sacramento,
California under a ten-year lease expiring in 2001. The Bank leases
additional administrative office space in Dallas which includes approximately
41,000 square feet of space under a lease expiring in 1999. In connection
with the move of FNMC's servicing operation to Maryland, one of these four
Sacramento buildings containing approximately 72,000 square feet was vacated.
Since September 30, 1996, management has negotiated with Ford Motor Company
regarding the early termination of the Bank's lease on this building. The
Bank leases space in an office building located at 5700 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90036. In addition, in connection with the Cal Fed
Acquisition, the Bank assumed the lease on an approximately 225,000 square
foot facility located in Rosemead, California which it expects to vacate
during the first half of 1997. The lease expires in 2008.

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide operated a total of 116 retail
branches, and maintained 13 vacant branch facilities which were consolidated
as a result of the Sonoma Purchase and the SFFed and

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Home Federal Acquisitions. Of those, 39 were owned and 90 were leased. Some
of these retail branches are multi-purpose facilities, housing loan
production and administrative facilities as well. In addition to the branch
locations, at September 30, 1996 there are 21 separate loan production
offices, all of which are leased and seven of which were vacant, and 25
separate administrative facilities (two owned and 23 leased). The
administrative facilities include a 230,000 square foot building owned in
Frederick, Maryland, which houses FNMC's mortgage loan servicing operation. A
state-by-state breakdown of all retail branches, administrative facilities
and loan production offices of First Nationwide at September 30, 1996 is
shown in the following table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             ADMINISTRATIVE         LOAN PRODUCTION
                         BRANCHES              FACILITIES             FACILITIES
                  ---------------------  ---------------------  ---------------------
                     OWNED      LEASED      OWNED      LEASED      OWNED      LEASED
                  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------
<S>               <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
Arizona .........     --          --         --           1         --           2
California ......     30          72          1          11         --           9
Florida .........      6          18         --           3         --           1
Georgia .........     --          --         --          --         --           1
Illinois ........     --          --         --           2         --           1
Maryland ........     --          --          1           2         --           1
Minnesota .......     --          --         --          --         --           1
Montana .........     --          --         --           1         --          --
New York ........     --          --         --           1         --          --
Oklahoma ........     --          --         --           1         --          --
Pennsylvania  ...     --          --         --          --         --           1
Texas ...........      3          --         --           1         --           2
Washington ......     --          --         --          --         --           2
                  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------
  Total .........     39          90          2          23         --          21
                  =========  ==========  =========  ==========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>

   In April 1995, FNMC closed substantially all of its retail mortgage loan
production offices. Costs associated with such closure approximated $2
million and are included in noninterest expense in First Nationwide's 1995
consolidated statement of operations. On a continuing basis, the Bank
evaluates the adequacy of its office premises. As a result, surplus office
facilities may be sold or subleased to maintain cost-effective operations and
minimize vacant facilities. The 21 loan production offices at September 30,
1996 include seven offices housing operations acquired in the LMUSA 1995
Purchase, seven offices housing wholesale lending operations, and seven
vacant facilities. Of the seven vacant loan production offices, two have been
subleased and management is currently screening tenants for the remaining
five.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

   The Bank is involved in legal proceedings incidental to the normal conduct
of its business. See "Other Activities--Cal Fed Contingent Litigation
Recovery Participation Interests." Although it is impossible to predict the
outcome of any outstanding legal proceedings, management believes that such
legal proceedings and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have
a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
Holdings or the Bank.

CAL FED

CAL FED

   Cal Fed is a holding company whose only significant asset is all of the
common stock of California Federal. As such, Cal Fed's principal business
operations are conducted by California Federal and its subsidiaries.

CALIFORNIA FEDERAL

   California Federal maintained 118 full service branches in California and
Nevada at September 30, 1996, offering a broad range of consumer financial
services including demand and term deposits and

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mortgage and consumer loans. Subsidiaries of California Federal sell
insurance and investment products to California Federal's customers, and have
previously engaged in the real estate investment and development business.
California Federal's executive offices were located at 5700 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036.

GENERAL

   During 1995, California Federal obtained regulatory and shareholder
approval to reorganize into a holding company structure. The reorganization
will provide greater flexibility for meeting future financial and competitive
needs. As a result of the reorganization, which occurred on January 1, 1996,
each share of California Federal's common stock was converted into one share
of Cal Fed common stock. Consequently, California Federal became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Cal Fed.

   California Federal's principal operating activity consists of originating
or purchasing loans secured by residential property of one to four units.
California Federal's primary funding source is savings deposits, which are
insured by the FDIC through the SAIF. California Federal's net earnings are
principally generated by the excess of interest earned over the interest paid
on interest-bearing liabilities less general and administrative expenses.
California Federal's lending and savings operations are currently centered in
California and Nevada. California Federal previously had operations in
Florida and Georgia.

   During 1995, California Federal made a nontaxable distribution of
Litigation Interests to its common shareholders. The Litigation Interests
represent a right to receive a portion of the net cash proceeds, if any,
resulting from California Federal's pending goodwill lawsuit against the
Federal government. See "Business--First Nationwide--Cal Fed Contingent
Litigation Recovery Participation Interests."

   California Federal recorded net earnings of $93.6 million or $1.36 per
common share during 1995. During 1994 and 1993, California Federal recorded
net losses of $423.1 million or $10.10 per share and $145.5 million or $5.98
per share, respectively.

   California Federal's return to profitability for the year ended December
31, 1995 reflects the results of its restructuring in prior years to meet the
new capital requirements of the FIRREA and to respond to the collapse of the
real estate markets during the early 1990's.

   In early 1994, California Federal adopted a plan designed to improve
California Federal's capital position, improve its profitability and maximize
shareholder value (the "Strategic Plan"). The primary components of the
Strategic Plan included: (i) the raising of additional equity capital by
means of common and preferred stock offerings, (ii) 1994 Bulk Sales and (iii)
the sale of 44 depository branches located in the Southeast Division.
California Federal successfully completed all aspects of the Strategic Plan
during 1994.

   During 1994, California Federal, (i) raised $164.2 million, net of
issuance costs, in new capital from the issuance of 1.7 million shares of
California Federal's preferred stock, Series B, (ii) raised $183.3 million,
net of issuance costs, in new capital from the issuance of 21.6 million
shares of California Federal's common stock through a rights offering, (iii)
completed the sale of the Southeast Division and (iv) completed the
accelerated disposition of $1.3 billion of high-risk performing and NPA's.

   The 1994 Bulk Sales included $1.3 billion of high-risk performing loans,
NPL's and real estate held for sale acquired in settlement of loans ("REO").
The sale of these assets resulted in a substantial reduction in NPA's and
classified loans. California Federal recorded a $274.8 million loss on the
1994 Bulk Sales.

   California Federal completed the sale of the Southeast Division during the
third quarter of 1994. The sale of the Southeast Division resulted in a $3.9
billion reduction in deposits. However, California Federal received a 4.10%
deposit premium which contributed to California Federal recording a $135.0
million net gain from the sale. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operating and Financial Condition--Cal Fed."

INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT

   California Federal's earnings are primarily determined by its net interest
income. Net interest income is affected by the interest rate spread, which is
the difference between the rates earned on its interest-

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earning assets and rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities, as well as
the relative amounts of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities. When interest-earning assets exceed interest-bearing
liabilities, any positive interest rate spread will generate net interest
income. California Federal's average interest rate spread for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 was 2.00%, 2.23% and 2.62%, respectively.
During 1995, average performing interest-earning assets exceeded average
interest-bearing liabilities by $457.7 million, or 3.32% of average
performing interest-earning assets and $19.4 million or 0.14% during 1994.
Average interest-bearing liabilities exceeded average performing
interest-earning assets by $773.6 million or 4.95% of average
interest-bearing liabilities during 1993.

   California Federal is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its
interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more rapidly, or on a
different basis, than its interest-earning assets. While having liabilities
that mature or reprice more frequently than assets may be beneficial in times
of declining interest rates, such an asset and liability structure may be
detrimental to operations during periods of rising interest rates. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition--California Federal."

   In order to reduce interest rate risk, California Federal has emphasized
the origination of adjustable rate mortgage loans that reprice more closely
with its interest-bearing liabilities. California Federal originates fixed
rate loans primarily for resale. At December 31, 1995, 88.1% of California
Federal's portfolio of loans and mortgage-backed securities consisted of
adjustable rate instruments as compared to 88.9% at December 31, 1994 and
84.3% at December 31, 1993. During 1995, 79.1% of real estate loans
originated bore adjustable rates compared to 91.4% in 1994 and 69.2% in 1993.

LENDING ACTIVITIES

   Since 1990, California Federal has focused its lending operations
primarily on the origination of residential 1-4 loans. During the last
several years, California Federal generally has originated fixed rate
residential 1-4 loans that conform to the underwriting criteria of FNMA,
formerly known as the FHLMC, formerly known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, primarily for sale, and adjustable rate residential 1-4 loans
primarily to be held in its portfolio of interest earning assets. Prior to
1990, California Federal was active in originating loans secured by income
producing property ("income property loans") but has significantly curtailed
this activity. During 1993, California Federal discontinued its origination
of income property loans including multi-family loans, except in conjunction
with sales of real estate held for sale. Prior to 1994, California Federal
originated loans secured by automobiles as well as secured and unsecured
personal loans ("consumer loans"), through California Thrift and Loan
("CTL"), a former subsidiary of California Federal. During 1995, California
Federal originated consumer loans primarily on an agent basis, and received a
fee for originating the loan from a third party. Prior to 1991, California
Federal was active in originating secured and unsecured loans to corporate
customers ("commercial banking loans"). During 1995, California Federal
initiated a new lending program designed to provide credit to small
businesses located in California ("Business Banking Loans"). The Business
Banking Loan program consists of several products, which include an unsecured
line of credit for a term of up to twelve months, and a loan secured by a
certificate of deposit for a term of no greater than five years. The maximum
amount of the line of credit that California Federal offered during 1995 was
$100,000 and these loans bore an interest rate based upon the prime rate plus
3%. The maximum loan amount for a loan secured by a certificate of deposit
was $250,000. At December 31, 1995, California Federal's outstanding Business
Banking Loan commitments totaled $3.1 million and are included with consumer
loans at December 31, 1995.

   California Federal conducts its loan origination functions through its
offices in California and Nevada. Although California Federal has nationwide
lending authority, a substantial portion of California Federal's mortgage
loans are secured by real estate located in California. At December 31, 1995,
$8.1 billion or 87.6% of California Federal's portfolio of real estate loans
was secured by real estate located in California. California Federal has not
originated any loans outside of the United States.

   California Federal offers a variety of residential 1-4 fixed rate and
adjustable rate loan programs, including loan programs which begin with a
three year or five year fixed rate period and convert to an adjustable rate
for the remainder of the loan. The adjustable rate residential loan programs
offered by

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California Federal provide for interest rates that adjust periodically,
commencing within three to six months from the loan's inception, based on
changes in the monthly weighted average cost of funds for savings
institutions in the Eleventh Federal Home Loan Bank District, as computed
monthly by the FHLB or indices that fluctuate with U.S. Treasury rates.
Adjustments to the monthly payment of principal and interest occur either
semi-annually or annually depending on the loan program selected by the
borrower. However, to protect borrowers from unlimited interest rate and
payment increases, the majority of California Federal's adjustable rate loans
have a maximum interest rate change ("interest rate cap") from the initial
reduced interest rate period and/or over the life of the loan. Additionally,
the interest rate may change within a range of a two to six percentage point
increase or decrease in any given period. In certain loan programs, these
protections for borrowers can result in monthly payments which are greater or
less than the amount required to amortize the loan by its maturity at the
interest rate in effect in any particular month. In the event that the
monthly payment is not sufficient to pay the interest accruing during the
month, the deficiency is added to the loan's principal balance ("negative
amortization"). In the event that a loan incurs significant negative
amortization, there is an increased risk that the market value of the
underlying collateral on the loan may be insufficient to fully satisfy the
outstanding principal and interest. In the event that the monthly payment
exceeds the amount necessary to pay the interest accruing during the month,
the excess is applied to reduce the loan's principal balance, which would
result in an earlier payoff of the loan.

   Negative amortization may result in an increased risk that the value of
the collateral securing the loan may be insufficient to fully satisfy the
outstanding principal and interest in the case of a default by the borrower.
However, negative amortization also serves to reduce the amount of payment
increase during periods of rising rates. In periods of rapidly rising
interest rates, monthly payments on adjustable rate loans may increase
sharply, resulting in a hardship for borrowers. Negative amortization reduces
the increase in the payments for borrowers. While the outstanding balance of
the loan may increase because of negative amortization, the risk of default
may be decreased as borrowers have a lower debt service burden or a debt
service requirement that increases more slowly than fully amortizing loans.

   California Federal also originates certain 15 and 30 year fully amortizing
fixed rate residential 1-4 loans, that conform to the underwriting
requirements of FNMA, primarily for resale in the secondary market. When
loans are sold, California Federal normally retains the right to service the
loan. Substantially all fixed rate loans in California Federal's loan
portfolio contain a "due-on-sale" clause which provides that California
Federal may, subject to certain regulatory restrictions, declare the unpaid
principal amount due and payable upon the resale of the mortgaged property.
Although adjustable rate loans in California Federal's loan portfolio contain
a due-on-sale clause, by their terms they are transferable to a purchaser of
the property if the purchaser meets California Federal's credit standards.

   California Federal originates or purchases loans through several
distribution channels, including: (i) through its lending offices located in
California and Nevada ("retail loan production"), (ii) through a network of
brokers who direct their clients to California Federal ("wholesale loan
production"), (iii) through correspondent mortgage banking organizations,
which originate loans, using California Federal's underwriting requirements,
and then sell the loan to California Federal and (iv) purchases of loan
pools.

   California Federal utilizes several distribution channels for loan
production in order to maximize its production efforts in a cost effective
manner and to mitigate its dependence upon a single origination source.
Wholesale loan production became a significantly greater source of loan
production during 1995 and 1994, as compared to retail sources. During 1995,
wholesale production of loans totaled $1.0 billion as compared to $1.5
billion during 1994. Retail loan production totalled $621.6 million and
$784.7 million during 1995 and 1994, respectively. Additionally, during 1995
California Federal purchased a greater percentage of its loan production than
in prior years. During 1995, California Federal purchased $578.2 million of
loans, all but $139.9 million of which continued to be serviced by other
financial institutions. California Federal utilized wholesale production and
loan purchases to supplement its loan production.

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   The table below shows California Federal's total loan originations and
purchases for the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                         ----------------------------------------------------------
                                             1995        1994        1993        1992        1991
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Real estate
 Residential 1-4:
    Fixed rate(A) ......................   $  456.1    $  186.2    $  824.3    $1,211.5    $1,212.2
    Adjustable rate ....................    1,674.6     2,235.5     1,404.7     1,178.4     1,249.8
 Multi-Family:
    Fixed rate .........................        0.8         3.0         5.7        18.1         9.0
    Adjustable rate ....................       41.9       112.4       285.1       185.5       134.6
 Commercial Real Estate:
    Fixed rate .........................        1.2        16.3        35.5        47.7        19.8
    Adjustable rate ....................       62.2        79.5        45.6        69.3        19.3
 Equity ................................       10.5        22.5       210.5       259.2       257.9
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total real estate ......................    2,247.3     2,655.4     2,811.4     2,969.7     2,902.6
 Commercial banking ....................         --         0.5         1.9        56.5        96.2
 Consumer ..............................       99.3       118.6       129.2       332.2       330.3
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total loans originated and purchased(B)     2,346.6     2,774.5     2,942.5     3,358.4     3,329.1
Loans refinanced .......................     (100.5)     (155.2)     (204.5)     (298.8)     (140.3)
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net loans booked .......................   $2,246.1    $2,619.3    $2,738.0    $3,059.6    $3,188.8
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (A) Includes certain loans that will convert to an adjustable rate after an
       initial fixed rate period of 3 or 5 years.

   (B) Includes purchases of $578.2 million, $229.2 million, $115.0 million,
       $99.7 million and $241.5 million for 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992 and 1991,
       respectively.

   The table below shows the number and dollar amount of loans originated and
purchased by California Federal. Adjustable rate loan originations and
purchases are presented by rate adjustment index.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                            -----------------------------------------
                              NUMBER OF                  AVERAGE LOAN
                                LOANS       AMOUNTS         AMOUNT
                            -----------  ------------  --------------
                                          (DOLLARS IN    (DOLLARS IN
                                           MILLIONS)      THOUSANDS)
<S>                         <C>          <C>           <C>
Loans Originated:
 Residential 1-4:
  Wholesale:
   Fixed ..................        60       $   11.1        $185.0
   3 or 5 year
   fixed-- Treasury .......       757          226.7         299.5
   1 year Treasury ........        39           13.5         346.2
   11th District COFI  ....     2,692          773.8         287.4
                            -----------  ------------
  Residential
   1-4--Wholesale .........     3,548        1,025.1         288.9
  Retail:
   Fixed ..................     1,588          142.4          89.7
   3 or 5 year
   fixed-- Treasury .......       366           85.8         234.4
   1 year Treasury ........        35            7.1         202.9
   11th District COFI  ....     1,897          386.3         203.6
                            -----------  ------------
  Residential 1-4--Retail       3,886          621.6         160.0
                            -----------  ------------
 Total Residential 1-4  ...     7,434        1,646.7         221.5
 Multi-family .............        57           20.6         361.4
 Commercial real estate  ..         5            1.8         360.0
 Commercial banking .......        --             --            --
 Consumer .................     3,038           99.3          32.7
                            -----------  ------------
Total loans originated  ...    10,534       $1,768.4        $167.9
                            ===========  ============
Loans Purchased:
 Residential 1-4:
  Fixed ...................        25       $    0.6        $ 24.0
  1 year Treasury .........     1,313          382.8         291.5
  11th District COFI  .....       522          100.7         192.9
  Other ...................        38           10.4         273.7
                            -----------  ------------
 Residential 1-4--Retail  .     1,898          494.5         260.5
 Multi-family .............        87           22.1         254.0
 Commercial real estate  ..       130           61.6         473.8
                            -----------  ------------
Total loans purchased  ....     2,115          578.2         273.4
                            ===========  ============
Total loans originated and
 purchased ................    12,649       $2,346.6        $185.5
                            ===========  ============
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
                            -----------------------------------------
                              NUMBER OF                  AVERAGE LOAN
                                LOANS        AMOUNT         AMOUNT
                            -----------  ------------  --------------
                                          (DOLLARS IN    (DOLLARS IN
                                           MILLIONS)      THOUSANDS)
<S>                         <C>          <C>           <C>
Loans Originated:
 Residential 1-4:
  Wholesale:
   Fixed ..................        43       $    5.2       $  120.9
   3 or 5 year
   fixed-- Treasury .......       342           84.7          247.7
   1 year Treasury ........       915          278.9          304.8
   11th District COFI  ....     3,951        1,168.9          295.8
                            -----------  ------------
  Residential
   1-4--Wholesale .........     5,251        1,537.7          292.8
  Retail:
   Fixed ..................     2,005          145.8           72.7
   3 or 5 year
   fixed-- Treasury .......       149           18.5          124.2
   1 year Treasury ........     1,652          276.1          167.1
   11th District COFI  ....     1,778          344.3          193.6
                            -----------  ------------
  Residential 1-4--Retail       5,584          784.7          140.5
                            -----------  ------------
 Total Residential 1-4  ...    10,835        2,322.4          214.3
 Multi-family .............       100           54.3          543.0
 Commercial real estate  ..        25           49.5        1,980.0
 Commercial banking .......         1            0.5          500.0
 Consumer .................     4,838          118.6           24.5
                            -----------  ------------
Total loans originated  ...    15,799       $2,545.3       $  161.1
                            ===========  ============
Loans Purchased:
 Residential 1-4:
  Fixed ...................        36       $    0.9       $   25.0
  1 year Treasury .........       283           73.4          259.4
  11th District COFI  .....       195           35.6          182.6
  Other ...................        73           11.9          163.0
                            -----------  ------------
 Residential 1-4--Retail  .       587          121.8          207.5
 Multi-family .............        71           61.1          860.6
 Commercial real estate  ..        12           46.3        3,858.3
                            -----------  ------------
Total loans purchased  ....       670          229.2          342.1
                            ===========  ============
Total loans originated and
 purchased ................    16,469       $2,774.5       $  168.5
                            ===========  ============
</TABLE>

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   The composition of California Federal's loan portfolio is set forth in the
following table at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                       -----------------------------------------------------------
                                           1995        1994        1993        1992         1991
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
                                                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                    <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>
Real estate:
 Residential 1-4:
  Fixed rate .........................   $  965.4    $  686.5    $  871.1    $ 1,242.5   $ 1,669.2
  Adjustable rate ....................    6,312.2     5,856.8     5,189.9      5,416.2     6,808.0
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
                                          7,277.6     6,543.3     6,061.0      6,658.7     8,477.2
 Multi-Family:
  Fixed rate .........................       67.7        97.5       246.0        321.6       373.3
  Adjustable rate ....................    1,278.5     1,360.6     2,019.6      2,099.1     2,293.7
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
                                          1,346.2     1,458.1     2,265.6      2,420.7     2,667.0
 Commercial Real Estate:
  Fixed rate .........................       53.6        74.8       216.4        224.8       241.4
  Adjustable rate ....................      488.4       490.3       740.3        877.8     1,002.4
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
                                            542.0       565.1       956.7      1,102.6     1,243.8
 Equity ..............................       64.1        79.3        84.5        186.7       337.8
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
  Total real estate ..................    9,229.9     8,645.8     9,367.8     10,368.7    12,725.8
Commercial banking ...................         --          --        85.2        280.9       403.7
Consumer .............................      249.6       322.6       433.7        925.5       978.2
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
                                          9,479.5     8,968.4     9,886.7     11,575.1    14,107.7
Less:
 Undisbursed loan funds ..............        0.1          --         1.3          4.9        31.4
 Deferred loan (costs) fees ..........      (13.9)       (4.3)       23.8         42.0        52.6
 Allowance for loan losses ...........      181.0       211.6       254.3        324.0       332.4
 Unearned interest on equity/consumer
  loans ..............................        1.3         4.1        10.6         56.9        66.9
 Discount on acquired loans ..........        7.4         9.7        13.4         18.0        24.0
 Other deferrals .....................         --          --        11.4         27.2        23.7
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
Total loans receivable ...............    9,303.6     8,747.3     9,571.9     11,102.1    13,576.7
Less: Loans held for sale(A) .........       13.6         1.3        44.3        497.7       209.7
                                       ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------
Loans receivable held for investment     $9,290.0    $8,746.0    $9,527.6    $10,604.4   $13,367.0
                                       ==========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (A) See the Notes to the consolidated financial statements of Cal Fed for
       further details.

   The reduction in California Federal's loan portfolio since 1991 is due
primarily to (i) reduced levels of originations, (ii) a high level of loan
repayments, (iii) the sale of CTL, a subsidiary that specialized in the
origination of consumer loans, (iv) the sale or securitization of loans, (v)
bulk sale transactions and (vi) California Federal's need to comply with the
capital requirements of FIRREA. During 1994, California Federal sold $1.3
billion of loans through a series of Bulk Sale transactions. The 1994 Bulk
Sale transactions were designed to reduce California Federal's credit risk
and concentrations of non-performing and income property loans.

                               171
<PAGE>
   The table below shows the geographic distribution of California Federal's
gross real estate loan portfolio at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DECEMBER 31,
                  --------------------------------------------------------------
                          1995                 1994                  1993
                  ------------------    --------------------  ------------------
                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>
California ....   $8,085.7     87.6%    $7,467.9     86.4%    $7,770.3     83.0%
Florida .......      514.0      5.6        630.3      7.3        756.5      8.1
Nevada ........      234.3      2.5        240.8      2.8        288.7      3.1
Georgia .......       89.6      1.0        103.6      1.2        159.6      1.7
New York ......       34.5      0.4         30.5      0.3         36.9      0.4
Arizona .......       33.1      0.4         24.2      0.3         48.2      0.5
New Jersey ....       32.5      0.4         27.9      0.3         38.7      0.4
Texas .........       27.9      0.3         25.0      0.3         98.0      1.0
Connecticut  ..       21.0      0.2         23.0      0.3         27.6      0.3
Washington ....       18.4      0.2          9.5      0.1         39.7      0.4
Colorado ......       18.0      0.2          5.7      0.1         10.2      0.1
Illinois ......       12.5      0.1          2.6       --          3.9       --
Other .........      108.4      1.1         54.8      0.6         89.5      1.0
                ----------  --------  ----------  --------  ----------  -------
                  $9,229.9    100.0%    $8,645.8    100.0%    $9,367.8    100.0%
                ==========  ========  ==========  ========  ==========  =======
</TABLE>

   The following table presents the composition of California Federal's gross
real estate loan portfolio by state and property type at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  RESIDENTIAL     MULTI-     SHOPPING
                   1-4 UNITS      FAMILY     CENTERS
                -------------  ----------  ----------
                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>            <C>         <C>
California ....    $6,338.4      $1,234.6     $73.1
Florida .......       467.7          31.5       3.4
Nevada ........       186.3          41.7       3.2
Georgia .......        79.7           7.9       0.2
New York ......        34.4           0.1        --
Arizona .......        16.2          15.3       0.9
New Jersey ....        32.5            --        --
Texas .........        24.8           2.5       0.6
Connecticut  ..        21.0            --        --
Washington ....        13.5           4.9        --
Colorado ......        16.4            --        --
Illinois ......        11.4           1.1        --
Other(A) ......        99.4           6.6       0.4
                -------------  ----------  ----------
  Total .......    $7,341.7      $1,346.2     $81.8
                =============  ==========  ==========
% of Total ....        79.6%         14.6%      0.9%
                =============  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               OTHER
                   OFFICE      COMMERCIAL/     INCOME                  % OF
                  BUILDINGS    INDUSTRIAL     PROPERTY     TOTAL      TOTAL
                -----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  --------

<S>             <C>          <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>
California ....    $157.4        $265.4        $16.8      $8,085.7     87.6%
Florida .......       4.7           5.0          1.7         514.0      5.6
Nevada ........       2.3           0.2          0.6         234.3      2.5
Georgia .......       1.2            --          0.6          89.6      1.0
New York ......        --            --           --          34.5      0.4
Arizona .......       0.5            --          0.2          33.1      0.4
New Jersey ....        --            --           --          32.5      0.4
Texas .........        --            --           --          27.9      0.3
Connecticut  ..        --            --           --          21.0      0.2
Washington ....        --            --           --          18.4      0.2
Colorado ......       1.6            --           --          18.0      0.2
Illinois ......        --            --           --          12.5      0.1
Other(A) ......       1.2            --          0.8         108.4      1.1
                -----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  --------
  Total .......    $168.9        $270.6        $20.7      $9,229.9    100.0%
                ===========  =============  ==========  ==========  ========
% of Total ....       1.8%          2.9%         0.2%        100.0%
                ===========  =============  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (A) Includes states with aggregate gross real estate loans that are less
       than $11.0 million.

                               172
<PAGE>
   The following table presents California Federal's mortgage and residential
1-4 equity loan portfolio secured by collateral located in California at
December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             RESIDENTIAL 1-4    MULTI-     COMMERCIAL        TOTAL
                                  UNITS         FAMILY     REAL ESTATE    REAL ESTATE    % OF TOTAL
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
                                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                         <C>              <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>
    County: Los Angeles
- --------------------------
Los Angeles ...............     $  509.4       $  217.0      $ 22.7        $  749.1          9.3%
Beverly Hills .............        184.5           14.4         7.3           206.2          2.5
Long Beach ................         87.6          103.1         3.7           194.4          2.4
Palos Verdes ..............        134.3            0.7         0.4           135.4          1.7
West Hollywood ............         83.6           32.0         0.9           116.5          1.4
Santa Monica ..............         79.2           24.7         4.4           108.3          1.3
Pacific Palisades .........         91.7            1.7          --            93.4          1.2
Glendale ..................         42.0           39.0         3.1            84.1          1.0
Calabasas .................         68.8            1.2          --            70.0          0.9
Pasadena ..................         41.4           11.9         8.8            62.1          0.8
Malibu ....................         56.6            1.8         2.8            61.2          0.8
Torrance ..................         34.1           14.4        10.5            59.0          0.7
Redondo Beach .............         48.4            7.4         2.0            57.8          0.7
Manhattan Beach ...........         54.3            1.3         0.6            56.2          0.7
Canoga Park ...............         42.8           10.1         2.1            55.0          0.7
Sherman Oaks ..............         32.1           22.4          --            54.5          0.7
Northridge ................         49.2            1.1         2.2            52.5          0.6
Van Nuys ..................         23.2           26.3         1.7            51.2          0.6
Encino ....................         45.2            1.6          --            46.8          0.6
Woodland Hills ............         44.2            1.4         1.1            46.7          0.6
Rosemead ..................          3.8            1.7        40.2            45.7          0.6
Burbank ...................         28.2           12.0         5.0            45.2          0.5
North Hollywood ...........         20.9           20.8         0.7            42.4          0.5
All Other .................        767.0          220.2        54.8         1,042.0         12.9
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
 Total Los Angeles County        2,572.5          788.2       175.0         3,535.7         43.7
                            ===============  ==========  =============  =============  ============
       County: Orange
- --------------------------
Huntington Beach ..........         97.2           16.8        17.3           131.3          1.6
Newport Beach .............        100.1            0.3         3.4           103.8          1.3
Anaheim ...................         42.7           13.0        27.4            83.1          1.0
Santa Ana .................         37.6           13.6        18.7            69.9          0.9
Mission Viejo .............         55.9            0.3         2.5            58.7          0.7
South Laguna ..............         58.1             --          --            58.1          0.7
Orange ....................         34.6            3.6        19.4            57.6          0.7
Irvine ....................         37.9             --        17.8            55.7          0.7
Costa Mesa ................         26.6            8.3         2.8            37.7          0.5
All Other .................        328.9           43.5        58.8           431.2          5.4
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
 Total Orange County  .....        819.6           99.4       168.1         1,087.1         13.5
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
       Other Counties
- --------------------------
San Mateo .................        490.0           16.0         5.5           511.5          6.3
San Diego .................        340.6          148.0        20.5           509.1          6.3
Santa Clara ...............        389.1           21.8        38.3           449.2          5.6
San Francisco .............        267.4           21.4        12.5           301.3          3.7
Marin .....................        284.4            7.3         1.4           293.1          3.6
Ventura ...................        260.1           11.0         8.2           279.3          3.5
All Other .................        914.7          121.5        83.2         1,119.4         13.8
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
 Total Other Counties  ....      2,946.3          347.0       169.6         3,462.9         42.8
                            ---------------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ------------
 Total California .........     $6,338.4       $1,234.6      $512.7        $8,085.7        100.0%
                            ===============  ==========  =============  =============  ============
 Percentage of Total  .....         78.4%          15.3%        6.3%          100.0%
                            ===============  ==========  =============  =============
</TABLE>

                               173
<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the residential 1-4 loan and the
residential 1-4 equity portfolio by year of origination and size of
outstanding balance at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
                                  1-4 AND EQUITY LOANS
                ------------------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF                       100K-       200K-      300K-     400K-
ORIGINATION        0-99K       199K        299K       399K      499K
- --------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
1995 ..........   $   65.2    $  371.2    $  545.6    $335.1    $225.2
1994 ..........      100.3       389.6       433.7     252.2     148.4
1993 ..........       80.3       167.0       191.2     112.3      63.4
1992 ..........       30.6        68.3        52.7      30.8      22.8
1991 ..........       31.8        84.2        65.8      42.5      29.7
1990 ..........       63.8       150.6       112.1      63.9      41.7
1989 ..........       68.0        86.2        63.3      24.5      12.8
1988 ..........      124.7       204.9       130.5      48.6      24.4
1987 ..........      102.0        62.7        29.6       6.8       7.4
1986 ..........       63.0        43.0        19.6      11.2       5.2
1985 ..........       60.2        45.0        15.8       3.1       2.6
1984 ..........       73.7        35.7         6.6       0.7       0.8
1983 ..........       46.7        16.4         1.8       0.4       0.4
1982 ..........        7.9         1.4         0.2        --        --
1981 ..........        2.6         1.0          --        --        --
Prior to 1981         90.5         3.9         1.0        --        --
                ----------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
  Total .......   $1,011.3    $1,731.1    $1,669.5    $932.1    $584.8
                ==========  ==========  ==========  ========  ========
% of Total ....       13.8%       23.6%       22.7%     12.7%      8.0%
                ==========  ==========  ==========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 YEAR OF          500K-     600K-                             % OF
ORIGINATION        599K      999K     1,000K+     TOTAL      TOTAL
- --------------  --------  --------  ---------  ----------  --------

<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
1995 ..........   $108.7    $207.4    $ 41.9     $1,900.3     25.9 %
1994 ..........     91.5     239.9      67.9      1,723.5     23.5 %
1993 ..........     27.7     113.6      26.0        781.5     10.6 %
1992 ..........      7.8      67.2      16.5        296.7      4.0 %
1991 ..........     16.3      62.0      20.1        352.4      4.8 %
1990 ..........     26.2      70.0      44.2        572.5      7.8 %
1989 ..........      6.5      18.5      17.0        296.8      4.0 %
1988 ..........     11.3      50.0      17.1        611.5      8.3 %
1987 ..........      2.8      19.0       8.5        238.8      3.3 %
1986 ..........      1.1        --        --        143.1      2.0 %
1985 ..........      2.3       2.8       1.1        132.9      1.8 %
1984 ..........       --        --        --        117.5      1.6 %
1983 ..........       --        --        --         65.7      0.9 %
1982 ..........       --        --        --          9.5      0.1 %
1981 ..........       --        --        --          3.6      0.1 %
Prior to 1981         --        --        --         95.4      1.3 %
                --------  --------  ---------  ----------  --------
  Total .......   $302.2    $850.4    $260.3     $7,341.7    100.0%
                ========  ========  =========  ==========  ========
% of Total ....      4.1%     11.6%      3.5 %      100.0%
                ========  ========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>

   The table below shows the composition of the residential 1-4 loan and the
residential 1-4 equity portfolio by year of origination and by the original
LTV as of December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPOSITION OF
                 RESIDENTIAL 1-4 LOAN PORTFOLIO BY YEAR OF
                                ORIGINATION
                              AND ORIGINAL LTV
                ------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF
ORIGINATION       0-50%     51-60%     61-70%      71-80%
- --------------  --------  --------  ----------  ----------
                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
1995 ..........   $132.8    $163.2    $  300.8    $  958.3
1994 ..........    143.3     144.5       328.9       843.6
1993 ..........     94.6      89.2       177.8       332.4
1992 ..........     31.4      22.8        82.3       140.0
1991 ..........     23.0      28.3        86.1       185.8
1990 ..........     21.0      38.3        89.3       357.8
1989 ..........     11.3      12.1        32.9       171.0
1988 ..........     15.0      26.5        68.5       361.8
1987 ..........      9.6      13.2        43.5       130.6
1986 ..........      6.9       7.8        18.6        88.1
1985 ..........      7.8       7.0        18.6        83.4
1984 ..........      8.5       6.8        15.6        67.4
1983 ..........      3.6       3.5         8.5        36.7
1982 ..........      1.0       0.8         1.1         3.8
1981 ..........      0.6       0.2         0.4         2.0
Prior to 1981        1.6       2.5         9.1        50.4
                --------  --------  ----------  ----------
  Total .......   $512.0    $566.7    $1,282.0    $3,813.1
                ========  ========  ==========  ==========
% of Total ....      7.0%      7.7 %      17.5%       51.9%
                ========  ========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     GREATER
 YEAR OF                              THAN
ORIGINATION       81-90%    91-95%     95%      TOTAL      % OF TOTAL
- --------------  --------  --------  -------  ----------  ------------

<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>
1995 ..........   $208.9    $135.4    $0.9     $1,900.3       25.9 %
1994 ..........    173.1      89.7     0.4      1,723.5       23.5 %
1993 ..........     66.7      17.3     3.5        781.5       10.6 %
1992 ..........     17.5       2.7      --        296.7        4.0 %
1991 ..........     27.4       0.5     1.3        352.4        4.8 %
1990 ..........     63.5       2.4     0.2        572.5        7.8 %
1989 ..........     65.0       3.8     0.7        296.8        4.0 %
1988 ..........    134.6       3.8     1.3        611.5        8.3 %
1987 ..........     33.8       5.8     2.3        238.8        3.3 %
1986 ..........     16.7       4.2     0.8        143.1        2.0 %
1985 ..........      9.5       6.3     0.3        132.9        1.8 %
1984 ..........     12.5       6.2     0.5        117.5        1.6 %
1983 ..........      9.1       3.6     0.7         65.7        0.9 %
1982 ..........      1.6       1.1     0.1          9.5        0.1 %
1981 ..........      0.3       0.1      --          3.6        0.1 %
Prior to 1981       11.9       3.4    16.5         95.4        1.3 %
                --------  --------  -------  ----------  ------------
  Total .......   $852.1    $286.3   $29.5     $7,341.7       100.0%
                ========  ========  =======  ==========  ============
% of Total ....     11.6%      3.9%    0.4%       100.0%
                ========  ========  =======  ==========
</TABLE>

                               174
<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the delinquent residential 1-4
loan and the delinquent residential 1-4 equity loan portfolio by year of
origination and size of outstanding balance at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF
                         DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL 1-4 AND
                            DELINQUENT EQUITY LOANS
                ----------------------------------------------
YEAR OF                     100K-     200K-     300K-    400K-
ORIGINATION       0-99K      199K      299K     399K     499K
- --------------  --------  --------  --------  -------  -------
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
1995 ..........   $ 0.2     $ 1.7     $ 1.7     $  --    $  --
1994 ..........     0.2       2.8       1.4       0.6       --
1993 ..........     0.7       1.3       3.2       0.7      2.3
1992 ..........     0.9       1.0       0.7       0.7      1.0
1991 ..........     0.8       2.7       3.8       4.1      1.8
1990 ..........     1.4       6.2       4.7       3.6      2.6
1989 ..........     2.4       4.4       3.1       0.3      0.4
1988 ..........     3.0       6.5       3.7       1.3      1.4
1987 ..........     1.7       1.0       1.2        --      0.4
1986 ..........     1.1       0.7       0.5        --      0.5
1985 ..........     1.0       0.3        --        --       --
1984 ..........     1.2       0.9       0.2        --       --
1983 ..........     1.6       0.4        --        --       --
1982 ..........     0.5        --        --        --       --
1981 ..........     0.1        --        --        --       --
Prior to 1981       1.4       0.2        --        --       --
                --------  --------  --------  -------  -------
  Total .......   $18.2     $30.1     $24.2     $11.3    $10.4
                ========  ========  ========  =======  =======
% of Total ....    14.3 %    23.7 %    19.0 %     8.9 %    8.2 %
                ========  ========  ========  =======  =======
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR OF           500K-    600K-                           % OF
ORIGINATION       599K      999K     1,000K+    TOTAL     TOTAL
- --------------  -------  --------  ---------  --------  --------

<S>             <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
1995 ..........   $ --     $ 0.6      $  --     $  4.2      3.3%
1994 ..........     --        --        2.2        7.2      5.7%
1993 ..........    0.5       2.3        1.2       12.2      9.6%
1992 ..........    0.6       3.4         --        8.3      6.5%
1991 ..........     --       3.1        1.1       17.4     13.7%
1990 ..........    2.9       5.5        5.7       32.6     25.6%
1989 ..........     --        --         --       10.6      8.3%
1988 ..........    0.5       1.3         --       17.7     13.9%
1987 ..........    0.6       0.9         --        5.8      4.5%
1986 ..........     --        --         --        2.8      2.2%
1985 ..........     --       0.6         --        1.9      1.5%
1984 ..........     --        --         --        2.3      1.8%
1983 ..........     --        --         --        2.0      1.6%
1982 ..........     --        --         --        0.5      0.4%
1981 ..........     --        --         --        0.1      0.1%
Prior to 1981       --        --         --        1.6      1.3%
                -------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
  Total .......   $5.1     $17.7      $10.2     $127.2    100.0%
                =======  ========  =========  ========  ========
% of Total ....    4.0 %    13.9 %      8.0%     100.0%
                =======  ========  =========  ========
</TABLE>

   California Federal's residential 1-4 portfolio at December 31, 1995 is
primarily composed of loans originated during 1995, 1994 and 1993 (60.0%) and
loans with an outstanding balance less than $300,000 (60.1%). California
Federal's delinquencies and resulting 1995 residential 1-4 charge-offs have
primarily resulted from loans originated between 1988 and 1991. Additionally,
larger balance loans (those in excess of $300,000), comprised a substantial
amount of loans in which charge-offs have been recorded.

                               175
<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the multi-family loan portfolio
by year of origination and size of outstanding balance at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF
                                 MULTI-FAMILY LOANS
                ---------------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF                    750K-     1,000K-    2,000K-    3,000K-
ORIGINATION       0-749K     999K     1,999K     2,999K     3,999K
- --------------  --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>
1995 ..........   $ 17.1    $  2.6    $  4.9      $  --      $  --
1994 ..........     28.3       1.7      10.7        2.1        3.7
1993 ..........     69.2      24.5      26.9        4.7         --
1992 ..........     21.4       7.1      18.3        8.8        7.2
1991 ..........     15.5       8.9      12.4         --         --
1990 ..........     41.1      16.4      12.2        7.3        3.7
1989 ..........     17.8       3.4       4.5         --        7.0
1988 ..........    140.5      15.2      22.4        6.7        7.2
1987 ..........    155.9      16.7      24.8        2.3        6.9
1986 ..........    177.6      15.3      12.9       11.3       10.6
1985 ..........    104.4       4.1      13.8        6.6        3.7
1984 ..........     41.8       1.0       1.9         --         --
1983 ..........     25.3       0.9        --         --         --
1982 ..........      1.1       0.9        --         --         --
1981 ..........      0.6        --        --         --         --
Prior to 1981       43.0       2.5       5.4         --         --
                --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total .......   $900.6    $121.2    $171.1      $49.8      $50.0
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
% of Total ....     66.9 %     9.0%     12.7 %      3.7%       3.7%
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 YEAR OF          4,000K-    5,000K-                            % OF
ORIGINATION       4,999K     5,999K     6,000K+     TOTAL      TOTAL
- --------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  --------

<S>             <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
1995 ..........    $  --      $  --      $ --      $   24.6      1.8%
1994 ..........       --         --        --          46.5      3.5%
1993 ..........       --         --        --         125.3      9.3%
1992 ..........       --         --        --          62.8      4.7%
1991 ..........       --         --        --          36.8      2.7%
1990 ..........      4.7         --       6.4          91.8      6.8%
1989 ..........      4.9         --        --          37.6      2.8%
1988 ..........      4.6        5.3        --         201.9     15.0%
1987 ..........     14.1         --        --         220.7     16.4%
1986 ..........      8.1        5.4        --         241.2     17.9%
1985 ..........       --         --        --         132.6      9.9%
1984 ..........       --         --        --          44.7      3.3%
1983 ..........       --         --        --          26.2      2.0%
1982 ..........       --         --        --           2.0      0.1%
1981 ..........       --         --        --           0.6       --%
Prior to 1981         --         --        --          50.9      3.8%
                ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  --------
  Total .......    $36.4      $10.7      $6.4      $1,346.2    100.0%
                =========  =========  =========  ==========  ========
% of Total ....      2.7%       0.8%      0.5%        100.0%
                =========  =========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>

   The table below shows the composition of the multi-family loan portfolio
by year of origination and by original LTV:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPOSITION OF
                    MULTI-FAMILY LOAN PORTFOLIO BY
                 YEAR OF ORIGINATION AND ORIGINAL LTV
                -------------------------------------
 YEAR OF
ORIGINATION       0-50%    51-60%    61-70%    71-80%
- --------------  -------  --------  --------  --------
                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>
1995 ..........   $ 2.2    $ 2.1     $  5.3    $  9.3
1994 ..........     4.1      7.1       15.7      11.9
1993 ..........    18.1     23.3       42.0      40.3
1992 ..........     2.1      2.2       26.6      31.8
1991 ..........     4.9      2.5       16.3      12.7
1990 ..........     1.9      5.8       37.1      47.0
1989 ..........     0.5      0.9       11.8      23.8
1988 ..........     7.3     11.7       39.9     141.3
1987 ..........     7.7      8.0       52.2     150.9
1986 ..........     5.8      9.0       47.7     175.3
1985 ..........     6.3      8.4       27.8      89.7
1984 ..........     2.6      2.4       18.5      20.9
1983 ..........     1.8      2.8       11.2      10.4
1982 ..........     0.5      1.2        0.2       0.1
1981 ..........      --       --         --       0.6
Prior to 1981       1.0      1.6       12.5      35.8
                -------  --------  --------  --------
  Total .......   $66.8    $89.0     $364.8    $801.8
                =======  ========  ========  ========
% of Total ....     5.0 %    6.6 %     27.1 %    59.6 %
                =======  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     GREATER
 YEAR OF                              THAN                  % OF
ORIGINATION       81-90%    91-95%     95%      TOTAL      TOTAL
- --------------  --------  --------  -------  ----------  --------

<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>
1995 ..........    $5.7      $ --     $ --      $ 24.6       1.8%
1994 ..........     7.5       0.2       --        46.5       3.5%
1993 ..........     1.3       0.3       --       125.3       9.3%
1992 ..........      --       0.1       --        62.8       4.7%
1991 ..........     0.2       0.2       --        36.8       2.7%
1990 ..........      --        --       --        91.8       6.8%
1989 ..........     0.6        --       --        37.6       2.8%
1988 ..........     1.7        --       --       201.9      15.0%
1987 ..........     0.8        --      1.1       220.7      16.4%
1986 ..........     2.4       1.0       --       241.2      17.9%
1985 ..........     0.4        --       --       132.6       9.9%
1984 ..........     0.2       0.1       --        44.7       3.3%
1983 ..........      --        --       --        26.2       2.0%
1982 ..........      --        --       --         2.0       0.1%
1981 ..........      --        --       --         0.6        --%
Prior to 1981        --        --       --        50.9       3.8%
                --------  --------  -------  ----------  --------
  Total .......   $20.8      $1.9     $1.1    $1,346.2     100.0%
                ========  ========  =======  ==========  ========
% of Total ....     1.5%      0.1%     0.1%      100.0%
                ========  ========  =======  ==========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the delinquent multi-family loan
portfolio by year of origination and size of outstanding balance at December
31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF DELINQUENT
                                 MULTI-FAMILY LOANS
                ---------------------------------------------------
YEAR OF                     750K-     1,000K-    2,000K-    3,000K-
ORIGINATION       0-749K     999K     1,999K     2,999K     3,999K
- --------------  --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>
1995 ..........   $  --     $  --      $  --       $--        $--
1994 ..........     0.2        --         --        --         --
1993 ..........     0.3        --         --        --         --
1992 ..........     0.6        --        1.6        --         --
1991 ..........     2.0        --         --        --         --
1990 ..........     1.5       0.8         --        --         --
1989 ..........      --        --         --        --         --
1988 ..........     1.9        --         --        --         --
1987 ..........     1.4       0.9         --        --         --
1986 ..........     2.1       0.8        1.1        --         --
1985 ..........     2.0       0.8         --        --         --
1984 ..........     0.3        --         --        --         --
1983 ..........     0.2        --         --        --         --
1982 ..........      --        --         --        --         --
1981 ..........      --        --         --        --         --
Prior to 1981       0.4        --         --        --         --
                --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total .......   $12.9     $ 3.3      $ 2.7       $--        $--
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
% of Total ....    68.2 %    17.5 %     14.3%       --%        --%
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR OF           4,000K-    5,000K-                         % OF
ORIGINATION       4,999K     5,999K     6,000K+    TOTAL     TOTAL
- --------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  ---------

<S>             <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>      <C>
1995 ..........     $--        $--        $--     $   --        --%
1994 ..........      --         --         --        0.2       1.0 %
1993 ..........      --         --         --        0.3       1.6 %
1992 ..........      --         --         --        2.2      11.6 %
1991 ..........      --         --         --        2.0      10.6 %
1990 ..........      --         --         --        2.3      12.2 %
1989 ..........      --         --         --         --        --%
1988 ..........      --         --         --        1.9      10.1 %
1987 ..........      --         --         --        2.3      12.2 %
1986 ..........      --         --         --        4.0      21.2 %
1985 ..........      --         --         --        2.8      14.8 %
1984 ..........      --         --         --        0.3       1.6 %
1983 ..........      --         --         --        0.2       1.0 %
1982 ..........      --         --         --         --        -- %
1981 ..........      --         --         --         --        -- %
Prior to 1981        --         --         --        0.4       2.1 %
                ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  ---------
  Total .......     $--        $--        $--     $ 18.9     100.0 %
                =========  =========  =========  =======  =========
% of Total ....      --%        --%        --%     100.0%
                =========  =========  =========  =======
</TABLE>

   California Federal's multi-family portfolio at December 31, 1995 was
primarily composed of loans originated during the period of 1985 through 1988
(59.2%) and loans less than $750,000 (66.9%). Correspondingly, 98.3% of
California Federal's multi-family loans had an original loan to value ratio
of 80% or less. California Federal's delinquent multi-family loans primarily
consist of lower balance loans, originated between 1984 through 1992. The
1994 Bulk Sales transactions contributed to a reduction in the amount of
delinquent loans and larger balance performing loans.

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<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the commercial real estate loan
portfolio by year of origination and size of outstanding balance at December
31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF COMMERCIAL
                                  REAL ESTATE LOANS
                ---------------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF                    750K-     1,000K-    2,000K-    3,000K-
ORIGINATION       0-749K     999K     1,999K     2,999K     3,999K
- --------------  --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>
1995 ..........   $  2.4    $  --      $  --      $  --      $  --
1994 ..........      3.8      1.8        5.2         --         --
1993 ..........      3.2      0.9         --         --         --
1992 ..........      1.5      1.0        1.3         --        6.7
1991 ..........      0.8       --         --         --         --
1990 ..........      0.9       --         --         --         --
1989 ..........     17.1       --        1.0        4.2         --
1988 ..........     65.3     18.8       26.5        2.2        7.1
1987 ..........     59.7     14.9       33.6        7.4       13.3
1986 ..........     52.6      9.2       16.2        5.1         --
1985 ..........     25.9      9.4       12.8        4.7         --
1984 ..........      4.7       --        1.2        2.8         --
1983 ..........      0.1      0.8         --         --         --
1982 ..........       --       --         --         --         --
1981 ..........       --       --         --         --         --
Prior to 1981       15.8      0.8         --         --         --
                --------  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Total .......   $253.8    $57.6      $97.8      $26.4      $27.1
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
% of Total ....     46.8%    10.6%      18.0%       4.9%       5.0%
                ========  ========  =========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 YEAR OF          4,000K-    5,000K-                          % OF
ORIGINATION       4,999K     5,999K     6,000K+    TOTAL      TOTAL
- --------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  ---------

<S>             <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>
1995 ..........    $  --      $ --       $  --     $  2.4       0.4%
1994 ..........      5.0        --        29.0       44.8       8.3%
1993 ..........       --        --          --        4.1       0.8%
1992 ..........       --        --         7.6       18.1       3.3%
1991 ..........       --        --          --        0.8       0.1%
1990 ..........       --        --          --        0.9       0.2%
1989 ..........       --        --         7.8       30.1       5.5%
1988 ..........      9.1        --          --      129.0      23.8%
1987 ..........       --       5.3          --      134.2      24.8%
1986 ..........      4.7        --          --       87.8      16.2%
1985 ..........       --        --          --       52.8       9.7%
1984 ..........       --        --          --        8.7       1.6%
1983 ..........       --        --        10.8       11.7       2.2%
1982 ..........       --        --          --         --        --%
1981 ..........       --        --          --         --        --%
Prior to 1981         --        --          --       16.6       3.1%
                ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  ---------
  Total .......    $18.8      $5.3       $55.2     $542.0     100.0%
                =========  =========  =========  ========  =========
% of Total ....      3.5%      1.0%       10.2%     100.0%
                =========  =========  =========  ========
</TABLE>

   The table below shows the composition of the commercial real estate loan
portfolio by year of origination and by original LTV:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPOSITION OF COMMERCIAL
                           REAL ESTATE LOAN PORTFOLIO
                     BY YEAR OF ORIGINATION AND ORIGINAL LTV
                -----------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF
ORIGINATION       0-50%    51-60%    61-70%    71-80%    81-90%
- --------------  -------  --------  --------  --------  --------
                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>             <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
1995 ..........   $ 0.5    $  --     $  0.4    $  0.9     $0.6
1994 ..........     1.1      2.9        2.6      36.4       --
1993 ..........     1.2      1.6         --       0.9       --
1992 ..........     4.7      9.0        0.4       1.0      3.0
1991 ..........      --       --         --       0.1      0.5
1990 ..........     0.1       --         --       0.6      0.2
1989 ..........     1.5      3.8       10.0      14.8       --
1988 ..........     5.0     11.1       22.1      88.0      2.8
1987 ..........     4.7     10.3       29.8      88.4      0.5
1986 ..........     2.6      6.4       16.3      61.7      0.2
1985 ..........     4.5      2.3       10.3      35.7       --
1984 ..........     0.1      0.5        3.1       4.9       --
1983 ..........    10.9       --        0.8        --       --
1982 ..........      --       --         --        --       --
1981 ..........      --       --         --        --       --
Prior to 1981       0.3      0.8        5.4      10.0      0.1
                -------  --------  --------  --------  --------
  Total .......   $37.2    $48.7     $101.2    $343.4     $7.9
                =======  ========  ========  ========  ========
% of Total ....     6.9%     9.0%      18.6%     63.3%     1.5%
                =======  ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           GREATER
 YEAR OF                    THAN                % OF
ORIGINATION       91-95%     95%     TOTAL     TOTAL
- --------------  --------  -------  --------  --------

<S>             <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
1995 ..........    $ --     $ --     $  2.4      0.4%
1994 ..........     1.5      0.3       44.8      8.3%
1993 ..........     0.4       --        4.1      0.8%
1992 ..........      --       --       18.1      3.3%
1991 ..........     0.2       --        0.8      0.1%
1990 ..........      --       --        0.9      0.2%
1989 ..........      --       --       30.1      5.5%
1988 ..........      --       --      129.0     23.8%
1987 ..........      --      0.5      134.2     24.8%
1986 ..........      --      0.6       87.8     16.2%
1985 ..........      --       --       52.8      9.7%
1984 ..........     0.1       --        8.7      1.6%
1983 ..........      --       --       11.7      2.2%
1982 ..........      --       --         --       --%
1981 ..........      --       --         --       --%
Prior to 1981        --       --       16.6      3.1%
                --------  -------  --------  --------
  Total .......    $2.2     $1.4     $542.0    100.0%
                ========  =======  ========  ========
% of Total ....     0.4%     0.3%     100.0%
                ========  =======  ========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
   The table below shows the composition of the delinquent commercial real
estate loan portfolio by year of origination and size of outstanding balance
at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          DECEMBER 31, 1995 OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF DELINQUENT
                                     COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS
                    -------------------------------------------------------------
 YEAR OF                            750K-      1,000K-      2,000K-      3,000K-
ORIGINATION            0-749K       999K       1,999K       2,999K       3,999K
- ------------------  -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                 <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>
1995 ..............     $  --        $--        $  --         $--          $--
1994 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1993 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1992 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1991 ..............       0.2         --           --          --           --
1990 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1989 ..............       0.7         --          1.3          --           --
1988 ..............       0.4         --           --          --           --
1987 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1986 ..............       0.1         --           --          --           --
1985 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1984 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1983 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1982 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
1981 ..............        --         --           --          --           --
Prior to 1981 .....       0.1         --           --          --           --
                    -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Total ...........     $ 1.5        $--        $ 1.3         $--          $--
                    ===========  =========  ===========  ===========  ===========
% of Total ........      53.6 %       --%        46.4%         --%          --%
                    ===========  =========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 YEAR OF               4,000K-      5,000K-                               % OF
ORIGINATION            4,999K       5,999K       6,000K+      TOTAL      TOTAL
- ------------------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ---------  ----------

<S>                 <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>
1995 ..............      $--          $--          $--       $   --         --%
1994 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1993 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1992 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1991 ..............       --           --           --          0.2        7.1%
1990 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1989 ..............       --           --           --          2.0       71.4%
1988 ..............       --           --           --          0.4       14.3%
1987 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1986 ..............       --           --           --          0.1        3.6%
1985 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1984 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1983 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1982 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
1981 ..............       --           --           --           --         --%
Prior to 1981 .....       --           --           --          0.1        3.6%
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ---------  ----------
  Total ...........      $--          $--          $--       $  2.8      100.0%
                    ===========  ===========  ===========  =========  ==========
% of Total ........       --%          --%          --%       100.0%
                    ===========  ===========  ===========  =========
</TABLE>

   Since 1990, California Federal has not been active in the origination of
commercial real estate loans, except to finance the sale of real estate. At
December 31, 1995 $403.8 million, or 74.5% of California Federal's commercial
real estate loan portfolio was comprised of loans originated between 1985
through 1988. The 1994 Bulk Sales included a substantial amount of delinquent
commercial real estate loans and large performing loans. At December 31,
1995, 53.7% of California Federal's commercial real estate loan portfolio was
concentrated in commercial warehouses and industrial buildings. Many of these
loans are occupied by owner users with balances that are typically $1.0
million or lower.

<PAGE>

   The composition of California Federal's gross consumer loan portfolio is
set forth in the following table at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DECEMBER 31,
                            ---------------------------
                               1995      1994     1993
                            --------  --------  -------
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                         <C>       <C>       <C>
Consumer loans:
 Mobile homes .............   $ 66.3    $ 79.6   $ 95.6
 Vehicles .................     21.5      49.4     98.2
 Equity credit line .......    137.8     168.7    203.9
 Unsecured ................     14.6      16.1     20.5
 Loans secured by deposits       9.4       8.8     15.5
                            --------  --------  -------
   Total consumer loans  ..   $249.6    $322.6   $433.7
                            ========  ========  =======
</TABLE>

   Since 1993, California Federal has ceased actively originating consumer
loans for its own portfolio. California Federal has continued to originate
consumer loans on an agency basis for other financial institutions.
Additionally, in 1993, California Federal sold CTL, a subsidiary of
California Federal that had specialized in the origination of automobile
loans, further reducing the level of California Federal's consumer loan
portfolio.

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<PAGE>
   At December 31, 1995, $1.1 billion of fixed rate loans and approximately
$8.3 billion of adjustable rate loans were contractually due after one year.
The following table presents the remaining contractual maturities of
California Federal's gross loan portfolio at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   REMAINING CONTRACTUAL MATURITY
                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   OVER ONE      OVER THREE    OVER FIVE      OVER TEN
                       WITHIN     BUT WITHIN     BUT WITHIN    BUT WITHIN    BUT WITHIN      OVER
                      ONE YEAR    THREE YEARS    FIVE YEARS    TEN YEARS      15 YEARS     15 YEARS     TOTAL
                    ----------  -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ---------
                                                       (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                 <C>         <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>         <C>
Real Estate:
 Residential 1-4:
  Fixed rate ......    $ 6.0         $11.6         $ 26.1        $ 74.9        $ 71.5      $  775.3   $  965.4
  Adjustable rate        1.4           1.2            4.1          16.8          35.9       6,252.8    6,312.2
 Income property:
  Fixed rate ......     20.4          11.9           24.4          35.1          26.9           2.6      121.3
  Adjustable rate       24.0          20.9          153.3         334.3          53.2       1,181.2    1,766.9
 Equity ...........      0.7           5.0            4.4          12.4          30.5          11.1       64.1
                    ----------  -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ---------
Total real estate       52.5          50.6          212.3         473.5         218.0       8,223.0    9,229.9
Consumer ..........     36.2          37.4           47.0          68.1          41.7          19.2      249.6
                    ----------  -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ---------
                       $88.7         $88.0         $259.3        $541.6        $259.7      $8,242.2   $9,479.5
                    ==========  =============  ============  ============  ============  ==========  =========
</TABLE>

 Sales of Loans and Loan Servicing Activities.

   From time to time, California Federal sells loans in order to manage the
growth of its loan portfolio, to aid in managing its capital position, to
provide additional sources of cash flow, to enable California Federal to
refine the composition and interest rate sensitivity of its loan portfolio
and for other reasons. California Federal's loans held for sale were $13.6
million and $1.3 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
California Federal continually reviews the composition and level of its loan
origination activity in order to determine the level of loans originated for
sale. Fixed rate residential 1-4 loans that conform to the underwriting
criteria of FHLMC and FNMA, are generally originated for sale, while
originations of adjustable rate mortgage loans and non-conforming fixed rate
loans have been primarily for investment. California Federal has established
desired ranges for portfolio and asset growth based upon numerous factors,
including origination volume and mix, portfolio repayments and payoffs,
desired servicing portfolio levels and regulatory capital requirements. These
factors collectively enter into the determination of the amount of fixed rate
loans originated for sale. California Federal typically does not hold such
loans in its long-term portfolio because of asset/liability management
considerations.

   California Federal records gains or losses from the sale of loans that it
continues to service for others by computing the present value of the
difference between the yield on the loans sold and the yield to be paid to
the buyer, reduced by normal servicing fees ("excess servicing"), over the
estimated remaining life of the loans. The present value gain or loss is
based upon market prepayment, default and discount rate assumptions. An asset
(i.e., the present value of excess servicing) equal to the present value gain
is recorded at the time a loan is sold and is amortized over the estimated
remaining life of the loan. California Federal monitors actual prepayments on
the related loans and reduces the balance of the recorded amount of excess
servicing by a charge to earnings if actual prepayments exceed California
Federal's estimate. At December 31, 1995, the amount of capitalized excess
servicing recorded by California Federal was $3.9 million.

   In most cases, when loans are sold, California Federal retains the
servicing of the loans for the purchaser. California Federal receives an
annual servicing fee, in the range of 25 to 40 basis points, for servicing
loans for others. California Federal received $12.4 million, $14.6 million,
$18.5 million, $24.8 million and $26.0 million in loan servicing fees for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. Fees
generated from servicing loans for others are included in fee income in the
consolidated financial statements. The following table summarizes loans
serviced for others at the dates indicated:

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DECEMBER 31,
            ----------------------------------------------------------
 INVESTOR       1995        1994        1993        1992        1991
- ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
FNMA ......   $2,323.2    $2,379.0    $2,720.4    $2,764.8    $3,817.4
FHLMC .....      117.7       137.0       168.8       225.0       243.8
Other .....    1,341.4     1,943.3     2,446.1     3,261.2     4,504.2
            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
              $3,782.3    $4,459.3    $5,335.3    $6,251.0    $8,565.4
            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

LOAN PORTFOLIO RISK ELEMENTS

   California Federal originates loans with the expectation that borrowers
will honor their repayment obligations. To reduce credit risk, California
Federal maintains underwriting criteria for each of its loan programs. As is
the case with all other lenders, however, certain of California Federal's
borrowers will become unable or unwilling to pay interest or principal when
due. Among the reasons for such defaults may be adverse conditions in the
regional or national economy, unemployment, an oversupply of space for lease
and an increase in vacancies, a decline in real estate values, and other
factors. In such cases, and following efforts to encourage borrowers to cure
their defaults, California Federal normally commences proceedings to
foreclose upon the property securing the loan. Such proceedings may be
delayed by litigation or bankruptcy initiated by the borrower. California
Federal's risk of loss relates both to the frequency of such defaults and to
the severity of loss. The loss is primarily composed of the excess, if any,
of the outstanding principal balance of the loan plus accrued interest over
the value of the collateral at the time of foreclosure. In some instances,
California Federal may be able to recover any loss it incurs from other
assets of the borrower but, generally, this has not been possible. California
Federal also is exposed to loss if the value of the collateral declines
between the time of foreclosure and the time of resale and for the associated
costs of acquiring and disposing of the collateral. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition--Cal
Fed."

   Loans on which California Federal has ceased the accrual of interest and
loans on which various concessions have been made due to the inability of the
borrower to service the obligation under the original terms of the agreement
constitute the primary components of the portfolio of non-performing loans.
Under certain limited circumstances, prior to 1993, California Federal
continued to accrue interest on loans that were delinquent 90 days or more
("past due loans"). At December 31, 1995, all loans more than 90 days
delinquent were on non-accrual status. California Federal may place a
performing loan on non-accrual status, and/or designate a loan as impaired,
if California Federal believes that a default is probable or the full
collection of principal and interest is doubtful.

 Non-accrual loans.

   California Federal generally places a loan on non-accrual status whenever
the payment of interest is 90 days or more delinquent, or earlier if the
timely collection of interest and/or principal appears doubtful. Loans on
non-accrual status can be resolved by: (i) the borrower bringing the loan
current, (ii) California Federal and the borrower agreeing to modify the
terms of the loan, or (iii) by foreclosure upon the collateral securing the
loan. The following table presents California Federal's gross non-accrual
loans by state at the dates indicated:

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DECEMBER 31,
                 ------------------------------------------------
                    1995      1994      1993      1992      1991
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>              <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
California .....   $188.7    $162.8    $414.0    $575.9    $450.9
Florida ........      8.5       9.7      33.8      70.9      92.2
Alabama ........       --        --        --      20.8      22.5
North Carolina         --        --        --      13.2      17.1
Nevada .........      3.5       1.5       6.2      11.7      32.0
Georgia ........      1.2       0.9      14.3       8.0      38.3
Other ..........      4.4       3.3      47.1      24.6      59.0
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
                   $206.3    $178.2    $515.4    $725.1    $712.0
                 ========  ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

   The following table shows California Federal's portfolio of gross
non-accrual loans by state and type at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                RESIDENTIAL    MULTI-    SHOPPING
STATE            1-4 UNITS     FAMILY    CENTERS     OFFICE
- ------------  -------------  --------  ----------  --------
                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>           <C>            <C>       <C>         <C>
California  .      $86.6       $82.9       $1.3       $8.8
Florida .....        7.3         0.4         --         --
Nevada ......        1.5         1.8         --         --
New York ....        1.2          --         --         --
Georgia .....        1.0         0.2         --         --
Other(A) ....        2.0         1.0         --         --
              -------------  --------  ----------  --------
Total .......      $99.6       $86.3       $1.3       $8.8
              =============  ========  ==========  ========
% of Total  .       48.3%       41.8%       0.6%       4.3%
              =============  ========  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               OTHER
                COMMERCIAL     INCOME                            % OF
STATE           INDUSTRIAL    PROPERTY    CONSUMER    TOTAL     TOTAL
- ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------

<S>           <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
California  .      $5.8         $1.0        $2.3      $188.7     91.5%
Florida .....        --           --         0.8         8.5      4.1
Nevada ......        --           --         0.2         3.5      1.7
New York ....        --           --          --         1.2      0.6
Georgia .....        --           --          --         1.2      0.6
Other(A) ....        --           --         0.2         3.2      1.5
              ------------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------
Total .......      $5.8         $1.0        $3.5      $206.3    100.0%
              ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ========
% of Total  .       2.8%         0.5%        1.7%      100.0%
              ============  ==========  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (A) Includes states with totals less than $1 million.

   Restructured Loans. California Federal, in an effort to maximize the value
of its loans that are not performing under their contractual terms, may
modify such loans at terms that are less favorable than the current market.
Restructured loans have interest rates that may be less than current market
rates or may contain other concessions. Since 1990, California Federal has
generally declined to restructure loans except in special situations where a
recovery seems likely. This policy reflected a determination that in most
cases property values were unlikely to recover during the real estate
downturn. The following table presents gross restructured loans by state at
the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                DECEMBER 31,
                 ----------------------------------------
                   1995    1994    1993     1992     1991
                 ------  ------  -------  -------  ------
                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>              <C>     <C>     <C>      <C>      <C>
California .....   $3.1    $5.8    $14.5    $52.8   $ 5.0
Alaska .........     --      --       --       --    26.2
Texas ..........     --      --       --      0.8    14.1
Florida ........     --      --       --      5.9      --
North Carolina       --      --       --      2.5      --
Other ..........    0.2      --      2.3      2.2      --
                 ------  ------  -------  -------  ------
                   $3.3    $5.8    $16.8    $64.2   $45.3
                 ======  ======  =======  =======  ======
</TABLE>

   See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition--Cal Fed."

 Potential Problem Loans.

   California Federal monitors its loan portfolio in an effort to identify
potential problem loans on a timely basis. Additionally, California Federal's
primary regulator, the OTS, has promulgated a regulation

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that requires savings institutions to utilize an internal asset
classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem
assets for regulatory supervision purposes. California Federal has
incorporated the OTS' internal asset classifications as a part of its credit
monitoring system. California Federal currently classifies its assets as
Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful or Loss.

   A Pass asset is considered of sufficient quality to preclude designation
as Special Mention or an adverse classification. Pass assets are generally
protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by
the value of the asset or underlying collateral.

   Assets classified as Special Mention have potential weaknesses that
deserve management's close attention. These potential weaknesses, if left
uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for these
assets or in the institution's credit position at some future date. Special
Mention assets are not considered as adversely classified and do not expose
an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

   Assets classified as Substandard are inadequately protected by the current
net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if
any. Assets so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses. They
are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution
will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

   Assets classified as Doubtful have the weaknesses of those classified as
Substandard, with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make
collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts,
conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. California
Federal views the Doubtful classification as a temporary category. California
Federal will generally classify assets as Doubtful when inadequate data is
available or when such uncertainty exists as to preclude a Substandard
classification. Therefore, California Federal will normally tend to have a
minimal amount of assets classified in this category.

   Assets classified as Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little
value that their continuance as assets without establishment of a specific
allowance or charge-off is not warranted. A Loss classification does not
imply that an asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value. Rather, it
indicates that it is not practical or desirable to defer establishing a
specific allowance for the worthless portion of such asset even though
partial recovery may be effected in the future. California Federal will
generally classify as Loss the portion of assets with a specific allowance.
Therefore, the amount of an asset classified as Loss includes the total
specific valuation allowance established for the particular asset.

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CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE

   Credit losses are inherent in the business of originating and retaining
real estate, consumer and commercial loans. As previously discussed,
California Federal, in an effort to identify and mitigate the risk of credit
losses in a timely manner, performs periodic reviews of any asset that has
been identified as having potential excess credit risk. California Federal
maintains special departments with responsibility for resolving problem loans
and selling real estate acquired through foreclosure in order to facilitate
this process. Valuation allowances for estimated potential future losses are
established on a specific and general basis. Specific allowances for real
estate secured loans are determined by the excess of the recorded investment
in the loan over the fair market value of the collateral. General valuation
allowances are provided for losses inherent in the loan portfolio which have
yet to be specifically identified. The general valuation allowance is based
upon a number of factors, including: (i) historical loss experience, (ii)
composition of the loan portfolio, (iii) loan classifications, (iv)
prevailing and forecasted economic conditions and (v) management's judgment.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition--Cal Fed--Provision for Losses" and Notes to the
consolidated financial statements of Cal Fed.

   The table below shows California Federal's specific and general allowances
for loan losses by loan type at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    DECEMBER 31,
                                  -----------------------------------------------
                                     1995      1994      1993      1992     1991
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                               <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Specific Allowance:
 Real Estate:
  Residential 1-4 ...............   $   --    $  4.1    $  3.5    $   --   $   --
  Income property ...............     24.3      30.4      54.4      55.5     58.0
 Total real estate ..............     24.3      34.5      57.9      55.5     58.0
 Commercial banking .............       --        --       0.2      16.3     26.1
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
Total specific allowance ........   $ 24.3    $ 34.5    $ 58.1    $ 71.8   $ 84.1
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
General Allowance:
 Real Estate:
  Residential 1-4 ...............   $ 45.0    $ 44.0    $ 49.0    $ 20.0   $ 16.0
  Income property ...............     90.0     112.0     121.1     141.9    146.2
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
 Total real estate ..............    135.0     156.0     170.1     161.9    162.2
 Commercial banking .............       --        --       5.0      55.0     54.5
 Consumer .......................     11.7      11.1      11.1      25.3     21.6
 Unallocated ....................     10.0      10.0      10.0      10.0     10.0
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
Total general allowance .........    156.7     177.1     196.2     252.2    248.3
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
Total allowance for loan losses     $181.0    $211.6    $254.3    $324.0   $332.4
                                  ========  ========  ========  ========  =======
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
   The following table shows the allocation of California Federal's allowance
for loan losses to the various loan types for the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 AMOUNT OF ALLOWANCE
                                  ------------------------------------------------
                                     1995      1994      1993      1992      1991
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                               <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Real Estate:
 Residential 1-4 ................   $ 45.0    $ 48.1    $ 52.5    $ 20.0    $ 16.0
 Income property ................    114.3     142.4     175.5     197.4     204.2
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
 Total real estate ..............    159.3     190.5     228.0     217.4     220.2
Commercial banking ..............       --        --       5.2      71.3      80.6
Consumer ........................     11.7      11.1      11.1      25.3      21.6
Unallocated .....................     10.0      10.0      10.0      10.0      10.0
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
Total allowance for loan losses     $181.0    $211.6    $254.3    $324.0    $332.4
                                  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 PERCENT OF LOANS IN
                                               CATEGORY TO TOTAL LOANS
                                  -----------------------------------------------
                                     1995      1994      1993      1992     1991
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------

<S>                               <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Real Estate:
 Residential 1-4 ................    77.5%     73.8%     62.2%     59.2%     62.5%
 Income property ................    19.9      22.6      32.6      30.4      27.7
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
 Total real estate ..............    97.4      96.4      94.8      89.6      90.2
Commercial banking ..............      --        --       0.9       2.4       2.9
Consumer ........................     2.6       3.6       4.3       8.0       6.9
Unallocated .....................      --        --        --        --        --
                                  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------
Total allowance for loan losses     100.0%    100.0%    100.0%    100.0%    100.0%
                                  ========  ========  ========  ========  =======
</TABLE>

   The table below shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for
the years indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                     ---------------------------------------------------
                                        1995      1994       1993       1992       1991
                                     --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance, January 1, ................   $211.6    $ 254.3    $ 324.0    $ 332.4    $246.6
Provision for loan losses ..........     31.8       74.9 (B)   163.5     126.4     175.0
Charge-offs(A) .....................    (72.4)    (123.3)    (240.5)    (141.6)    (92.6)
Recoveries .........................     10.0        5.7       14.4        6.8       3.4
                                     --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
Net charge-offs ....................    (62.4)    (117.6)    (226.1)    (134.8)    (89.2)
Allowances of sold subsidiary (CTL)        --         --       (7.1)        --        --
                                     --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
Balance, December 31, ..............   $181.0    $ 211.6    $ 254.3    $ 324.0    $332.4
                                     ========  =========  =========  =========  ========
Ratio of net charge-offs during the
 period to average loans
 outstanding during the period  ....     0.69%      1.35%      2.21%      1.13%     0.62%
                                     ========  =========  =========  =========  ========
</TABLE>

- ------------

   (A) Includes 1994 net charge-offs of $60.4 million that were established
       prior to designating the associated assets for inclusion in the 1994
       Bulk Sales and 1993 net charge-offs of $80.0 million related to the
       1993 Bulk Sale. Exclusive of the 1994 and 1993 Bulk Sale charge-offs,
       the ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding was 0.66% and
       1.46%, respectively.

   (B) The $274.8 million loss on assets held for accelerated disposition is
       reported as a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of
       Operations of Cal Fed and is excluded from provision for loan losses.

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   The table below presents the components of charge-offs and recoveries by
category for the years indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                          --------------------------------------------------------
                             1995        1994        1993        1992       1991
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                       <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Charge-offs:
 Real estate loans:
  Residential 1-4 .......   $(24.8)    $ (19.5)    $ (44.1)    $  (9.3)    $ (4.1)
  Income property
   Multi-family .........    (30.2)      (56.1)      (64.9)      (39.9)     (13.0)
   Hotels ...............       --       (11.6)      (16.0)      (14.5)      (7.6)
   Shopping centers  ....     (4.9)       (0.9)      (17.3)       (2.0)      (2.3)
   Office buildings  ....     (5.5)      (15.2)      (20.4)      (18.5)     (33.4)
   Other ................     (1.6)       (6.2)       (4.1)      (22.9)      (1.7)
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
  Total income property      (42.2)      (90.0)     (122.7)      (97.8)     (58.0)
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
 Total real estate loans     (67.0)     (109.5)     (166.8)     (107.1)     (62.1)
 Commercial banking  ....       --        (6.8)      (61.0)      (20.2)     (15.4)
 Consumer ...............     (5.4)       (7.0)      (12.7)      (14.3)     (15.1)
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
    Total charge-offs  ..   $(72.4)    $(123.3)    $(240.5)    $(141.6)    $(92.6)
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
Recoveries:
 Real estate loans:
  Residential 1-4 .......   $  3.1     $   0.9     $   1.2     $   0.1     $  0.1
  Income property .......
   Multi-family .........      5.2         0.9         4.7         3.3        0.1
   Hotels ...............       --          --         0.3          --         --
   Shopping centers  ....      0.1          --         2.0          --         --
   Office buildings  ....      0.4         0.3         3.3         0.5        0.4
   Other ................       --         0.4         0.9          --         --
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
  Total income property        5.7         1.6        11.2         3.8        0.5
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
 Total real estate loans       8.8         2.5        12.4         3.9        0.6
 Commercial banking  ....       --         2.1         0.3         0.1        0.7
 Consumer ...............      1.2         1.1         1.7         2.8        2.1
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
   Total recoveries  ....     10.0         5.7        14.4         6.8        3.4
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------
   Total net charge-offs    $(62.4)    $(117.6)    $(226.1)    $(134.8)    $(89.2)
                          =========  ==========  ==========  ==========  =========
</TABLE>

REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

   REO results when property collateralizing a loan is foreclosed upon, or
otherwise acquired in satisfaction of the loan. California Federal records
its investment in REO at the lower of (i) appraised value less disposition
cost, (ii) market price or (iii) the historical cost of the REO. California
Federal also maintains a general valuation allowance against its portfolio of
REO.

   FIRREA placed severe capital requirements on direct investments in real
estate by savings institutions. In 1990, California Federal determined that
the capital requirements for investing in real estate under FIRREA were such
that the anticipated return on capital from investing in real estate
development would be below its investment requirements. As a result,
California Federal initiated in 1990 and implemented in 1991 a program to
cease its real estate investment activities and to phase-out its real estate
investments over several years. At December 31, 1995, California Federal's
principal real estate investment was a 97 unit, luxury high-rise condominium
project located near the Westwood area of Los Angeles, California (the
"condominium project"). The condominium project had 31 unsold units at
December 31, 1995 and a net book value of $27.3 million. The condominium
project was sold during the third quarter of 1996. California Federal did not
record any profit or loss from the sale.

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<PAGE>
   The following table presents the composition of real estate held for sale,
net of allowances, at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
PROPERTY TYPE            1995            1994            1993
- -----------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                <C>             <C>             <C>
Residential 1-4  .      $47.3           $58.6           $188.6
Multi-family .....        1.5             5.1             64.3
Office buildings          0.3             5.6             35.8
Shopping centers           --              --              5.0
Hotels ...........         --             6.1             27.7
Other ............        0.4             2.5             30.2
                   --------------  --------------  --------------
                        $49.5           $77.9           $351.6
                   ==============  ==============  ==============
REO ..............      $22.2           $39.1           $273.5
REI ..............       27.3            38.8             78.1
                   --------------  --------------  --------------
                        $49.5           $77.9           $351.6
                   ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

   The following table shows the detail of California Federal's net real
estate held for sale by state at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         DECEMBER 31,
                 --------------------------
                   1995     1994      1993
                 -------  -------  --------
                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>              <C>      <C>      <C>
California .....   $47.7    $70.9    $293.5
Alabama ........     0.1      6.1      15.0
Florida ........     1.2      0.7      19.4
Washington .....      --       --       9.2
Arizona ........      --       --       3.0
North Carolina        --       --       6.8
Other ..........     0.5      0.2       4.7
                 -------  -------  --------
                   $49.5    $77.9    $351.6
                 =======  =======  ========
</TABLE>

   The decline in the level of REO was due to the 1994 Bulk Sales which
eliminated $419.2 million of non-performing loans and $822.1 million of
performing loans with high risk characteristics. The sale of these loans has
resulted in a decline in delinquencies and foreclosures and consequently a
lower level of REO. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition--Cal Fed--Operations."

SECURITIES

   California Federal's securities are comprised of: (i) short-term liquid
investments, which principally consist of federal funds sold and certificates
of deposit, (ii) securities purchased under agreements to resell, (iii)
securities available for sale, which consists primarily of U.S. Treasury
securities, and (iv) securities held to maturity, which principally consist
of mortgage-backed securities. These securities provide flexibility and risk
diversification beyond real estate secured assets. Additionally, California
Federal is required by federal regulations to maintain a specified minimum
amount of liquid assets which may be invested in certain securities.
California Federal maintains liquidity at a level to assure adequate funds,
taking into account anticipated cash flows and available sources of credit,
to afford future flexibility to meet deposit withdrawal requests and loan
commitments or to make other investments. California Federal has consistently
maintained its liquidity ratio above that required by federal regulations.

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<PAGE>
SHORT-TERM LIQUID INVESTMENTS

Federal Funds Sold

   Federal funds sold are invested with various members of the Federal
Reserve System to maintain short-term liquidity needs. The amount of
short-term liquid assets held by California Federal at any point in time is a
function of many factors, including liquidity requirements, projected cash
requirements and actual cash flows.

   The following table presents California Federal's investment in short-term
liquid investments at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,
                                             1995               1994               1993
                                      -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
                                        AMOUNT    YIELD    AMOUNT    YIELD    AMOUNT    YIELD
                                      --------  -------  --------  -------  --------  -------
                                                        (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                   <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
Fed funds sold and commercial paper     $70.0     5.80%    $330.0    6.28%    $302.2    3.19%
Certificates of deposit .............     4.1     5.19        3.8    3.18        4.6    3.21
                                      --------  -------  --------  -------  --------  -------
                                        $74.1     5.77%    $333.8    6.25%    $306.8    3.19%
                                      ========  =======  ========  =======  ========  =======
</TABLE>

   Please see the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed
liquid investments.

SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL

   California Federal invests in repurchase agreements to maximize its yield
on liquid assets. California Federal obtains collateral for repurchase
agreements, which normally consists of U.S. Treasury securities or
mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government. The
duration of repurchase agreements is typically 30 days or less during which
the collateral consisting of U.S. Treasury securities or mortgage-backed
securities is held by a third party trustee for California Federal. At
December 31, 1995, California Federal held $1.7 billion of repurchase
agreements as compared to $48.2 million at December 31, 1994 and $30.2
million at December 31, 1993. The yield on such securities was 6.01%, 5.70%
and 3.15% at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.

   The following table presents California Federal's repurchase agreements at
the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        DECEMBER 31,        DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,
                            1995                1994               1993
                    -------------------  -----------------  -----------------
                       AMOUNT     YIELD    AMOUNT    YIELD    AMOUNT    YIELD
                    ----------  -------  --------  -------  --------  -------
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                 <C>         <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
Investment period:
 7 days or less  ..   $1,097.5    6.04%    $48.2     5.70%    $30.2     3.15%
 8-30 days ........      577.1    5.95        --       --        --       --
                    ----------  -------  --------  -------  --------  -------
                      $1,674.6    6.01%    $48.2     5.70%    $30.2     3.15%
                    ==========  =======  ========  =======  ========  =======
</TABLE>

   The following table presents California Federal's recorded investment in
assets pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      DECEMBER 31,
                             ----------------------------
                                 1995      1994     1993
                             ----------  -------  -------
                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                          <C>         <C>      <C>
U.S. Treasury securities  ..   $     --    $48.3    $30.4
Mortgage-backed securities      1,704.4       --       --
                             ==========  =======  =======
                               $1,704.4    $48.3    $30.4
                             ==========  =======  =======
</TABLE>

   See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed.

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<PAGE>

SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

   California Federal's securities available for sale consist of U.S.
Treasury securities.

   The carrying values and market values of securities available for sale at
December 31, 1995 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          WEIGHTED
                                      HISTORICAL    CARRYING    MARKET    AVERAGE
                                         COST        VALUE      VALUE       RATE
                                    ------------  ----------  --------  ----------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                 <C>           <C>         <C>       <C>
U.S. Treasury securities:
 Maturing within 1 year ...........     $150.0       $149.9     $149.9      4.00%
 Maturing after 1 year but within
  5 years .........................       50.3         50.4       50.4      7.46
                                    ------------  ----------  --------
                                        $200.3       $200.3     $200.3      4.87%
                                    ============  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

   California Federal did not hold marketable equity securities at December
31, 1995.

   The carrying values and market values of securities available for sale at
December 31, 1994 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            WEIGHTED
                                      HISTORICAL    CARRYING     MARKET     AVERAGE
                                         COST        VALUE       VALUE        RATE
                                    ------------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                 <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>
U.S. Treasury securities:
 Maturing within 1 year ...........    $1,001.2     $  997.5    $  997.5      4.64%
 Maturing after 1 year but within
  5 years .........................       749.5        734.0       734.0      6.19
                                    ------------  ----------  ----------
                                       $1,750.7     $1,731.5    $1,731.5      5.30%
                                    ============  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

   California Federal did not hold marketable equity securities at December
31, 1994.

   The carrying values and market values of securities available for sale at
December 31, 1993 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          WEIGHTED
                                      HISTORICAL    CARRYING    MARKET    AVERAGE
                                         COST        VALUE      VALUE       RATE
                                    ------------  ----------  --------  ----------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                 <C>           <C>         <C>       <C>
U.S. Treasury securities:
 Maturing within 1 year ...........     $242.3       $243.3     $243.3      4.86%
 Maturing after 1 year but within
  5 years .........................      636.9        651.1      651.1      5.51
 Maturing after 10 years ..........        0.1          0.1        0.1      7.35
                                    ------------  ----------  --------  ----------
                                         879.3        894.5      894.5      5.33
 Marketable equity securities  ....        0.8          0.2        0.2        --
                                    ------------  ----------  --------
                                        $880.1       $894.7     $894.7      5.33%
                                    ============  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

   See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed.

SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY

   California Federal invests only in mortgage-backed securities and
corporate debt securities which are rated investment grade by nationally
recognized rating organizations. These securities may be used as collateral
for California Federal's borrowing requirements.

                               189
<PAGE>
   The following table presents California Federal's portfolio of securities
held to maturity at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        DECEMBER 31,
                             ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                      1995                  1994                  1993
                             --------------------  --------------------  --------------------
                                AMOUNT     YIELD      AMOUNT     YIELD      AMOUNT     YIELD
                             ----------  --------  ----------  --------  ----------  --------
                                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                          <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>
Mortgage-backed securities     $2,366.7     6.93 %   $2,513.7     6.08 %   $2,622.0     5.41 %
Corporate obligations  .....         --       --         11.4     9.37         11.5     9.29
                             ----------            ----------            ----------          
                               $2,366.7     6.93 %   $2,525.1     6.09 %   $2,633.5     5.43 %
                             ==========            ==========            ==========          
</TABLE>

   California Federal invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities issued
by agencies of the United States, such as Fannie Mae. These investments are
made by either purchasing such securities or obtaining them by exchanging
pools of mortgage loans originated or purchased by California Federal for the
securities ("securitized loans"). California Federal invests in
mortgage-backed securities primarily to provide a source of collateral in
support of California Federal's funding activities and to strengthen
California Federal's regulatory capital position.

   Summarized below are the carrying values of mortgage-backed securities,
net of discounts at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                   ----------------------------------
                                                       1995        1994        1993
                                                   ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                <C>         <C>         <C>
FNMA .............................................   $1,192.7    $1,359.5    $1,348.1
California Federal AA-rated mortgage pass-through
 securities ......................................      802.3       787.1       839.5
Other ............................................      371.7       367.1       434.4
                                                   ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Mortgage-backed securities .................   $2,366.7    $2,513.7    $2,622.0
                                                   ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

   See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition-- Cal Fed."

SOURCES OF FUNDS

   In addition to funds generated from loan payments and payoffs and from the
sale of loans and securities available for sale, California Federal derives
funds from deposits, FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to
repurchase, and other short-term and long-term borrowings. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition--Cal
Fed."

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<PAGE>
   Deposits

   The largest source of funds for California Federal is retail deposits.
California Federal primarily obtains its deposits through a network of its
full service branches located in California and Nevada. Deposits are a cost
effective source of funds and provide a customer base for other products and
services offered by California Federal. California Federal has several types
of deposit accounts designed to attract both short-term and long-term
deposits. The following table sets forth the weighted average interest rates
and the amounts of deposits for California Federal at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE
                                         AT DECEMBER 31,            BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31,
                                   -------------------------  ----------------------------------
                                     1995     1994     1993       1995        1994        1993
                                   -------  -------  -------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>         <C>         <C>
No minimum term-checking:
 NOW .............................     --%      --%    1.14%    $     --    $     --   $   169.5
 Money market ....................   1.24     1.24     1.26        764.2       850.1       972.8
 Non-interest bearing commercial       --       --       --        216.9       184.9       243.2
No minimum term-savings:
 Passbook Accounts ...............   2.22     2.22     2.20        509.7       578.2       767.1
 Money market savings ............   3.52     3.15     2.55      1,244.2     1,271.0     2,164.5
Certificate Accounts
 Original term:
  Less than 3 months .............   4.18     3.10     2.64        150.0       108.3       191.6
  3 months to 6 months ...........   5.23     4.03     3.24        812.4       562.7     1,034.5
  7 months to 12 months ..........   5.70     4.97     3.92      1,882.9     2,559.6     3,536.3
  13 months to 24 months .........   6.22     4.67     4.74      3,263.6     1,550.6     2,191.7
  25 months to 36 months .........   5.52     5.37     6.08         72.3        76.4       151.3
  37 months to 48 months .........   6.16     6.60     7.02         51.5        82.1       180.2
  49 months to 60 months .........   6.37     6.78     7.32        197.6       221.5       405.1
  Over 60 months .................   7.24     7.33     7.31        311.4       315.5       593.0
                                                              ----------  ----------  ----------
                                     4.87%    4.02%    3.67%    $9,476.7    $8,360.9   $12,600.8
                                                              ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

   The following table provides additional deposit information at December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     AT DECEMBER 31,
                                           ----------------------------------
                                               1995        1994        1993
                                           ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Passbook Accounts ........................   $  509.7    $  578.2   $   767.1
Money Market and NOW Accounts ............    2,008.4     2,121.1     3,306.8
Non-Interest Bearing Commercial Accounts        216.9       184.9       243.2
                                           ----------  ----------  ----------
                                              2,735.0     2,884.2     4,317.1
                                           ----------  ----------  ----------
Certificate Accounts:
 2.00% to 2.99% ..........................       16.5        28.9       201.8
 3.00% to 3.99% ..........................       22.5       861.0     3,627.7
 4.00% to 4.99% ..........................      208.2     2,352.4     2,875.9
 5.00% to 5.99% ..........................    2,545.3     1,605.3       367.6
 6.00% to 6.99% ..........................    3,630.4       296.9       344.0
 7.00% to 7.99% ..........................      293.0       322.9       848.3
 8.00% to 8.99% ..........................       23.3         3.4         5.8
 9.00% to 9.99% ..........................        2.5         4.6         6.9
 10.00% to 11.99% ........................         --         1.3         5.7
                                           ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total Certificate Accounts .............    6,741.7     5,476.7     8,283.7
                                           ----------  ----------  ----------
                                             $9,476.7    $8,360.9   $12,600.8
                                           ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
   At December 31, 1995, deposits of California Federal had the following
remaining contractual maturities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                OVER 3      OVER 6       OVER 12
                                                MONTHS      MONTHS       MONTHS
                                                 BUT          BUT          BUT
                                   3 MONTHS    WITHIN 6    WITHIN 12    WITHIN 24
                                   OR LESS      MONTHS      MONTHS       MONTHS
                                 ----------  ----------  -----------  -----------
                                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                              <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>
Passbook Accounts ..............   $  509.7    $     --    $     --      $   --
Money Market, NOW and
 Non-interest Bearing
 Commercial Accounts ...........    2,225.3          --          --          --
Certificate Accounts:
 2.00% to 2.99% ................       16.4         0.1          --          --
 3.00% to 3.99% ................       22.4         0.1          --          --
 4.00% to 4.99% ................      110.9        69.7         5.5         8.1
 5.00% to 5.99% ................      903.4       835.2       595.9       121.3
 6.00% to 6.99% ................      238.8       629.8     1,822.1       761.4
 7.00% to 7.99% ................       28.9        51.8       135.7        50.7
 8.00% to 8.99% ................        7.7         2.2         3.6         4.6
 9.00% to 9.99% ................        0.8         0.2         0.4         0.5
                                 ----------  ----------  -----------  -----------
  Total Certificate Accounts  ..    1,329.3     1,589.1     2,563.2       946.6
                                 ----------  ----------  -----------  -----------
                                   $4,064.3    $1,589.1    $2,563.2      $946.6
                                 ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    OVER 24
                                    MONTHS
                                      BUT
                                   WITHIN 36    OVER 36
                                    MONTHS      MONTHS      TOTAL
                                 -----------  ---------  ---------

<S>                              <C>          <C>        <C>
Passbook Accounts ..............    $   --      $   --    $  509.7
Money Market, NOW and
 Non-interest Bearing
 Commercial Accounts ...........        --          --     2,225.3
Certificate Accounts:
 2.00% to 2.99% ................        --          --        16.5
 3.00% to 3.99% ................        --          --        22.5
 4.00% to 4.99% ................       5.8         8.2       208.2
 5.00% to 5.99% ................      39.9        49.6     2,545.3
 6.00% to 6.99% ................     128.7        49.6     3,630.4
 7.00% to 7.99% ................      18.4         7.5       293.0
 8.00% to 8.99% ................       3.1         2.1        23.3
 9.00% to 9.99% ................       0.3         0.3         2.5
                                 -----------  ---------  ---------
  Total Certificate Accounts  ..     196.2       117.3     6,741.7
                                 -----------  ---------  ---------
                                    $196.2      $117.3    $9,476.7
                                 ===========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

   Jumbo certificates and other deposit accounts with balances of $100,000 or
greater included in the above table had the following remaining contractual
maturities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                     ---------------------------------
                                         1995        1994       1993
                                     ----------  ----------  ---------
                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                  <C>         <C>         <C>
3 months or less ...................   $  789.5    $  681.1   $  953.4
Over 3 months but within 6 months  .      247.2       132.6      312.8
Over 6 months but within 12 months        369.9       249.3      190.3
Over 12 months .....................      112.2        70.1      152.5
                                     ----------  ----------  ---------
                                       $1,518.8    $1,133.1   $1,609.0
                                     ==========  ==========  =========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>


   The decline in California Federal's deposits from December 31, 1993 to
1994 was due to the sale of the Southeast Division, which resulted in the
sale of $3.9 billion of deposits. The increase in deposits during 1995 was
due to (i) an increase in term deposits offered through California Federal's
retail branches, (ii) the acquisition of three branches and $138.6 million of
deposits from Pacific Heritage Bank and six branches and $359.4 million of
deposits from Continental Savings of America and (iii) the use of brokers to
obtain deposits. Subject to certain regulatory limitations, deposits can be
gathered through brokers, generally the nation's largest investment banking
firms. California Federal had $273.8 million of Brokered Deposits at December
31, 1995. At December 31, 1995 all Brokered Deposits were from individual
investors. Total Brokered Deposits constituted 2.9% of total deposits at
December 31, 1995. California Federal had no Brokered Deposits at December
31, 1994 and 1993.

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<PAGE>
Borrowings

   The borrowings of California Federal, which borrowings are of the Bank
following the consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition, consisted of the
following at September 30, 1996 (in millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                      <C>
 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ........ $  962.7
FHLB advances ..........................................   3,261.0
Student Loan Marketing Association advances  ...........        --
Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due
 2001 ..................................................       2.7
Cal Fed 10% Subordinated Debentures Due 2003  ..........       4.3
Cal Fed 10.668% Subordinated Note Due 1998 .............      50.0
                                                         ---------
                                                          $4,280.7
                                                         =========
</TABLE>

   The weighted average rate on such borrowings as of September 30, 1996 was
5.64%.

   California Federal utilizes a variety of borrowing sources as an
alternative source of funds. These sources have included FHLB advances,
securities sold under reverse repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased,
convertible subordinated debentures and various other sources.

   Federal Home Loan Bank Advances. California Federal borrows funds from the
FHLB from time to time, pledging as security mortgage-backed securities, the
capital stock of the FHLB and certain of its mortgage loans and treasury
notes. Such borrowings may be obtained pursuant to several different credit
programs, and each credit program has its own rate and range of maturities up
to a maximum of 10 years for both fixed and variable rate advances.
Prepayment fees are charged on advances if paid prior to maturity. During
1994, FHLB advances were utilized as a primary source of funds for the sale
of the Southeast Division.

   The following table presents California Federal's FHLB advances at the
dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            DECEMBER 31, 1995    DECEMBER 31, 1994    DECEMBER 31, 1993
                          -------------------  -------------------  -------------------
                             AMOUNT     RATE      AMOUNT     RATE      AMOUNT     RATE
                          ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ----------  -------
                                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                       <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
Maturing in one year  ...   $  880.0    6.16%    $2,015.0    6.21%    $  200.0    3.66%
Maturing in two years  ..    1,780.0    5.98        500.0    6.36        405.0    3.67
Maturing in three years           --      --           --      --        400.0    3.90
Maturing in four years  .       11.0    9.71           --      --           --      --
Maturing in five years  .         --      --         11.0    9.71           --      --
Thereafter ..............         --      --           --      --         11.0    9.71
                          ----------  -------  ----------  -------  ----------  -------
                            $2,671.0    6.06%    $2,526.0    6.25%    $1,016.0    3.82%
                          ==========  =======  ==========  =======  ==========  =======
</TABLE>

   California Federal's FHLB advances were collateralized by loans and
mortgage-backed securities totalling $3.6 billion, $3.7 billion and $2.5
billion at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

   Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase. California Federal enters
into reverse repurchase agreements whereby it sells marketable U.S.
government securities, federal agency securities, or mortgage-backed
securities with a simultaneous commitment to repurchase the same securities
at a specified price at a specified later date. Reverse repurchase agreements
are typically short-term (1 day to 30 days) at a fixed-rate and long-term (up
to 3 years) at a variable rate. Securities sold under agreements to
repurchase are subject to risks relating to the financial strength of the
counterparty to the transaction, the nature of the lien against the
securities subject to the transaction and the disparity between the book
value of the securities sold and the amount of funds obtained. California
Federal deals only with national investment banking firms and major
commercial banks which are primary dealers in U.S. government securities and
has set limits on the amounts and terms of borrowings from any single
institution.

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<PAGE>
   The following table presents California Federal's reverse repurchase
agreements at the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                DECEMBER 31, 1995   DECEMBER 31, 1994         1993
                               -----------------  -------------------  ----------------
                                 AMOUNT    RATE      AMOUNT     RATE     AMOUNT    RATE
                               --------  -------  ----------  -------  --------  ------
                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                            <C>       <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>       <C>
1 day to 30 days .............   $   --      --%    $1,026.2    5.67%    $   --      --%
Over 30 days to one year  ....    857.3    5.56        724.8    6.15         --      --
Over one year to two years  ..       --      --           --      --         --      --
Over two years to three year         --      --           --      --      249.8    3.40
                               --------  -------  ----------  -------  --------  ------
                                 $857.3    5.56%    $1,751.0    5.87%    $249.8    3.40%
                               ========  =======  ==========  =======  ========  ======
</TABLE>

   The following table presents the recorded amount of the collateral pledged
to secure California Federal's reverse repurchase agreements at the dates
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           DECEMBER 31,
                                 ------------------------------
                                    1995       1994       1993
                                 --------  ----------  --------
                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                              <C>       <C>         <C>
Securities .....................   $   --    $  692.6    $   --
Mortgage-backed securities  ....    908.9     1,080.3     252.6
                                 --------  ----------  --------
                                   $908.9    $1,772.9    $252.6
                                 ========  ==========  ========
Market value of the collateral     $907.5    $1,783.5    $258.6
                                 ========  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

   Student Loan Marketing Association Advances. California Federal has a SLMA
advance outstanding for a total of $200.0 million at December 31, 1995 which
matured on September 18, 1996. The SLMA advance bears interest based upon the
three month LIBOR and reprices quarterly. The advance is secured by
mortgage-backed securities and government securities.

   Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2001. The Cal Fed 6
1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures bear interest at 6 1/2% per annum
and mature at February 20, 2001. Events of Default under the indenture
governing the Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures include,
among other things: (i) any failure to make any payment of interest when due
and such payment is not made within 30 days after the date such payment was
due; (ii) failure to make any payment of principal when due; (iii) default in
the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty in the indenture,
provided that such default or breach continues for more than 60 days after
notice is delivered to the Bank; or (iv) certain events of bankruptcy,
insolvency or reorganization of the Bank or its subsidiaries.

   Cal Fed 10% Subordinated Debentures Due 2003. The Cal Fed 10% Subordinated
Debentures bear interest at 10% per annum and mature at January 3, 2003.
Events of Default under the indenture governing the Cal Fed 10% Subordinated
Debentures include, among other things: (i) failure to make any payment of
principal when due; (ii) any failure to make any payment of interest when due
and such payment is not made within 30 days after the date such payment was
due; (iii) failure to comply with certain covenants in the indenture; (iv)
failure to comply with certain covenants in the indenture provided that such
failure continues for more than 60 days after notice is delivered to the
Bank; (v) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the
Bank; or (vi) the default or any event which, with the giving of notice or
lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under any indebtedness of
the Bank and cause such indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount
exceeding $15 million to accelerate.

   Cal Fed 10.668% Subordinated Notes Due 1998. The Cal Fed 10.668%
Subordinated Notes Due 1998 bear interest at 10.668% per annum and mature at
December 22, 1998. Events of Default under the note agreement governing the
Cal Fed 10.668% Subordinated Notes Due 1998 include, among other things, (i)
failure to make any payment of principal when due; (ii) any failure to make
any payment of interest when due and such payment is not made within 10
business days after the date such payment was due; (iii) failure to comply
with certain covenants in the note agreement provided that such failure
continues for more than 60 days after notice is delivered to the Bank; (iv)
the default or any event which,

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<PAGE>
with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a
default under any indebtedness of the Bank and cause such indebtedness with
an aggregate principal amount exceeding $15 million to accelerate; and (v)
certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Bank.

   10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock. The Bank has outstanding 1,725,000 shares of
the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock. The 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock has a
stated liquidation value of $100 per share, plus declared and unpaid
dividends, if any, without interest. Cash dividends are noncumulative and are
payable at an annual rate of 10 5/8% per share if, when and as declared by
the Board of Directors of the Bank.

   The 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock will rank prior to the Common Stock,
including the Common Stock held by Holdings, and to all other classes and
series of equity securities subsequently issued, other than any class or
series expressly designated as being in a parity with or senior to the 10
5/8% Bank Preferred Stock as to dividends and liquidating distributions. The
10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock ranks on a parity with the 11 1/2% Bank
Preferred Stock as to dividends and liquidating distributions.

   The terms of the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may
not declare or pay any full dividends with respect to any parity stock, such
as the 11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock, unless and until the Bank has paid full
dividends on the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock for the most recent dividend
period.

   The terms of the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock provide that the Bank may
not declare or pay any dividends or other distributions (other than in shares
of common stock of the Bank or other Junior Stock (as defined therein)) with
respect to any Junior Stock (as defined therein) or repurchase, redeem or
otherwise acquire, or set apart funds for the repurchase, redemption or other
acquisition of, any Junior Stock (as defined therein) through a sinking fund
or otherwise, unless and until: (i) the Bank has paid full dividends on the
10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock for the four most recent dividend periods, or
funds have been paid over to the dividend disbursing agent of the Bank for
payment of such dividends, and (ii) the Bank has declared a cash dividend on
the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock at the annual dividend rate for the current
dividend period, and sufficient funds have been paid over to the dividend
disbursing agent of the Bank for the payment of a cash dividend for such
current period.

   Holders of the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock have no voting rights, except
as required by law or in certain limited circumstances.

   Except in the event of a change of control, the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred
Stock is not redeemable prior to April 1, 1999. The 10 5/8% Bank Preferred
Stock is redeemable solely at the option of the Bank or its successor or any
acquiring or resulting entity with respect to the Bank (including by any
parent or subsidiary of the Bank, any such successor or any such acquiring or
resulting entity), as applicable, at any time on or after April 1, 1999, in
whole or in part, at $105.313 per share on or after April 1, 1999 and prior
to April 1, 2000, and at prices decreasing pro rata annually thereafter to a
stated liquidation value of $100 per share on or after April 1, 2003, plus
declared and unpaid dividends, if any, without interest. Upon a change of
control, the 10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock is redeemable on or prior to April
1, 1999 at the option of the Bank or its successor or any acquiring or
resulting entity with respect to the Bank (including by any parent or
subsidiary of the Bank, any such successor, or any such acquiring or
resulting entity), as applicable, in whole, but not in part, at a price per
share equal to $114.50, plus an amount equal to declared and unpaid dividends
(whether or not declared) from the date of consummation of the change of
control to the date fixed for redemption, without interest.

   Other Borrowings. Other borrowings include medium-term notes and other
miscellaneous borrowings, some of which are collateralized by mortgage-backed
securities, mortgage loans and real estate held for investment.

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   The following table provides additional information on all significant
borrowed funds. For additional information on California Federal borrowings,
see the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed.

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<CAPTION>
                                                 1995        1994        1993
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>         <C>
FHLB Advances:
 Balance at year-end .......................   $2,671.0    $2,526.0    $1,016.0
 Average amount outstanding ................    2,452.9     1,654.6     1,428.1
 Maximum amount outstanding at any
  month-end ................................    2,671.0     2,576.0     1,789.7
 Average interest rate for the year  .......       6.28%       5.05%       3.83%
 Average interest rate on year-end balance         6.06%       6.25%       3.82%
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase:
 Balance at year-end .......................   $  857.3    $1,751.0    $  249.8
 Average amount outstanding ................    1,098.9     1,493.0       695.8
 Maximum amount outstanding at any
  month-end ................................    1,336.8     1,751.0       435.1
 Average interest rate for the year  .......       5.91%       4.52%       3.17%
 Average interest rate on year-end balance         5.56%       5.87%       3.40%
SLMA Advances:
 Balance at year-end .......................   $  200.0    $  475.0    $  275.0
 Average amount outstanding ................      462.1       357.8       275.0
 Maximum amount outstanding at any
  month-end ................................      475.0       475.0       275.0
 Average interest rate for the year  .......       6.27%       4.62%       3.47%
 Average interest rate on year-end balance         5.86%       6.43%       3.44%
Subordinated Debentures:
 Balance at year-end .......................   $   57.6    $   66.5    $   66.7
 Average amount outstanding ................       60.0        66.6        66.7
 Maximum amount outstanding at any
  month-end ................................       66.5        66.6        66.8
 Average interest rate for the year  .......      10.41%      10.36%      10.35%
 Average interest rate on year-end balance        10.43%      10.36%      10.35%
</TABLE>

COMPETITION

   California Federal experiences intense competition in both attracting and
retaining deposits and in originating real estate and consumer loans. The
competition for deposits comes from other savings institutions, commercial
banks, credit unions, thrift and loan associations, issuers of corporate
securities, money market mutual funds and the U.S. Treasury. Competition for
deposits from large savings institutions and commercial banks is particularly
strong. Most of the nation's largest savings institutions and many large
commercial banks are headquartered or have a significant number of offices in
the same areas in which California Federal operates. In addition to offering
competitive interest rates, the principal methods used to attract deposits
include the variety of services offered, the quality of service rendered, the
perceived level of financial strength of the institution, the convenience of
office locations and the hours of service that offices are open to the
public.

   Competition in originating real estate and consumer loans comes
principally from other savings institutions, commercial banks, mortgage
banking companies, insurance companies, consumer finance companies and
commercial finance companies. The primary factors in competing for loans are
interest rates, interest rate caps, rate adjustment provisions, loan
maturities, loan fees and the quality and extent of service to borrowers and
brokers.

SUBSIDIARIES

   At December 31, 1995, California Federal was permitted by applicable OTS
regulations to invest up to approximately $768 million of its assets in
subsidiary corporations. As of that date, California Federal

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had invested approximately $328 million (primarily equity and loans) in
subsidiaries. The principal business activities of California Federal
conducted through such subsidiaries include real estate and financial
activities.

 Real Estate Activities

   California Federal, principally through its subsidiaries, Cal Fed
Enterprises ("CFE") currently and previously had investments in residential
developments and commercial and industrial developments. CCI is an inactive
single-family residential developer and currently does not own any real
estate investments. CFE is involved in completing the sale of its existing
single family developments. Similarly, CF Management Corp. ("CFMC"), a
subsidiary of California Federal, was the general partner of CF Income
Partners L.P. ("CFIP"), a master limited partnership, engaged in the business
of investing in income-producing residential, commercial and industrial real
properties and real estate development projects. During the first quarter of
1994, CFIP completed the sale of its assets and subsequently liquidated,
settled its indebtedness to California Federal and deeded to California
Federal four properties valued at $6.2 million. That transaction terminated
California Federal's lending relationship with CFIP, settled certain
outstanding litigation surrounding CFIP to which California Federal and CFMC
were a party, and resulted in no additional material loss. During 1995,
California Federal sold the last of the four properties deeded to it by CFIP.

  Other Subsidiaries

   In addition to subsidiaries engaged in real estate activities, California
Federal also has subsidiaries that are or have been engaged in financial
activities. XCF Acceptance Corporation holds loans which it acquired through
the 1992 merger with CalFed Inc. Prior to the first quarter of 1993, Cal Fed
Credit Inc., ("Cal Fed Credit") was actively involved in the purchase of
loans secured by automobiles and other consumer loans. Since the first
quarter of 1993, Cal Fed Credit has not been engaged in acquiring or
originating new loans. The loans of Cal Fed Credit are serviced by a former
wholly-owned subsidiary of XCF Acceptance Corporation. California Federal
also has a subsidiary that offers alternative investment products to
California Federal's customers on behalf of independent third parties and a
subsidiary which functions as an insurance agency offering a variety of
insurance products.

EMPLOYEES

   At December 31, 1995, California Federal had approximately 2,100
employees. None of its employees are represented by any collective bargaining
group. California Federal maintains a comprehensive employee benefits program
providing, among other benefits, hospitalization and major medical insurance,
long and short-term disability insurance, life insurance and reduced loan
rates for qualifying employees. Additionally, California Federal has a
defined benefit plan ("retirement income plan"). Effective May 31, 1993 the
retirement income plan was frozen and all accrued benefits were automatically
100% vested. California Federal also offers qualifying employees the
opportunity to participate in a qualified plan under Section 401(k) of the
Code.

TAXATION

   California Federal files a consolidated federal income tax return and a
combined California franchise tax report with its subsidiaries.

   In connection with the 1992 corporate restructuring (the "Restructuring"),
California Federal and its affiliates underwent a change in ownership within
the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code for both federal
income and California franchise tax purposes. As a consequence, the
post-Restructuring use of pre-Restructuring net operating loss and other
carryforwards to absorb taxable income and reduce tax liability may be
restricted. In addition, such restrictions may also apply to certain losses
recognized and deductions incurred during the five year period following the
Restructuring that were economically accrued as of the Restructuring date.
California Federal does not expect that these restrictions, if applicable,
will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of California
Federal and its affiliates.

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   Savings institutions are generally subject to federal income taxation in
the same manner as other types of corporations. However, under applicable
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, a savings institution that meets
certain definitional and other tests ("qualifying institution") can, unlike
most other corporations, use the reserve (versus specific charge-off) method
to compute its deduction for bad debt losses.

   Under the reserve method, qualifying institutions are generally allowed to
deduct an amount up to the greater of two alternative computations. Under the
"percentage of taxable income method" computation, a qualifying institution
can claim a bad debt deduction computed as a percentage of taxable income
before such deduction. Alternatively, a qualifying institution may utilize
its bad debt loss experience to compute its annual addition to its bad debt
reserves (the "experience method").

   Prior to the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 ("1986 Act"), many
qualifying institutions, including California Federal, used the percentage of
taxable income method which generally resulted in a lower effective federal
income tax rate than that applicable to other types of corporations. However,
the 1986 Act reduced the maximum percent that could be deducted under the
percentage of taxable income method from 40% to 8% for tax years beginning
after December 31, 1986; thus, many qualifying institutions, including
California Federal, began to use the experience method beginning in 1987. The
amount by which a qualifying institution's actual tax bad debt reserves
exceed an allowable offset computed under the experience method ("excess tax
bad debt reserves") may be subject to recapture and includable in taxable
income.

   If amounts appropriated to excess tax bad debt reserves are used for the
payment of nontaxable dividends or other distributions (including
distributions in dissolution, liquidation or redemption of stock), an amount
equal to the distribution plus the tax attributable thereto, but not
exceeding the aggregate amount of excess tax bad debt reserves, will
generally be includable in taxable income. In addition, if an association
fails to meet the definitional or other tests of a qualifying institution,
its total tax bad debt reserves must be recaptured and included in taxable
income.

   As a result of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, which
provided for the repeal of the Section 593 reserve method of accounting for
bad debts by thrift institutions which are treated as large banks, Calfornia
Federal will generally be required to take into income the balance of its
post-1987 bad debt reserves over a six year period beginning in 1996 subject
to a two year deferral if certain residential loan tests are satisfied. As of
December 31, 1995, California Federal had tax bad debt reserves totaling $196
million, of which $73 million is subject to recapture into income. California
Federal does not expect to generate substantial amounts of federal taxable
income (after taking into account its net operating loss carryovers) from any
recapture of California Federal's bad debt reserve. Accordingly, the repeal
of the section 593 reserve method of accounting for bad debts by thrift
institutions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on California
Federal.

   For California franchise tax purposes, savings institutions are taxed as
"financial corporations." Financial corporations are taxed at the general
corporate franchise tax rate plus an "in lieu" rate based on their statutory
exemption from local business and personal property taxes. California Federal
is also subject to taxation in certain other states in which it operates,
primarily as a result of California Federal's 1982 and subsequent
acquisitions.

   See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed.

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PROPERTIES

   California Federal maintains executive offices in an office building
leased by California Federal and located at 5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los
Angeles, California 90036. At December 31, 1995, California Federal operated
full service branches at 31 owned locations and at 94 leased locations. In
addition, California Federal has certain operating and administrative
departments in an approximately 225,000 square foot leased facility located
in Rosemead, California. The lease expires in 2008. The net book value of all
facilities at December 31, 1995 was $51.4 million. Expiration dates of
California Federal's leased full service branches ranged from January 1996 to
January 2055. California Federal's full service branches are located
principally in California. The following table shows the location of
California Federal's full service branches by state at December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 LOCATION                NUMBER OF OFFICES
- ----------               -----------------
<S>                     <C>
California:
 Los Angeles County  ..          57
 San Francisco County            20
 Orange County ........          18
 San Diego County  ....           6
 Ventura County .......           6
 Other Counties .......          12
                        -----------------
   Total California  ..         119
Nevada ................           6
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</TABLE>

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                                  REGULATION

GENERAL

   Holdings is a savings and loan holding company within the meaning of HOLA
and, as such, is registered with the OTS and is subject to comprehensive OTS
regulation.

   The Bank is a federally chartered and insured stock savings bank subject
to extensive regulation and supervision by the OTS, as the primary federal
regulator of savings associations, and the FDIC, as the administrator of the
SAIF.

   The federal banking laws contain numerous provisions affecting various
aspects of the business and operations of savings associations and savings
and loan holding companies. The following description of statutory and
regulatory provisions and proposals, which is not intended to be a complete
description of these provisions or their effects on Holdings or the Bank, is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory or
regulatory provisions or proposals.

REGULATION OF SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANIES

 Holding Company Acquisitions

   Holdings is a registered savings and loan holding company. The HOLA and
OTS regulations generally prohibit a savings and loan holding company,
without prior OTS approval, from acquiring, directly or indirectly, the
ownership or control of any other savings association or savings and loan
holding company, or all, or substantially all, of the assets or more than 5%
of the voting shares thereof. These provisions also prohibit, among other
things, any director or officer of a savings and loan holding company, or any
individual who owns or controls more than 25% of the voting shares of such
holding company, from acquiring control of any savings association not a
subsidiary of such savings and loan holding company, unless the acquisition
is approved by the OTS.

 Holding Company Activities

   Holdings currently operates as a unitary savings and loan holding company.
Generally, there are limited restrictions on the activities of a unitary
savings and loan holding company and its non-savings association
subsidiaries. If Holdings ceases to be a unitary savings and loan holding
company, the activities of Holdings and its non-savings association
subsidiaries would thereafter be subject to substantial restrictions.

   The HOLA requires every savings association subsidiary of a savings and
loan holding company to give the OTS at least 30 days' advance notice of any
proposed dividends to be made on its guarantee, permanent or other
non-withdrawable stock, or else such dividend will be invalid. See
"--Regulation of Federal Savings Banks--Capital Distribution Regulation."

 Affiliate Restrictions

   Transactions between a savings association and its "affiliates" are
subject to quantitative and qualitative restrictions under Sections 23A and
23B of the Federal Reserve Act. Affiliates of a savings association include,
among other entities, the savings association's holding company and companies
that are under common control with the savings association.

   In general, Sections 23A and 23B and OTS regulations issued in connection
therewith limit the extent to which a savings association or its subsidiaries
may engage in certain "covered transactions" with affiliates to an amount
equal to 10% of the association's capital and surplus, in the case of covered
transactions with any one affiliate, and to an amount equal to 20% of such
capital and surplus, in the case of covered transactions with all affiliates.
In addition, a savings association and its subsidiaries may engage in covered
transactions and certain other transactions only on terms and under
circumstances that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to
the savings association or its subsidiary, as those prevailing at the time
for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies. A "covered
transaction" is defined to include a loan or extension of credit to an
affiliate; a purchase of investment securities issued

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by affiliate; a purchase of assets from an affiliate, with certain
exceptions; the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral
for a loan or extension of credit to any party; or the issuance of a
guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate.

   In addition, under the OTS regulations, a savings association may not make
a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate unless the affiliate is engaged
only in activities permissible for bank holding companies; a savings
association may not purchase or invest in securities of an affiliate other
than shares of a subsidiary; a savings association and its subsidiaries may
not purchase a low-quality asset from an affiliate; and covered transactions
and certain other transactions between a savings association or its
subsidiaries and an affiliate must be on terms and conditions that are
consistent with safe and sound banking practices. With certain exceptions,
each loan or extension of credit by a savings association to an affiliate
must be secured by collateral with a market value ranging from 100% to 130%
(depending on the type of collateral) of the amount of the loan or extension
of credit.

   The OTS regulation generally excludes all non-bank and non-savings
association subsidiaries of savings associations from treatment as
affiliates, except to the extent that the OTS or the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB") decides to treat such subsidiaries as
affiliates. The regulation also requires savings associations to make and
retain records that reflect affiliate transactions in reasonable detail, and
provides that certain classes of savings associations may be required to give
the OTS prior notice of affiliate transactions.

REGULATION OF FEDERAL SAVINGS BANKS

 Regulatory System

   As a federally insured savings bank, lending activities and other
investments of the Bank must comply with various statutory and regulatory
requirements. The Bank is regularly examined by the OTS and must file
periodic reports concerning its activities and financial condition.

   Although the OTS is the Bank's primary regulator, the FDIC has "backup
enforcement authority" over the Bank. The Bank's eligible deposit accounts
are insured by the FDIC under the SAIF, up to applicable limits.

 Federal Home Loan Banks

   The Bank is a member of the FHLBS. Among other benefits, FHLB membership
provides the Bank with a central credit facility. The Bank is required to own
capital stock in an FHLB in an amount equal to the greater of: (i) 1% of its
aggregate outstanding principal amount of its residential mortgage loans,
home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each
calendar year, (ii) .3% of total assets, or (iii) 5% of its FHLB advances
(borrowings).

 Liquid Assets

   Under OTS regulations, for each calendar month, a savings bank is required
to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets (including cash,
certain time deposits and savings accounts, bankers' acceptances, certain
government obligations and certain other investments) not less than a
specified percentage of the average daily balance of its net withdrawable
accounts plus short-term borrowings (its liquidity base) during the preceding
calendar month. This liquidity requirement, which is currently at 5.0%, may
be changed from time to time by the OTS to any amount between 4.0% to 10.0%,
depending upon certain factors. OTS regulations also require each savings
association to maintain an average daily balance of short-term liquid assets
equal to not less than 1.0% of the average daily balance of its net
withdrawable accounts and short-term borrowings during the preceding calendar
month. The Bank maintains liquid assets in compliance with these regulations.

 Regulatory Capital Requirements

   OTS capital regulations require savings banks to satisfy minimum capital
standards: risk-based capital requirements, a leverage requirement and a
tangible capital requirement. Savings banks must meet

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each of these standards in order to be deemed in compliance with OTS capital
requirements. In addition, the OTS may require a savings association to
maintain capital above the minimum capital levels. See "--REIT Subsidiary
Preferred Stock."

   All savings banks are required to meet a minimum risk-based capital
requirement of total capital (core capital plus supplementary capital) equal
to 8% of risk-weighted assets (which includes the credit risk equivalents of
certain off-balance sheet items). In calculating total capital for purposes
of the risk-based requirement, supplementary capital may not exceed 100% of
core capital. Under the leverage requirement, a savings bank is required to
maintain core capital equal to a minimum of 3% of adjusted total assets. (In
addition, under the prompt corrective action provisions of the OTS
regulations, all but the most highly-rated institutions must maintain a
minimum leverage ratio of 4% in order to be adequately capitalized. See
"--Prompt Corrective Action.") A savings bank is also required to maintain
tangible capital in an amount at least equal to 1.5% of its adjusted total
assets.

   Under OTS regulations, a savings bank with a greater than "normal" level
of interest rate exposure must deduct an interest rate risk ("IRR") component
in calculating its total capital for purposes of determining whether it meets
its risk-based capital requirement. Interest rate exposure is measured,
generally, as the decline in an institution's net portfolio value that would
result from a 200 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates
(whichever would result in lower net portfolio value), divided by the
estimated economic value of the savings association's assets. The interest
rate risk component to be deducted from total capital is equal to one-half of
the difference between an institution's measured exposure and "normal" IRR
exposure (which is defined as 2%), multiplied by the estimated economic value
of the institution's assets. In August 1995, the OTS indefinitely delayed
implementation of its IRR regulation. Based on internal measures of interest
rate risk at December 31, 1995, First Nationwide would not have been required
to deduct an IRR component in calculating total risk-based capital had the
IRR component of the capital regulations been in effect.

   These capital requirements are viewed as minimum standards by the OTS, and
most institutions are expected to maintain capital levels well above the
minimum. In addition, the OTS regulations provide that minimum capital levels
higher than those provided in the regulations may be established by the OTS
for individual savings associations, upon a determination that the savings
association's capital is or may become inadequate in view of its
circumstances. The OTS regulations provide that higher individual minimum
regulatory capital requirements may be appropriate in circumstances where,
among others: (1) a savings association has a high degree of exposure to
interest rate risk, prepayment risk, credit risk, concentration of credit
risk, certain risks arising from nontraditional activities, or similar risks
or a high proportion of off-balance sheet risk; (2) a savings association is
growing, either internally or through acquisitions, at such a rate that
supervisory problems are presented that are not dealt with adequately by OTS
regulations; and (3) a savings association may be adversely affected by
activities or condition of its holding company, affiliates, subsidiaries or
other persons or savings associations with which it has significant business
relationships. The Bank is not subject to any such individual minimum
regulatory capital requirement.

   First Nationwide's total capital to risk-based assets ratio was 12.93%,
its core capital to risk-based assets ratio was 10.81%, its leverage capital
ratio was 6.71% and its tangible capital ratio was 6.71% at September 30,
1996. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Holdings--Capital Resources."

 Certain Consequences of Failure to Comply with Regulatory Capital
Requirements

   A savings bank's failure to maintain capital at or above the minimum
capital requirements may be deemed an unsafe and unsound practice and may
subject the savings bank to enforcement actions and other proceedings. Any
savings bank not in compliance with all of its capital requirements is
required to submit a capital plan that addresses the bank's need for
additional capital and meets certain additional requirements. While the
capital plan is being reviewed by the OTS, the savings bank must certify,
among other things, that it will not, without the approval of its appropriate
OTS Regional Director, grow beyond net interest credited or make capital
distributions. If a savings bank's capital plan is not approved, the bank
will become subject to additional growth and other restrictions. In addition,
the OTS, through a

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capital directive or otherwise, may restrict the ability of a savings bank
not in compliance with the capital requirements to pay dividends and
compensation, and may require such a bank to take one or more of certain
corrective actions, including, without limitation: (i) increasing its capital
to specified levels, (ii) reducing the rate of interest that may be paid on
savings accounts, (iii) limiting receipt of deposits to those made to
existing accounts, (iv) ceasing issuance of new accounts of any or all
classes or categories except in exchange for existing accounts, (v) ceasing
or limiting the purchase of loans or the making of other specified
investments, and (vi) limiting operational expenditures to specified levels.

   The HOLA permits savings banks not in compliance with the OTS capital
standards to seek an exemption from certain penalties or sanctions for
noncompliance. Such an exemption will be granted only if certain strict
requirements are met, and must be denied under certain circumstances. If an
exemption is granted by the OTS, the savings bank still may be subject to
enforcement actions for other violations of law or unsafe or unsound
practices or conditions.

 Prompt Corrective Action

   The prompt corrective action regulation of the OTS, promulgated under
FDICIA, requires certain mandatory actions and authorizes certain other
discretionary actions to be taken by the OTS against a savings bank that
falls within certain undercapitalized capital categories specified in the
regulation.

   The regulation establishes five categories of capital classification:
"well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized,"
"significantly undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized." Under
the regulation, the ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets, core
capital to risk-weighted assets and the leverage ratio are used to determine
an institution's capital classification. At September 30, 1996, First
Nationwide met the capital requirements of a "well capitalized" institution
under applicable OTS regulations.

   In general, the prompt corrective action regulation prohibits an insured
depository institution from declaring any dividends, making any other capital
distribution, or paying a management fee to a controlling person if,
following the distribution or payment, the institution would be within any of
the three undercapitalized categories. In addition, adequately capitalized
institutions may accept Brokered Deposits only with a waiver from the FDIC
and are subject to restrictions on the interest rates that can be paid on
such deposits. Undercapitalized institutions may not accept, renew or
roll-over Brokered Deposits.

   Institutions that are classified as undercapitalized are subject to
certain mandatory supervisory actions, including: (i) increased monitoring by
the appropriate federal banking agency for the institution and periodic
review of the institution's efforts to restore its capital, (ii) a
requirement that the institution submit a capital restoration plan acceptable
to the appropriate federal banking agency and implement that plan, and that
each company having control of the institution guarantee compliance with the
capital restoration plan in an amount not exceeding the lesser of 5% of the
institution's total assets at the time it received notice of being
undercapitalized, or the amount necessary to bring the institution into
compliance with applicable capital standards at the time it fails to comply
with the plan, and (iii) a limitation on the institution's ability to make
any acquisition, open any new branch offices, or engage in any new line of
business without the prior approval of the appropriate federal banking agency
for the institution or the FDIC.

   The regulation also provides that the OTS may take any of certain
additional supervisory actions against an undercapitalized institution if the
agency determines that such actions are necessary to resolve the problems of
the institution at the least possible long-term cost to the deposit insurance
fund. These supervisory actions include: (i) requiring the institution to
raise additional capital or be acquired by another institution or holding
company if certain grounds exist, (ii) restricting transactions between the
institution and its affiliates, (iii) restricting interest rates paid by the
institution on deposits, (iv) restricting the institution's asset growth or
requiring the institution to reduce its assets, (v) requiring replacement of
senior executive officers and directors, (vi) requiring the institution to
alter or terminate any activity deemed to pose excessive risk to the
institution, (vii) prohibiting capital distributions by bank holding
companies without prior approval by the FRB, (viii) requiring the institution
to divest certain subsidiaries,

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or requiring the institution's holding company to divest the institution or
certain affiliates of the institution, and (ix) taking any other supervisory
action that the agency believes would better carry out the purposes of the
prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA.

   Institutions classified as undercapitalized that fail to submit a timely,
acceptable capital restoration plan or fail to implement such a plan are
subject to the same supervisory actions as significantly undercapitalized
institutions. Significantly undercapitalized institutions are subject to the
mandatory provisions applicable to undercapitalized institutions. The
regulation also makes mandatory for significantly undercapitalized
institutions certain of the supervisory actions that are discretionary for
institutions classified as undercapitalized, creates a presumption in favor
of certain discretionary supervisory actions, and subjects significantly
undercapitalized institutions to additional restrictions, including a
prohibition on paying bonuses or raises to senior executive officers without
the prior written approval of the appropriate federal bank regulatory agency.
In addition, significantly undercapitalized institutions may be subjected to
certain of the restrictions applicable to critically undercapitalized
institutions.

   The regulation requires that an institution be placed into conservatorship
or receivership within 90 days after it becomes critically undercapitalized,
unless the OTS, with concurrence of the FDIC, determines that other action
would better achieve the purposes of the prompt corrective action provisions
of FDICIA. Any such determination must be renewed every 90 days. A depository
institution also must be placed into receivership if the institution
continues to be critically undercapitalized on average during the fourth
quarter after the institution initially became critically undercapitalized,
unless the institution's federal bank regulatory agency, with concurrence of
the FDIC, makes certain positive determinations with respect to the
institution.

   Critically undercapitalized institutions are also subject to the
restrictions generally applicable to significantly undercapitalized
institutions and to a number of other severe restrictions. For example,
beginning 60 days after becoming critically undercapitalized, such
institutions may not pay principal or interest on subordinated debt without
the prior approval of the FDIC. (However, the regulation does not prevent
unpaid interest from accruing on subordinated debt under the terms of the
debt instrument, to the extent otherwise permitted by law.) In addition,
critically undercapitalized institutions may be prohibited from engaging in a
number of activities, including entering into certain transactions or paying
interest above a certain rate on new or renewed liabilities.

   If the OTS determines that an institution is in an unsafe or unsound
condition, or if the institution is deemed to be engaging in an unsafe and
unsound practice, the OTS may, if the institution is well capitalized,
reclassify it as adequately capitalized; if the institution is adequately
capitalized but not well capitalized, require it to comply with restrictions
applicable to undercapitalized institutions; and, if the institution is
undercapitalized, require it to comply with certain restrictions applicable
to significantly undercapitalized institutions.

 Conservatorship/Receivership

   In addition to the grounds discussed under "--Prompt Corrective Action,"
the OTS (and, under certain circumstances, the FDIC) may appoint a
conservator or receiver for a savings association if any one or more of a
number of circumstances exist, including, without limitation, the following:
(i) the institution's assets are less than its obligations to creditors and
others, (ii) a substantial dissipation of assets or earnings due to any
violation of law or any unsafe or unsound practice, (iii) an unsafe or
unsound condition to transact business, (iv) a willful violation of a final
cease-and-desist order, (v) the concealment of the institution's books,
papers, records or assets or refusal to submit such items for inspection to
any examiner or lawful agent of the appropriate federal banking agency or
state bank or savings association supervisor, (vi) the institution is likely
to be unable to pay its obligations or meet its depositors' demands in the
normal course of business, (vii) the institution has incurred, or is likely
to incur, losses that will deplete all or substantially all of its capital,
and there is no reasonable prospect for the institution to become adequately
capitalized without federal assistance, (viii) any violation of law or unsafe
or unsound practice that is likely to cause insolvency or substantial
dissipation of assets or earnings, weaken the institution's condition, or
otherwise seriously prejudice the interests of the institution's depositors
or the federal deposit insurance fund, (ix) the institution is
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reasonable prospect of becoming adequately capitalized, fails to become
adequately capitalized when required to do so, fails to submit a timely and
acceptable capital restoration plan, or materially fails to implement an
accepted capital restoration plan, (x) the institution is critically
undercapitalized or otherwise has substantially insufficient capital, or (xi)
the institution is found guilty of certain criminal offenses related to money
laundering.

 Liability of Commonly Controlled Depository Institutions

   In general, savings associations and other depository institutions can be
held liable for any loss which the FDIC incurs or reasonably anticipates
incurring in connection with either the default of a commonly controlled
depository institution or any assistance provided by the FDIC to a commonly
controlled institution in danger of default. A depository institution is
required to pay the amount of such liability upon receipt of written notice
from the FDIC unless such written notice is received more than two years from
the date the FDIC incurred the loss. Liability for the losses of commonly
controlled institutions can lead to the failure of all depository
institutions in a holding company structure if the remaining institutions are
unable to pay the liability assessed by the FDIC.

   In general, for purposes of this provision, depository institutions are
deemed to be "commonly controlled" if they are controlled by the same holding
company or if one depository institution is controlled by another; "default"
of a depository institution occurs when there is an official determination
pursuant to which a conservator, receiver or other legal custodian is
appointed for the institution; and a depository institution is deemed to be
"in danger of default" where its federal or state supervisory agency
determines that the institution is not likely to be able to meet the demands
of its depositors or pay its obligations in the normal course of business and
there is no reasonable prospect that it will be able to do so, or determines
that the institution has incurred or is likely to incur losses that will
deplete substantially all of its capital and there is no reasonable prospect
that the institution's capital can be replenished without federal assistance.
The Bank is not currently under common control with any other depository
institution.

 Enforcement Powers

   The OTS and, under certain circumstances, the FDIC, have substantial
enforcement authority with respect to savings associations, including
authority to bring various enforcement actions against a savings association
and any of its "institution-affiliated parties" (a term defined to include,
among other persons, directors, officers, employees, controlling
stockholders, agents and shareholders who participate in the conduct of the
affairs of the institution). This enforcement authority includes, without
limitation: (i) the ability to terminate a savings association's deposit
insurance, (ii) institute cease-and-desist proceedings, (iii) bring
suspension, removal, prohibition and criminal proceedings against
institution-affiliated parties, and (iv) assess substantial civil money
penalties. As part of a cease-and-desist order, the agencies may require a
savings association or an institution-affiliated party to take affirmative
action to correct conditions resulting from that party's actions, including
to make restitution or provide reimbursement, indemnification or guarantee
against loss; restrict the growth of the institution; and rescind agreements
and contracts.

 Capital Distribution Regulation

   In addition to the prompt corrective action restriction on paying
dividends, OTS regulations limit certain "capital distributions" by
OTS-regulated savings associations. Capital distributions are defined to
include, in part, dividends and payments for stock repurchases and cash-out
mergers.

   Under the regulation, an association that meets its fully phased-in
capital requirements both before and after a proposed distribution and has
not been notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal
supervision (a "Tier 1 association") may, after prior notice to but without
the approval of the OTS, make capital distributions during a calendar year up
to the higher of: (i) 100% of its net income to date during the calendar year
plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its surplus capital ratio at
the beginning of the calendar year, or (ii) 75% of its net income over the
most recent four-quarter period. A Tier 1 association may make capital
distributions in excess of the above amount if it gives notice to the OTS and
the OTS does not object to the distribution. A savings association that meets
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capital requirements both before and after a proposed distribution but does
not meet its fully phased-in capital requirement (a "Tier 2 association") is
authorized, after prior notice to the OTS but without OTS approval, to make
capital distributions in an amount up to 75% of its net income over the most
recent four-quarter period, taking into account all prior distributions
during the same period. Any distribution in excess of this amount must be
approved in advance by the OTS. A savings association that does not meet its
current regulatory capital requirements (a "Tier 3 association") cannot make
any capital distribution without prior approval from the OTS, unless the
capital distribution is consistent with the terms of a capital plan approved
by the OTS.

   At September 30, 1996, First Nationwide qualified as a Tier 1 association
for purposes of the capital distribution rule. The OTS may prohibit a
proposed capital distribution that would otherwise be permitted if the OTS
determines that the distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound
practice. The requirements of the capital distribution regulation supersede
less stringent capital distribution restrictions in earlier agreements or
conditions.

   The OTS has proposed to amend its capital distribution regulation to
conform its requirements to the OTS prompt corrective action regulation.
Under the proposed regulation, an institution that would remain at least
adequately capitalized after making a capital distribution, and that was
owned by a holding company, would be required to provide notice to the OTS
prior to making a capital distribution. "Troubled" associations and
undercapitalized associations would be allowed to make capital distributions
only by filing an application and receiving OTS approval, and such
applications would be approved under certain limited circumstances.

 Qualified Thrift Lender Test

   In general, savings associations are required to maintain at least 65% of
their portfolio assets in certain qualified thrift investments (which consist
primarily of loans and other investments related to residential real estate
and certain other assets). A savings association that fails the qualified
thrift lender test is subject to substantial restrictions on activities and
to other significant penalties.

   Recent legislation permits a savings association to qualify as a qualified
thrift lender not only by maintaining 65% of portfolio assets in qualified
thrift investments (the "QTL test") but also, in the alternative, by
qualifying under the the Internal Revenue Code as a "domestic building and
loan association." The Bank is a domestic building and loan association as
defined in the Internal Revenue Code.

   Recent legislation also expands the QTL test to provide savings
associations with greater authority to lend and diversify their portfolios.
In particular, credit card and educational loans may now be made by savings
associations without regard to any percentage-of-assets limit, and commercial
loans may be made in an amount up to 10 percent of total assets, plus an
additional 10 percent for small business loans. Loans for personal, family,
and household purposes (other than credit card, small business, and
educational loans) are now included without limit with other assets that, in
the aggregate, may account for up to 20% of total assets. At September 30,
1996, under the expanded QTL test, approximately 89.02% of First Nationwide's
portfolio assets were qualified thrift investments.

 FDIC Assessments

   The deposits of the Bank are insured by the SAIF of the FDIC, up to
applicable limits, and are subject to deposit premium assessments by the
SAIF. Under the FDIC's risk-based insurance system, SAIF-assessed deposits
have been subject to premiums of between 23 and 31 basis points, depending
upon the institution's capital position and other supervisory factors. The
rate applicable to First Nationwide Bank at September 30, 1996 was 23 basis
points.

   Under recent legislation, SAIF-assessable deposits held as of March 31,
1995 are subject to a tax-deductible one-time special assessment at a rate
sufficient to achieve the 1.25% designated reserve ratio of the SAIF as of
October 1, 1996. This Special SAIF Assessment generally was payable no later
than November 29, 1996. The special assessment was 65.7 cents per $100 of
SAIF-assessable deposits and was collected on November 27, 1996. At the 65.7
basis point rate, the cost of the special assessment to the Bank was
approximately $118.2 million on a pre-tax basis and $106.4 million on an
after-tax basis.

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   Under the new legislation, beginning in January 1997 institutions with
Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") deposits will be required to share the cost of
funding debt obligations issued by the Financing Corporation ("FICO"), a
corporation established by the federal government in 1987 to finance the
recapitalization of FSLIC. However, until the earlier of December 31, 1999 or
the date of elimination of the thrift charter, the FICO assessment rate for
BIF deposits is only 1/5 of the rate applicable to SAIF deposits.
Consequently, the annual FICO assessments to be added to deposit insurance
premiums are expected to equal approximately 6.4 basis points for SAIF
deposits and 1.3 basis points for BIF deposits from January 1, 1997 through
December 31, 1999, and approximately 2.4 basis points for both BIF and SAIF
deposits thereafter. From January 1, 1997, FICO payments will be paid
directly by SAIF and BIF institutions in addition to deposit insurance
assessments.

   On October 16, 1996, the FDIC proposed to lower the rates on
SAIF-assessable deposits. The proposed rule would establish SAIF rates
ranging from 0 to 27 basis points as of October 1, 1996. A special interim
schedule of rates ranging from 18 to 27 basis points would apply from October
1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 for those institutions, such as the Bank,
that continue to be subject to FICO assessments until the new FICO funding
mechanism goes into effect on January 1, 1997. Excess assessments collected
under the prior assessment schedule would be refunded or credited with
interest. Following the special assessment and the new FICO funding mechanism
effective January 1, 1997, future SAIF assessment rates are expected to
depend primarily on the rate of any new losses from the SAIF insurance fund.
Under the recent legislation, however, the FDIC is not permitted to establish
SAIF assessment rates that are lower than comparable BIF assessment rates.
Leaving aside the special assessment and the new FICO assessments beginning
January 1, 1997, the Bank paid the minimum SAIF assessment rate of 18 basis
points from October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 and expects to pay 0 basis
points from January 1, 1997.

 Thrift Charter

   Congress has been considering legislation in various forms that would
require federal thrifts, such as the Bank, to convert their charters to
national or state bank charters. Recent legislation requires the Treasury
Department to prepare for Congress by March 31, 1997 a comprehensive study on
development of a common charter for federal savings associations and
commercial banks; and, in the event that the thrift charter was eliminated by
January 1, 1999, would require the merger of the BIF and the SAIF into a
single Deposit Insurance Fund on that date. In the absence of appropriate
"grandfather" provisions, legislation eliminating the thrift charter could
have a material adverse effect on the Bank and its parent holding companies
because, among other things, these holding companies engage in activities
that are not permissible for bank holding companies and the regulatory
capital and accounting treatment for banks and thrifts differs in certain
significant respects. The Bank cannot determine whether, or in what form,
such legislation may eventually be enacted and there can be no assurance that
any legislation that is enacted would contain adequate grandfather rights for
the Bank and its parent holding companies.

 Non-Investment Grade Debt Securities

   Savings associations and their subsidiaries are prohibited from acquiring
or retaining any corporate debt security that, at the time of acquisition, is
not rated in one of the four highest rating categories by at least one
nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Bank does not own
any non-investment grade debt securities.

 Community Reinvestment Act and the Fair Lending Laws

   Savings associations have a responsibility under CRA and related
regulations of the OTS to help meet the credit needs of their communities,
including low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. In addition, the Equal
Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act (together, the "Fair Lending
Laws") prohibit lenders from discriminating in their lending practices on the
basis of characteristics specified in those statutes. An institution's
failure to comply with the provisions of CRA could, as a minimum, result in
regulatory restrictions on its activities, and failure to comply with the
Fair Lending Laws could result in enforcement actions by the OTS, as well as
other federal regulatory agencies and the Department of Justice.

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 New Safety and Soundness Guidelines

   The OTS and the other federal banking agencies have established guidelines
for safety and soundness, addressing operational and managerial, as well as
compensation matters for insured financial institutions. Institutions failing
to meet these standards are required to submit compliance plans to their
appropriate federal regulators. The OTS and the other agencies have also
established guidelines regarding asset quality and earnings standards for
insured institutions.

 Change of Control

   Subject to certain limited exceptions, no company can acquire control of a
savings association without the prior approval of the OTS, and no individual
may acquire control of a savings association if the OTS objects. Any company
that acquires control of a savings association becomes a savings and loan
holding company subject to extensive registration, examination and regulation
by the OTS. Conclusive control exists, among other ways, when an acquiring
party acquires more than 25% of any class of voting stock of a savings
association or savings and loan holding company, or controls in any manner
the election of a majority of the directors of the company. In addition, a
rebuttable presumption of control exists if, among other things, a person
acquires more than 10% of any class of a savings association or savings and
loan holding company's voting stock (or 25% of any class of stock) and, in
either case, any of certain additional control factors exist.

   Under recent legislation, companies subject to the Bank Holding Company
Act that acquire or own savings associations are no longer defined as savings
and loan holding companies under the HOLA and, therefore, are not generally
subject to supervision and regulation by the OTS. OTS approval is no longer
required for a bank holding company to acquire control of a savings
association, although the OTS has a consultative role with the FRB in
examination, enforcement and acquisition matters.

 Reduction Act

   On September 30, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Reduction
Act. The Reduction Act's principal provisions relate to recapitalization of
the SAIF, but it also contains numerous regulatory relief measures, some of
which are directly applicable to the Bank. Specific provisions of the
Reduction Act are discussed above in "--Qualified Thrift Lender Test,"
"--FDIC Assessments," "--Thrift Charter," and "--Change of Control." The
Reduction Act also contains other provisions to reduce regulatory burdens
associated with compliance with various consumer and other laws applicable to
the Bank, including, for example, provisions designed to coordinate the
disclosure and other requirements under the Truth-in-Lending Act and the Real
Estate Settlement Procedures Act, modify certain insider lending
restrictions, permit OTS to allow exemptions to anti-tying prohibitions and
exempt certain transactions and simplify certain disclosures under the
Truth-in-Lending Act.

 Capital Corporation Preferred Stock

   The Bank filed a 30-day notice on November 29, 1996 with the OTS regarding
the establishment of the Capital Corporation as an operating subsidiary of
the Bank. The OTS issued a letter dated December 29, 1996 expressing that it
will not object to such establishment.

   In conjunction with the operating subsidiary notice, the OTS reviewed
among other things the appropriateness of including the minority interest
represented by the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock in the regulatory
capital of the Bank. See "--Regulatory Capital Requirements." In general, as
a minority interest in a consolidated subsidiary, the Capital Corporation
Preferred Stock is eligible to be treated as core capital of the Bank, but
the OTS may have the authority to exclude such REIT subsidiary preferred
stock from core capital. The OTS has indicated that it will not exclude REIT
subsidiary preferred stock from the core capital of the parent savings
association if the following prudential standards are met: (i) the REIT
subsidiary preferred stock meets all of the same terms and conditions that
preferred stock issued by the parent savings association must meet in order
to be included in core capital; (ii) the REIT subsidiary preferred stock
cannot be redeemed without the prior written consent of the OTS; (iii) the
REIT subsidiary preferred stock must be converted into or exchanged for a
core capital instrument of the parent savings association if the OTS directs,
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exchange should occur because (a) the parent savings association becomes
undercapitalized under prompt corrective action regulations, (b) the parent
savings association is placed in bankruptcy, reorganization, conservatorship,
or receivership, or (c) the OTS, in its sole discretion, directs in writing
such conversion or exchange in anticipation of the parent savings association
becoming undercapitalized in the near term; (iv) the amount of the parent
savings association's core capital that is composed of REIT subsidiary
preferred stock does not exceed 25% of core capital including such REIT
subsidiary preferred stock (33 1/3% of core capital excluding REIT subsidiary
preferred stock); and (v) the OTS may exclude REIT subsidiary preferred stock
from core capital if it ceases to provide meaningful capital support and a
realistic ability to absorb losses or otherwise raises supervisory concerns,
including OTS concerns about the capital mix or asset structure of the REIT
subsidiary or the parent savings association. Holdings expects a significant
portion of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock to be included in the core
capital of the Bank.

TAXATION OF THE BANK

   For a discussion of recently enacted tax legislation that changes the
Bank's method of accounting for bad debts, see "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Holdings--Provision for Federal and State Income Taxes."

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                                  MANAGEMENT

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 Holdings

   The following table sets forth certain information (ages as of January 1,
1997) concerning the directors and executive officers of Holdings. All
directors serve terms of one year or until the election of their respective
successors.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 NAME                  AGE  POSITION
- ------                 ---  --------                             
<S>                  <C>    <C>
Ronald O. Perelman     54    Chairman of the Board, Chief
                               Executive Officer and Director
Howard Gittis ......   62    Vice Chairman and Director
Irwin Engelman .....   62    Executive Vice President and Chief
                               Financial Officer
Barry F. Schwartz  .   47    Executive Vice President and General
                               Counsel
Laurence Winoker  ..   40    Vice President and Controller
</TABLE>

   The following table sets forth certain information (ages as of January 1,
1997) concerning the directors and executive officers of the Bank. All
directors serve terms of one year or until election of their respective
successors.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 NAME                        AGE   POSITION
- ------                       ---   --------                                  
<S>                        <C>    <C>
Ronald O. Perelman .......   54    Director
Gerald J. Ford ...........   52    Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
                                     Officer and Director
Carl B. Webb .............   46    President, Chief Operating Officer and
                                     Director
Edward G. Harshfield  ....   60    Vice Chairman of the Board and Director
Paul M. Bass, Jr. ........   61    Director
George W. Bramblett, Jr.     56    Director
Bob Bullock ..............   67    Director
Irwin Engelman ...........   61    Director
Howard Gittis ............   62    Director
Gabrielle K. McDonald  ...   54    Director
Lynn Schenk ..............   54    Director
Robert Setrakian .........   72    Director
Christie S. Flanagan  ....   58    Executive Vice President and General
                                     Counsel
Kendall M. Fugate ........   59    Executive Vice President and Information
                                     and Technology Services Director
Roger L. Gordon ..........   54    Executive Vice President
Richard P. Hodge .........   41    Executive Vice President and Corporate
                                     Tax Director
Walter C. Klein, Jr.  ....   53    Executive Vice President; President, FNMC
Lacy G. Newman, Jr.  .....   46    Executive Vice President and Chief Credit
                                     Officer
James R. Staff ...........   49    Executive Vice President and Chief
                                     Financial Advisor
Richard H. Terzian .......   59    Executive Vice President and Chief
                                     Financial Officer
Peter K. Thomsen .........   54    Executive Vice President and Retail
                                     Banking Director
Michael R. Walker ........   51    Executive Vice President--Commercial Real
                                     Estate
Renee Nichols Tucei  .....   40    Senior Vice President and Controller
</TABLE>

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   Mr. Perelman has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
1994 and Chairman of the Board of Holdings since its formation in 1994. Mr.
Perelman has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
MacAndrews & Forbes and various of its affiliates since 1980. Mr. Perelman
also is Chairman of the Board of Andrews Group Incorporated ("Andrews
Group"), Consolidated Cigar Corporation ("Consolidated Cigar"), Consolidated
Cigar Holdings Inc. ("Consolidated Cigar Holdings"), Mafco Consolidated Group
Inc. ("Mafco Consolidated"), Meridian Sports Incorporated ("Meridian
Sports"), Power Control Technologies Inc. ("PCT") and Toy Biz, Inc. ("Toy
Biz") and is the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors of Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. ("Marvel"), Revlon Consumer
Products Corporation ("Revlon Products") and Revlon, Inc. ("Revlon"). Mr.
Perelman is a Director of the following corporations which file reports
pursuant to the Exchange Act: Andrews Group, The Coleman Company, Inc.
("Coleman"), Coleman Holdings Inc., Coleman Worldwide Corporation ("Coleman
Worldwide"), Consolidated Cigar, Consolidated Cigar Holdings, First
Nationwide, Holdings, Mafco Consolidated, Marvel, Marvel Holdings Inc.
("Marvel Holdings"), Marvel (Parent) Holdings Inc., ("Marvel Parent"), Marvel
III Holdings Inc. ("Marvel III"), Meridian Sports, Parent Holdings, PCT,
Pneumo Abex Corporation, successor by merger to Mafco Worldwide Corporation
("Pneumo Abex"), Revlon, Revlon Products, Revlon Worldwide Corporation
("Revlon Worldwide") and Toy Biz. (On December 27, 1996, Marvel Holdings,
Marvel Parent, Marvel III and Marvel and several of its subsidiaries filed
voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code.)

   Mr. Gittis has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank and a Vice
Chairman and a Director of Holdings since 1994. Mr. Gittis has been Vice
Chairman and Director of MacAndrews & Forbes and various of its affiliates
since 1985. Mr. Gittis is a Director of the following corporations which file
reports pursuant to the Exchange Act: Andrews Group, Consolidated Cigar,
Consolidated Cigar Holdings, Jones Apparel Group, Inc., Loral Space &
Communications Ltd., Mafco Consolidated,, Parent Holdings, PCT, Pneumo Abex,
Revlon, Revlon Products, Revlon Worldwide and Rutherford-Moran Oil
Corporation.

   Mr. Engelman has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
1992 and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Holdings
since its formation in 1994. He has been Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of MacAndrews & Forbes, Marvel Holdings, Marvel Parent,
Marvel III and various other affiliates of MacAndrews & Forbes since February
1992. (On December 27, 1996, Marvel Holdings, Marvel Parent, Marvel III and
several of the subsidiaries of Marvel Holdings filed voluntary petitions for
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.) He was
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GAF Corporation from
1990 to 1991; Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Citytrust
Bancorp Inc. from 1988 to 1990; Executive Vice President of the Blackstone
Group LP from 1987 to 1988; and Director and Executive Vice President of
General Foods Corporation for more than five years prior to 1987. Mr.
Engelman is a Director of the following corporation which files reports 
pursuant to the Exchange Act: Revlon Products.

   Mr. Schwartz has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of
Holdings since January 1996. He has been Executive Vice President and General
Counsel of MacAndrews & Forbes and various of its affiliates since 1993. Mr.
Schwartz was Senior Vice President of MacAndrews & Forbes from 1989 to 1993.
(On December 27, 1996, Marvel Holdings, Marvel Parent, Marvel III and Marvel
and several of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reorganization
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.)

   Mr. Winoker has been Vice President and Controller of Holdings since 1994.
He has been Vice President and Controller of MacAndrews & Forbes and various
of its affiliates since September 1992. Mr. Winoker was Assistant Vice
President and Assistant Controller of MacAndrews & Forbes and various of its
affiliates for more than five years prior to September 1992. (On December 27,
1996, Marvel Holdings, Marvel Parent, Marvel III and Marvel and several of
its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.)

   Mr. Ford has been Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a
Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since consummation of the FN
Acquisition and of Capital Corporation since its formation in November 1996.
Mr. Ford was Chairman of the Board and a Director of First Madison from

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1993 to 1994. Mr. Ford previously served as Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of First Gibraltar from 1988 through 1993.
Mr. Ford served as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a
Director of First United Bank Group, Inc. ("First United Bank Group"), from
1993 through 1994. Mr. Ford is Chairman of the Board and a Director of FNMC,
a wholly owned subsidiary of First Nationwide. Mr. Ford is Chairman of the
Board and a Director of FGB Services, Inc. and Madison Realty Advisors, Inc.
("Madison Realty"). Mr. Ford has also served in the following capacities over
the past five years: Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
Director, Ford Bank Group, Inc. ("Ford Bank Group"); Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and Director, United New Mexico Financial
Corporation. Mr. Ford is also Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of Liberte Investors Inc., President and a Director of Parent
Holdings and a Director of Norwest Corporation and ACS.

   Mr. Webb has been the President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of
First Nationwide or the Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition and
of Capital Corporation since its formation in November 1996. Mr. Webb served
as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of First Madison from 1993
through 1994. Mr. Webb previously served as President, Chief Operating
Officer and a Director of First Gibraltar from 1988 through 1993. Mr. Webb
also serves as a Director of FNMC.

   Mr. Harshfield has been Vice Chairman of the Board and a Director of the
Bank since January 1997. Mr. Harshfield was President, Chief Executive
Officer and a Director of Cal Fed from January 1996 to January 1997 and of
California Federal from October 1993 to January 1997. From October 1992 to
March 1993, Mr. Harshfield served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director
of First City Texas National Bank. From February 1991 to December 1992, he
served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Federal
Capital Bank, a private investment bank. Since 1988, Mr. Harshfield has been
the principal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EH Thrift Management
Inc., a special purpose management company, and general partner of U.S.
Thrift Opportunity Partners, L.P., a Merrill Lynch sponsored limited
partnership that invests in undercapitalized thrift institutions.

   Mr. Bass has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since May,
1993. Mr. Bass is currently the Vice Chairman and Director of First Southwest
Company. Mr. Bass is a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of
Keystone Consolidated Industries, and is a Director of Source Services, Inc.
Mr. Bass has served in the following capacities during the past five years:
Director, Endevco, Inc.; Director, Ford Bank Group; and Chairman of the Board
and Director, Pizza Inn, Inc.

   Mr. Bramblett has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
May, 1993. Mr. Bramblett has been associated with the law firm of Haynes &
Boone since 1973 and is currently a Partner and a member of the Executive
Committee of that firm. Mr. Bramblett has served in the following capacities
during the past five years: Member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board of the Texas College and University System and Trustee of the Baylor
College of Dentistry.

   Mr. Bullock has served as a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
1994. Mr. Bullock has been Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas since
1990. Mr. Bullock is Chairman of the Board, Director and President of
JFB-RDB, Inc. Mr. Bullock served as a Director of the Ford Bank Group from
1992 to 1993, and as Director of the First United Bank Group from 1992 to
1993. Prior to 1990, Mr. Bullock served as the State of Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts. Mr. Bullock has been Of Counsel to the law firm of Scott,
Douglass, Luton and McConnico, L.L.P. since 1992.

   Ms. McDonald has served as a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank
since January, 1990. Ms. McDonald also served as a Director of FGB-San
Antonio in 1992. Ms. McDonald currently serves as a Judge on the
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Ms. McDonald is
also currently a Professor of Law at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law of
Texas Southern University. Ms. McDonald currently serves as a director of
Freeport McMoRan Inc., McMoRan Oil & Gas Co. and Freeport McMoRan Copper &
Gold Inc. Ms. McDonald was Of Counsel to the Walker & Satterthwaite firm from
1991 to 1993. She was a partner in the law firm of Matthews & Branscomb from
1988 through 1991. Prior to that time, Ms. McDonald served as a United States
District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

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   Ms. Schenk has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
November, 1996. Ms. Schenk has been a Senior Consultant to Baker & McKenzie,
San Diego, California since 1995. From January, 1993 to January, 1995 Ms.
Schenk served in the U.S. House of Representatives as Congresswoman
representing the 49th Congressional District in the State of California.
During her term in the House of Representatives, Ms. Schenk served on the
Energy and Commerce Committee and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee. Ms. Schenk served as the State of California Secretary of
Business, Transportation and Housing prior to 1983. From 1983 until her
election to Congress, Ms. Schenk was in private law practice in California
and served as an independent consultant to various public and private
businesses with respect to government relations. From 1985 to 1993, Ms.
Schenk served as a director of Long Beach Bank, F.S.B. She is currently a
director of IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   Mr. Setrakian has been a Director of First Nationwide or the Bank since
November 1994. Mr. Setrakian previously served as a Director of Old FNB for
more than 10 years. Mr. Setrakian is presently the Chairman and President of
the William Saroyan Foundation and the Chairman and President of Mid-State
Horticultural Company. He is also a former Chairman and member of the Board
of Governors of the United States Postal Service; former Commissioner of the
Federal Maritime Commission; former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
the California Growers Winery, Inc.; and former Chairman and founder of the
National Bank of Agriculture.

   Mr. Flanagan has been the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of
First Nationwide or the Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition.
Mr. Flanagan has been the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and a
Director of Capital Corporation since its formation in November 1996. He also
serves as a Director of FNMC. Mr. Flanagan has been associated with the law
firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C. and its predecessors since 1968 in various
capacities, including Managing Partner, and he is currently Of Counsel to
that firm.

   Mr. Fugate has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition. Mr. Fugate previously
served as Executive Vice President of Old FNB from 1991 to 1994, and held
various executive positions with Citibank, N.A. and Citibank California, FSB
from 1982 to 1991.

   Mr. Gordon has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank since February 1996. Mr. Gordon previously was associated with SFFed for
more than five years prior to February 1996, including most recently as
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

   Mr. Hodge has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank since January 1996 and has been employed by First Nationwide since
November 1995. Mr. Hodge previously was associated with the public accounting
firm of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP and its predecessors since 1981, including most
recently as a tax partner since 1986.

   Mr. Klein has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank and the President of FNMC since January 1996. He also serves as a
Director of FNMC. Mr. Klein previously was associated with PNC Mortgage Corp.
of America and its predecessor, Sears Mortgage Corporation, since 1986,
including most recently as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

   Mr. Newman has been Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of
First Nationwide or the Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition.
Mr. Newman has also served as President and a Director of FGB Realty and
Madison Realty since 1992. During 1991, Mr. Newman was a Senior Vice
President of J.E. Robert Companies. He served as a Senior Vice President of
Bank of New England Corporation from 1990 to 1991, and served as the
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Seamen's Bank for
Savings from 1989 to 1990.

   Mr. Staff has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank since October 17, 1994. He also serves as a Director of Capital
Corporation and FNMC and as Chairman and Director of FGB Realty. Mr. Staff
previously was associated with the public accounting firm of KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP and its predecessors since 1979, including most recently as
Partner-in-charge of Financial Services for the Southwest-Dallas area.

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   Mr. Terzian has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of First Nationwide or the Bank since April 1, 1995. Mr. Terzian has
been the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a Director of
Capital Corporation since its formation in November 1996. For the five years
prior to that date, Mr. Terzian served as Chief Financial Officer of Dime
Bancorp, Inc. (The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB).

   Mr. Thomsen has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or
the Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition. Mr. Thomsen previously
served as Senior Executive Vice President of Old FNB and a Director from 1992
to 1994. Mr. Thomsen was an Executive Vice President of Old FNB from 1991 to
1992. Mr. Thomsen had been Executive Vice President of Michigan National
Corporation from 1986 to 1991 and a Director from 1989 to 1991, and the
President of Michigan National Bank from 1988 to 1991 and a Director from
1989 to 1991. Mr. Thomsen was Chairman of Independence One Mortgage
Corporation, a subsidiary of Michigan National Bank, from 1986 to 1990.

   Mr. Walker has been an Executive Vice President of First Nationwide or the
Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition. Mr. Walker served as
Senior Vice President of First Madison from 1993 to 1994. Mr. Walker
previously served as Senior Vice President of First Gibraltar from 1988 to
1993.

   Ms. Tucei has been a Senior Vice President and the Controller of First
Nationwide or the Bank since the consummation of the FN Acquisition. Ms.
Tucei previously served as Senior Vice President and Controller of First
Madison from 1993 to 1994. Ms. Tucei was Senior Vice President and Director
of Regulatory Assistance Compliance for First Gibraltar from 1991 to 1993,
and served as Senior Vice President and Manager of Regulatory Assistance
Operations for First Gibraltar from 1989 to 1991.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

   Any directors of Holdings who are not officers or employees of Holdings or
any of its affiliates receive $25,000 per year plus an additional $1,000 per
meeting.

   Directors of the Bank who do not receive compensation as officers or
employees of the Bank or any of its affiliates are paid a fee of $3,500 for
each meeting of the Board of Directors they attend and each director who
attends 67% or more of the regular meetings of the Board of Directors during
a fiscal year will receive an additional fee of $9,000. Members of the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank who do not receive
compensation as officers or employees of the Bank or any of its affiliates
are paid a fee of $1,500 for each meeting of the Audit Committee they attend.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

   Holdings is a holding company with no business operations of its own and,
accordingly, engages in its business through the Bank and its subsidiaries.
The officers of Holdings receive no compensation for their services to
Holdings. Accordingly, the following table sets forth certain compensation
awarded to, earned by or paid to the Chief Executive Officer of First
Nationwide, and the four most highly paid executive officers of First
Nationwide, other than the Chief Executive Officer, who served as executive
officers of First Nationwide at December 31, 1995 for services rendered in
all capacities to Holdings, First Nationwide and its subsidiaries during the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.

                          SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

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                                               ANNUAL COMPENSATION
                                     --------------------------------------
                                                               OTHER ANNUAL     ALL OTHER
                                                               COMPENSATION    COMPENSATION
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION    YEAR      SALARY      BONUS         (1)             (2)
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<S>                          <C>     <C>           <C>       <C>             <C>
Gerald J. Ford (3)             1995    $1,500,000   $     0      $  7,644        $49,511
 Chairman & Chief              1994       317,358         0           912          4,500
 Executive Officer

Carl B. Webb                   1995       900,000         0       274,351         66,707
 President & Chief             1994       361,724         0       154,496          9,000
 Operating Officer             1993       269,551    80,000         8,493         12,658

Christie S. Flanagan (3)       1995       700,000    20,000        10,892         44,854
 Executive Vice President &    1994       116,669         0             0              0
 General Counsel

Lacy G. Newman, Jr.            1995       475,000         0       178,457         36,166
 Executive Vice President &    1994       345,334         0       124,916          9,000
 Chief Credit Officer          1993       300,000    77,200         6,289         11,572

James R. Staff (3)             1995       450,000         0        17,348         27,001
 Executive Vice President &    1994        65,627         0             0              0
 Chief Financial Advisor

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(1)   Includes: (i) the value of group term life insurance, (ii) amounts paid
      under relocation programs for Messrs. Webb and Newman, (iii) the value
      of the use of Bank-owned automobiles for Messrs. Webb, Flanagan, Newman
      and Staff, (iv) club dues, (v) personal financial planning services
      paid by the Bank for Messrs. Ford, Webb, Newman and Staff, and (vi)
      security expenses paid by the Bank for Messrs. Newman and Staff.

(2)   Includes: (i) the Bank's contributions to the 401(k) plan for Messrs.
      Ford, Webb, Flanagan and Newman, (ii) the Bank's contribution to the
      Supplemental Employees' Investment Plan, and (iii) premiums on
      supplemental life insurance paid by the Bank for Messrs. Ford, Webb and
      Flanagan.

(3)   Mr. Ford became Chief Executive Officer of the Bank upon the
      consummation of the FN Acquisition on October 3, 1994. Messrs. Flanagan
      and Staff became Executive Vice Presidents on October 3 and October 17,
      1994, respectively.

   Certain executive officers of the Bank have entered into employment
agreements with First Nationwide. See "Certain Transactions--Executive
Employment Agreements." Also, Gerald J. Ford has been and is presently a
party to certain consulting, and similar agreements with the certain
affiliates of the Issuer, as more fully described in "Certain
Transactions--Transactions with Mr. Ford."

   Effective October 1, 1995, Holdings adopted a management incentive plan
(the "Incentive Plan") with respect to certain executive officers of the Bank
(the "Participants"). Awards under the Incentive Plan are made in the form of
performance units. Each performance unit entitles the Participants to receive
cash and/or stock options ("Bonuses") based on the Participant's vested
interest in a bonus pool.

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   Generally, the Incentive Plan provides for the payment of Bonuses, on a
quarterly basis, to the Participants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Bonuses vest at 20% per year beginning October 1, 1995. The aggregate amount
of Bonuses payable under the Incentive Plan is subject to a cap of $50
million. During 1995, expense of $2 million was recorded relative to the
Incentive Plan. Additional expense of $30.5 million was recorded relative to
the Incentive Plan during the six months ended June 30, 1996.

   The following table sets forth information concerning awards made during
1995 to each of the executive officers named in the preceding table under all
long-term incentive plans. There were no long-term incentive plan awards in
1994 or 1993.

                     LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS (1)

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                                                                 ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS
                                                             UNDER NON-STOCK-PRICE-BASED PLANS
                                                       -------------------------------------------
                        NUMBER OF
                         SHARES,      PERFORMANCE OR
                        UNITS OR    OTHER PERIOD UNTIL
                          OTHER       MATURATION OR       THRESHOLD       TARGET         MAXIMUM
NAME                     RIGHTS         PAYOUT (2)         ($) (3)        ($) (3)        ($) (3)
- --------------------  -----------  ------------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
<S>                   <C>          <C>                 <C>            <C>            <C>
Carl B. Webb ........      500          Ten years        $10,127,500    $10,127,500    $25,000,000
Christie S. Flanagan        80          Ten years          1,620,400      1,620,400      4,000,000
Lacy G. Newman, Jr.         80          Ten years          1,620,400      1,620,400      4,000,000
James R. Staff ......       80          Ten years          1,620,400      1,620,400      4,000,000
</TABLE>
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   (1) The table above represents awards of performance units pursuant to the
       Incentive Plan. Any payout with respect to the performance units would
       only be made by Holdings. Units vest at 20% per year beginning on
       October 1, 1995.

   (2) Payouts of cash awards would be made only if earned and only (i) upon
       achievement of a target "Excess Value" prior to December 31, 2004, (ii)
       upon an occurrence of a change in control of Holdings or the Bank,
       (iii) upon an occurrence of a public offering of common stock of
       Holdings or the Bank or (iv) on December 31, 2004. "Excess Value" is a
       measure of Holdings' performance tied to the aggregate earnings of
       Holdings and the aggregate distributions made to the shareholders of
       Holdings.

   (3) Generally, the cash payout with respect to a performance unit equals
       .0084% of the Excess Value. Upon achievement of the target Excess
       Value, the cash payout with respect to each performance unit would be
       $20,255. If a payout is triggered otherwise than by achievement of the
       target Excess Value, no cash payouts would be made unless the Excess
       Value at the time of the event triggering payment exceeds or equals the
       amount resulting in a payout of at least $20,255 with respect to each
       performance unit. In certain circumstances, in case of a public
       offering of common stock of Holdings or the Bank, the payout would be
       made, in whole or in part, in options to acquire common stock of
       Holdings or the Bank. The number of shares of stock that would be
       subject to such options is not determinable at this time.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

   Holdings has no Compensation Committee. The following directors serve on
the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Bank: Gerald J. Ford, Howard
Gittis, Paul Bass and George Bramblett. During the 1995 and 1994 fiscal
years, Mr. Ford was Chairman of the Board of First Nationwide. In addition,
Mr. Ford controls Hunter's Glen, which owns 100% of the class B common stock
of Holdings representing 20% of the voting common stock (representing
approximately 15% of the voting power of its common stock) of Holdings. Mr.
Gittis is a director of Holdings and of the Bank.

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                        OWNERSHIP OF THE COMMON STOCK

   Ronald O. Perelman, a director of the Bank and Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and a director of Holdings, 35 East 62nd Street, New
York, New York 10021, through MacAndrews & Forbes, beneficially owns 100% of
the class A common stock of Holdings representing 80% of its voting common
stock (representing approximately 85% of the voting power of its common
stock). Hunter's Glen, a limited partnership controlled by Gerald J. Ford,
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Bank,
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1350, Dallas, Texas 75201, owns 100% of the class B
common stock of Holdings, representing 20% of its voting common stock
(representing approximately 15% of the voting power of its common stock). See
"Certain Transactions."

                             CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

RELATIONSHIP WITH MACANDREWS & FORBES

   Holdings is an 80% owned indirect subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes. As a
result, MacAndrews & Forbes is able to direct and control the policies of the
Issuer and its subsidiaries, including with respect to mergers, sales of
assets and similar transactions.

   MacAndrews & Forbes is a diversified holding company with interests in
several industries. Through its 83% ownership of Revlon, MacAndrews & Forbes
is engaged in the cosmetics and skin care, fragrance and personal care
products business. MacAndrews & Forbes owns 83% of Coleman, which is engaged
in the manufacture and marketing of recreational outdoor products, portable
generators, power-washing equipment, spas and hot tubs and 65% of Meridian
Sports, a manufacturer and marketer of specialized boats and water sports
equipment. Marvel, a youth entertainment company, is 80% owned by MacAndrews
& Forbes. MacAndrews & Forbes also is engaged through its 85% ownership of
Mafco Consolidated, in the processing of licorice and other flavors, and in
the manufacture and distribution of cigars and pipe tobacco. MacAndrews &
Forbes is also in the financial services business through the Bank. The
principal executive offices of MacAndrews & Forbes are located at 35 East
62nd Street, New York, New York 10021.

TAX SHARING AGREEMENT

   For federal income tax purposes, Holdings and the Bank are included in the
Mafco Group, and accordingly their federal taxable income and loss will be
included in the consolidated federal income tax return filed by Mafco
Holdings. Holdings and the Bank also may be included in certain state and
local tax returns of Mafco Holdings or its subsidiaries. The Bank, Holdings
and Mafco Holdings are parties to the Tax Sharing Agreement, effective as of
January 1, 1994, pursuant to which: (i) the Bank will pay to Holdings amounts
equal to the taxes that the Bank would be required to pay if it were to file
a return separately from the Mafco Group, and (ii) Holdings will pay to Mafco
Holdings amounts equal to the taxes that Holdings would be required to pay if
it were to file a consolidated return on behalf of itself and the Bank
separately from the Mafco Group. The Tax Sharing Agreement allows the Bank to
take into account, in determining its liability to Holdings, any net
operating loss carryovers that it would have been entitled to utilize if it
had filed separate returns for each year since the formation of First
Nationwide. The Tax Sharing Agreement also allows Holdings to take into
account, in determining its liability to Mafco Holdings, any net operating
losses that it would have been entitled to utilize if it had filed a
consolidated return on behalf of itself and the Bank for each year since the
formation of First Nationwide.

   First Nationwide generated significant federal income tax net operating
losses since its formation. This was due, in part, to the fact that under
applicable federal income tax law, the financial assistance received by First
Nationwide pursuant to the Assistance Agreement was excluded from the taxable
income of First Nationwide. In addition to such tax-free financial
assistance, First Nationwide had been entitled to its normal operating
deductions, including interest expense and certain losses relating to its
loan portfolio. As a result, First Nationwide generated significant net
operating losses for federal income tax purposes even though its operations
were profitable. Furthermore, under the reorganization provisions of the
Code, First Nationwide succeeded to certain net operating loss carryovers of
the Texas Closed Banks.

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   At December 31, 1995, if Holdings had filed a consolidated tax return on
behalf of itself (as common parent) and First Nationwide for each year since
the formation of First Nationwide, it would have had approximately $2.6
billion of regular net operating losses and approximately $992 million of AMT
net operating losses, both of which Holdings would have been entitled to
utilize. A portion of such losses, to the extent not previously used to
offset income, would expire in the year 2002 and in each year thereafter and
would fully expire in 2007. It is expected that under the Tax Sharing
Agreement, the Bank and Holdings will be able to eliminate through 1997 a
significant portion of the amounts they otherwise would be required to pay to
Holdings and Mafco Holdings, respectively, under the Tax Sharing Agreement in
respect of federal income tax and, accordingly, it is not expected that the
Bank or Holdings will record a significant amount of federal income tax
expense through 1997 as members of the Mafco Group. Payments made by Holdings
under the Tax Sharing Agreement with the Mafco Group during the year ended
December 31, 1995 totalled $3.1 million. There were no such payments in 1994.
During 1998, the Bank and Holdings anticipate that the AMT net operating
losses will be fully utilized and the Bank and Holdings will begin providing
federal income tax expense at a rate of 20 percent. Prior to 1998, the Bank
and Holdings provided federal income tax expense at a 2 percent rate because
90 percent of AMT net operating losses were available to offset AMT income.

   Under federal tax law, Holdings and the Bank will be subject to several
liability with respect to the consolidated federal income tax liabilities of
the Mafco Group for any taxable period during which Holdings or the Bank are,
as the case may be, a member of such group. Mafco Holdings has agreed,
however, to indemnify Holdings and the Bank for any such federal income tax
liability (and certain state and local tax liabilities) of Mafco Holdings or
any of its subsidiaries (other than Holdings and the Bank) that Holdings or
the Bank is actually required to pay. Therefore, the Tax Sharing Agreement
will not increase the amounts payable by Holdings or the Bank over the
amounts that they would have had to pay if they were not members of the Mafco
Group.

LOANS TO AFFILIATES

   Holdings loaned approximately $46.8 million to an affiliate on March 1,
1996. Such loan bears interest at the rate of 10.5% over the prevailing yield
to maturity of the five year United States treasury note, and is an unsecured
subordinated obligation of the borrower guaranteed by certain other
affiliates of Holdings, which obligation to Holdings was evidenced by a
promissory note (the "Promissory Note"). Management believes that the terms
and conditions of such loan were at least as favorable to Holdings as might
have been obtained in a similar transaction with an unaffiliated party. On
May 15, 1996, Holdings distributed the Promissory Note to Parent Holdings.

   On September 27, 1996, Holdings issued $150 million aggregate liquidation
value of the Holdings Preferred Stock to Special Purpose Corp. and loaned to
an affiliate approximately $19 million of the proceeds therefrom. Such loan
accrued interest at the rate of 14%, and was an unsecured subordinated
obligation of the borrower, which obligation to Holdings was evidenced by a
promissory note. Management believes that the terms and conditions of such
loan were at least as favorable to Holdings as might have been obtained in a
similar transaction with an unaffiliated party. Such loan, together with the
accrued interest thereon, was repaid to Holdings on January 3, 1997.

FN ESCROW MERGER AND ISSUANCE OF FN ESCROW PREFERRED STOCK

   Simultaneously with the consummation of the Offering, FN Escrow issued
approximately $36 million aggregate liquidation value of cumulative perpetual
preferred stock (the "FN Escrow Preferred Stock") to TNIS. The FN Escrow
Preferred Stock had a stated liquidation value of $100,000 per share, plus
accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. Cash dividends on the FN Escrow
Preferred Stock were cumulative and accrued at an annual rate of
approximately 7.3% of the stated liquidation value.

   On January 3, 1997 and prior to the consummation of the Cal Fed
Acquisition, FN Escrow was merged with and into Holdings in the FN Escrow
Merger and Holdings assumed FN Escrow's obligations under the Notes and the
Indenture. In connection with the FN Escrow Merger, each share of FN Escrow
Preferred Stock was converted into and became one share of cumulative
perpetual preferred stock of

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Holdings (the "Holdings/FN Escrow Preferred Stock"), which stock had the same
relative rights, terms and preferences as the FN Escrow Preferred Stock.
Immediately after issuance, Holdings redeemed the Holdings/FN Escrow
Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to its stated liquidation value
plus accrued and unpaid dividends to January 3, 1997.

TRANSACTIONS WITH MR. FORD

   Madison Financial, Inc. ("Madison Financial"), a corporation formerly
owned by Gerald J. Ford, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and a director of the Bank, was a party to a Consulting Agreement (the
"Consulting Agreement"), effective as of February 1, 1993, between Madison
Financial and TNIS pursuant to which Madison Financial provided consulting
services to TNIS for a term ending on December 31, 1998. The Consulting
Agreement was terminated in July 1994 in connection with the Exchange
Agreement (as defined herein). Certain costs related to the Consulting
Agreement were charged to Holdings.

   The Bank is an indirect subsidiary of First Gibraltar Holdings. In
connection with the offering of the Holdings Senior Notes, First Gibraltar
Holdings incorporated Parent Holdings and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent
Holdings, Holdings, to hold 100% of the common stock of First Nationwide.
First Gibraltar Holdings contributed all of its shares of capital stock of
First Nationwide to Parent Holdings, which contributed such shares to
Holdings in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock of Holdings. Holdings
amended its certificate of incorporation to create 800 shares of class A
common stock having one vote per share, 200 shares of class B common stock
having .75 votes per share and 230.3 shares of nonvoting class C common
stock, and Parent Holdings exchanged its 1,000 shares of common stock for 800
shares of class A common stock. Pursuant to the terms of an Exchange
Agreement entered into between Holdings, Mr. Ford and Parent Holdings (the
"Exchange Agreement"), and in connection with the consummation of the FN
Acquisition, Parent Holdings acquired 100% of the class C common stock of
Holdings (all of which was redeemed on June 3, 1996), in exchange for $210
million and Mr. Ford acquired 100% of the class B common stock of Holdings in
exchange for his 6.25% of the class A common stock of First Gibraltar
Holdings and all of the shares of Madison Financial, the sole asset of which
was the Consulting Agreement. In addition, Holdings also assumed indebtedness
of Mr. Ford in the amount of approximately $11.9 million to TNIS (the "Ford
Obligation"), which obligation has been forgiven by TNIS. As a result of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement, Mr.
Ford owns 100% of the class B common stock of Holdings, representing 20% of
its voting common stock (representing approximately 15% of the voting power
of its voting common stock) and Parent Holdings owns 100% of the class A
common stock of Holdings, representing 80% of its voting common stock
(representing approximately 85% of the voting power of its voting common
stock). Holdings, Parent Holdings and Mr. Ford have entered into a
stockholders agreement (the "Stockholders Agreement") pursuant to which,
among other things, Mr. Ford and Holdings have the right to transfer their
respective shares to certain affiliates. In addition, the Stockholders
Agreement contains other customary provisions regarding restrictions on
transfer and registration rights. On December 29, 1995, Mr. Ford transferred
his shares of class B common stock to Hunter's Glen, which assumed the
obligations under, and will receive the benefits of, the Stockholders
Agreement.

   Mr. Ford has entered into a loan agreement with NationsBank of Texas, N.A.
("NationsBank"), whereby NationsBank has loaned Mr. Ford $5 million. Such
loan has a maturity of up to one year and bears interest at a floating
interest rate based on LIBOR. The loan is secured by Mr. Ford's Holdings
Senior Notes. The terms of the loan provide that, in the event of default by
Mr. Ford under such loan or in the event of certain rapid and material
declines in the value of the Holdings Senior Notes pledged as collateral,
NationsBank or any successor or assignee thereof will have the right to
foreclose on the pledged Holdings Senior Notes and sell, or direct Mr. Ford
to sell, such Holdings Senior Notes, to certain Qualified Institutional
Buyers ("QIBs") (as such term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities
Act) pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, pursuant to Regulation S
under the Securities Act, to Holdings or pursuant to a shelf registration
statement.

   Mr. Ford has entered into an employment agreement with the Bank calling
for his continued employment by the Bank in his current executive capacity
with an annual base salary of $750,000. The

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term of this agreement extends through December 31, 1997, and provides for,
among other things, a life insurance policy on the life of Mr. Ford in an
amount equal to three times his base salary.

   Mr. Ford has also entered into a consulting agreement with First
Nationwide Management Corp. ("First Nationwide Management"), an affiliate of
Holdings, providing for the payment to him of annual consulting fees of
$750,000 for 1995 and in increasing amounts through 1997, and certain other
related expenses. Pursuant to an arrangement between First Nationwide
Management and Holdings, such consulting fees and other related expenses paid
by First Nationwide Management are charged to Holdings. Such charges amounted
to approximately $964,000 and $155,000 in 1995 and 1994, respectively.

   Special Purpose Corp. invested $150 million in cash in Holdings in
exchange for $150 million aggregate liquidation value of Holdings Preferred
Stock. See "Description of Other Indebtedness and Preferred Stock--Holdings
Preferred Stock." Such investment was funded through borrowings by First
Gibraltar Holdings under a credit facility, which borrowings were loaned by
First Gibraltar Holdings to Special Purpose Corp. Special Purpose Corp.
pledged its shares of Holdings Preferred Stock to secure the borrowings by
First Gibraltar Holdings under such credit facility.

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

   In addition to the employment agreement between Mr. Ford and the Bank (see
"--Transactions with Mr. Ford"), Messrs. Webb, Flanagan, Staff, Newman and
Hodge have entered into employment agreements with the Bank calling for their
continued employment by the Bank in their current executive capacities. All
five agreements are substantially similar in their terms except that Messrs.
Webb, Staff and Newman's employment agreements terminate on January 31, 1998,
Mr. Hodge's terminates on December 31, 1998 and Mr. Flanagan's terminates May
31, 1999 and except that Mr. Flanagan's agreement provides for a $20,000
"substitution" bonus which was paid in 1996. Additionally, each employment
agreement provides for a life insurance policy on the life of the insured in
an amount double the base salary payable by the Bank to such individual.
Pursuant to such employment agreements, the annual base salaries payable by
First Nationwide to Messrs. Webb, Flanagan, Staff, Newman and Hodge are
$900,000, $700,000, $550,000, $475,000 and $250,000, respectively.

   Pursuant to an Agreement for Provision of Services between First
Nationwide and First Nationwide Management, dated December 1, 1994 (the
"Services Agreement"), a portion of the salaries payable by the Bank to
Messrs. Webb, Flanagan and Staff is charged to First Nationwide Management so
that the annual net base compensation payable by the Bank will be $600,000,
$350,000 and $275,000 for Messrs. Webb, Flanagan and Staff, respectively. All
of such fees paid by First Nationwide Management are charged to Holdings for
services performed by these executives. The total amounts of such fees were
approximately $945,000 and $214,000 in 1995 and 1994, respectively, including
$945,000 and $78,000 in 1995 and 1994, respectively received by the Bank
pursuant to the Services Agreement, which fees are included in the amounts
allocated by First Nationwide Management to Holdings as described in the
first paragraph under "--Services Agreement."

   The Bank has also entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Gordon,
effective as of the consummation of the SFFed Acquisition, for a term ending
on January 30, 1999. Pursuant to such employment agreement, the annual base
salary payable by the Bank to Mr. Gordon is $400,000. Mr. Gordon's agreement
also provides for life insurance in an amount on the life of the insured
equal to $714,000.

   In January 1997, the Bank entered into a Consulting Agreement with Mr.
Harshfield whereby he agreed to assist the Bank in its pursuit of the
California Federal Litigation. Mr. Harshfield will receive $100,000 per year
for each of the two years of the agreement.

   Effective January 8, 1996, FNMC entered into an employment agreement with
Mr. Klein, for a term ending January 7, 1999. Pursuant to this employment
agreement, Mr. Klein receives a base salary of $300,000 per year. The
agreement also provides for life insurance on the life of the insured in the
amount of $450,000.

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SERVICES AGREEMENTS

   Effective December 1, 1994, First Nationwide entered into the Services
Agreement with First Nationwide Management whereby selected Bank employees
(including Messrs. Webb, Flanagan, and Staff) provided services for First
Nationwide Management and certain of its subsidiaries. Fees are paid to First
Nationwide under the Services Agreement at the rate of approximately $107,000
per month based on actual services provided and approximated $1,092,000 and
$86,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

   Effective on June 1, 1995, First Nationwide entered into an agreement
whereby it provides marketing and other support services to TNIS in
connection with the insurance agency business it purchased from a First
Nationwide subsidiary on the same date. Service charges under this agreement
during 1995 were approximately $43,000 per month and during 1996 are
approximately $13,300 per month. Management believes that the terms and
conditions of these arrangements are at least as favorable to the Bank as
those which could be obtained from similar arrangements with an unaffiliated
party.

SALE OF BUSINESS TO TNIS

   Effective on June 1, 1995, FNC Insurance Agency, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of First Nationwide, sold that portion of its insurance agency
business related to marketing insurance products to First Nationwide's retail
deposit and consumer loan customers to TNIS for approximately $0.7 million.
Management believes that the terms and conditions of this transaction are at
least as favorable to First Nationwide as might have been obtained in a
similar transaction with an unaffiliated party.

LOANS TO EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

   Some of the Bank's executive officers, directors, and members of their
immediate families have engaged in loan transactions with the Bank. Such
loans were made: (i) in the ordinary course of the Bank's business, (ii) on
substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as
those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions between the Bank and
other persons, and (iii) did not involve more than the normal risk of
collectibility or present other unfavorable features.

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                           DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES

   The New Notes offered hereby will be issued under the Indenture, a copy of
which is filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this
Prospectus constitutes a part. The following summary, which describes certain
provisions of the Indenture and the Notes, does not purport to be complete
and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the TIA
and all the provisions of the Indenture and the Notes, including the
definitions therein of terms not defined in this Prospectus. Certain terms
used herein are defined below for purposes of this section under "--Certain
Definitions." The New Notes are identical in all material respects to the
terms of the Old Notes, except for certain transfer restrictions and
registration rights relating to the Old Notes and except that, if the
Exchange Offer is not consummated by July 2, 1997, the rate per annum at
which the Old Notes bear interest will be 11 1/8% from and including July 2,
1997 until but excluding the date of consummation of the Exchange Offer. See
"--Registration Rights" below.

GENERAL

   The Notes will mature on October 1, 2003. The Notes will bear interest at
10 5/8% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on April 1 and October 1
of each year, commencing April 1, 1997, to the persons who are registered
holders thereof at the close of business on the March 15 or September 15 next
preceding such interest payment date. The rate per annum at which the Notes
will bear interest may increase under certain circumstances described below
under "Exchange Offer; Registration Rights."

   Interest on the Notes is computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve
30-day months. Principal and interest will be payable initially at the office
of the Trustee, but, at the option of the Issuer, interest may be paid by
check mailed to the registered holders of the Notes at their registered
addresses. The Notes are transferable and exchangeable initially at the
office of the Trustee and will be issued only in fully registered form,
without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple
thereof.

   The Notes rank pari passu with the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes as to payments of principal and interest. In addition, the Notes are,
to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and subject in right of
payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, as described
herein under "--Subordination."

   For each Old Note accepted for exchange, the holder of such Old Note will
receive a New Note having a principal amount equal to that of the surrendered
Old Note.

   All Old Notes and New Notes will be treated as a single class of
securities under the Indenture.

OPTIONAL REDEMPTION

   Except as set forth in the next paragraph, the Notes may not be redeemed
prior to January 1, 2001. On and after such date, the Notes may be redeemed
at the option of Holdings, as a whole, or from time to time in part, at the
following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount),
plus accrued and unpaid interest (if any) to the date of redemption (subject
to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive
interest due on the relevant interest payment date): if redeemed during the
12-month period beginning on January 1, 2001, at 105.313%, during the
12-month period beginning on January 1, 2002, at 102.656%, and thereafter at
100%.

   In addition, upon a Change of Control Call Event occurring on or prior to
December 31, 2000 Holdings may, at its option, redeem all, but not less than
all, of the Notes at an aggregate redemption price equal to the sum of: (i)
the then outstanding principal amount of the Notes, plus (ii) accrued and
unpaid interest to the date of redemption, plus (iii) the Applicable Premium.

   A "Change of Control Call Event" means the occurrence of either of the
following events:

     (i) any Person other than a Permitted Holder shall be the "beneficial
    owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act),
    directly or indirectly, of a majority in the aggregate of the total voting
    power of the Voting Stock of Holdings, whether as a result of issuance of
    securities of Holdings, any merger, consolidation, liquidation or
    dissolution of Holdings, any direct or indirect transfer of securities by
    a Permitted Holder or otherwise; or

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     (ii) a sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than to
    Holdings or any Affiliate of Holdings) in a single transaction or in a
    series of related transactions, in either case occurring outside the
    ordinary course of business, of more than 75% of the assets and 75% of the
    deposit liabilities of the Bank shown on the consolidated balance sheet of
    the Bank as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter ending at least
    45 days prior to such transaction (or the first transaction in any such
    related series of transactions); provided, however, that for purposes of
    this clause (ii) if Holdings at any time holds any assets other than (a)
    the Capital Stock of the Bank, (b) Temporary Cash Investments, (c) assets
    related to Permitted Business Activities and (d) Permitted Investments
    described in clause (iv) of the definition thereof, such other assets
    shall be deemed to be assets of the Bank and to have been reflected on
    such consolidated balance sheet.

   "Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a Note at any time of
determination, the greater of: (i) the product of (x) 5.313% and (y) the
outstanding principal amount of such Note on such date of determination; and
(ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such time of determination of the
required interest and principal payments payable to and including the first
date on which the Note may be redeemed at the option of the Issuer including
the premium on the Note payable on the first date on which such Note may be
redeemed at the option of the Issuer, computed using a discount rate equal to
the Treasury Rate plus 75 basis points, over (B) the then outstanding
principal amount of the Note.

   "Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time of computation of
United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and
published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519)
which has become publicly available at least two business days prior to the
date fixed for repayment (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer
published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly
equal to the then remaining Average Life to the first date on which Notes are
subject to optional redemption by the Issuer; provided, however, that, if the
Average Life of the Notes to the first date on which Notes are subject to
optional redemption by the Issuer is not equal to the constant maturity of a
United States Treasury security for which a weekly average yield is given,
the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to
the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of United
States Treasury securities for which such yields are given, except that, if
the Average Life of the Notes to the first date on which Notes are subject to
optional redemption by the Issuer is less than one year, the weekly average
yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a
constant maturity of one year shall be used.

   Notice of redemption will be mailed at least 30 days but not more than 60
days before any redemption date to each holder of Notes to be redeemed at its
registered address. Notes in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed
in part but only in integral multiples thereof. If money sufficient to pay
the redemption price of all Notes (or portions thereof) to be redeemed on the
redemption date is deposited with the Paying Agent (or, if the Issuer or a
Subsidiary of the Issuer acts as the Paying Agent, it segregates the money
held by it as Paying Agent and holds it as a separate trust fund) on or
before the redemption date, then on and after such date interest ceases to
accrue on such Notes (or such portions thereof) called for redemption.

CHANGE OF CONTROL PUT EVENT

   Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each a "Change of
Control Put Event"), each holder of Notes will have the right to require the
Issuer to repurchase all or any part of such holder's Notes at a repurchase
price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and
unpaid interest to the date of repurchase (subject to the right of holders of
record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant
interest payment date):

     (i) any Person other than a Permitted Holder shall be the "beneficial
    owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act),
    directly or indirectly, of a majority in the aggregate of the total voting
    power of the Voting Stock of Holdings, whether as a result of issuance of
    securities of Holdings, any merger, consolidation, liquidation or
    dissolution of Holdings, any direct or indirect transfer of securities by
    a Permitted Holder or otherwise;

     (ii) a sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than to
    Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries) in a single transaction or in a
    series of related transactions, in either case occurring

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    outside the ordinary course of business, of more than 75% of the assets
    and 75% of the deposit liabilities of the Bank shown on the consolidated
    balance sheet of the Bank as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter
    ending at least 45 days prior to such transaction (or the first
    transaction in any such related series of transactions); provided,
    however, that for purposes of this clause (ii) if Holdings at any time
    holds any assets other than (a) the Capital Stock of the Bank, (b)
    Temporary Cash Investments, (c) assets related to Permitted Business
    Activities and (d) Permitted Investments described in clause (iv) of the
    definition thereof, such other assets shall be deemed to be assets of the
    Bank and to have been reflected on such consolidated balance sheet; or

     (iii) a transaction or series of related transactions as a result of
    which 20% or more of the Voting Stock or common stock (or Capital Stock
    convertible or exchangeable into 20% of the Voting Stock or common stock)
    of the Bank is held by one or more Persons other than Holdings or its
    Wholly Owned Subsidiaries.

   Within (x) 45 days following any Change of Control Put Event described in
clauses (i) or (ii) above (except as provided in the succeeding clause (y))
or (y) 125 days following (A) any Change of Control Put Event resulting from
a sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition described above in clause
(ii) to any Affiliate of Holdings other than a Subsidiary of Holdings or (B)
any Change of Control Put Event described above in clause (iii), the Issuer
will mail a notice to each holder of Notes with a copy to the Trustee
stating: (a) that a Change of Control Put Event has occurred and that such
holder has the right to require the Issuer to repurchase all or any part of
such holder's Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the
principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
repurchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record
date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date); (b) the
circumstances and relevant facts regarding such Change of Control Put Event;
(c) the repurchase date (which will be no earlier than 30 days nor later than
60 days from the date such notice is mailed); and (d) the instructions,
determined by the Issuer consistent with the Indenture, that a holder must
follow in order to have its Notes repurchased.

   The Issuer's ability to pay cash to holders of Notes upon a repurchase may
be limited by the Issuer's then existing financial resources. See "Risk
Factors--Indebtedness and Ability to Pay Principal on the Notes."

   In addition, the ability of the Issuer to repurchase the Notes as a result
of the occurrence of a Change of Control Put Event will be subject to the
ability of the Issuer to make restricted payments at that time under
agreements governing Senior Indebtedness of the Issuer. Accordingly, the
repurchase of the Notes, if not permitted by such agreements, could create an
event of default under such agreements as a result of which any repurchase
would, absent a waiver, be blocked by the subordination provisions of the
Indenture. See "--Subordination." Failure of the Issuer to repurchase the
Notes when required could result in an Event of Default with respect to the
Notes whether or not such repurchase is permitted by the subordination
provisions of the Indenture.

   The Issuer will comply, to the extent applicable, with the requirements of
Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act and any other applicable securities laws or
regulations in connection with the repurchase of Notes as a result of a
Change of Control Put Event. To the extent that the provisions of any
securities laws or regulations conflict with the foregoing provisions, the
Issuer will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and
shall not be deemed to have breached its obligation under this covenant by
virtue thereof.

   Certain provisions relating to the Issuer's obligation to make an offer to
repurchase the Notes as a result of a Change of Control Put Event may not be
waived or modified without the written consent of the holders of all the
Notes.

SINKING FUND

   There will be no mandatory sinking fund payments for the Notes.

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CERTAIN COVENANTS

   Set forth below are certain covenants contained in the Indenture:

   Limitation on Debt. Holdings will not issue any Debt and Holdings will not
permit any Subsidiary of Holdings to issue any Debt; provided, however, that
the foregoing shall not prohibit the issuance of the following Debt:

     (a) the Notes and Debt of Holdings issued by Holdings in exchange for, or
    the proceeds of which are used to Refinance, the Senior Notes, the
    Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes or any Debt permitted by this
    clause (a) or clause (b) below; provided, however, that in the case of any
    Debt (other than any Notes) issued in connection with such Refinancing,
    (x) the principal amount or, in the case of Debt issued at a discount, the
    accreted value of the Debt so issued shall, as of the date of the Stated
    Maturity of the Debt being Refinanced, not exceed the sum of (i) the
    principal amount or, if the Debt being Refinanced was issued at a
    discount, the accreted value of the Debt being Refinanced as of the date
    of the Stated Maturity of the Debt being Refinanced and (ii) any premium
    actually paid and reasonable costs and expenses, including underwriting
    discounts, in connection with such Refinancing ("Refinancing Costs") or,
    if such Debt is issued at a discount, the accreted value of the portion of
    such Debt used to pay the Refinancing Costs as of the date of the Stated
    Maturity of the Debt being Refinanced, (y) in the case of a Refinancing of
    the Notes, the Debt so issued shall not provide for the payment of
    principal in cash prior to the Stated Maturity of the Debt being
    Refinanced and (z) in the case of a Refinancing of the Holdings 9 1/8%
    Senior Subordinated Notes, the Debt so issued shall not have a Stated
    Maturity prior to the Stated Maturity of the Debt so Refinanced and such
    Debt must be either Subordinated Obligations or Parity Obligations;

     (b) Subordinated Obligations of Holdings and Parity Obligations of
    Holdings if, immediately after giving effect to any such issuance
    (including the Refinancing of any Debt from the proceeds of such
    Subordinated or Parity Obligations), the aggregate principal amount of
    such Subordinated and/or Parity Obligations, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior
    Subordinated Notes, the Senior Notes and Debt outstanding pursuant to
    clause (a) above would not exceed an amount equal to the Consolidated Net
    Worth of Holdings as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter ending
    at least 45 days prior to such issuance; provided, however, that the
    Subordinated or Parity Obligations so issued (A) shall not mature prior to
    the Stated Maturity of the Notes and (B) shall have an Average Life to
    their Stated Maturity equal to or greater than the remaining Average Life
    to the Stated Maturity of the Notes;

     (c) any Debt of any Subsidiary of Holdings that is a Depository
    Institution or a Subsidiary of such Depository Institution; or

     (d) if any Mortgage Bank is not a Subsidiary of a Depository Institution,
    any Debt issued by such Mortgage Bank in the ordinary course of funding
    the origination or carrying of mortgage loans or hedging such Subsidiary's
    loan portfolio.

   Limitation on Restricted Payments. (a) Holdings will not, and will not
permit any of its Subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, to, make any
Restricted Payment if, at the time of the making of such Restricted Payment,
and after giving effect thereto:

     (1) a Default has occurred or is continuing (or would result therefrom);
    or

     (2) any Subsidiary of Holdings that is a Depository Institution does not
    qualify as "well capitalized" under Section 28 of the FDIA (or any
    successor provision) and the regulations of the OTS thereunder; or

     (3) the Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity of the Bank as of the
    end of the most recent fiscal quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the
    date of such Restricted Payment would have been less than the Minimum
    Common Equity Amount as of the end of such fiscal quarter; or

     (4) the aggregate amount of such Restricted Payment and all other
    Restricted Payments declared or made from and after January 1, 1996 would
    exceed the sum of:

        (i) 75% of Holdings' aggregate Consolidated Net Income (or, if such
       aggregate Consolidated Net Income is a deficit, minus 100% of such
       deficit) since January 1, 1996 to the end of the most recent fiscal
       quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the date of such Restricted
       Payment;

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        (ii) the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds from sales of Capital Stock of
       Holdings (other than (a) Redeemable Stock or Exchangeable Stock or (b)
       the Holdings Preferred Stock) or cash capital contributions made to
       Holdings and any earnings or proceeds thereof to the extent invested
       in Temporary Cash Investments, to the extent received, made or
       realized on or after the Issue Date (other than an issuance or sale to
       a Subsidiary of Holdings);

        (iii) the amount by which Debt of Holdings is or has been reduced on
       Holdings' balance sheet on or after the Issue Date upon the conversion
       or exchange (other than by a Subsidiary of Holdings) of Debt of
       Holdings into Capital Stock (other than Redeemable Stock or
       Exchangeable Stock) of Holdings (less the amount of any cash or other
       property distributed by Holdings or any Subsidiary of Holdings upon
       such conversion or exchange);

        (iv) the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds from the sale of the Holdings
       Preferred Stock; and

        (v) $44,000,000.

   (b) The preceding paragraph will not prohibit the following (none of which
will be included in the calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments,
except to the extent expressly provided in clause (i) below):

     (i) dividends paid within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof,
    or Restricted Payments made within 60 days after the making of a binding
    commitment in respect thereof, if at such date of declaration or
    commitment such dividend or other Restricted Payment would have complied
    with this covenant; provided, however, that, at the time of payment of
    such dividend or the making of such Restricted Payment, no other Default
    shall have occurred and be continuing (or result therefrom); provided
    further, however, that such dividend or other Restricted Payment shall be
    included in the calculation of the amount of Restricted Payments;

     (ii) dividends on the Bank Preferred Stock or Qualified Preferred Stock;

     (iii) any purchase or redemption of Capital Stock or Subordinated
    Obligations or Parity Obligations by exchange for or out of the proceeds
    from the substantially concurrent sale of Capital Stock; provided,
    however, that the Net Cash Proceeds from such sale, to the extent they are
    used to purchase or redeem Capital Stock or Subordinated Obligations or
    Parity Obligations, shall be excluded from clause (a)(4)(ii) above; or

     (iv) any purchase or redemption of Subordinated Obligations or Parity
    Obligations by exchange for or out of the proceeds from the substantially
    concurrent sale of Subordinated Obligations or Parity Obligations;
    provided, however, that (A) such Subordinated Obligations shall be
    subordinated to the Notes to at least the same extent as the Subordinated
    Obligations so exchanged, purchased or redeemed, (B) such Subordinated or
    Parity Obligations shall have a Stated Maturity later than the Stated
    Maturity of the Notes and (C) such Subordinated or Parity Obligations
    shall have an Average Life to their Stated Maturity greater than the
    remaining Average Life to the Stated Maturity of the Notes.

   (c) Holdings or any Subsidiary may take actions to make a Restricted
Payment in anticipation of the occurrence of any of the events described in
paragraph (b) of this covenant; provided, however, that the making of such
Restricted Payment shall be conditioned upon the occurrence of such event.

   Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates. (a) Holdings will not, and
will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, conduct any business or enter
into any transaction or series of similar transactions (including the
purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property or the rendering of any
service) with any Affiliate of Holdings or any legal or beneficial owner of
10% or more of the Voting Stock of Holdings or with an Affiliate of any such
owner unless:

     (i) the terms of such business, transaction or series of transactions are
    (A) set forth in writing and (B) at least as favorable to Holdings or such
    Subsidiary as terms that would be obtainable at the time for a comparable
    transaction or series of similar transactions in arm's-length dealings
    with an unrelated third Person; and

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     (ii) to the extent that such business, transaction or series of
    transactions is known by the Board of Directors of Holdings or such
    Subsidiary to involve an Affiliate of Holdings or a legal or beneficial
    owner of 10% or more of the Voting Stock of Holdings or an Affiliate of
    such owner, then:

        (A) with respect to a transaction or series of related transactions
       involving aggregate payments or other consideration in excess of
       $500,000, such transaction or series of related transactions has been
       determined to satisfy the requirements of clause (i)(B) above (and the
       value of any non-cash consideration has been determined) by a majority
       of those members of the Board of Directors of Holdings or such
       Subsidiary having no personal stake in such business, transaction or
       series of transactions; and

        (B) with respect to a transaction or series of related transactions
       involving aggregate payments or other consideration in excess of
       $10,000,000 (with the value of any non-cash consideration being
       determined by a majority of those members of the Board of Directors of
       Holdings or such Subsidiary having no personal stake in such business,
       transaction or series of transactions), such transaction or series of
       related transactions has been determined, in the written opinion of a
       nationally recognized investment banking firm, to be fair, from a
       financial point of view, to Holdings or such Subsidiary.

   (b) The provisions of the preceding paragraph (a) above will not prohibit:
(i) any Restricted Payment permitted to be paid as described under
"Limitation on Restricted Payments" above, (ii) any transaction between
Holdings and any of its Subsidiaries or between Subsidiaries of Holdings and
any transaction with an Unrestricted Affiliate; provided, however, that no
portion of any minority interest in any such Subsidiary and no equity
interest in any such Unrestricted Affiliate is owned by (x) any Affiliate of
Holdings (other than the Bank, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Holdings, an
Unrestricted Affiliate or a Permitted Affiliate) or (y) any legal or
beneficial owner of 10% or more of the Voting Stock of Holdings or any
Affiliate of such owner (other than Holdings, the Bank, any Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of Holdings or an Unrestricted Affiliate), (iii) transactions
pursuant to which Mafco Holdings will provide Holdings and its Subsidiaries
at the request of Holdings with certain allocated services to be purchased
from third party providers, such as legal and accounting services, insurance
coverage and other services, (iv) any transaction with an executive officer
or director of any Subsidiary of Holdings entered into in the ordinary course
of business (including compensation or employee benefit arrangements with any
such executive officer or director); provided, however, that such executive
officer or director holds, directly or indirectly, no more than 10% of the
outstanding Capital Stock of Holdings and (v) any transactions pursuant to
the Tax Sharing Agreement.

   Limitation on Other Business Activities. Holdings will not engage in any
trade or business other than: (i) the ownership of the Capital Stock of the
Bank, (ii) the ownership of the Capital Stock of one or more other
Subsidiaries engaged in activities permissible for subsidiaries of a multiple
savings and loan holding company under Section 10 of the HOLA (or any
successor provision), (iii) the holding of Permitted Investments, and (iv)
Permitted Business Activities.

   Limitations on Restrictions on Distributions by Subsidiaries. Holdings
shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary of Holdings to, suffer to
exist any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any
Subsidiary of Holdings: (i) to pay, directly or indirectly, dividends or make
any other distributions in respect of its Capital Stock or to pay any Debt or
other obligation owed to Holdings, (ii) to make loans or advances to
Holdings, or (iii) to transfer any of its property or assets to Holdings,
except, in any such case, any encumbrance or restrictions:

     (a) pursuant to any agreement in effect or entered into on the Issue
    Date.

     (b) pursuant to an agreement in effect or entered into by such Subsidiary
    prior to the date on which such Subsidiary was acquired by Holdings (other
    than Debt issued as consideration in, or to provide all or any portion of
    the funds or credit support utilized to consummate, the transaction or
    series of related transactions pursuant to which such Subsidiary became a
    Subsidiary or was acquired by Holdings and other than any agreement
    entered into in anticipation of the acquisition of such Subsidiary by
    Holdings) and outstanding on such date;

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     (c) pursuant to an agreement effecting a renewal, extension, Refinancing
    or refunding of Debt or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to an agreement
    referred to in clause (a) or (b) above or this clause (c) or contained in
    any amendment to an agreement referred to in clauses (a) and (b) or this
    clause (c); provided, however, that the provisions contained in such
    renewal, extension, Refinancing or refunding agreement or in such
    amendment relating to such encumbrance or restriction are no more
    restrictive than the provisions contained in the agreement the subject
    thereof, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of Holdings
    and evidenced by a resolution adopted by such Board;

     (d) any encumbrance or restriction (A) that restricts in a customary
    manner the subletting, assignment or transfer of any property or asset
    that is a lease, license, conveyance or contract or similar property or
    asset, (B) by virtue of any transfer of, agreement to transfer, option or
    right with respect to, or Lien on, any property or assets of Holdings or
    any Subsidiary not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture or (C) arising or
    agreed to in the ordinary course of business and that does not,
    individually or in the aggregate, detract from the value of property or
    assets of Holdings or any Subsidiary in any manner material to Holdings or
    such Subsidiary;

     (e) in the case of clause (iii) above, restrictions contained in security
    agreements securing Debt of a Subsidiary to the extent such restrictions
    restrict the transfer of the property subject to such security agreements;

     (f) any encumbrance or restriction relating to a mortgage banking
    Subsidiary contained in an agreement providing for "warehouse" or other
    financing for such Subsidiary for originating or carrying mortgage loans
    or hedging such Subsidiary's loan portfolio;

     (g) any encumbrance or restriction imposed by, or otherwise agreed to
    with, any governmental agency having regulatory supervision over the Bank
    or any other Subsidiary of Holdings; and

     (h) pursuant to the terms of any Qualified Preferred Stock issued after
    the Issue Date.

   Limitation on Issuance of Other Subordinated Debt. So long as any of the
Notes are Outstanding, Holdings will not issue, assume, guarantee, incur or
otherwise become liable for, directly or indirectly, any Debt (other than the
Notes) subordinate or junior in ranking in any respect to any Senior
Indebtedness unless such Debt is a Parity Obligation or is expressly
subordinated in right of payment to the Notes.

   Limitation on Liens.  Holdings will not create or permit to exist any Lien
(other than a Lien in favor of the trustee under the Senior Notes Indenture
to secure certain of Holdings' obligations to such trustee) on any of its
property or assets (including Capital Stock), whether owned on the date of
the Indenture or thereafter acquired, securing any obligation of Holdings,
other than (i) Liens securing Senior Indebtedness or (ii) Liens securing any
Parity Obligation, provided that, contemporaneously therewith, effective
provision shall be made to secure the Notes equally and ratably with such
Parity Obligation with a Lien on the assets securing such Parity Obligation
for so long as such Parity Obligation is secured by such Lien.

   Amendment of Tax Sharing Agreement. (a) Holdings will not terminate,
amend, modify or waive any provisions of the Tax Sharing Agreement; provided,
however, that anything to the contrary in this sentence notwithstanding, any
provision of the Tax Sharing Agreement may be amended to the extent required
by or otherwise agreed to with, any governmental agency having regulatory
supervision over the Bank or any other Subsidiary of Holdings.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such terminations, amendments,
modifications or waivers shall be permitted by this covenant if such
terminations, amendments, modifications or waivers shall adversely affect
Holdings or its rights or obligations under the Tax Sharing Agreement.

   (b) Nothing in this covenant will prohibit the replacement of Mafco
Holdings as "Parent" under the Tax Sharing Agreement with any other
corporation that becomes the "common parent" (within the meaning of Section
1504 of the Code) of the affiliated group of corporations with respect to
which a consolidated Federal income tax return is filed that includes
Holdings and the Bank and the amendment of the Tax Sharing Agreement to
reflect such replacement.

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   Maintenance of Status of Subsidiaries as Insured Depository Institutions;
Capital Maintenance. (a) Holdings will do or cause to be done all things
necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect the status of each of
its Subsidiaries that is a Depository Institution as an insured depository
institution and do all things necessary to ensure that savings accounts of
each such Subsidiary are insured by the FDIC or any successor organization up
to the maximum amount permitted by 12 U.S.C. Section 1811 et seq. and the
regulations thereunder or any succeeding federal law, except as to individual
accounts or interests in employee benefit plans that are not entitled to
"pass-through" insurance under 12 U.S.C. Section 1821(a)(1)(D).

   (b) Holdings shall cause the Bank to maintain or exceed the status of an
"adequately capitalized" institution as defined in the FDIA and OTS
regulations.

   SEC Reports. Notwithstanding that the Issuer may not be required to be
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act, Holdings will file or cause to be filed with the SEC and provide the
Trustee and holders of the Notes with the information, documents and other
reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may by
rules and regulations prescribe) specified in Sections 13 and 15(d) of the
Exchange Act. The Issuer also will comply with the other provisions of TIA
Section 314(a).

SUCCESSOR COMPANY

   Holdings may not consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey,
transfer or lease all or substantially all its assets to, any person, unless:
(i) the resulting, surviving or transferee person (if not Holdings) is
organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any
State thereof or the District of Columbia and, in the case of any transaction
covered by this paragraph in which Holdings is not the resulting, surviving
or transferee person, such person expressly assumes by a supplemental
indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form satisfactory to the
Trustee, all the obligations of Holdings under the Indenture and the Notes,
(ii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any
Debt which becomes an obligation of the resulting, surviving or transferee
person or any of its Subsidiaries as a result of such transaction as having
been issued by such person or such Subsidiary at the time of such
transaction), no Default has occurred and is continuing, (iii) immediately
after giving effect to such transaction, the resulting, surviving or
transferee person has a Consolidated Net Worth in an amount which is not less
than the Consolidated Net Worth of Holdings immediately prior to such
transaction, and (iv) the Issuer delivers to the Trustee an Officers'
Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation,
merger or transfer complies with the Indenture and such supplemental
indenture (if any) complies with the Indenture and the TIA. In the case of
any transaction covered by this paragraph, the resulting, surviving or
transferee person will be the successor company and will succeed to, and be
substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Issuer under
the Indenture, and thereafter, except in the case of a lease, the Issuer will
be discharged from all obligations and covenants under the Indenture and the
Notes.

DEFAULTS

   An Event of Default is defined in the Indenture as: (i) (1) a default by
the Issuer in the payment of principal of any Note when due and payable at
its Stated Maturity, upon redemption, upon required purchase, upon
declaration or otherwise, or (2) a default by the Issuer in the payment of
interest on any Note when due and payable and the continuance of such default
for a period of 30 days, or (3) a failure by the Issuer to purchase or redeem
Notes when required pursuant to the Indenture or the Notes, (ii) the failure
by the Issuer to comply with its obligations described under "Successor
Company" above, (iii) the failure by the Issuer, Holdings or Holdings'
Subsidiaries to comply for 30 days after notice with any of their respective
obligations under the covenant described under "Change of Control Put Event"
or "Escrow of Proceeds; Special Mandatory Redemption" (in each case, other
than a failure to purchase Notes), or under the covenants described under
"Limitation on Debt," "Limitation on Restricted Payments," "Limitation on
Transactions with Affiliates," "Limitation on Other Business Activities,"
"Limitations on Restrictions on Distributions by Subsidiaries," "Limitations
on Issuance of Other Subordinated Debt," "Limitations on Liens," "Amendment
of Tax Sharing Agreement," "Maintenance

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of Status of Subsidiaries as Insured Depository Institutions; Capital
Maintenance" or "SEC Reports," as applicable, above, (iv) the failure by the
Issuer, Holdings or Holdings' Subsidiaries to comply for 60 days after notice
with its other agreements contained in the Indenture or the Notes (other than
those referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph), (v) Debt
of the Issuer, Holdings or any of Holdings' Significant Subsidiaries is not
paid within any applicable grace period after final maturity or is
accelerated by the holders thereof because of a default and the total
principal amount of the portion of such Debt that is unpaid or accelerated
exceeds $25 million or its foreign currency equivalent and such default
continues for 5 days after notice (the "cross acceleration provision"), (vi)
certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Issuer,
Holdings or any of Holdings' Significant Subsidiaries (the "bankruptcy
provisions"), or (vii) any judgment or decree for the payment of money in
excess of $25 million is entered against the Issuer, Holdings or any of
Holdings' Significant Subsidiaries and is not discharged and either (A) an
enforcement proceeding has been commenced by any creditor upon such judgment
or decree or (B) there is a period of 60 days following the entry of such
judgment or decree during which such judgment or decree is not discharged,
waived or the execution thereof stayed and, in the case of (B), such default
continues for 10 days after the notice specified in the next sentence (the
"judgment default provision"). However, a default under clauses (iii), (iv),
(v) and (vii)(B) will not constitute an Event of Default until the Trustee or
the holders of 25% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes notify the
Issuer of the default and such default is not cured within the time specified
after receipt of such notice.

   If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in clause
(vi) in the above paragraph with respect to the Issuer) occurs and is
continuing, the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of
the outstanding Notes may declare the principal amount of and accrued
interest on all the Notes as of the date of such declaration to be
immediately due and payable (collectively, the "Default Amount"). If an Event
of Default relating to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or
reorganization of the Issuer occurs, the Default Amount on all the Notes as
of the date of such Event of Default will ipso facto become and be
immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part
of the Trustee or any holders of the Notes. Under certain circumstances, the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may
rescind any such acceleration with respect to the Notes and its consequences.

   Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an Event of Default shall have occurred
and be continuing, the Trustee or the holders of the Notes electing to
accelerate the Notes pursuant to the Indenture shall give the Designated
Senior Indebtedness Representatives five Business Days' prior written notice
before accelerating the Notes, which notice shall state that it is a "Notice
of Intent to Accelerate;" provided, however, that the Trustee or such holders
may so accelerate the Notes without such notice if at such time payment of
any Designated Senior Indebtedness shall have been accelerated. See
"--Subordination."

   Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the
Trustee, the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the
rights or powers under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of
the holders of the Notes (whether an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, or otherwise) unless such holders have offered to the Trustee
reasonable indemnity or security against any loss, liability or expense.
Except to enforce the right to receive payment of principal or interest when
due, no holder of a Note may pursue any remedy with respect to the Indenture
or the Notes unless: (i) such holder has previously given the Trustee written
notice that an Event of Default is continuing, (ii) holders of at least 25%
in principal amount of the outstanding Notes have requested the Trustee to
pursue the remedy, (iii) such holders have offered the Trustee reasonable
security or indemnity against any loss, liability or expense, (iv) the
Trustee has not complied with such request within 60 days after the receipt
thereof and the offer of security or indemnity, and (v) the holders of a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes have not given the
Trustee a direction inconsistent with such request within such 60-day period.
Subject to certain restrictions, the holders of a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Notes are given the right to direct the time,
method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the
Trustee or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. The
Trustee, however, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law
or the Indenture or, subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to
Duties of Trustee, that the Trustee determines is unduly prejudicial to the
rights of any other holder of a Note or that would involve the Trustee in
personal liability.

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   The Indenture provides that if a Default occurs and is continuing and is
known to the Trustee, the Trustee must mail to each holder of the Notes
notice of the Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a
Default in the payment of principal of or interest on any Note, the Trustee
may withhold notice if and so long as a committee of its Trust Officers in
good faith determines that withholding notice is in the interest of the
holders of the Notes. In addition, the Issuer is required to deliver to the
Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, a certificate
indicating whether the signers thereof know of any Default that occurred
during the previous year. The Issuer also is required to deliver to the
Trustee, within 30 days after the occurrence thereof, written notice of any
event which would constitute certain Defaults, their status and what action
the Issuer is taking or proposes to take in respect thereof.

SUBORDINATION

   As set forth in the Indenture, the Notes will be subordinated in right of
payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness. In the event
of (i) any insolvency, bankruptcy or similar proceeding relative to Holdings,
or (ii) any liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or other winding up of
Holdings, or (iii) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other
marshalling of assets and liabilities of Holdings, the holders of the Senior
Indebtedness will be entitled to receive payment in full of all amounts due
or to become due on or in respect of such Senior Indebtedness before the
holders of the Notes will be entitled to receive any payment of principal of
or interest on the Notes. The Notes are pari passu with, and are not superior
in right of payment to, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes.

   In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee or any
holder of Notes receives any Securities Payment before all Senior
Indebtedness is paid in full, and if such fact was, at or prior to the time
of such payment or distribution, known to the Trustee or, as the case may be,
the holder, such payment or distribution will be required to be paid over
forthwith to the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver or other person making
payment or distribution of assets of Holdings for application to the payment
of all Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid.

   In the event of a Senior Payment Default or Acceleration, unless and until
such event of default is cured or waived or shall have ceased to exist and
any such acceleration shall have been rescinded or annulled, or such Senior
Indebtedness has been discharged, no Securities Payment will be made;
provided, however, Holdings may make Securities Payments without regard to
the foregoing if Holdings receives written notice approving such payment from
the Designated Senior Indebtedness Representatives for all issues of
Designated Senior Indebtedness then outstanding.

   In the event of any Senior Nonmonetary Default, upon the earlier to occur
of (a) receipt by Holdings and the Trustee of written notice of such Senior
Nonmonetary Default from the Designated Senior Indebtedness Representative
with respect to the Designated Senior Indebtedness to which such Senior
Nonmonetary Default relates, and (b) if such Senior Nonmonetary Default
results from the acceleration of the Notes, the date of such acceleration, no
Securities Payment will be made during the period (the "Payment Blockage
Period") commencing on the date of such receipt of such written notice or the
date of such acceleration, as the case may be, and ending on the earliest of
(i) the date on which such Senior Nonmonetary Default is cured or waived or
has ceased to exist and any acceleration of Designated Senior Indebtedness
has been rescinded or annulled or the Designated Senior Indebtedness to which
such Senior Nonmonetary Default relates has been discharged, (ii) the 179th
day after the date of such receipt of such written notice or the date of such
acceleration, as the case may be, and (iii) such date as such Payment
Blockage Period has been terminated by written notice to Holdings or the
Trustee from the Designated Senior Indebtedness Representative initiating
such Payment Blockage Period, after which, in the case of clause (i), (ii) or
(iii), Holdings will resume making any and all required payments in respect
of the Notes, including any missed payments. No more than one Payment
Blockage Period may be commenced with respect to the Notes during any 365-day
period and there will be a period of at least 186 consecutive days in each
365-day period when no Payment Blockage Period is in effect. For all purposes
of this paragraph, no Senior Nonmonetary Default that existed or was
continuing on the date of commencement of any Payment Blockage Period will
be, or be made, the basis for the commencement of a subsequent Payment
Blockage Period by holders of Senior Indebtedness or their representatives
unless such Senior Nonmonetary Default has been cured or waived for a period
of not less than 90 consecutive days.

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   In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, Holdings makes any
payment to the Trustee or the holder of any Note prohibited by the foregoing
provisions, and if such fact is at or prior to the time of such payment,
known to the Trustee or, as the case may be, such holder, then and in such
event such payment must be paid over and delivered forthwith to the holders
of Senior Indebtedness as their interests may appear.

   Nothing in the Indenture or in any of the Notes prevents (a) Holdings, at
any time except during the pendency of any case, proceeding, dissolution,
liquidation or other winding up, assignment for the benefit of creditors or
other marshalling of assets and liabilities of Holdings or under the
conditions described above in the preceding four paragraphs, from making
payments at any time of principal of or interest on the Notes, or (b) the
application by the Trustee of any money deposited with it hereunder to the
payment of or on account of the principal of or interest on the Notes or the
retention of such payment by the holders, if, at the time of such application
by the Trustee, it did not have knowledge that such payment would have been
prohibited by the subordination provisions of the Indenture.

   By reason of such subordination, in the event of insolvency, creditors of
Holdings who are not holders of Senior Indebtedness, including holders of
Notes, may recover less, ratably, than holders of Senior Indebtedness. The
Notes will be the sole obligations of Holdings, and will not be guaranteed by
any other Person. No other Person will be obligated to make funds available
for Holdings to pay any amounts due pursuant to the Notes.

AMENDMENT

   Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture may be amended with the
written consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes
then outstanding and any past default or noncompliance with any provisions
may be waived with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal
amount of the Notes then outstanding. However, without the consent of each
holder of an outstanding Note affected, no amendment may, among other things:
(i) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose holders must consent to an
amendment, (ii) reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest
on any Note, (iii) reduce the principal of or extend the Stated Maturity of
any Note or reduce the Default Amount of any Note, (iv) reduce the premium
payable upon the redemption of any Note or change the time at which any Note
may be redeemed as described under "Optional Redemption" above, (v) make any
Note payable in money other than that stated in the Note, (vi) make any
change in the definitions of Change of Control Put Event or Change of Control
Call Event or in the dates by which the Issuer must purchase, or in the
obligation of the Issuer to purchase, tendered Notes upon a Change of Control
Put Event or Change of Control Call Event, (vii) make any changes in the
provisions relating to waiver of past defaults or the provisions relating to
the rights of Holders to receive payment, or (viii) make any change in the
amendment provisions of the Indenture which require each holder's consent.

   Without the consent of or notice to any holder of the Notes, the Issuer
and the Trustee may amend the Indenture (i) to cure any ambiguity, omission,
defect or inconsistency, (ii) to provide for the assumption by a successor
corporation of the obligations of the Issuer under the Indenture if in
compliance with the provisions described under "Successor Company" above,
(iii) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of
certificated Notes (provided that the uncertificated Notes are issued in
registered form for purposes of Section 163(f) of the Code, or in a manner
such that the uncertificated Notes are described in Section 163(f)(2)(B) of
the Code), (iv) to add guarantees with respect to the Notes or to secure (or
provide additional security for) the Notes, (v) to add to the covenants of
the Issuer or Holdings for the benefit of the holders of the Notes or to
surrender any right or power conferred upon the Issuer, (vi) to provide for
issuance of the New Notes, which will have terms substantially identical in
all material respects to the Old Notes (except that the interest rate and
transfer restrictions contained in the Old Notes will be modified or
eliminated, as appropriate), and which will be treated, together with any
outstanding Old Notes, as a single issue of securities, or (vii) to make any
change that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder of the Notes
or to comply with any requirement of the SEC in connection with the
qualification of the Indenture under the TIA.

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   The consent of the holders of the Notes is not necessary under the
Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment. It is
sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment.

   After an amendment under the Indenture becomes effective, the Issuer is
required to mail to holders of the Notes a notice briefly describing such
amendment. However, the failure to give such notice to all holders of the
Notes, or any defect therein, will not impair or affect the validity of the
amendment.

   A consent to any amendment or waiver under the Indenture by any holder of
Notes given in connection with a tender of such holder's Notes will not be
rendered invalid by such tender.

TRANSFER

   The Notes will be issued in registered form and will be transferable only
upon the surrender of the Notes being transferred for registration of
transfer. The Issuer may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any
tax, assessment or other governmental charge payable in connection with
certain transfers and exchanges.

DEFEASANCE

   The Issuer at any time may terminate all its obligations under the Notes
and the Indenture ("legal defeasance"), except for certain obligations,
including those respecting the defeasance trust (as herein defined) and
obligations to register the transfer or exchange of the Notes, to replace
mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and to maintain a registrar and
paying agent in respect of the Notes. The Issuer at any time may terminate
its obligations under the covenants described under "Certain Covenants" and
"Change of Control Put Event" above, the operation of the cross acceleration
provision, the bankruptcy provisions with respect to Significant Subsidiaries
and the judgment default provision and the limitation contained in clause
(iii) described under "Successor Company" above ("covenant defeasance").

   The Issuer may exercise its legal defeasance option notwithstanding its
prior exercise of its covenant defeasance option. If the Issuer exercises its
legal defeasance option, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated because
of an Event of Default with respect thereto. If the Issuer exercises its
covenant defeasance option, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated
because of an Event of Default specified in clause (iii), (v) or (vii) under
"Defaults" above, or because of the failure of the Issuer or Holdings to
comply with clause (a) (iii) described under "Successor Company" above.

   In order to exercise either defeasance option, the Issuer must irrevocably
deposit in trust (the "defeasance trust") with the Trustee money or U.S.
Government Obligations for the payment of principal on the Notes and interest
thereon to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and must comply with
certain other conditions, including, but not limited to (unless the Notes
will mature or be redeemed within 30 days), delivering to the Trustee an
Opinion of Counsel to the effect that holders of the Notes will not recognize
income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such
deposit and defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same
amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been in the
case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred (and, in the case of
legal defeasance only, such Opinion of Counsel must be based on a ruling of
the Internal Revenue Service or a change in applicable federal income tax
law).

CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE

   The Bank of New York is the Trustee under the Indenture and has been
appointed by the Issuer as Registrar and Paying Agent with regard to the
Notes.

GOVERNING LAW

   The Indenture provides that it and the Notes will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without
giving effect to applicable principles of conflicts of law to the extent that
the application of the law of another jurisdiction would be required thereby.

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CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

   The following are certain definitions used in the Indenture and applicable
to the description of the Indenture set forth herein.

   "Affiliate" of any specified Person means: (i) any other Person which,
directly or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by or is under common
control with such specified Person or (ii) any other Person who is a director
or executive officer (A) of such specified Person, (B) of any Subsidiary of
such specified Person or (C) of any Person described in clause (i) above. For
purposes of this definition, control of a Person means the power, direct or
indirect, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of
such Person whether by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and
"controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

   "Average Life" means, with respect to any Debt, the quotient obtained by
dividing: (i) the sum of the products of (a) the number of years from the
date of the transaction or event giving rise to the need to calculate the
Average Life of such Debt to the date, or dates, of each successive scheduled
principal payment of such Debt multiplied by (b) the amount of each such
principal payment by (ii) the sum of all such principal payments.

   "Bank" means First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank.

   "Bank Preferred Stock" means the 11-1/2% Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred
Stock issued by the Bank or, at Holdings' election, other Preferred Stock of
the Bank issued to Refinance such stock in an aggregate liquidation value at
no time exceeding the sum of the liquidation value of the Bank Preferred
Stock on the Issue Date plus reasonable fees and expenses incurred in
connection with such Refinancing and accrued dividends and premium, if any.

   "Board of Directors" means, with respect to any Person, the Board of
Directors of such Person or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on
behalf of such Board.

   "Business Day" means each day which is not a Legal Holiday.

   "Cal Fed Preferred Stock" means the 10 5/8% Noncumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock issued by California Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank,
or, at Holdings' election, other Preferred Stock of the Bank issued to
refinance such stock in an aggregate liquidation value at no time exceeding
the sum of the liquidation value of the Cal Fed Preferred Stock on the Issue
Date plus reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection with such
Refinancing and accrued dividends and premium, if any.

   "Capital Lease Obligations" of a Person means any obligation which is
required to be classified and accounted for as a capital lease on the face of
a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP; the amount
of such obligation shall be the capitalized amount thereof, determined in
accordance with GAAP; and the Stated Maturity thereof shall be the date of
the last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease prior to
the first date upon which such lease may be terminated by the lessee without
payment of a penalty.

   "Capital Stock" of any Person means any and all shares, interests
(including partnership interests), rights to purchase, warrants, options,
participations or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated)
equity of such Person, including any Preferred Stock, but excluding any debt
securities convertible into or exchangeable for such equity.

   "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

   "Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity" of the Bank means, at any date,
all amounts which would, in conformity with GAAP, be included under
shareholders' equity on a consolidated balance sheet of the Bank as at such
date, less (i) any amounts included therein attributable to, without
duplication, (x) Redeemable Stock, (y) Exchangeable Stock and (z) Preferred
Stock, (ii) the amount of the capital contribution made by Holdings to the
Bank, which amount represented the net proceeds to Holdings from the issuance
of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, and (iii) the amount of the
net proceeds to Holdings from the issuance of the Old Notes.

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   "Consolidated Net Income" of Holdings means for any period the
consolidated net income (or loss) of Holdings and its consolidated
Subsidiaries for such period determined in accordance with GAAP, less,
without duplication, the amount of dividends declared in respect of the Bank
Preferred Stock and any Qualified Preferred Stock during such period (to the
extent not deducted from Consolidated Net Income in accordance with GAAP);
provided, however, that there shall be excluded therefrom:

     (a) any net income (or loss) of any Person if such Person is not a
    Subsidiary, except that (A) Holdings' equity in the net income of any such
    Person for such period shall be included in such Consolidated Net Income
    up to the aggregate amount of cash actually distributed by such Person
    during such period to Holdings or a Subsidiary as a dividend or other
    distribution (subject, in the case of a dividend or other distribution to
    a Subsidiary, to the limitations contained in clause (c) below) and (B)
    Holdings' equity in a net loss of any such Person for such period shall be
    included in determining such Consolidated Net Income;

     (b) any net income (but not loss) of any Person acquired by Holdings or a
    Subsidiary in a pooling of interests transaction for any period prior to
    the date of such acquisition;

     (c) any net income (or loss) of any Subsidiary (other than the Bank or
    any of its Subsidiaries) if such Subsidiary is subject to restrictions,
    directly or indirectly, on the payment of dividends or the making of
    distributions by such Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to Holdings
    (other than restrictions contained in any Qualified Preferred Stock),
    except that (A) Holdings' equity in the net income of any such Subsidiary
    for such period shall be included in such Consolidated Net Income up to
    the aggregate amount of cash actually distributed by such Subsidiary
    during such period to Holdings or another Subsidiary as a dividend or
    other distribution (subject, in the case of a dividend or other
    distribution to another Subsidiary, to the limitation contained in this
    clause) and (B) Holdings' equity in a net loss of any such Subsidiary for
    such period shall be included in determining such Consolidated Net Income;

     (d) any gain (but not loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition
    of any property, plant or equipment of Holdings or its consolidated
    Subsidiaries (other than in connection with the sale of insured deposits)
    (including pursuant to any sale-and-leaseback arrangement) and any gain
    (but not loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition of any Capital
    Stock of any Person;

     (e) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles; and

     (f) the gain (but not the loss) from the sale, transfer, conveyance or
    other disposition (other than to Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries) in a
    single transaction or in a series of related transactions, in either case
    occurring outside the ordinary course of business, of more than 75% of the
    assets of the Mortgage Bank shown on a balance sheet of the Mortgage Bank
    as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter ending at least 45 days
    prior to such transaction (or the first transaction in such related series
    of transactions).

   "Consolidated Net Worth" of any Person means, at any date, all amounts
which would, in conformity with GAAP, be included under shareholders' equity
on a consolidated balance sheet of such Person as at such date, less any
amounts included therein attributable to (x) Redeemable Stock and (y)
Exchangeable Stock.

   "Debt" of any Person means, without duplication,

     (i) the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of (A) indebtedness
    of such Person for money borrowed and (B) indebtedness evidenced by notes,
    debentures, bonds or other similar instruments for the payment of which
    such Person is responsible or liable;

     (ii) all Capital Lease Obligations of such Person;

     (iii) all obligations of such Person issued as the deferred purchase
    price of property, all conditional sale obligations of such Person and all
    obligations of such Person under any title retention agreement (but
    excluding trade accounts payable and other accrued current liabilities
    arising in the ordinary course of business);

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     (iv) all obligations of such Person for the reimbursement of any obligor
    on any letter of credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit transaction
    (other than obligations with respect to letters of credit securing
    obligations (other than obligations described in (i) through (iii) above)
    entered into in the ordinary course of business of such Person to the
    extent such letters of credit are not drawn upon or, if and to the extent
    drawn upon, such drawing is reimbursed no later than the third Business
    Day following receipt by such Person of a demand for reimbursement
    following payment on the letter of credit);

     (v) the amount of all obligations of such Person with respect to the
    redemption, repayment or other repurchase of any Redeemable Stock (but
    excluding in each case any accrued dividends);

     (vi) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (v)
    of other Persons and all dividends of other Persons for the payment of
    which, in either case, such Person is responsible or liable, directly or
    indirectly, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, including Guarantees of
    such obligations and dividends; and

     (vii) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (vi)
    of other Persons secured by any Lien on any property or asset of such
    Person (whether or not such obligation is assumed by such Person), the
    amount of such obligation being deemed to be the lesser of the value of
    such property or assets or the amount of the obligation so secured.

   "Default" means any event which is, or after notice or passage of time or
both would be, an Event of Default.

   "Depository Institution" shall have the meaning attributed thereto in
Section 3(c)(1) of the FDIA, 12 U.S.C. Section 1813(c)(1), or a similar
definition under any successor statute.

   "Designated Senior Indebtedness" means, as of any date of determination,
(i) the Senior Notes and any Refinancing thereof and (ii) any other Senior
Indebtedness, provided that for purposes of this clause (ii) the Senior
Indebtedness issued or incurred in any single transaction shall not be
Designated Senior Indebtedness unless the Senior Indebtedness issued or
incurred in such transaction (including any commitments to lend), at the time
of issuance, had an aggregate principal amount outstanding (including any
commitments to lend) exceeding $25,000,000 and was specifically designated by
the Issuer in the instrument evidencing such Senior Indebtedness as
"Designated Senior Indebtedness."

   "Designated Senior Indebtedness Representative" means any trustee, agent
or representative (if any) for an issue of Designated Senior Indebtedness.

   "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

   "Exchangeable Stock" means any Capital Stock of a Person which is
exchangeable or convertible into another security (other than Capital Stock
of such Person which is neither Exchangeable Stock nor Redeemable Stock).

   "FN Escrow" means First Nationwide Escrow Corp. not including Holdings or
any other successors thereof.

   "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles" or "GAAP" means generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time
to time, except that, for purposes of calculating Consolidated Net Income,
Consolidated Net Worth and Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity, it shall
mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in
effect on the date of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
Indenture.

   "Guarantee" means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person
directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Debt or other obligation of any
Person and any obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of
such Person: (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the
purchase or payment of) such Debt or other obligation of such Person (whether
arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreement to keep well,
to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take-or-pay, or to
maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise) or (ii) entered into
for purposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Debt or
other obligation of the payment thereof or

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to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in
part); provided, however, that the term "Guarantee" shall not include
endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business.
The term "Guarantee" used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.

   "Holdings" means First Nationwide Holdings Inc. and its successors.

   "Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes" means Holdings' 9 1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes Due 2003 and the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated
Exchange Notes Due 2003, issued by Holdings pursuant to the Holdings 9 1/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture.

   "Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture" means the Indenture,
dated as of January 31, 1996, between Holdings and The Bank of New York, as
Trustee, as such Indenture may be amended from time to time, under which the
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes were issued.

   "Holdings Preferred Stock" means the Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
to be issued by Holdings, including any shares of additional preferred stock
to be issued in lieu of cash dividends thereon.

   "Investment" in any Person means any loan or advance to, any net payment
on a Guarantee of, any acquisition of Capital Stock, equity interest,
obligation or other security of, or capital contribution or other investment
in, such Person. Investments shall exclude loans or advances to customers and
suppliers in the ordinary course of business. The term "Invest" has a
corresponding meaning.

   "issue" means issue, assume, Guarantee, incur or otherwise become liable
for; provided, however, that any Debt or Capital Stock of a Person existing
at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of another Person (whether by
merger, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be issued
by such Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Subsidiary of such other Person.

   "Issue Date" means the date of the original issue of the Notes.

   "Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, conditional sale or
other title retention agreement or other similar lien.

   "Mafco Holdings" means Mafco Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation, and
its successors.

   "Minimum Common Equity Amount" means, as of the end of any fiscal quarter,
an amount equal to the sum of (i) $400 million and (ii) the excess, if any,
of amounts attributable to goodwill and core deposit intangible on the
consolidated balance sheet of the Bank as at the end of such fiscal quarter,
over $100 million.

   "Mortgage Bank" means any Subsidiary of Holdings, other than the Bank,
that is engaged in the mortgage banking business, including the business of
originating or carrying mortgage loans.

   "Net Cash Proceeds," with respect to any issuance or sale of Capital
Stock, means the cash proceeds of such issuance or sale net of attorneys'
fees, accountants' fees, underwriters' or placement agents' fees, discounts
or commissions and brokerage, consultant and other fees actually incurred in
connection with such issuance or sale and net of taxes paid or estimated in
good faith to be payable as a result thereof.

   "Non-Convertible Capital Stock" means, with respect to any corporation,
any non-convertible Capital Stock of such corporation and any Capital Stock
of such corporation convertible solely into non-convertible common stock of
such corporation; provided, however, that Non-Convertible Capital Stock shall
not include any Redeemable Stock or Exchangeable Stock.

   "Officer" means the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman, the
President, any Vice President, the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer or the
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Issuer.

   "Officers' Certificate" means a certificate signed by the Chairman of the
Board, the Vice Chairman, the President or a Vice President (regardless of
Vice Presidential designation), and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer,
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Issuer, and delivered to the
Trustee. One of the Officers signing an Officers' Certificate given pursuant
to the requirement for a compliance certificate as described in the last
paragraph under "Defaults" above shall be the principal executive, financial
or accounting officer of the Issuer.

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   "Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion from legal counsel who is
reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. The counsel may be an employee of or
counsel to the Issuer (or Holdings, Mafco Holdings or one of its
Subsidiaries) or the Trustee.

   "Optional Redemption Amount" means at any time the price at which the
Notes are then redeemable pursuant to an optional redemption by the Issuer.

   "Parity Obligation" means any Debt of the Issuer which specifically
provides by its terms that it ranks pari passu with the Notes as to payments
of principal and interest. The Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
shall be deemed to be Parity Obligations of Holdings.

   "Permitted Affiliate" means any individual who is a director or executive
officer of Holdings, of a Subsidiary of Holdings or of an Unrestricted
Affiliate; provided, however, that such individual is not also a director or
executive officer of Mafco Holdings, any Person that controls Mafco Holdings
or any successor to any of the foregoing.

   "Permitted Business Activities" means, with respect to any Person: (i) the
annuities and mutual funds sales business, (ii) the asset and real estate
management business, and (iii) any other business activity permissible for
Subsidiaries of a multiple savings and loan holding company under Section 10
of the HOLA (or any successor provision); provided, however, that in
connection with such business activities such Person may not have total
liabilities of more than $1,000,000.

   "Permitted Holders" means Ronald O. Perelman (or in the event of his
incompetence or death, his estate, heirs, executor, administrator, committee
or other personal representative (collectively, "heirs")) or any Person
controlled, directly or indirectly, by Ronald O. Perelman or his heirs.

   "Permitted Investments" means: (i) Temporary Cash Investments, (ii)
Investments by the Bank consisting of loans to directors and executive
officers (other than any such director or executive officer that is the
beneficial owner of 10% or more of the Voting Stock of Holdings) of any
Subsidiary of Holdings made in the ordinary course of its business and in
compliance with all regulatory restrictions on such loans, (iii) Investments
by any Subsidiary of Holdings (to the extent that and for so long as such
Subsidiary, if it were the Bank or a Subsidiary of the Bank, would be
permitted, under applicable laws and regulations, to make such Investment) in
any Person other than an Affiliate of Holdings (other than an Unrestricted
Affiliate, a Subsidiary of Holdings or a Person that would become an
Unrestricted Affiliate or a Subsidiary as a result of such Investment), (iv)
Investments by Holdings consisting of loans to Affiliates of Holdings so long
as (in the case of this clause (iv) only) the Consolidated Common
Shareholders' Equity of the Bank as of the end of the most recent fiscal
quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the date of such Investment was at
least equal to the Minimum Common Equity Amount as of the end of such fiscal
quarter, (v) Investments by Holdings in any Subsidiary of Holdings; (vi)
Investments by Holdings in any Person which would become a Subsidiary of
Holdings as a result of such Investment, but only if after giving effect to
such Investment such Subsidiary is not engaged in any trade or business other
than (x) activities permissible for subsidiaries of a multiple savings and
loan holding company under Section 10 of the HOLA (or any successor
provision), and (y) the ownership of the Capital Stock of one or more other
Subsidiaries engaged solely in such activities; and (vii) Investments by any
Subsidiary of Holdings in Holdings.

   "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization,
government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any other
entity.

   "Preferred Stock" as applied to the Capital Stock of any corporation means
Capital Stock of any class or classes (however designated) which is preferred
as to the payment of dividends, or as to the distribution of assets upon any
voluntary or involuntary liquidation or dissolution of such corporation, over
shares of Capital Stock of any other class of such corporation.

   "principal" of a Note means the principal of the Note plus the premium, if
any, payable on the Note which is due or overdue or is to become due at the
relevant time.

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   "Qualified Minority Shareholder" means any minority shareholder of a
Subsidiary of Holdings if, at the time of determination, the Senior Notes
remain outstanding, but shall otherwise mean any such minority shareholder
who is not an Affiliate of Holdings (other than an Unrestricted Affiliate, a
Permitted Affiliate or a Subsidiary of Holdings).

   "Qualified Preferred Stock" means (x) any Preferred Stock of any
Subsidiary of Holdings (other than the Bank Preferred Stock) which meets the
requirements set forth in clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) below, and (y) any
Preferred Stock of any Subsidiary of Holdings (other than the Bank Preferred
Stock) issued to Refinance any other Qualified Preferred Stock or, at
Holdings' election, to Refinance any Bank Preferred Stock provided that the
Preferred Stock issued in such Refinancing meets the requirements set forth
in clauses (a), (b), (c) and (e) below:

   (a) Such Preferred Stock does not contain any mandatory redemption
provisions which would require it to be redeemed prior to the first
anniversary of the Stated Maturity of the Notes;

   (b) The terms of such Preferred Stock do not impose any consensual
encumbrance or restriction on the ability of the issuer thereof to pay
dividends or make distributions on its common stock except in a manner that
is no more restrictive in any material respect than the following, as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of Holdings and evidenced
by a resolution adopted by such Board:

     (i) Dividends and distributions on common stock or other capital stock of
    the issuer may not be declared or paid or set apart for payment at any
    time when the issuer has not declared and paid any dividends or
    distributions on such Preferred Stock which are required to be declared
    and paid as a precondition to dividends or distributions on other capital
    stock of the issuer;

     (ii) Distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
    issuer, whether voluntary or involuntary ("Liquidating Distributions"),
    may not be made on the common stock or other capital stock of the issuer
    at any time when such Preferred Stock is entitled to receive Liquidating
    Distributions which have not been paid; and

     (iii) Dividends and distributions on common stock or other capital stock
    of the issuer may not be declared or paid or set apart for payment at any
    time when such Preferred Stock is required to be, but has not been,
    redeemed pursuant to redemption provisions which meet the requirements of
    clause (a) above;

   (c) The terms of such Preferred Stock do not impose any consensual
encumbrance or restriction on the ability of the issuer thereof (i) to pay
any Debt or other obligation owed to Holdings; (ii) to make loans or advances
to Holdings; or (iii) to transfer any of its property or assets to Holdings,
except, in any such case, any encumbrance or restriction permitted under
"--Certain Covenants--Limitations on Restrictions on Distributions by
Subsidiaries" (other than clause (h) thereof);

   (d) In the case of Preferred Stock issued pursuant to clause (x) above,
Consolidated Net Income of Holdings for the Relevant Period (as defined in
the next sentence) on a pro forma basis, after giving effect to (i) the
issuance of such Preferred Stock (including fees and expenses incurred in
connection with such issuance), (ii) the use of the proceeds thereof, if any,
(iii) any acquisition of capital stock or assets of another Person occurring
in connection with the issuance of such Preferred Stock (including the
anticipated revenue and earnings relating thereto) and (iv) any dividend or
other payment obligations with respect to such Preferred Stock, in each case
as if such Preferred Stock had been issued and any such acquisition had been
made on the first day of the Relevant Period, is no less than the actual
Consolidated Net Income of Holdings for the Relevant Period. "Relevant
Period" means, with respect to any issuance of Preferred Stock, the four full
fiscal quarters most recently ended at least 45 days prior to the date of
such issuance. For purposes of this clause (d), whenever pro forma effect is
to be given to an acquisition of capital stock or assets, the amount of
revenue and earnings relating thereto, or any other circumstance, the pro
forma calculations shall be determined in good faith by a responsible
financial or accounting officer of Holdings; and

   (e) In the case of Preferred Stock issued in a Refinancing pursuant to
clause (y) above, the aggregate liquidation value of such Preferred Stock
shall not exceed the sum of the liquidation value of the Preferred Stock
being Refinanced on the date it was originally issued plus reasonable fees
and expenses incurred in connection with such Refinancing and accrued
dividends and premium, if any.

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   "Redeemable Stock" means, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock of
such Person that by its terms or otherwise is required to be redeemed on or
prior to the first anniversary of the Stated Maturity of the Notes or is
redeemable at the option of the holder thereof at any time on or prior to the
first anniversary of the Stated Maturity of the Notes.

   "Refinance" means, in respect of any Debt or Preferred Stock, to
refinance, extend, renew, refund, repay, prepay, redeem, defease or retire,
or to issue Debt or Preferred Stock in exchange or replacement for, such Debt
or Preferred Stock. "Refinanced" and "Refinancing" shall have correlative
meanings.

   "Registration Agreement" means the Registration Agreement dated September
13, 1996, among FN Escrow, Holdings and the Initial Purchasers named therein.

   "Registered Exchange Offer" has the meaning ascribed thereto in the
Registration Agreement.

   "Restricted Payment" means, as to any Person making a Restricted Payment:
(i) the declaration or payment of any dividend or any distribution on or in
respect of the Capital Stock of such Person (including any payment in
connection with any merger or consolidation involving such Person) or to the
holders of the Capital Stock of such Person (except (x) dividends or
distributions payable solely in the Non-Convertible Capital Stock of such
Person or in options, warrants or other rights to purchase the
Non-Convertible Capital Stock of such Person, and (y) dividends or
distributions on Capital Stock of a Subsidiary of Holdings payable to
Holdings or a Subsidiary of Holdings and to Qualified Minority Shareholders),
(ii) any purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of
any Capital Stock (including the Bank Preferred Stock) of Holdings or any
Subsidiary, (iii) any purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other
acquisition or retirement for value, prior to scheduled maturity, scheduled
repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment, of any Parity Obligation or
Subordinated Obligation (other than the purchase, repurchase or other
acquisition of Parity Obligations or Subordinated Obligations purchased in
anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment
or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of
acquisition), and (iv) any Investment in any Person other than a Permitted
Investment.

   "Securities Payment" means (i) any payment or distribution of any kind or
character, whether in cash, property or securities (including any such
payment or distribution which may be payable or deliverable by reason of the
payment of any other Debt of the Issuer being subordinated to the payment of
the Notes), which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the Notes in
any case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other winding up, or
otherwise on account of any principal or interest on the Notes (except for
payments from money or the proceeds of U.S. Governmental Obligations held in
trust pursuant to the provisions described under "--Defeasance"), (ii) any
payment on account of the purchase or other acquisition of the Notes, or
(iii) any deposit made pursuant to the provisions described under
"--Defeasance."

   "Senior Indebtedness" means the following obligations, whether outstanding
on the date of the Indenture or thereafter created, incurred or assumed, and
whether at any time owing actually or contingent:

     (i) all obligations in respect of the Senior Notes (including all
    obligations in respect thereof consisting of the principal of and premium,
    if any, and accrued and unpaid interest (including interest accruing on or
    after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization
    relating to Holdings), and all fees, expenses and other amounts);

     (ii) all obligations consisting of the principal of and premium, if any,
    and accrued and unpaid interest (including interest accruing on or after
    the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to
    Holdings), and all fees, expenses and other amounts, in respect of (A)
    indebtedness of Holdings for money borrowed and (B) indebtedness evidenced
    by notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments for the payment
    of which Holdings is responsible or liable;

     (iii) all Capital Lease Obligations of Holdings;

     (iv) all obligations of Holdings (A) for the reimbursement of any obligor
    on any letter of credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit
    transaction, (B) under interest rate swaps, caps, collars, options

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    and similar arrangements and foreign currency hedges entered into in
    respect of any obligations described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) or (C)
    issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property and all
    conditional sale obligations of Holdings and all obligations of Holdings
    under any title retention agreement;

     (v) all obligations of other Persons of the type referred to in clauses
    (ii), (iii) and (iv) and all dividends of other Persons for the payment of
    which, in either case, Holdings is responsible or liable, directly or
    indirectly, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, including by means of any
    agreement which has the economic effect of a Guarantee; and

     (vi) all obligations of Holdings consisting of modifications or
    Refinancings of any obligation described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
    or (v);

unless, in the case of any particular obligation, in the instrument creating
or evidencing the same or pursuant to which the same is outstanding, it is
provided that such obligations (a) are subordinate in right of payment to
Senior Indebtedness or (b) are not superior in right of payment to the Notes;
provided, however, that Senior Indebtedness shall not include (1) Debt of
Holdings to a Subsidiary of Holdings or any other Affiliate of Holdings or
any of such Affiliate's Subsidiaries, other than any such Debt consisting of
Senior Notes or any Refinancing thereof, (2) any liability for federal,
state, local or other taxes owed or owing by Holdings, (3) any accounts
payable or other liability to trade creditors arising in the ordinary course
of business (including Guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such
liabilities), (4) any indebtedness, Guarantee or obligation of Holdings which
is subordinate or junior in any respect to any other indebtedness, Guarantee
or obligation of Holdings, (5) Debt of or amounts owed by Holdings for
compensation to employees or for services rendered to Holdings, (6) amounts
owing under leases (other than Capitalized Lease Obligations), (7) that
portion of any Debt which at the time of Issuance is Issued in violation of
the Indenture; provided, however, that in the case of this clause (7), (A)
any Debt Issued to any Person who had no actual knowledge that the Issuance
of such Debt was not permitted under the Indenture and who received on the
date of Issuance thereof a certificate from an officer of Holdings to the
effect that the Issuance of such Debt would not violate the Indenture shall
constitute Senior Indebtedness and (B) any Debt arising from the honoring by
a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument
inadvertently (except in the case of daylight overdrafts) drawn against
insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business shall constitute Senior
Indebtedness provided that such Debt is extinguished within three business
days of Issuance, (8) the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes or (9)
the Notes.

   "Senior Nonmonetary Default" means the occurrence or existence and
continuance of any event of default, or of any event which, after notice or
lapse of time (or both), would become an event of default, under the terms of
any instrument pursuant to which any Designated Senior Indebtedness is
outstanding, permitting (after notice or lapse of time or both) one or more
holders of such Designated Senior Indebtedness (or a Designated Senior
Indebtedness Representative) to declare such Designated Senior Indebtedness
due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise become due and
payable, other than a Senior Payment Default or Acceleration.

   "Senior Notes" means Holdings' 12 1/4% Senior Notes Due 2001 and Holdings'
12 1/4% Senior Exchange Notes Due 2001 issued by Holdings pursuant to the
Senior Notes Indenture.

   "Senior Notes Indenture" means the Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1994,
between Holdings and The First National Bank of Boston, as Trustee, as such
Indenture may be amended from time to time, under which the Senior Notes were
issued.

   "Senior Payment Default or Acceleration" means (i) the occurrence or
continuance of any default in the payment of principal of or interest on any
Senior Indebtedness or (ii) the occurrence of any other default on Senior
Indebtedness resulting in the maturity of such Senior Indebtedness being
accelerated in accordance with its terms.

   "Shelf Registration Statement" has the meaning ascribed thereto in the
Registration Agreement.

   "Significant Subsidiary" means: (i) any Subsidiary of Holdings which at
the time of determination either (A) had assets which, as of the date of
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constituted at least 5% of Holdings' total assets on a consolidated basis as
of such date, in each case determined in accordance with GAAP, or (B) had
revenues for the 12-month period ending on the date of Holdings' most recent
quarterly consolidated statement of income which constituted at least 5% of
Holdings' total revenues on a consolidated basis for such period or (ii) any
Subsidiary of Holdings which, if merged with all Defaulting Subsidiaries (as
defined below) of Holdings, would at the time of determination either (A)
have had assets which, as of the date of Holdings' most recent quarterly
consolidated balance sheet, would have constituted at least 10% of Holdings'
total assets on a consolidated basis as of such date or (B) have had revenues
for the 12-month period ending on the date of Holdings' most recent quarterly
consolidated statement of income which would have constituted at least 10% of
Holdings' total revenues on a consolidated basis for such period (each such
determination being made in accordance with GAAP). "Defaulting Subsidiary"
means any Subsidiary of Holdings with respect to which an event described
under clause (v), (vi) or (vii) of "--Defaults" above has occurred and is
continuing.

   "Stated Maturity" means, with respect to any security, the date specified
in such security as the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of
such security is due and payable, including pursuant to any mandatory
redemption provision (but excluding any provision providing for the
repurchase of such security at the option of the holder thereof upon the
happening of any contingency).

   "Subordinated Obligation" means any Debt of the Issuer (whether
outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter issued) which is subordinate or
junior in right of payment to the Notes.

   "Subsidiary" means as to any Person any corporation, association,
partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total
voting power of shares of Capital Stock or other interests (including
partnership interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any
contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees
thereof is at the time owned, directly or indirectly, by: (i) such Person,
(ii) such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (iii) one or
more Subsidiaries of such Person.

   "Tax Sharing Agreement" means: (i) that certain agreement effective as of
January 1, 1994 by and among Holdings, certain of its Subsidiaries and Mafco
Holdings, and (ii) any other tax allocation agreement between Holdings or any
of its Subsidiaries with Holdings or any direct or indirect shareholder of
Holdings with respect to consolidated or combined tax returns including
Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries but only to the extent that amounts
payable from time to time by Holdings or any such Subsidiary under any such
agreement do not exceed the corresponding tax payments that Holdings or such
Subsidiary would have been required to make to any relevant taxing authority
had Holdings or such Subsidiary not joined in such consolidated or combined
returns, but instead had filed returns including only Holdings or its
Subsidiaries, provided that any such agreement may provide that, if Holdings
or any such Subsidiary ceases to be a member of the affiliated group of
corporations of which Mafco Holdings is the common parent for purposes of
filing a consolidated Federal income tax return (such cessation, a
"Deconsolidation Event"), then Holdings or such Subsidiary shall indemnify
such direct or indirect shareholder with respect to any Federal, state or
local income, franchise or other tax liability (including any related
interest, additions or penalties) imposed on such shareholder as the result
of an audit or other adjustment with respect to any period prior to such
Deconsolidation Event that is attributable to Holdings, such Subsidiary or
any predecessor business thereof (computed as if Holdings, such Subsidiary or
such predecessor business, as the case may be, were a stand-alone entity that
filed separate tax returns as an independent corporation), but only to the
extent that any such tax liability exceeds any liability for taxes recorded
on the books of Holdings or such Subsidiary with respect to any such period.

   "Temporary Cash Investments" means any of the following: (i) any
investment in direct obligations of the United States of America or any
agency thereof or obligations Guaranteed by the United States of America or
any agency thereof, in each case, maturing within 360 days of the date of
acquisition thereof, (ii) investments in time deposit accounts, certificates
of deposit and money market deposits maturing within 180 days of the date of
acquisition thereof issued by a bank or trust company (including the Trustee)
which is organized under the laws of the United States of America, any state
thereof or any foreign country recognized by the United States having
capital, surplus and undivided profits aggregating in excess of $250,000,000
and whose debt is rated "A" (or such similar equivalent rating) or higher by
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least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (as defined 
for purposes of Rule 436 under the Securities Act) or any money-market fund 
sponsored by any registered broker dealer or mutual fund distributor, (iii) 
repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying 
securities of the types described in clause (i) above entered into with a 
bank meeting the qualifications described in clause (ii) above, (iv) 
investments in commercial paper, maturing not more than 90 days after the 
date of acquisition, issued by a corporation (other than an Affiliate or 
Subsidiary of Holdings or the Issuer) organized and in existence under the 
laws of the United States of America or any foreign country recognized by the 
United States of America with a rating at the time as of which any investment 
therein is made of "P-2" (or higher) according to Moody's Investors Service, 
Inc. or "A-2" (or higher) according to Standard and Poor's Corporation and 
(v) securities with maturities of six months or less from the date of 
acquisition backed by standby or direct pay letters of credit issued by any 
bank satisfying the requirements of clause (ii) above. 

   "TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. Section Section 
77aaa-77bbbb) as in effect on the Issue Date; provided, however, that in the 
event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, "TIA" 
means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act 
of 1939 as so amended. 

   "TNIS" means Trans Network Insurance Services Inc., a Delaware 
corporation. 

   "Trustee" means the party named as such in the Indenture until a successor 
replaces it and, thereafter, means the successor. 

   "Trust Officer" means any officer or assistant officer of the Trustee 
assigned by the Trustee to administer its corporate trust matters. 

   "Unrestricted Affiliate" means a Person (other than a Subsidiary of 
Holdings) controlled (as defined in the definition of "Affiliate") by 
Holdings, in which no Affiliate of Holdings (other than (w) Holdings, (x) a 
Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Holdings, (y) a Permitted Affiliate and (z) 
another Unrestricted Affiliate) has an Investment. 

   "U.S. Government Obligations" means direct obligations (or certificates 
representing an ownership interest in such obligations) of the United States 
of America (including any agency or instrumentality thereof) for the payment 
of which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged 
and which are not callable at the issuer's option. 

   "Voting Stock" of a corporation means all classes of Capital Stock of such 
corporation then outstanding and normally entitled to vote in the election of 
directors. 

   "Wholly Owned Subsidiary" means, with respect to Holdings, the Bank and 
any Subsidiary of Holdings all the Capital Stock of which (other than 
directors' qualifying shares or Qualified Preferred Stock) is owned by 
Holdings, the Bank or another Wholly Owned Subsidiary. 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS 

   Holders of New Notes are not entitled to any registration rights with 
respect to the New Notes. Pursuant to the Registration Agreement, holders of 
Old Notes are entitled to certain registration rights. Under the Registration 
Agreement, the Issuer has agreed, for the benefit of the holders of the Old 
Notes, that it will, at its cost, (i) by March 19, 1997, file a registration 
statement with the SEC with respect to the Exchange Offer and (ii) by June 2, 
1997, use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be 
declared effective under the Securities Act. The Registration Statement of 
which this Prospectus is a part constitutes the registration statement for 
the Exchange Offer. 

   In the event that (i) applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC 
do not permit the Issuer to effect the Exchange Offer, (ii) for any other 
reason the Exchange Offer is not consummated by July 2, 1997, (iii) any 
Initial Purchaser so requests with respect to Notes held by it following 
consummation of the Exchange Offer, (iv) any holder of Notes is not eligible 
to participate in the Exchange Offer or does not receive freely tradeable 
Exchange Notes in exchange for exchanged Notes or (v) the Issuer so elects, 
then, the Issuer will, at is cost, (a) as promptly as practicable, file a 
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of the Old Notes, (b) use its best efforts to cause such shelf registration 
statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act and (c) use its 
best efforts to keep effective the shelf registration statement until three 
years after its effective date. The Issuer will, in the event the filing of 
such shelf registration statement becomes necessary, provide to each holder 
of the Old Notes copies of the prospectus, which is a part of the shelf 
registration statement, notify each such holder when the shelf registration 
statement for the Old Notes has become effective and take certain other 
actions as are required to permit unrestricted resales of the Notes. A holder 
of Old Notes who sells such Old Notes pursuant to the shelf registration 
statement generally would be required to be named as a selling securityholder 
in the related prospectus and to deliver a prospectus to purchasers, will be 
subject to certain of the civil liability provisions under the Securities Act 
in connection with such sales and will be bound by the provisions of the 
Registration Agreement which are applicable to such a holder (including 
certain indemnification obligations). If by July 2, 1997, neither (i) the 
Exchange Offer is consummated nor (ii) a shelf registration statement with 
respect to the resale of the Old Notes is declared effective, the rate per 
annum at which the Notes bear interest will be 11 1/8% from and including 
July 2, 1997, until but excluding the earlier of (i) the consummation of the 
Exchange Offer and (ii) the effective date of such shelf registration 
statement. 

   The summary herein of certain provisions of the Registration Agreement 
does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its 
entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the Registration Agreement, a 
copy of which is filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which 
this Prospectus constitutes a part. 

BOOK ENTRY; DELIVERY AND FORM 

   The certificates representing the Notes will be issued in fully registered 
form, without coupons. Except as set forth below, the Notes will be deposited 
with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York 
("DTC"), and registered in the name of Cede & Co. ("Cede") as DTC's nominee 
in the form of a global Note certificate (the "Global Certificate") or will 
remain in the custody of the Trustee pursuant to the FAST Balance Certificate 
Agreement between DTC and the Trustee. 

   Subject to the terms of the Indenture and the limitations applicable to 
the Global Certificate, New Notes may be presented for exchange as provided 
below or for registration of transfer (duly endorsed or with the form of 
transfer endorsed thereon duly executed) at the office of the Registrar or at 
the office of any transfer agent designated by the Issuer for such purpose. 
Such transfer or exchange will be effected upon the Registrar's or such 
transfer agent's, as the case may be, being satisfied with the documents of 
title and identity of the Person making the request. The Issuer has appointed 
the Trustee as Registrar. The Issuer may at any time designate additional 
transfer agents or rescind the designation of any transfer agent or approve a 
change in the office through which any transfer agent acts; provided, 
however, that there shall at all times be a transfer agent in the Borough of 
Manhattan, The City of New York. 

 Global Certificate 

   Ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Certificate will be 
limited to persons who have accounts with DTC ("participants") or persons who 
hold interests through participants. Upon the issuance of the Global 
Certificate, DTC or its custodian will credit, on its internal system, the 
respective principal amount of the individual beneficial interests 
represented by such Global Certificate to the accounts of its participants. 
Such accounts initially will be designated by or on behalf of the Initial 
Purchasers. Ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Certificate will 
be shown on, and the transfer of those ownership interests will be effected 
through, records maintained by DTC or its nominee (with respect to interests 
of participants) or by any such participant (with respect to interests of 
persons held by such participants on their behalf). Payments, transfers, 
exchanges and other matters relating to beneficial interests in the Global 
Certificate may be subject to various policies and procedures adopted by DTC 
from time to time. None of the Issuer, the Trustee or any of their agents 
will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of DTC's or any 
participant's records relating to, or for payments made on account of, 
beneficial interests in the Global Certificate, or for maintaining, 
supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial interests. 

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   The Global Certificate will be exchanged for Notes in certificated form if 
(i) DTC notifies the Issuer that it is unwilling or unable to continue as 
depositary for the Global Certificate or has ceased to be qualified to act as 
such as required by the Indenture or (ii) there shall have occurred and be 
continuing an Event of Default with respect to the Notes. Upon the occurrence 
of such an event, owners of beneficial interests in the Global Certificate 
will receive physical delivery of Notes in certificated form. All New Notes 
issued in exchange for the Global Certificate or any portion thereof will be 
registered in such names as DTC shall direct. 

   As long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered holder of the Global 
Certificate, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the 
sole owner and holder of such Global Certificate (and of the New Notes 
represented thereby) for all purposes under the Indenture and the New Notes. 
Except in the circumstances referred to in the preceding paragraph, owners of 
beneficial interests in the Global Certificate will not be considered the 
owners or holders of such Global Certificate (or any New Notes represented 
thereby) for any purpose under the Indenture or the New Notes. In addition, 
no beneficial owner of an interest in the Global Certificate will be able to 
transfer that interest except in accordance with DTC's applicable procedures 
(in addition to those under the Indenture) referred to herein. All payments 
of principal of, and any interest on, the Global Certificate will be made to 
DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, as the holder thereof. The laws of 
some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of securities take 
physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. 

   Investors may hold their interests in the Global Certificate, directly 
through DTC if they are participants in such system, or indirectly through 
organizations which are participants in such system. 

   The Issuer expects that DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of 
principal or interest in respect of the Global Certificate held by it or its 
nominee, will credit the accounts of the participants with payments of 
principal or interest on the date payable in amounts proportionate to their 
respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of such Global 
Certificate as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. The Issuer also 
expects that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests in 
such Global Certificate held through such participants will be governed by 
standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with 
securities held for the accounts of customers registered in street name. Such 
payments will be the responsibility of such participants. 

   Transfers between participants in DTC will be effected in the ordinary way 
in accordance with DTC's procedures. 

   DTC has advised the Issuer that it will take any action permitted to be 
taken by a holder of Notes (including the presentation of Notes for exchange 
as described below) only at the direction of one or more participants to 
whose account with DTC interest in the Global Certificate are credited and 
only in respect of such portion of the aggregate principal amount of the 
Notes as to which such participant or participants has or have given such 
direction. However, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing under the 
Notes, DTC will exchange the Global Certificate for legended certificated 
Notes in definitive form, which it will distribute to its participants. 

   DTC has advised the Issuer as follows: DTC is a limited purpose trust 
company organized under the laws of the State of New York, a member of the 
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the 
Uniform Commercial Code and a "Clearing Agency" registered pursuant to the 
provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 
DTC was created to hold securities for its participants and facilitate the 
clearance and settlement of securities transactions between participants 
through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of its participants, 
thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates. 
Participants include securities-brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies 
and clearing corporations and may include certain other organizations. 
Indirect access to the DTC system is available to others such as banks, 
brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a 
custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or indirectly 
("indirect participants"). 

 Certificated Notes 

   As set forth above under "--Global Certificate," if DTC or any successor 
depositary is at any time unwilling or unable to continue as a depositary for 
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Certificate" or if there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of 
Default with respect to the New Notes, the Issuer will issue certificates for 
the Notes in definitive registered form in exchange for the Global 
Certificate. Certificates for New Notes delivered in exchange for the Global 
Certificate or beneficial interests therein will be registered in the names, 
and issued in any approved denominations, requested by DTC. 

   The holder of a registered New Note may transfer such New Note by 
surrendering it at (i) the office or agency maintained by the Issuer for such 
purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, which initially 
will be the office of the Trustee or (ii) the office of any transfer agent 
appointed by the Issuer. 

            DESCRIPTION OF OTHER INDEBTEDNESS AND PREFERRED STOCK 

   Each of the following summaries of certain indebtedness of Holdings and of 
the Holdings Preferred Stock are subject to and qualified in its entirety by 
reference to the detailed provisions of the respective agreements and 
instruments to which each summary relates. Copies of such agreements and 
instruments are filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this 
Prospectus constitutes a part. Capitalized terms used below and not defined 
have the meanings set forth in the respective agreements. 

 Holdings Senior Notes 

   On July 27, 1994 Holdings issued $200 million principal amount of 12 1/4% 
senior notes (the "Original Holdings Senior Notes") pursuant to exemptions 
from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the 
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Holdings consummated an 
exchange offer registered under the Securities Act to exchange the Original 
Holdings Senior Notes for the Holdings Senior Notes, which have terms 
substantially identical in all material respects to the Original Holdings 
Senior Notes. Interest is payable semiannually on each May 15 and November 
15. The Holdings Senior Notes are unsecured obligations of Holdings and rank 
pari passu with all other existing and future senior debt of Holdings and are 
effectively subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future 
liabilities of Holdings' subsidiaries, and mature on May 15, 2001. 

   The Holdings Senior Notes may be redeemed at the option of Holdings in 
whole or in part at any time during the twelve month period beginning May 15, 
1999 at a redemption price of 106.125% plus accrued and unpaid interest, if 
any, to the date of redemption, and thereafter at a redemption price of 100% 
plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Upon a 
Change of Control Call Event (as defined in the Holdings Senior Notes 
Indenture) prior to May 15, 1999, Holdings will have the option to redeem the 
Holdings Senior Notes in whole at a redemption price equal to the principal 
amount thereof plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Holdings Senior 
Notes Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of 
redemption, and, subject to certain conditions, upon a Change of Control Put 
Event (as defined in the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture) each holder of 
Holdings Senior Notes will have the right to require Holdings to repurchase 
all or a portion of such holder's Holdings Senior Notes at 101% of the 
principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the 
date of repurchase. 

   The Holdings Senior Notes Indenture contains various restrictive covenants 
that, among other things, limit (i) the issuance of additional indebtedness 
by Holdings and certain subsidiaries, (ii) the payment of dividends on 
capital stock of Holdings and its subsidiaries, and the redemption or 
repurchase of the capital stock of Holdings and its subsidiaries, including a 
requirement that no such payments, redemptions or repurchases may be made if 
at the time the Consolidated Common Shareholders' Equity (as defined in the 
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture) of First Nationwide is less than the Minimum 
Common Equity Amount (as defined in the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture) 
(iii) the making of certain investments, (iv) transactions with affiliates, 
(v) the incurrence of liens on the assets of Holdings, (vi) the termination 
or amendment of the Tax Sharing Agreement, (vii) the ability of Holdings to 
restrict dividends or distributions from subsidiaries, (viii) consolidations, 
mergers and transfers of all or substantially all of Holdings' assets and 
(ix) other business activities of Holdings. All of these limitations and 
prohibitions, however, are subject to a number of important qualifications. 

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   Events of default under the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture include, among 
other things, (i) a default continuing for 30 days in the payment of interest 
when due, (ii) a default in the payment of any principal when due, (iii) the 
failure to redeem or purchase the Holdings Senior Notes when required 
pursuant to the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture, (iv) the failure to comply 
with the covenants in the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture, subject in certain 
instances to grace periods, (v) failure to pay other indebtedness of Holdings 
or a Significant Subsidiary (as defined in the Holdings Senior Notes 
Indenture) in excess of $25 million upon final maturity or as a result of 
such indebtedness becoming accelerated and such default continues for a 
period of 5 days after notice thereof, (vi) certain events of bankruptcy, 
insolvency or reorganization of Holdings or a Significant Subsidiary (as 
defined in the Holdings Senior Notes Indenture) and (vii) the failure to pay 
any judgment in excess of $25 million. 

  Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 

   On January 31, 1996, Holdings issued and sold $140.0 million principal 
amount of 9 1/8% senior subordinated notes (the "Original Holdings 9 1/8% 
Senior Subordinated Notes") pursuant to exemptions from, or in transactions 
not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and 
applicable state securities laws. Holdings consummated an exchange offer 
registered under the Securities Act to exchange the Original Holdings 9 1/8% 
Senior Subordinated Notes for the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, 
which have terms substantially identical in all material respects to the 
Original Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. The Holdings 9 1/8% 
Senior Subordinated Notes are unsecured obligations of Holdings and are 
subordinated to all existing and future Senior Indebtedness (as defined in 
the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture) of Holdings, 
including the Holdings Senior Notes. 

   The Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at the 
option of Holdings in whole or in part at any time during the twelve month 
period beginning January 1, 2001 at a redemption price of 104.5625% plus 
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, and 
thereafter at a redemption price of 100% plus accrued and unpaid interest, if 
any, to the date of redemption. Upon a Change of Control Call Event (as 
defined in the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture) prior to 
January 1, 2001, Holdings will have the option to redeem the Holdings 9 1/8% 
Senior Subordinated Notes in whole at a redemption price equal to the 
principal amount thereof plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the 
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid 
interest, if any, to the date of redemption, and, subject to certain 
conditions, upon a Change of Control Put Event (as defined in the Holdings 9 
1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture) each holder of Holdings 9 1/8% 
Senior Subordinated Notes will have the right to require Holdings to 
repurchase all or a portion of such holder's Holdings 9 1/8% Senior 
Subordinated Notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and 
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. 

   The Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture contains various 
restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit (i) the issuance of 
additional indebtedness by Holdings and certain subsidiaries, (ii) the 
payment of dividends on capital stock of Holdings and its subsidiaries, and 
the redemption or repurchase of the capital stock of Holdings and its 
subsidiaries, including a requirement that no such payments, redemptions or 
repurchases may be made if at the time the Consolidated Common Shareholders' 
Equity (as defined in the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 
Indenture) of First Nationwide is less than the Minimum Common Equity Amount 
(as defined in the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture), 
(iii) the making of certain investments, (iv) transactions and affiliates, 
(v) the incurrence of liens on the assets of Holdings to secure pari passu or 
subordinated obligations which do not equally and ratably secure the Holdings 
9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, (vi) the termination or amendment of the 
Tax Sharing Agreement, (vii) the ability of Holdings to restrict dividends or 
distributions from subsidiaries, (viii) consolidations, mergers and transfers 
of all or substantially all of Holdings' assets and (ix) other business 
activities of Holdings. All of these limitations and prohibitions, however, 
are subject to a number of important qualifications. 

   Events of default under the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 
Indenture include, among other things, (i) a default continuing for 30 days 
in the payment of interest when due, (ii) a default in the payment of any 
principal when due, (iii) the failure to purchase the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior 
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Notes when required pursuant to the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 
Indenture, (iv) the failure to comply with the covenants in the Holdings 9 
1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, subject in certain instances to 
grace periods, (v) failure to pay other indebtedness of Holdings or a 
Significant Subsidiary (as defined in the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated 
Notes Indenture) in excess of $25 million upon final maturity or as a result 
of such indebtedness becoming accelerated and such default continued for a 
period of 5 days after notice thereof, (vi) certain events of bankruptcy, 
insolvency or reorganization of Holdings or a Significant Subsidiary (as 
defined in the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture) and (vii) 
the failure to pay any judgment in excess of $25 million. 

 Holdings Preferred Stock 

   The Holdings Preferred Stock has a stated liquidation value of $15,000 per 
share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. Dividends on the Holdings 
Preferred Stock will be cumulative and will accrue and be payable (i) in cash 
at an annual floating rate of the cost of funds to an affiliate of Holdings 
under such affiliate's bank credit facility (without taking into account any 
default interest that may be payable under such bank credit facility) (such 
rate, the "Cost of Funds Rate") and (ii) in newly issued shares of another 
series of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Holdings (the "Additional 
Holdings Preferred Stock") at an annual rate of 2% of the stated liquidation 
value of the Holdings Preferred Stock, in each case, if, when and as declared 
by the Board of Directors of Holdings. Dividends on the Additional Holdings 
Preferred Stock will be cumulative and will accrue and be payable in shares 
of Additional Holdings Preferred Stock at an annual rate equal to the Cost of 
Funds Rate plus 2% of the stated liquidation value of the Additional Holdings 
Preferred Stock if, when and as declared by the Board of Directors of 
Holdings. Additional Holdings Preferred Stock will have substantially the 
same relative rights, terms and preferences as the Holdings Preferred Stock 
except as set forth above with respect to the payment of dividends. If all of 
the outstanding shares of the Holdings Preferred Stock are not redeemed by 
Holdings before January 1, 2000, all dividends on the Holdings Preferred 
Stock and the Additional Holdings Preferred Stock accruing thereafter will be 
payable in cash. Dividends on the Holdings Preferred Stock are payable 
quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year, 
commencing January 1, 1997, out of funds legally available therefor. The 
Holdings Preferred Stock will rank prior to the common stock of Holdings and 
to all other classes and series of equity securities subsequently issued. 

   Except as required by law, the holders of the Holdings Preferred Stock and 
the Additional Holdings Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any voting 
rights unless the equivalent of four quarterly dividends are in arrears or 
certain bankruptcy-related events occur, in which case the number of 
directors of Holdings will be increased by two and the holders of the 
Holdings Preferred Stock and the Additional Holdings Preferred Stock, voting 
together as a class, separately from any other class, will be entitled to 
elect two directors, who shall serve until all dividends in arrears have been 
paid or declared and set apart for payment or such bankruptcy-related event 
has been cured. 

   The Holdings Preferred Stock and the Additional Holdings Preferred Stock 
will be redeemable so long as Special Purpose Corp. is the sole holder 
thereof, at any time, and, if Special Purpose Corp. is not the sole holder 
thereof, at any time after the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the 
Holdings Preferred Stock, in each case, upon prior written notice, at the 
option of Holdings, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the 
stated liquidation value of $15,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid 
dividends. Upon any redemption of the Holdings Preferred Stock by Holdings, a 
pro rata portion of the outstanding Additional Holdings Preferred Stock will 
be contributed to the capital of Holdings, without any payment therefor, and 
such shares will be retired and canceled. If all of the shares of the 
Holdings Preferred Stock are redeemed on or before December 31, 1999, all 
outstanding shares of the Additional Holdings Preferred Stock will be 
contributed to the capital of Holdings, without any payment therefor, and 
such shares will be retired and canceled. 

                CERTAIN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS 

   The following is a summary of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences 
associated with the exchange of Old Notes for New Notes and the ownership and 
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who acquire the New Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer. The summary is 
based upon current laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions all of 
which are subject to change. The discussion below does not address all 
aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to particular 
holders in the context of their specific investment circumstances or certain 
types of holders subject to special treatment under such laws (for example, 
financial institutions and tax-exempt organizations). In addition, the 
discussion does not address any aspect of state, local or foreign taxation 
and assumes that holders of the New Notes will hold them as "capital assets" 
(generally, property held for investment) within the meaning of Section 1221 
of the Code. 

   For purposes of this discussion, a "United States Holder" is an individual 
who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation, a 
partnership or other entity created under the laws of the United States or 
any political subdivision thereof, or an estate or trust that is subject to 
U.S. federal income taxation without regard to the source of income. With 
respect to the tax year of any trust that begins after December 31, 1996,
a United States Holder shall mean a trust whose administration is subject to 
the primary supervision of a United States court and which has one or more 
United States fiduciaries who have the authority to control all substantial
decisions of the trust. The term "non-United States Holder" means a beneficial
owner of the New Notes who is not a U.S. Holder.

   PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS OF THE NEW NOTES ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX 
ADVISORS CONCERNING THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE 
EXCHANGE OF OLD NOTES FOR NEW NOTES AND THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF THE 
NEW NOTES AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION OF STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN INCOME AND 
OTHER TAX LAW. 

EXCHANGE OF NOTES 

   The exchange of Old Notes for New Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer 
should not be treated as an exchange or other taxable event for U.S. federal 
income tax purposes because, under United States Treasury regulations, the 
New Notes should not be considered to differ materially in kind or extent 
from the Old Notes. Rather, the New Notes received by a holder should be 
treated as a continuation of the Old Notes in the hands of such holder. As a 
result, there should be no U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders 
who exchange Old Notes for New Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer and any 
such holder should have the same tax basis and holding period in the New 
Notes as it had in the Old Notes immediately before the exchange. 

UNITED STATES HOLDERS 

   Interest payable on the New Notes will be includible in the income of a 
United States Holder in accordance with such holder's regular method of 
accounting. If a New Note is redeemed, sold or otherwise disposed of, a 
United States Holder generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the 
difference between the amount realized on the sale or other disposition of 
such New Note (to the extent such amount does not represent accrued but 
unpaid interest) and such holder's tax basis in the New Note. Subject to the 
market discount rules discussed below, such gain or loss will be capital gain 
or loss, assuming that the holder has held the New Note as a capital asset, 
and will be long-term if the holder has a holding period for the New Note 
(which would include the holding period of the Old Notes) of more than one 
year at the time of the disposition. 

   Under the market discount rules of the Code, a holder (other than a holder 
who made the election described below) who purchased an Old Note with "market 
discount" (generally defined as the amount by which the stated redemption 
price at maturity of the Old Note exceeds the holder's purchase price) will 
be required to treat any gain recognized on the redemption, sale or other 
disposition of the New Note received in the exchange as ordinary income to 
the extent of the market discount that accrued during the holding period of 
such New Note (which would include the holding period of the Old Note). A 
holder who has elected under applicable Code provisions to include market 
discount in income as such discount accrues will not, however, be required to 
treat any gain recognized as ordinary income under these rules. Holders 
should consult their tax advisors as to the portion of any gain that would be 
taxable as ordinary income under these provisions. 

NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS 

   An investment in the New Notes by a non-United States Holder generally 
will not give rise to any U.S. federal income tax consequences, unless the 
interest received or any gain recognized on the sale, 

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redemption or other disposition of the New Notes by such holder is treated as 
effectively connected with the conduct by such holder of a trade or business 
in the United States, or, in the case of gains derived by an individual such 
individual is present in the United States for 183 days or more and certain 
other requirements are met, and certain identification requirements are met. 


                             PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 

   Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account pursuant to 
the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in 
connection with any resale of such New Notes. This Prospectus, as it may be 
amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in 
connection with resales of New Notes received in exchange for Old Notes where 
such Old Notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other 
trading activities. The Issuer has agreed that for a period of 180 days after 
the Expiration Date, it will make this Prospectus, as amended or 
supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any 
such resale. In addition, until            , 1997, all dealers effecting 
transactions in the New Notes may be required to deliver a prospectus. 

   The Issuer will not receive any proceeds from any sale of New Notes by 
broker-dealers. New Notes received by broker-dealers for their own account 
pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be sold from time to time in one or more 
transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, 
through the writing of options on the New Notes or a combination of such 
methods of resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at 
prices related to such prevailing market prices or negotiated prices. Any 
such resale may be made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or 
dealers who may receive compensation in the form of commissions or 
concessions from any such broker-dealer and/or the purchasers of any such New 
Notes. Any broker-dealer that resells New Notes that were received by it for 
its own account pursuant to the Exchange Offer and any broker or dealer that 
participates in a distribution of such New Notes may be deemed to be an 
"underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act and any profit on any 
such resale of New Notes and any commissions or concessions received by any 
such persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under the 
Securities Act. The Letter of Transmittal states that by acknowledging that 
it will deliver and be delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be 
deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the 
Securities Act. 

   For a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date, the Issuer will 
promptly send additional copies of the Prospectus and any amendment or 
supplement to this Prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests such 
document in the Letter of Transmittal. The Issuer has agreed to pay all 
expenses incident to the Exchange Offer other than commissions or concessions 
of any brokers or dealers and will indemnify the holders of the Notes 
(including any broker-dealers) against certain liabilities, including 
liabilities under the Securities Act. 

                                LEGAL MATTERS 

   Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of the issuance of the 
New Notes will be passed upon for the Issuer by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton 
& Garrison, New York, New York. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New 
York, New York has acted as counsel for the Issuer in connection with the 
Exchange Offer. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Paul, Weiss, 
Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison have from time to time represented, and may 
continue to represent, MacAndrews & Forbes and certain of its affiliates 
(including the Issuer and the Bank) in connection with certain legal matters. 
Joseph H. Flom, a partner in the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom 
LLP, is a director of Revlon Group Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of 
MacAndrews & Forbes. 

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                                   EXPERTS 

   The Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings as of December 31, 1995 
and 1994, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 
31, 1995, have been included herein in the Registration Statement in reliance 
upon the report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public 
accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm 
as experts in accounting and auditing. The report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 
refers to a change in accounting for mortgage servicing rights in 1995, a 
change in accounting for certain investments in debt and equity securities in 
1994 and a change in accounting for income taxes in 1993. 

   The consolidated statements of financial condition of the FNB Acquired 
Business as of December 31, 1993, and the consolidated statements of 
operations, equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period 
ended December 31, 1993, have been included herein in reliance upon the 
report of Coopers & Lybrand LLP, independent certified public accountants, 
given on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing. 
The report of Coopers & Lybrand LLP covering the December 31, 1992 
consolidated financial statements refers to a change in accounting for income 
taxes and postretirement health benefits. 

   The consolidated financial statements of SFFed as of December 31, 1995 and 
1994, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, 
included in this Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement, 
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated 
in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified 
opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to the acquisition of 
SFFed), and have been included in reliance upon the report of such firm given 
upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. 

   The consolidated financial statements of Cal Fed as of December 31, 1995 
and 1994, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 
31, 1995, have been included herein and in the Registration Statement in 
reliance upon the report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified 
public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of 
said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The report of KPMG Peat 
Marwick LLP refers to a change in accounting for certain acquisitions of 
banking or thrift institutions in 1994 and a change in accounting for certain 
investments in debt and equity securities in 1993. 

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                           INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS* 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        PAGE 
TERM                                   NUMBER 
- ----                                   ------ 
<S>                                  <C> 
Acquisitions .......................     13 
ACS ................................     53 
ALCO ...............................     68 
AMT ................................     18 
Andrews Group ......................    190 
Applicable Premium .................    203 
ARM ................................     76 
ARMs ...............................     77 
Asset Purchase Agreement ...........      6 
Assistance Agreement ...............      6 
Bank ...............................      3 
Bank Junior Stock ..................    137 
Bank Preferred Stock ...............      1 
BankAmerica ........................      6 
BIF ................................    186 
Book-Entry Confirmation ............    123 
Book-Entry Transfer Facility  ......    123 
Bonuses ............................    194 
Branch Purchases ...................      5 
Branch Sales .......................      5 
Brokered Deposits ..................    134 
Business Banking Loans .............    147 
Cal Fed ............................      3 
Cal Fed Acquisition ................      3 
Cal Fed Credit .....................    177 
Cal Fed Senior Subordinated Notes  .     32 
Cal Fed 6 1/2% Convertible 
 Subordinated Debentures ...........     32 
Cal Fed 10% Subordinated Debentures      26 
California Federal .................      3 
California Federal Litigation  .....    158 
California Federal Preferred Stock, 
 Series A ..........................     80 
Capital Contribution ...............      4 
Capital Corporation ................      1 
Capital Corporation Offering  ......      7 
Capital Corporation Preferred Stock       1 
Capital Loss Coverage ..............    142 
Cash Payment .......................    138 
CCI ................................    100 
CFE ................................    177 
CFIP ...............................    177 
CFMC ...............................    177 
Change of Control ..................    203 
Charter ............................    200 
Closing Date .......................    140 
CMT ................................     98 
CMOs ...............................     56 
Code ...............................     29 
COFI ...............................     82 
Coleman ............................    190 
Coleman Worldwide ..................    190 
commercial banking loans ...........    147 
Common Stock .......................      1 
Company ............................      1 
condominium project ................    166 
Consolidated Cigar .................    190 
Consolidated Cigar Holdings  .......    190 
Consulting Agreement ...............    197 
Consumer loans .....................    147 
Covered Assets .....................      6 
Covered Asset Recovery .............    142 
CRA ................................    133 
CTL ................................    147 
11 1/2% Bank Preferred Stock  ......      1 
Excess .............................     75 
Excess Purchase Price ..............     33 
excess servicing ...................    160 
excess tax bad debt reserves  ......    178 
Exchange Act .......................      2 
Exchange Agent .....................      9 
Exchange Offer .....................      1 
Existing Preferred Stock ...........      1 
experience method ..................    178 
Fair Lending Laws ..................    187 
FASB ...............................     21 
FDIC ...............................      3 
FDIC Purchase ......................     58 
FDICIA .............................     24 
FGB Realty .........................     59 
FGMH ...............................     44 
FHLB ...............................     44 
FHLB advances ......................     95 
FHLBS ..............................      3 
FHLMC ..............................    137 
FICO ...............................    186 
FIRREA .............................    138 
First Gibraltar ....................      6 
First Gibraltar Holdings ...........      6 

- ------------ 

* Does not include terms defined under "Description of the Notes--Certain 
  Definitions." 
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                                        PAGE 
TERM                                   NUMBER 
- ----                                   ------ 
First Gibraltar Oklahoma Sale  .....      6 
First Gibraltar Texas Sale .........      6 
First Madison ......................      6 
First Nationwide ...................      3 
First Nationwide Management  .......    198 
First United Bank Group ............    191 
FN Acquisition .....................      6 
FNB Acquired Business ..............      6 
FN Escrow ..........................      1 
FN Escrow Merger ...................      3 
FN Escrow Preferred Stock ..........    218 
FNIC ...............................    143 
FNMA ...............................    117 
FNMC ...............................      4 
Ford Bank Group ....................    191 
Ford Motor .........................      6 
Ford Obligation ....................    197 
Form OC ............................      2 
FRB ................................    181 
FSLIC ..............................      6 
FSLIC/RF ...........................      6 
FSLIC/RF Reimbursement .............    142 
GNMA ...............................    131 
Goodwill Litigation Asset ..........    139 
Granite ............................      7 
Guaranteed Yield ...................    142 
HFFC ...............................      5 
HOLA ...............................      3 
Holdings ...........................      1 
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated 
 Notes .............................      5 
Holdings 9 1/8 Senior Subordinated 
 Notes Indenture ...................     11 
Holdings Preferred Stock ...........      4 
Holdings Senior Notes ..............      7 
Holdings Senior Notes Indenture  ...     11 
Home Federal .......................      5 
Home Federal Acquisition ...........      5 
HUD ................................    141 
Hunter's Glen ......................      8 
Illinois Sale ......................     34 
Incentive Plan .....................    215 
income property loans ..............    147 
Initial Purchasers .................      1 
interest rate cap ..................    147 
interest bearing liabilities  ......     81 
interest earning assets ............     80 
interest rate spread ...............     81 
interest rate sensitivity ..........     85 
IRR ................................    182 
IRS ................................     29 
Indenture ..........................      2 
Issuer .............................      3 
ITT Purchase .......................      5 
leverage capital ratio .............     75 
Litigation Interests ...............    138 
LMP ................................    142 
LMUSA ..............................      5 
LMUSA Purchases ....................      5 
LMUSA 1995 Purchase ................      5 
LMUSA 1996 Purchase ................      5 
LOC ................................    140 
LTV ................................     28 
MacAndrews & Forbes ................      8 
MacAndrews Holdings ................      6 
Madison Financial ..................    197 
Madison Realty .....................    191 
Mafco Consolidated .................    190 
Mafco Group ........................     23 
Mafco Holdings .....................      8 
market price .......................    101 
Marvel .............................    190 
Marvel Holdings ....................    190 
Marvel III .........................    191 
Marvel Parent ......................    190 
Maryland Acquisition ...............      5 
master servicing portfolio .........      5 
Maximum Amount .....................    140 
MBS's ..............................     83 
Merger Agreement ...................      3 
Meridian Sports ....................    190 
Michigan Branch Sale ...............      5 
Mortgage Loan Sale Agreement  ......    140 
MSRs ...............................      5 
NationsBank ........................    198 
negative amortization ..............    147 
New Notes ..........................      1 
New World Television ...............    191 
NYSE ...............................    126 
1993 Bulk Sale .....................     89 
1994 Bulk Sales ....................     79 
1986 Act ...........................    178 
non-accrual loans ..................     90 
Northeast Branch Sales .............      5 
Note Purchase Agreement ............    155 
Notes ..............................      1 
NPA's ..............................     79 
NPL's ..............................     80 

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                                        PAGE 
TERM                                   NUMBER 
- ----                                   ------ 
NWCG Holdings ......................    191 
NYSE ...............................      1 
Offering ...........................      1 
OTS ................................      2 
Ohio Branch Sale ...................      5 
Old FNB ............................      6 
Old FNB Debentures .................    136 
Old FNB Indenture ..................    136 
Old Notes ..........................      1 
one year gap .......................     86 
Originated .........................     75 
Parent Holdings ....................      7 
Participants .......................    215 
past due loans .....................    161 
PCA Requirements ...................    106 
PCT ................................    190 
periodic caps ......................     83 
Pneumo Abex ........................    211 
Promissory Note ....................    218 
Protective Advances ................    140 
Purchased ..........................     75 
Put Agreement ......................      7 
Put Option .........................    140 
Putable Assets .....................     21 
QIBs ...............................    198 
QTL Test ...........................    186 
qualifying institutions ............    178 
Recovery Payment ...................    138 
Reduction Act ......................     55 
Registration Agreement .............      1 
REO ................................    146 
REI ................................    100 
REIT ...............................      7 
repurchase agreements ..............     95 
reverse repurchase agreements  .....     95 
restructured loans .................     90 
Restructuring ......................    177 
retail lending .....................    103 
retail loan production .............    148 
retirement income plan .............    177 
Revlon .............................    190 
Revlon Products ....................    190 
Revlon Worldwide ...................    191 
SAIF ...............................      3 
San Francisco Federal ..............      5 
SEC ................................      1 
Secondary Litigation Interest  .....    139 
Secondary Recovery Payment .........    139 
Securities Act .....................      1 
Securitized Loans ..................    170 
Series A Preferred Shares ..........      1 
Services Agreement .................    198 
SFAS ...............................     27 
SFFed ..............................      5 
SFFed Acquisition ..................      5 
SFFed Notes ........................     32 
Shared Gains .......................    114 
SLMA Advances ......................    105 
Sonoma Purchase ....................      5 
Southeast Division .................     79 
Special Purpose Corp. ..............      4 
Special Report .....................     27 
Special SAIF Assessment ............     55 
StanFed ............................     27 
Stockholders Agreement .............    198 
Strategic Plan .....................    146 
subservicing portfolio .............     32 
Subsidiary Preferred Stock .........      1 
Tax Sharing Agreement ..............     28 
10 5/8% Bank Preferred Stock  ......      1 
Texas Closed Banks .................      6 
TCOF ...............................     61 
TIA ................................    127 
Tiburon Purchase ...................      5 
Tier 1 association .................    185 
Tier 2 association .................    185 
Tier 3 association .................    186 
TNIS ...............................      9 
Toy Biz ............................    190 
wholesale lending ..................    103 
wholesale loan production ..........    148 
Winstar Cases ......................    138 
</TABLE>

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                        INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                                                            --------- 
<S>                                                                                         <C>
First Nationwide Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries 
At December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993: 
 Independent Auditors' Report .............................................................      F-2 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ...........................................      F-3 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations ....................................................      F-4 
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ..........................................      F-5 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ....................................................      F-6 
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...............................................      F-8 
At September 30, 1996 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995: 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) ...............................     F-49 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) ........................................     F-50 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) ........................................     F-51 
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements .....................................     F-52 
The FNB Acquired Business 
At December 31, 1993 and for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992: 
 Report of Independent Accountants ........................................................     F-58 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ...........................................     F-59 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations ....................................................     F-60 
 Consolidated Statements of Equity ........................................................     F-61 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ....................................................     F-62 
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...............................................     F-64 
SFFed Corp. and Subsidiaries 
At December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993: 
 Independent Auditors' Report .............................................................     F-91 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ...........................................     F-92 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations ....................................................     F-93 
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ..........................................     F-94 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ....................................................     F-95 
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...............................................     F-97 
Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries 
At December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993: 
 Independent Auditors' Report .............................................................    F-126 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ...........................................    F-127 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations ....................................................    F-128 
 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity ..........................................    F-129 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ....................................................    F-130 
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...............................................    F-131 
At September 30, 1996 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995: 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) .....................    F-183 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) ..............................    F-184 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) ..............................    F-185 
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements .....................................    F-186 
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data of First Nationwide Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Financial Condition at September 30, 1996  ......      P-2 
  Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Financial Condition  .................      P-3 
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 
 30, 1996 .................................................................................      P-8 
 Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations ............................      P-9 
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended 
 December 31, 1995 ........................................................................     P-21 
  Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations ...........................     P-22 
</TABLE>

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                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 

Board of Directors 
First Nationwide Holdings Inc.: 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial 
condition of First Nationwide Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") 
as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of 
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the 
three-year period ended December 31, 1995. These consolidated financial 
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial 
statements based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial 
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on 
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the 
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting 
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our 
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above 
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First 
Nationwide Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the 
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with 
generally accepted accounting principles. 

As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company 
adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage 
Servicing Rights," in 1995, and No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments 
in Debt and Equity Securities," in 1994 and No. 109, "Accounting for Income 
Taxes" in 1993. 

                                          KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP 

Dallas, Texas 
March 8, 1996 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                          DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       1995           1994 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                              <C>             <C>
                             ASSETS 
Cash and amounts due from banks ................................   $   154,758    $    149,564 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks .......................        32,778          39,219 
Short-term investment securities ...............................       125,035              -- 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents .....................................       312,571         188,783 
Securities available for sale ..................................     1,826,075          45,000 
Securities to be held to maturity (fair value $1,455 in 1995 
 and $409,398 in 1994) .........................................         1,455         411,859 
Mortgage-backed securities to be held to maturity (fair value 
 $1,567,197 in 1995 and $3,095,994 in 1994) ....................     1,524,488       3,153,812 
Loans held for sale, net .......................................     1,203,412          26,354 
Loans receivable, net ..........................................     8,831,018       9,966,886 
Covered assets, net ............................................        39,349         311,603 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank System ("FHLB")  ..........       109,943         128,557 
Office premises and equipment, net .............................        93,509          76,523 
Foreclosed real estate, net ....................................        48,535          37,369 
Accrued interest receivable ....................................       100,604          87,706 
Core deposit and other intangible assets .......................        18,606          12,217 
Mortgage servicing rights ......................................       241,355          86,840 
Other assets ...................................................       295,325         150,050 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
  Total assets .................................................   $14,646,245     $14,683,559 
                                                                 ==============  ============= 
              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits .......................................................   $10,241,628     $ 9,196,656 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase .................       969,510       1,883,490 
Borrowings .....................................................     2,392,862       2,808,979 
Other liabilities ..............................................       279,099         140,832 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
  Total liabilities ............................................    13,883,099      14,029,957 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
Minority interest--preferred stock of First Nationwide Bank  ...       300,730         300,730 
Stockholders' equity: 
 Class A common stock, $1.00 par value, 800 shares 
  authorized, 800 shares issued and outstanding ................             1               1 
 Class B common stock, $1.00 par value, 200 shares 
  authorized, 200 shares issued and outstanding ................            --              -- 
 Class C common stock, $1.00 par value, 250 shares 
  authorized, 169.5 and 230.3 shares issued and outstanding at 
  December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively .....................            --              -- 
 Additional paid-in capital ....................................       223,000         283,801 
 Net unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale  .        63,512          11,000 
 Retained earnings (substantially restricted) ..................       175,903          58,070 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
  Total stockholders' equity ...................................       462,416         352,872 
                                                                 --------------  ------------- 
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ...................   $14,646,245     $14,683,559 
                                                                 ==============  ============= 
</TABLE>

           See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1995         1994        1993 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>         <C>
Interest income: 
 Loans receivable .........................................  $  799,607    $212,553    $  15,766 
 Mortgage-backed securities ...............................     212,880      43,015       6,028 
 Covered assets ...........................................      10,705      29,991      49,128 
 Loans held for sale ......................................      24,257         583          -- 
 Securities and interest-bearing deposits in other banks  .      28,396       6,997      24,342 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total interest income ...................................   1,075,845     293,139      95,264 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Interest expense: 
 Deposits .................................................     447,359     100,957      55,410 
 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ..........     104,957      18,863         805 
 Borrowings ...............................................     182,499      80,025      18,513 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total interest expense ..................................     734,815     199,845      74,728 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Net interest income .....................................     341,030      93,294      20,536 
Provision for loan losses .................................      37,000       6,226       1,402 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Net interest income after provision for loan losses  ....     304,030      87,068      19,134 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest income: 
 Loan servicing fees, net .................................      70,265      10,042       8,868 
 Customer banking fees and service charges ................      47,493      10,595       2,863 
 Management fees ..........................................      15,141      13,121       7,855 
 Gain (loss) on sale of assets ............................         147        (152)     24,188 
 Gain on sales of branches ................................          --          --     140,877 
 Other income .............................................      17,927       7,552       6,225 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total noninterest income ................................     150,973      41,158     190,876 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest expense: 
 Compensation and employee benefits .......................     154,288      48,846      24,951 
 Occupancy and equipment ..................................      49,897      12,247       5,343 
 Data processing ..........................................       9,787       2,888       3,739 
 Savings Association Insurance Fund deposit insurance 
  premium .................................................      22,262       6,813       3,259 
 Marketing ................................................      10,810       3,385         166 
 Loan expense .............................................      12,431       1,132         388 
 Foreclosed real estate operations, net ...................        (927)       (528)       (726) 
 Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets         1,474         222         468 
 Other ....................................................      72,531      21,293      25,804 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total noninterest expense ...............................     332,553      96,298      63,392 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item and 
 minority interest ........................................     122,450      31,928     146,618 
Income taxes ..............................................     (57,185)      2,558       2,500 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Income before extraordinary item and minority interest  ...     179,635      29,370     144,118 
Extraordinary item--gain on early extinguishment of FHLB 
 advances, net ............................................       1,967       1,376          -- 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
Income before minority interest ...........................     181,602      30,746     144,118 
Minority interest--First Nationwide Bank preferred stock 
 dividends ................................................      34,584          --          -- 
                                                            -----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Net income ..............................................  $  147,018    $  30,746   $144,118 
                                                            ===========  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          COMMON STOCK 
                                ------------------------------- 
                                  CLASS A    CLASS B    CLASS C 
                                ---------  ---------  --------- 
<S>                             <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993  ...     $ 1        --         -- 
Net income ....................      --        --         -- 
Redemption of preferred stock        --        --         -- 
Dividends and distributions to 
 stockholders .................      --        --         -- 
                                ---------  ---------  --------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993  .       1        --         -- 
Net income ....................      --        --         -- 
Issuance of class C common 
 stock ........................      --        --         -- 
Issuance of the Bank's 
 preferred stock ..............      --        --         -- 
Change in net unrealized 
 holding gain on securities 
 available for sale ...........      --        --         -- 
                                ---------  ---------  --------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994  .       1        --         -- 
Net income ....................      --        --         -- 
Redemption of class C common 
 stock ........................      --        --         -- 
Dividends on class C common 
 stock ........................      --        --         -- 
Change in net unrealized 
 holding gain on securities 
 available for sale ...........      --        --         -- 
                                ---------  ---------  --------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995  .     $ 1        --         -- 
                                =========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  NET UNREALIZED 
                                  ADDITIONAL     HOLDING GAIN ON                       TOTAL 
                                   PAID-IN     SECURITIES AVAILABLE   RETAINED     STOCKHOLDERS' 
                                   CAPITAL           FOR SALE         EARNINGS        EQUITY 
                                ------------  --------------------  -----------  --------------- 
<S>                             <C>           <C>                   <C>          <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993  ...   $ 401,569               --          $  71,206      $ 472,776 
Net income ....................          --               --            144,118        144,118 
Redemption of preferred stock      (124,500)              --                 --       (124,500) 
Dividends and distributions to 
 stockholders .................    (191,500)              --           (188,000)      (379,500) 
                                ------------  --------------------  -----------  --------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993  .      85,569               --             27,324        112,894 
Net income ....................          --               --             30,746         30,746 
Issuance of class C common 
 stock ........................     210,376               --                 --        210,376 
Issuance of the Bank's 
 preferred stock ..............     (12,144)              --                 --        (12,144) 
Change in net unrealized 
 holding gain on securities 
 available for sale ...........          --          $11,000                 --         11,000 
                                ------------  --------------------  -----------  --------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994  .     283,801           11,000             58,070        352,872 
Net income ....................          --               --            147,018        147,018 
Redemption of class C common 
 stock ........................     (60,801)              --                 --        (60,801) 
Dividends on class C common 
 stock ........................          --               --            (29,185)       (29,185) 
Change in net unrealized 
 holding gain on securities 
 available for sale ...........          --           52,512                 --         52,512 
                                ------------  --------------------  -----------  --------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995  .   $ 223,000          $63,512          $ 175,903      $ 462,416 
                                ============  ====================  ===========  =============== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1995           1994           1993 
                                                       -------------  -------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 Net income ..........................................   $   147,018     $   30,746    $   144,118 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash 
  used in operating activities: 
  Adjustments related to the BAC Sale: 
   Write-off of excess cost over fair value of net 
    assets acquired ..................................            --            --          59,506 
   Write-off of purchase premiums and discounts for 
    assets and liabilities sold ......................            --            --         (49,013) 
   Net premium on liabilities sold ...................            --            --        (141,215) 
   Net premium on assets sold ........................            --            --         (17,363) 
   Other adjustments .................................            --            --           7,208 
  Amortization of core deposit and other intangible 
   assets ............................................         1,474           222             468 
  (Accretion) amortization of premiums and 
   discounts, net ....................................        (5,491)        3,156           1,545 
  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights  .........        33,892         3,604           2,259 
  Provision for accrued termination and facilities 
   costs .............................................        12,772            --              -- 
  Provision for loan losses ..........................        37,000         6,226           1,402 
  Loss (gain) on sales of assets .....................        17,755           158         (24,373) 
  Gain on sales of foreclosed real estate ............        (3,010)         (728)         (1,864) 
  Extraordinary gain on early extinguishment of 
   FHLB advances .....................................        (1,967)       (1,376)             -- 
  Depreciation and amortization ......................         9,650         2,725           2,118 
  FHLB stock dividend ................................        (6,951)       (3,188)         (1,433) 
  Capitalization of originated mortgage servicing 
   rights and excess servicing fees receivable  ......       (17,902)           --              -- 
  Purchases and originations of loans held for sale  .    (1,773,437)      (40,284)             -- 
  Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale  .....     1,191,281        47,227              -- 
  Increase in other assets ...........................       (75,273)      (64,217)        (65,242) 
  (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable          (9,743)          759             752 
  Increase (decrease) in other liabilities  ..........        12,619       (22,224)         38,640 
                                                       -------------  -------------  ------------- 
   Total adjustments .................................      (577,331)      (67,940)       (186,605) 
                                                       -------------  -------------  ------------- 
   Net cash flows used in operating activities  ......      (430,313)      (37,194)        (42,487) 
                                                       -------------  -------------  ------------- 
Cash flows from investing activities: 
 Acquisitions and divestitures: 
  Maryland Acquisition and Lomas 1995 Purchase  ......      (214,727)           --              -- 
  Branch Acquisitions ................................       501,351            --              -- 
  FN Acquisition .....................................            --      (526,813)             -- 
  Illinois Branch Sale ...............................            --        31,263              -- 
  BAC Sale ...........................................            --            --        (471,998) 
 Purchases of securities available for sale  .........            --        (5,939)             -- 
 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale             --         5,939              -- 
 Purchases of securities held to maturity ............      (157,962)     (152,068)     (3,473,977) 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

 Proceeds from maturities of securities held to                                               
  maturity ...........................................       344,475    $   108,754     $       -- 
 Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available 
  for sale ...........................................            --         (5,758)            -- 
 Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities 
  available for sale .................................            --          5,758             -- 
 Purchases of mortgage-backed securities held to 
  maturity ...........................................       (19,825)       (58,125)      (454,327) 
 Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities 
  held to maturity ...................................       570,607        177,926        159,925 
 Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities 
  held to maturity ...................................            --             --         80,205 
 Proceeds from sales of loans receivable .............       431,247        154,638        300,156 
 Net increase in loans receivable ....................       (86,193)       (69,025)       (38,149) 
 Decrease in covered assets ..........................       272,254        279,930        243,355 
 Redemptions of FHLB stock, net of purchases  ........        25,565         28,281             -- 
 Purchases of office premises and equipment  .........       (15,331)        (2,555)        (1,251) 
 Proceeds from the disposal of office premises and 
  equipment ..........................................         1,667          1,427             -- 
 Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate  ......        71,453         25,763          8,182 
 Purchase of mortgage servicing rights ...............          (774)          (444)        (1,728) 
                                                       -------------   ------------  ------------- 
  Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing 
   activities ........................................     1,723,807         (1,048)    (3,649,607) 
Cash flows from financing activities: 
 Net increase (decrease) in deposits .................       542,633        (83,851)      (432,464) 
 Proceeds from additional borrowings .................     6,151,319      1,472,160        112,100 
 Principal payments on borrowings ....................    (6,860,569)    (2,239,248)      (138,874) 
 Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under 
  agreements to repurchase ...........................      (913,103)       534,998        119,144 
 Issuance of class C common stock ....................            --        210,376             -- 
 Redemption of class C common stock ..................       (60,801)            --             -- 
 Dividends on class C common stock ...................       (29,185)            --             -- 
 Minority interest--issuance of First Nationwide 
  preferred stock ....................................            --        288,586             -- 
 Redemption of preferred stock .......................            --             --       (124,500) 
                                                       -------------   ------------  ------------- 
 Dividends ...........................................            --             --       (136,210) 
 Net cash transferred through dividend of First 
  Gibraltar Mortgage Holdings ........................            --             --         (4,295) 
  Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing 
   activities ........................................    (1,169,706)       183,021       (605,099) 
                                                       -------------   ------------  ------------- 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents ..............       123,788        144,779     (4,297,193) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  ......       188,783         44,004      4,341,197 
                                                       -------------   ------------  ------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year .............   $   312,571    $   188,783    $    44,004 
                                                       =============   ============  ============= 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(1) ORGANIZATION 

   First Nationwide Holdings Inc. (the "Company" or "FN Holdings") is a 
holding company whose only significant asset is all of the outstanding shares 
of common stock of First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, formerly 
First Madison Bank, FSB ("First Madison") ("First Nationwide" or "Bank"). The 
Company is a subsidiary of First Nationwide (Parent) Holdings Inc. ("Parent 
Holdings"), which is a subsidiary of First Gibraltar Holdings Inc. ("First 
Gibraltar Holdings"), an indirect subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings 
Inc. ("M&F Holdings"). 

   First Nationwide was organized and chartered as First Gibraltar Bank, FSB 
(First Gibraltar), a Federal stock savings bank in December 1988 for the 
primary purpose of acquiring substantially all of the assets and assuming 
deposit, secured and certain other liabilities of five insolvent Texas 
savings and loan associations ("Closed Associations") from the Federal 
Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation ("FSLIC"), as receiver. On August 9, 
1989, the FSLIC was abolished and its obligations and rights were assumed by 
the FSLIC Resolution Fund ("FSLIC/RF"). 

   Acquisition of the Closed Associations was made pursuant to five 
substantially similar acquisition agreements and an assistance agreement 
("Assistance Agreement") among the FSLIC/RF, First Gibraltar, First Gibraltar 
Holdings and M&F Holdings, and became effective on December 28, 1988. Both 
First Gibraltar Holdings and M&F Holdings are indirect parents of First 
Nationwide. Assets subject to the Assistance Agreement are known as "Covered 
Assets." The Assistance Agreement generally provides for guaranteed yield 
amounts to be paid on the book value of the Covered Assets, and pays First 
Nationwide for 90% of the losses incurred upon disposition of the Covered 
Assets ("Capital Loss Provision"). The remaining 10% not reimbursed, net of 
10% of all asset recoveries and certain agreed-upon Covered Asset disposition 
fees ("Shared Gain"), is known as the "FSLIC/RF Reimbursement". In January 
1992, certain provisions of the Assistance Agreement were renegotiated and 
amended or modified. 

   On February 1, 1993, First Gibraltar sold to BankAmerica Corporation 
certain assets, liabilities and substantially all of the branch operations of 
First Gibraltar located in Texas, including $829 million of loans and 130 
branches with approximately $6.9 billion in deposits (the "BAC Sale"). A net 
gain of $141 million was recorded in connection with this sale. Subsequent to 
the BAC Sale, First Gibraltar changed its name to First Madison and its 
principal business consisted of funding the Covered Assets and the 
performance of its obligations under the Assistance Agreement. 

   On April 14, 1994, First Madison entered into the Asset Purchase Agreement 
(the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with First Nationwide Bank, A Federal 
Savings Bank ("Old FN"), an indirect subsidiary of Ford Motor Company ("Ford 
Motor"). On October 3, 1994, effective immediately after the close of 
business on September 30, 1994, First Madison acquired substantially all of 
the assets and certain of the liabilities (the "FN Acquired Business") of Old 
FN (the "FN Acquisition") for approximately $715 million based on estimates 
prepared by Old FN. On March 2, 1995, an additional $11.5 million was paid to 
Old FN pursuant to certain settlement provisions of the Asset Purchase 
Agreement. Effective on October 1, 1994, First Madison changed its name to 
First Nationwide. 

   Following the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide's principal business 
consists of operating retail deposit branches and originating and/or 
purchasing one-to four-family real estate mortgage loans and, to a lesser 
extent, certain consumer loans. First Nationwide actively manages its 
portfolio of commercial real estate loans acquired through acquisitions and 
is also active in mortgage banking and loan servicing. These operating 
activities are financed principally with customer deposits, secured 
short-term and long-term borrowings, collections on loans and mortgage-backed 
securities, asset sales and retained earnings. 

   During 1995, the FSLIC/RF exercised its right under the Assistance 
Agreement to purchase substantially all of the remaining Covered Assets at 
the fair market value of such assets (the "FDIC Purchase"). Under the Capital 
Loss Provision, losses sustained by First Nationwide from these actions are 
reimbursed by the FSLIC/RF and therefore no gain or loss was recorded on the 
sale of these assets to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). 

                               F-8           
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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (2) ACQUISITIONS 

   The following represent acquisitions consummated during 1995. In addition, 
the Bank has executed various contracts in 1995 for the acquisition of other 
thrift institutions and mortgage loan servicing operations, and for the sale 
of a significant portion of the retail deposit operations outside California, 
as further described in note 34. 

 FN Acquisition 

   The FN Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the 
purchase price was allocated to assets and liabilities based on estimates of 
fair values at October 3, 1994. Since October 3, 1994, the results of 
operations of the FN Acquired Business have been included in First 
Nationwide's consolidated statements of operations. 

   The following is a summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed 
in connection with the FN Acquisition at October 3, 1994 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    ESTIMATED 
                                                     OLD FN          FAIR       FIRST NATIONWIDE    REMAINING 
                                                    CARRYING         VALUE          CARRYING        LIVES (IN 
                                                     VALUE        ADJUSTMENTS        VALUE            YEARS) 
                                                --------------  -------------  ----------------  -------------- 
<S>                                             <C>             <C>            <C>               <C>
Securities ....................................   $    355,760    $  (3,989)     $     351,771        1 to 5 
Mortgage-backed securities ....................      1,615,183      (30,516)         1,584,667        6 to 9 
Loans held for sale ...........................         33,527          (72)            33,455          -- 
Loans receivable, net .........................     11,395,622        6,651         11,402,273       2 to 18 
Investment in FHLB ............................        111,654           --            111,654          -- 
Offices premises and equipment ................         98,075      (13,166)            84,909       3 to 10 
Foreclosed real estate, net ...................         48,188       (4,032)            44,156          -- 
Accrued interest receivable ...................         86,361           --             86,361        2 to 7 
Cost of mortgage servicing rights, net  .......         50,718       39,282             90,000        2 to 4 
Other assets ..................................         82,186       67,304            149,490        2 to 5 
Deposits ......................................    (10,047,911)     (25,607)       (10,073,518)       1 to 5 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase       (1,229,296)        (416)        (1,229,712)         -- 
Borrowings ....................................     (2,012,574)      33,765         (1,978,809)      1 to 17 
Other liabilities .............................       (106,073)     (36,250)          (142,323)       1 to 5 
                                                --------------  -------------  ---------------- 
                                                       481,420       32,954            514,374 
Cash and cash equivalents .....................        188,109           --            188,109 
                                                --------------  -------------  ---------------- 
                                                  $    669,529    $  32,954            702,483 
                                                ==============  =============  ---------------- 
Purchase price paid at closing ................                                        714,922 
                                                                               ---------------- 
Excess cost over fair value of net assets 
 acquired .....................................                                   $     12,439 
                                                                               ================ 
</TABLE>

   The amount paid at closing was based on an estimated purchase price 
prepared by Old FN. This estimate was subsequently adjusted, and an 
additional $11.5 million, plus interest, was paid to Old FN on March 2, 1995. 
As a result of this additional amount paid and other revisions to the 
original fair value estimates, the excess of cost over fair value of net 
assets acquired was reduced to $6.5 million. 

   The Bank financed the FN Acquisition and paid related fees and expenses 
with (i) a capital contribution by FN Holdings, funded with the net proceeds 
of (a) the issuance by FN Holdings of its 12 1/4% Senior Notes due 2001 
("Senior Notes"), and (b) the issuance of FN Holdings' class C common stock 
to Parent Holdings, (ii) the net proceeds from the issuance of 3,007,300 
shares of the Bank's 11 1/2% Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock 
("Preferred Stock"), and (iii) existing cash and proceeds from securities 
sold under agreements to repurchase. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    On October 7, 1994, First Nationwide sold the FN Acquired Business' 
branch network in Illinois, with approximately $1.2 billion in deposits, to 
Household Bank, f.s.b. (the "Illinois Sale"). The Illinois Sale was funded 
with approximately $1.2 billion in borrowings and did not result in any gain 
or loss. The following is a summary of the Bank's carrying value of the 
assets and liabilities of the branch operations in the Illinois Sale date of 
sale (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                     <C>
Office premises and equipment .........  $    10,293 
Core deposit intangible (other assets)        89,726 
Deposits ..............................   (1,218,758) 
                                        ============ 
</TABLE>

   The following pro forma financial information combines the historical 
results of the Company and the Acquired Business as if the FN Acquisition and 
the Branch Sale had occurred as of the beginning of each year presented. The 
pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results which would 
have actually been obtained if the FN Acquisition and the Branch Sale had 
been consummated in the past nor do they project the results of operations in 
any future period (in thousands) (unaudited): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                     ---------------------- 
                         1994        1993 
                     ----------  ---------- 
<S>                  <C>         <C>
Net interest income    $385,313    $489,204 
Net income .........     77,397     150,946 
                     ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

 Maryland Acquisition 

   On February 28, 1995, the Bank's wholly owned mortgage bank operating 
subsidiary, First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation ("FNMC") acquired the 
mortgage servicing operations of the former Standard Federal Savings 
Association in Frederick, Maryland for approximately $178 million (the 
"Maryland Acquisition"). As a result of this transaction, the Bank acquired 
certain assets and liabilities and a loan servicing portfolio of 
approximately $11.4 billion (including a subservicing portfolio of $1.8 
billion). The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. Accordingly, the 
accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the period ended 
December 31, 1995 includes the results of the acquired mortgage servicing 
operations for the period since March 1, 1995. 

 Branch Acquisitions 

   In April 1995, First Nationwide acquired approximately $13 million in 
deposits located in Tiburon, California, from East-West Federal Bank, a 
federal savings bank (the "Tiburon Purchase"). In August 1995, the Bank 
acquired three retail branches located in Orange County, California with 
deposit accounts totalling approximately $356 million from ITT Federal Bank, 
fsb, (the "ITT Purchase"). On December 8, 1995, the bank acquired four retail 
branches located in Sonoma County, California with deposit accounts of 
approximately $144 million from Citizens Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank 
(the "Sonoma Purchase" and, collectively with the Tiburon Purchase and the 
ITT Purchase, the "Branch Acquisitions"). The aggregate amounts received from 
the sellers in the Branch Acquisitions totalled $501 million. 

 Lomas 1995 Purchase 

   In September 1995, FNMC entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of 
Lomas Mortgage USA, Inc.'s ("LMUSA") loan servicing portfolio of 
approximately $11.1 billion (including a sub-servicing portfolio of $3.1 
billion), a master servicing portfolio of $2.9 billion and other assets, 
principally existing loans, loan production operations and ownership of Lomas 
Mortgage Services Inc. from LMUSA, a subsidiary of Lomas Financial 
Corporation, for $100 million, payable in installments, and the assumption of 
the certain indebtedness relating to the acquired loan portfolio totalling 
approximately $274 million (the "Lomas 1995 Purchase"). This transaction 
closed on October 2, 1995, and FNMC made the first installment totalling $35 
million from existing cash. At December 31, 1995, approximately $64.7 million 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

remains payable to LMUSA and bears interest at the average federal funds rate 
plus 1%. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. Accordingly, the 
accompanying consolidated financial statements of operations include the 
results of the acquired operations since October 2, 1995. 

   Pro froma financial information for the Maryland and Branch Acquisitions 
and the Lomas 1995 Purchase has not been presented because such information 
is not considered material to the consolidated financial statements. 

 Purchase Accounting Adjustments 

   Premiums and discounts related to interest-earning assets acquired and 
interest-bearing liabilities assumed are amortized (accreted) to operations 
using the level yield method over the estimated remaining lives of the 
respective assets and liabilities. Premiums and discounts relative to 
noninterest-earning assets and noninterest-bearing liabilities are amortized 
(accreted) to operations using the straight-line method over the estimated 
useful lives. 

   Income before income taxes, extraordinary item and minority interest for 
the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 included net amortization 
(accretion) of premiums (discounts) of $.9 million and $.6 million, 
respectively, which resulted from the application of purchase accounting 
relative to interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities assumed 
in the FN, Maryland and Branch Acquisitions, and the Lomas 1995 Purchase. 

(3) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

   The accounting and reporting policies of FN Holdings conform to generally 
accepted accounting principles and general practices within the savings and 
loan industry. The following summarizes the more significant of these 
policies. 

   (a)     Basis of Presentation 

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts 
    of FN Holdings, the Bank and the Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries not 
    subject to the Assistance Agreement. Earnings per share data is not 
    presented due to the limited ownership of the Company (see note 23). All 
    significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. 

     Investments in and advances to directly-held subsidiaries at December 28, 
    1988 are Covered Assets under the provisions of the Assistance Agreement. 
    Therefore, all significant activity regarding additional investments and 
    dispositions is subject to FSLIC/RF approval. Because control over such 
    subsidiaries does not rest solely with First Nationwide and ownership is 
    temporary in management's view, the assets and liabilities and results of 
    operations of these entities are not consolidated in the accompanying 
    consolidated financial statements. The investments in these subsidiaries, 
    including advances, are recorded as Covered Assets at their guaranteed 
    values. 

   (b)     Cash and Cash Equivalents 

     For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash 
    equivalents include cash and amounts due from banks, interest-bearing 
    deposits in other banks and securities purchased under agreements to 
    resell with original maturities of three months or less. Savings and loans 
    are required by the Federal Reserve Bank to maintain noninterest-bearing 
    cash reserves equal to a percentage of certain deposits. The reserve 
    balance for First Nationwide at December 31, 1995 was $53.6 million. 

   (c)     Securities and Mortgage-backed Securities 

     The Company's investment in securities consists primarily of U.S. 
    Government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities. FN 
    Holdings adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, 
    "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS 
    115"), which specifies the accounting and reporting for all investments in 
    debt securities and for 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair 
    values, effective January 1, 1994. There was no material impact on the 
    consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of SFAS 115 
    at January 1, 1994. SFAS 115 requires classification of debt and equity 
    securities, including mortgage-backed securities, into one of three 
    categories: to be held to maturity, available for sale or trading 
    securities. Securities expected to be held to maturity represent 
    securities which management has the positive intent and ability to hold to 
    maturity and are reported at amortized cost. Securities bought and held 
    principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are 
    classified as trading securities and reported at fair value, with 
    unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. All other securities are 
    classified as available for sale and carried at fair value, with 
    unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate 
    component of stockholders' equity until realized. Should an other than 
    temporary decline in the fair value of a security classified as held to 
    maturity or available for sale occur, the carrying value of such security 
    would be written down to fair value by a charge to operations. Realized 
    gains or losses on available for sale securities are computed on a 
    specific identification basis and are accounted for on a trade-date basis. 

     The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a Special Report 
    in November 1995, "A Guide to Implementation of Statement 115 on 
    Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" (the 
    "Special Report"). The Special Report provided all entities an opportunity 
    to reassess their ability and intent to hold securities to maturity and 
    allowed a one time reclassification of securities from held-to-maturity to 
    available-for-sale without "tainting" the remaining held-to-maturity 
    securities. On December 29, 1995, the Company reclassified $1.5 billion 
    and $231.8 million in carrying value of mortgage-backed securities and 
    U.S. government and agency securities, respectively, from the respective 
    held-to-maturity categories to securities available for sale. 

     Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts relating to 
    mortgage-backed securities is recognized using the interest method over 
    the estimated lives of the underlying mortgages with adjustments based on 
    prepayment experience. 

   (d)     Loans Held for Sale, Net 

     One-to four-family residential mortgage loans originated and intended for 
    sale in the secondary market and other loans which are expected to be sold 
    in the near term are carried at the lower of cost or market value as 
    determined by outstanding commitments from investors or current investor 
    yield requirements calculated on an aggregate basis. Net unrealized losses 
    are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income. 

   (e)     Loans Receivable, Net 

     Loans receivable, net, is stated at unpaid principal balances, less the 
    allowance for loan losses, and net of deferred loan-origination fees and 
    purchase discounts. 

     Discounts on one-to four-family residential mortgage loans are amortized 
    to income using the interest method over the remaining period to 
    contractual maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Discounts on 
    consumer and other loans are recognized over the lives of the loans using 
    the interest method. 

     A significant portion of First Nationwide's real estate loan portfolio is 
    comprised of adjustable-rate mortgages. The interest rate and payment 
    terms of these mortgages adjust on a periodic basis in accordance with 
    various published indices. The majority of these adjustable-rate mortgages 
    have terms which limit the amount of interest rate adjustment that can 
    occur each year and over the life of the mortgage. During periods of 
    limited payment increases, negative amortization may occur on certain 
    adjustable-rate mortgages. See Note 30 

     The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and 
    decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). Management's periodic 
    evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    the Bank's past loan loss experience, delinquency trends, known and 
    inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the 
    borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying 
    collateral, and current economic conditions. As management utilizes 
    information currently available to make such evaluation, the allowance for 
    loan losses is subjective and may be adjusted in the future depending on 
    changes in economic conditions or other factors. Additionally, regulatory 
    authorities, as an integral part of their regular examination process, 
    review the Bank's allowance for estimated losses on a periodic basis. 
    These authorities may require the Bank to recognize additions to the 
    allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the 
    time of their examination. 

     Uncollectible interest on loans that are contractually ninety days or 
    more past due is charged off, or an allowance is established based on 
    management's periodic evaluation. The allowance is established by a charge 
    to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is 
    subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are 
    received. When, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make 
    periodic interest and principal payments returns, the loan is returned to 
    accrual status. 

   (f)     Impaired Loans 

     Effective January 1, 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial 
    Accounting Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a 
    Loan" ("SFAS No. 114"), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting 
    Standards No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a 
    Loan--Income Recognition and Disclosures" ("SFAS No. 118"). Under SFAS no. 
    114, a loan is impaired when it is "probable" that a creditor will be 
    unable to collect all amounts due (i.e., both principal and interest) 
    according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement 
    of impairment may be based on (i) the present value of the expected future 
    cash flows of the impaired loan discounted at the loan's original 
    effective interest rate, (ii) the observable market price of the impaired 
    loan, or (iii) the fair value of the collateral of a collateral-dependent 
    loan. SFAS No. 114 does not apply to large groups of smaller balance 
    homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment. For FN 
    Holdings, loans collectively reviewed for impairment include all 
    single-family loans, and performing multi-family and commercial real 
    estate loans under $500,000, excluding loans which have entered the 
    workout process. The adoption of SFAS No. 114, as amended by SFAS No. 118, 
    had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements 
    as the Company's existing policy of measuring loan impairment was 
    consistent with methods prescribed in these standards. 

     The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current 
    information and events, it believes it is probable that the Company will 
    be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of 
    the loan agreement. Any insignificant delay (i.e., 60 days or less) or 
    insignificant shortfall in amount of payments will not cause a loan to be 
    considered impaired. In determining impairment, FN Holdings considers 
    large nonhomogeneous loans including nonaccrual loans, troubled debt 
    restructurings and performing loans which exhibit, among other 
    characteristics, high loan-to-value ratios, low debt-coverage ratios, or 
    other indications that the borrowers are experiencing increased levels of 
    financial difficulty. The Company bases the measurement of 
    collateral-dependent impaired loans, which represent substantially all of 
    the Company's loan portfolio, on the fair value of the loan's collateral. 
    The amount, if any, by which the recorded investment of the loan exceeds 
    the measure of the impaired loan's value is recognized by recording a 
    valuation allowance. 

     Cash receipts on impaired loans not performing according to contractual 
    terms are generally used to reduce the carrying value of the loan, unless 
    the Company believes it will recover the remaining principal balance of 
    the loan. Impairment losses are included in the allowance for loan losses 
    through a charge to provision for loan losses. Adjustments to impairment 
    losses due to changes in the fair value of collateral of impaired loans 
    are included in provision for loan losses. Upon disposition of an impaired 
    loan, of principal, if any, is recorded through a charge-off to the 
    allowance for loan losses. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    (g)    Loan Origination and Commitment Fees and Related Costs 

     Loan origination fees, net of direct underwriting and closing costs, are 
    deferred and amortized to interest income using the interest method over 
    the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for actual loan prepayment 
    experience. Unamortized fees on loans sold or paid in full are recognized 
    as income. Adjustable-rate loans with lower initial interest rates during 
    the introductory period result in the amortization of a substantial 
    portion of the net deferred fee during the introductory period. 

     Commitment fees paid to investors, for the right to deliver permanent 
    residential mortgages in the future to the investors at a specified yield, 
    are deferred. Amounts are included in the recognition of gain (loss) on 
    sale of loans as loans are delivered to the investor in proportion to the 
    percentage relationship of loans delivered to the total commitment amount. 
    Any unused fee is recognized as an expense at the expiration of the 
    commitment date, or earlier, if it is determined that the commitment will 
    not be filled. 

     Fees received in connection with loan commitments are deferred and 
    recognized as fee revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the 
    commitment. If the commitment is subsequently exercised during the 
    commitment period, the remaining unamortized commitment fee at the time of 
    exercise is recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to 
    yield. 

     Other loan fees and charges, which represent income from the prepayment 
    of loans, delinquent payment charges, and miscellaneous loan services, are 
    recognized as income when collected. 

   (h)     Office Premises and Equipment 

     Land is carried at cost. Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements 
    are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. 
    Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements are depreciated or 
    amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term or 
    the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Maintenance 
    and repairs on premises and equipment are charged to expense in the period 
    incurred. 

     Closed facilities of the Company and its subsidiaries are carried at fair 
    value. In the case of leased premises that are vacated by the Bank, a 
    liability is established representing the difference between the net 
    present value of future lease payments and the net present value of 
    anticipated sublease income, if any, for the remaining term of the lease. 

   (i)     Foreclosed Real Estate 

     Real estate acquired through foreclosures is carried at fair value less 
    estimated disposal costs at the time of foreclosure. Subsequent to 
    foreclosure, First Nationwide charges current earnings with a provision 
    for estimated losses when the carrying value of the collateral property 
    exceeds its fair value. 

   (j)     Core Deposit and Other Intangible Assets 

     The core deposit intangible asset is amortized over the estimated lives 
    of existing deposit relationships. Other intangible assets, principally 
    excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired in business 
    combinations accounted for as a purchase, are amortized on a straight-line 
    basis over the expected period to be benefited of 15 years. The Company 
    periodically reviews the operations of the businesses acquired to 
    determine that income from operations continues to support the 
    recoverability of its intangible assets and the amortization periods used. 

   (k)     Mortgage Servicing Rights 

     The Company purchases mortgage servicing rights separately or it may 
    acquire mortgage servicing rights by purchasing or originating mortgage 
    loans and selling those loans with servicing rights retained. Generally, 
    purchased mortgage servicing rights are capitalized at the cost to acquire 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    the rights and are carried at the lower of cost, net of accumulated 
    amortization, or fair value. Originated mortgage servicing rights are 
    capitalized based on the relative fair value of the servicing right to the 
    fair value of the loan and are recorded at the lower of the capitalized 
    amount, net of accumulated amortization, or fair value. 

     The Company records mortgage servicing rights at cost, net of accumulated 
    amortization. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, 
    and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The Company uses a 
    cash flow model to calculate the amortization of mortgage servicing 
    rights. The amortization of the mortgage servicing rights is analyzed 
    periodically and is adjusted to reflect changes in prepayment rates and 
    other estimates. 

     On May 12, 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting 
    Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights, an amendment 
    to Statement No. 65" ("SFAS No. 122"). This statement provides guidance 
    for the recognition of mortgage servicing rights as an asset when a 
    mortgage loan is sold and servicing rights are retained. The Company 
    elected to adopt this standard effective April 1, 1995. The result of the 
    adoption was to capitalize approximately $17 million in mortgage servicing 
    rights related to loans originated by the Company in 1995. 

     SFAS No. 122 requires that a portion of the cost of originating a 
    mortgage loan be allocated to the mortgage servicing rights based on its 
    fair value. To determine the fair value of mortgage servicing rights 
    created since April 1, 1995, the Company uses market prices for comparable 
    mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively uses a 
    valuation model that calculates the present value of future net servicing 
    income. In using this valuation method, the Company incorporates 
    assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net 
    servicing income, which include estimates of the cost of servicing, the 
    discount rate, mortgage escrow earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary 
    income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. 

     SFAS No. 122 requires enterprises to measure the impairment of servicing 
    rights based on the difference between the carrying amount and current 
    fair value of the servicing rights. In determining impairment, the Company 
    aggregates all mortgage servicing rights and stratifies them based on the 
    predominant risk characteristics of interest rate, loan type and investor 
    type. Further, mortgage servicing rights capitalized prior to the adoption 
    of SFAS No. 122 were stratified by acquisition to measure impairment. A 
    valuation allowance is established for any excess of amortized cost over 
    the current fair value, by risk stratification, by charge to income. 

     The carrying value of mortgage servicing rights is amortized over the 
    life of the related loan portfolio. A decline in long-term interest rates 
    generally results in an acceleration in mortgage loan prepayments. Higher 
    levels of prepayments would result in an acceleration of the amortization 
    of mortgage servicing rights, causing a reduction in the Company's 
    servicing fee income. Management takes the current and projected interest 
    rate environment into account in estimating the amount of amortization of 
    mortgage servicing rights included in the accompanying consolidated 
    statements of operations. However, further declines in long-term interest 
    rates could cause the level of prepayments to exceed management's 
    estimates. 

   (l)     Gains/Losses on Sales of Mortgage Loans 

     Mortgage loans are generally sold with the mortgage servicing rights 
    retained by the Company. Effective with the adoption of SFAS No. 122 on 
    April 1, 1995, the carrying value of mortgage loans sold was reduced by 
    the cost allocated to the associated mortgage servicing rights. Gains or 
    losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized based on the difference 
    between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage 
    loans sold. Such gains and losses are adjusted by the amount of excess 
    servicing fees recorded. Excess servicing exists when the servicing fee on 
    a mortgage loan sold with servicing retained exceeds a "normal" servicing 
    fee (typically .25% to .375% per annum of 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    the mortgage loan principal amount.) The gain or loss will be adjusted to 
    provide for the recognition of a normal service fee rate over the 
    estimated lives of the loans. Deferred origination fees and expenses, net 
    of commitment fees paid in connection with the sale of the loans, are 
    recognized at the time of sale in the gain or loss determination. 

   (m)     Servicing Fee Income 

     Servicing fee income represents the fees earned for servicing mortgage 
    loans under servicing agreements with the Federal National Mortgage 
    Association ("FNMA"), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 
    ("FHLMC"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), and 
    certain private investors. The fees are based on a contractual percentage 
    of the outstanding principal balance or a fixed amount per loan and are 
    recorded as income when received. Amortization of capitalized excess 
    servicing is netted against loan servicing fees to reflect a normal 
    servicing fee. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted 
    against servicing fee income. 

   (n)     Interest Rate Swap Agreements 

     The Bank is a party to various interest rate swap agreements as a means 
    of managing its interest rate exposure relative to the Bank's FHLB 
    advances. Amounts receivable or payable under these derivative financial 
    instruments are recognized as adjustments to interest expense of the 
    hedged liability (FHLB advances). Gains and losses on early termination of 
    these agreements are included in the carrying amount of the related 
    liability and amortized over the remaining terms of the liability. 

   (o)     Income Taxes 

     For Federal income tax purposes, FN Holdings is a member of the Mafco 
    Holdings Inc. ("Mafco", the indirect parent of FN Holdings) affiliated 
    group, and accordingly, its Federal taxable income or loss will be 
    included in the consolidated Federal income tax return filed by Mafco. FN 
    Holdings may also be included in certain state and local income tax 
    returns of Mafco or its subsidiaries. FN Holding's tax sharing agreement 
    with Mafco provides that income taxes will be based on the separate 
    results of FN Holdings. The agreement generally provides that FN Holdings 
    will pay to Mafco amounts equal to the taxes that FN Holdings would be 
    required to pay if it were to file a return separately from the affiliated 
    group. Furthermore, the agreement provides that FN Holdings shall be 
    entitled to take into account any net operating loss carryovers 
    attributable to taxable periods prior to January 1, 1994 in determining 
    its tax liability. The agreement also provides that Mafco will pay FN 
    Holdings amounts equal to tax refunds FN Holdings would be entitled to if 
    it had always filed a separate company tax return. 

     Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. 
    Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax 
    consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement 
    carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective 
    tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax 
    assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to 
    apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences 
    are expected to be recovered or settled. FN Holdings adopted SFAS No. 109, 
    "Accounting for Income Taxes", effective January 1, 1993 for which there 
    was no cumulative effect of that change in the method of accounting for 
    income taxes in the accompanying 1993 consolidated statement of 
    operations. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change 
    in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the 
    enactment date. 

   (p)     Extraordinary Gain from Extinguishment of Debt 

     During 1995, First Nationwide prepaid $250 million on FHLB advances 
    resulting in an extraordinary gain of approximately $2.0 million, net of 
    income taxes, on the early extinguishment of debt. During 1994, the Bank 
    prepaid $95.2 million in FHLB advances resulting in an extraordinary gain 
    of approximately $1.4 million, net of income taxes, on the early 
    extinguishment of debt. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    (q)    Management's Use of Estimates 

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally 
    accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and 
    assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and 
    liabilities, (ii) disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the 
    date of the consolidated financial statements and (iii) the reported 
    amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual 
    results could differ from those estimates. 

   (r)     Reclassification 

     Certain amounts within the consolidated financial statements have been 
    reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 

   (s)     Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements 

     In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting 
    Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and 
    for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" ("SFAS No. 121"). SFAS No. 121 
    provides guidance for recognition and measurement of impairment of 
    long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill related 
    both to assets to be held and used by an entity and assets to be disposed 
    of. SFAS No. 121 is effective for financial statements for fiscal years 
    beginning after December 15, 1995. Although the Company has not yet 
    adopted SFAS No. 121, management does not expect such adoption to have a 
    material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 

(4) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (IN THOUSANDS) 

   Cash paid for interest for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 
1993 was $702,254, $184,499 and $84,663, respectively. 

   During the year ended December 31, 1995, noncash activity consisted of the 
reclassification of $1.5 billion and $231.8 million historical carrying value 
of mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government and agency securities, 
respectively, from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale 
portfolio (see note 5). In addition, $326.0 million of consumer loans were 
reclassified from loans receivable to loans held for sale, transfers from 
loans receivable to foreclosed real estate amounted to $79.6 million, and 
$376.3 million was transferred from loans receivable to mortgage-backed 
securities to be held to maturity representing the securitization of certain 
of the Bank's qualifying single-family loans. 

   During the year ended December 31, 1994, noncash activity consisted of the 
transfer of $21.8 million from loans receivable to foreclosed real estate and 
the transfer of $1.3 billion from loans receivable to mortgage-backed 
securities to be held to maturity representing the securitization of certain 
of the Bank's qualifying single-family loans. The transfer to foreclosed real 
estate was net of a $4 million write-down, which was recorded as a receivable 
from the FSLIC/RF (other assets), resulting from the expiration of coverage 
of a multi-family residential commercial loan. 

   During the year ended December 31, 1993, noncash activity consisted of the 
transfer of $50,950 from loans receivable to mortgage-backed securities, the 
transfer of $7,136 from loans held for sale to loans receivable, and the 
transfer of $9,604 from Covered Assets to loans receivable due to a 
commercial loan which expired from coverage. As discussed in note 2, the Bank 
distributed the common stock of a subsidiary, FGMH, to First Gibraltar 
Holdings at its carrying value of $99,781. Net cash and cash equivalents 
transferred amounted to $4,295. The Bank also dividended office premises and 
equipment totalling $943 and securities totalling $142,566 to First Gibraltar 
Holdings. As discussed in note 2, the Bank sold substantially all of its 
branch operations to BAT during 1993. The excess of liabilities transferred 
over assets was $141,215. Net cash and cash equivalents transferred to BAT 
amounted to $471,998. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (5) SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, securities available for sale and the 
related unrealized gain or loss consisted of the following (in thousands). 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                        ---------------------------------------- 
                                                          GROSS         GROSS 
                                          AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED 
                                             COST         GAINS         LOSSES 
                                        ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                     <C>           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities ..........   $   34,000     $ 80,068      $    -- 
Mortgage-backed securities: 
 GNMA .................................       14,018          906           -- 
 FNMA .................................      294,070        5,643           -- 
 FHLMC ................................      801,393       19,671           (1) 
 Collateralized mortgage obligations  .      345,699          793       (4,678) 
U.S. government and agency obligations       231,794        2,768          (69) 
                                        ------------  ------------  ------------ 
  Total ...............................   $1,720,974     $109,849      $(4,748) 
                                        ============  ============  ============ 
FDIC portion of unrealized gain on 
 marketable equity securities ......... 
Estimated tax effect .................. 
  Net unrealized holding gain in 
   stockholders' equity ............... 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             NET 
                                          UNREALIZED     CARRYING 
                                             GAIN         VALUE 
                                        ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                     <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities ..........    $ 80,068     $  114,068 
Mortgage-backed securities: 
 GNMA .................................         906         14,924 
 FNMA .................................       5,643        299,713 
 FHLMC ................................      19,670        821,063 
 Collateralized mortgage obligations  .      (3,885)       341,814 
U.S. government and agency obligations        2,699        234,493 
                                        ------------  ------------ 
  Total ...............................     105,101     $1,826,075 
                                                      ============ 
FDIC portion of unrealized gain on 
 marketable equity securities .........     (34,534) 
Estimated tax effect ..................      (7,055) 
                                        ------------ 
  Net unrealized holding gain in 
   stockholders' equity ...............    $ 63,512 
                                        ============ 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                              ---------------------------------------- 
                                                GROSS         GROSS 
                                AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED 
                                   COST         GAINS         LOSSES 
                              ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                           <C>           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities     $34,000       $11,000         $-- 
                              ============  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   NET 
                                UNREALIZED    CARRYING 
                                   GAIN         VALUE 
                              ------------  ----------- 
<S>                           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities     $11,000       $45,000 
                              ============  =========== 
</TABLE>

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                           -------------------------------------- 
                                                                         WEIGHTED 
                                             AMORTIZED      CARRYING     AVERAGE 
                                                COST         VALUE        YIELD 
                                           ------------  ------------  ---------- 
<S>                                        <C>           <C>           <C>
Marketable equity securities .............   $   34,000    $  114,068        -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ...............    1,455,180     1,477,514      7.41% 
U.S. government and agency obligations: 
 Maturing within 1 year ..................       62,054        62,093      5.70 
 Maturing after 1 year but within 5 years       169,676       172,336      6.98 
 Maturing after 5 years through 10 years             64            64      7.25 
                                           ------------  ------------  ---------- 
  Total ..................................   $1,720,974    $1,826,075      7.16% 
                                           ============  ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

   As discussed more fully in note 3, the FASB issued the Special Report 
which provided all entities an opportunity to reassess their ability and 
intent to hold securities to maturity and allowed a one-time reclassification 
of securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale without "training" 
the remaining held-to-maturity securities. On December 29, 1995, the Bank 
reclassified $1.5 billion and $231.8 million in carrying value of 
mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government and agency securities, 
respectively, from held to maturity to securities available for sale. This 
reclassification resulted in a net after-tax increase in the unrealized gain 
account in stockholders' equity of $22.5 million. 

   Proceeds on sales of mortgage-backed securities available for sale during 
1994 totalled $6 million. No realized gain or loss was recognized on such 
sales. 

   At December 31, 1995, mortgage-backed securities available for sale 
included securities totalling $63.4 million which resulted from the 
securitization of certain qualifing mortgage loans from First Nationwide's 
loan portfolio. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    At December 31, 1995, mortgage-backed securities available for sale 
included $979.0 million of variable-rate securities. 

   U.S. government and agency obligations and mortgage-backed securities 
available for sale of $50 million and $39 million, respectively, were pledged 
as collateral for various obligations as further discussed in note 30. 

   Marketable equity securities available for sale represents approximately 
25% of the outstanding common stock of Affiliated Computer Services ("ACS"), 
representing 5% of the voting power, with an original cost basis of $34 
million. Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement dated June 17, 1991 
between the Company, ACS, and the FDIC, the FDIC is entitled to share in a 
defined portion of the proceeds from the sale of the stock, which, at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, approximated $34.5 million and $0, respectively, 
and which is recorded in other liabilities. 

(6) SECURITIES TO BE HELD TO MATURITY 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, securities to be held to maturity consist 
of the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                      ----------------------------------------------------- 
                                       GROSS         GROSS 
                        AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    ESTIMATED 
                          COST         GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE 
                      -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                   <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Municipal securities     $1,455         $--           $--          $1,455 
                      ===========  ============  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                         ----------------------------------------------------- 
                                                          GROSS         GROSS 
                                           AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    ESTIMATED 
                                             COST         GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE 
                                         -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                      <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
U. S. government and agency obligations    $410,211        $51          $2,524       $407,738 
Municipal securities ...................      1,648         12              --          1,660 
                                         -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                           $411,859        $63          $2,524       $409,398 
                                         ===========  ============  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

   As discussed in note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, 
securities with a carrying value of $231.8 million were reclassified from 
securities held to maturity to securities available for sale at December 29, 
1995. 

   The weighted average stated interest rates on securities held to maturity 
were 8.25% and 5.79% at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

   The following represents a summary of the carrying values (amortized 
cost), estimated fair values, and weighted average yield of securities held 
to maturity with related maturities (dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                           ------------------------------------ 
                                                          ESTIMATED    WEIGHTED 
                                             AMORTIZED      FAIR       AVERAGE 
                                               COST         VALUE       YIELD 
<S>                                        <C>          <C>          <C>
Municipal securities: 
 Maturing within 1 year ..................    $1,250       $1,250        8.25% 
 Maturing after 1 year but within 5 years        205          205        8.25 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
  Total ..................................    $1,455       $1,455        8.25% 
                                           ===========  ===========  ========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (7) MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, mortgage-backed securities to be held to 
maturity consist of the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                   ------------------------------------------------------ 
                                                     GROSS         GROSS 
                                     AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    ESTIMATED 
                                        COST         GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
FHLMC ............................   $  533,208     $15,285         $--        $  548,493 
FNMA .............................      988,700      27,424          --         1,016,124 
Other mortgage-backed securities          2,580          --          --             2,580 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                     $1,524,488     $42,709         $--        $1,567,197 
                                   ============  ============  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                     ------------------------------------------------------ 
                                                       GROSS         GROSS 
                                       AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    ESTIMATED 
                                          COST         GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                  <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
FHLMC ..............................   $1,659,912      $4,865       $17,744      $1,647,033 
FNMA ...............................    1,078,323       1,234        19,093       1,060,464 
GNMA ...............................       15,712           4           203          15,513 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       396,820          13        26,894         369,939 
Other mortgage-backed securities  ..        3,045          --            --           3,045 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                       $3,153,812      $6,116       $63,934      $3,095,994 
                                     ============  ============  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

   As discussed in note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, 
mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $1.5 billion were 
reclassified from mortgage-backed securities held to maturity to securities 
available for sale at December 29, 1995. 

   The weighted average interest rate on mortgage-backed securities to be 
held to maturity were 7.46% and 6.30% at December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, mortgage-backed securities to be held to 
maturity included securities totalling $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, 
respectively, which resulted from the securitization of certain qualifying 
mortgage loans from First Nationwide's loan portfolio. At December 31, 1995 
and 1994, these securities include $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, 
respectively, which have been securitized with FNMA and FHLMC with full 
recourse to the Bank. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, mortgage-backed 
securities to be held to maturity included $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, 
respectively, of variable-rate securities. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (8) LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, loans receivable, net, excluding Covered 
Assets, included the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1995          1994 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
Real estate loans: 
  1-4 unit residential mortgage ..................   $5,423,411   $ 5,612,150 
  5+ unit residential mortgage ...................    1,854,333     2,177,646 
  Commercial .....................................    1,716,121     2,015,808 
  Construction ...................................           --         7,544 
  Land ...........................................        8,840        15,270 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
                                                      9,002,705     9,828,418 
  Undisbursed loan funds .........................           --          (732) 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
    Total real estate loans ......................    9,002,705     9,827,686 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
  Equity-line loans ..............................      110,830       408,964 
  Other consumer loans ...........................       60,106        82,996 
  Commercial loans ...............................        1,913           970 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
    Total consumer and other loans ...............      172,849       492,930 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
    Total loans receivable .......................    9,175,554    10,320,616 
  Deferred fees and unearned premiums (discounts)        19,423          (255) 
  Allowance for loan losses ......................     (210,484)     (202,780) 
  Purchase accounting discounts, net .............     (153,475)     (150,695) 
                                                   ------------  ------------ 
    Total loans receivable, net ..................   $8,831,018   $ 9,966,886 
                                                   ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

   The Bank's lending activities are principally conducted in California, New 
York and Florida. 

   As a result of the FN Acquisition, the Bank assumed obligations for 
certain loans sold with recourse. The outstanding balances of loans sold with 
recourse at December 31, 1995 totalled $333.2 million. The Bank evaluates the 
credit risk of loans sold with recourse and, if necessary, records a 
liability (other liabilities) for estimated losses related to these potential 
obligations. No loans were sold with recourse during the years ended December 
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The following table indicates the amount of loans which have been placed 
on nonaccrual status as of the dates indicated (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                ---------------------- 
                                    1995        1994 
                                ----------  ---------- 
<S>                             <C>         <C>
Nonaccrual loans: 
  Real estate: 
    1-4 unit residential  .....   $135,710    $133,439 
    5+ unit residential  ......     23,253      23,543 
    Commercial and other  .....      9,280      11,334 
    Land ......................        136       6,850 
    Construction ..............         --       2,036 
                                ----------  ---------- 
        Total real estate  ....    168,379     177,202 
    Non-real estate ...........      3,159       4,002 
                                ----------  ---------- 
        Total nonaccrual loans    $171,538    $181,204 
                                ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The following table indicates the carrying value of loans classified as 
troubled debt restructurings, net of purchase accounting adjustments, and 
excluding Covered Assets, as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                  --------------------- 
                                      1995       1994 
                                  ----------  --------- 
<S>                               <C>         <C>
1-4 unit residential real estate    $  8,479   $ 19,026 
5+ unit residential real estate      146,971    203,742 
Commercial and other real estate      79,000    110,123 
                                  ----------  --------- 
  Total restructured loans  .....   $234,450   $332,891 
                                  ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995, the Bank's loan portfolio totalling $9.2 billion is 
concentrated in California. The financial condition of the Bank is subject to 
general economic conditions such as the volatility of interest rates and real 
estate market conditions and, in particular, to conditions in the California 
residential real estate market. Any downturn in the economy generally, and in 
California in particular, could further reduce real estate values. An 
increase in the general level of interest rates may adversely affect the 
ability of certain borrowers to pay the interest on and principal of their 
obligations. Accordingly, in the event interest rates rise or real estate 
market values decline, particularly in California, the Bank may find it 
difficult to maintain its asset quality and may require additional allowances 
for loss above the amounts currently estimated by management. 

   For nonaccrual loans and loans classified as troubled debt restructurings, 
the following table summarizes the interest income recognized ("Recognized") 
and total interest income that would have been recognized had the borrowers 
performed under the original terms of the loans ("Contractual") for the years 
ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands). There were no loans 
classified as troubled debt restructurings in 1993. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995            DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                     ---------------------------  --------------------------- 
                       RECOGNIZED    CONTRACTUAL    RECOGNIZED    CONTRACTUAL 
                     ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                  <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
Restructured loans      $22,098        $33,093        $6,976        $ 8,572 
Nonaccrual loans  ..      6,136         15,329           544          3,806 
                     ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
                        $28,234        $48,422        $7,520        $12,378 
                     ============  =============  ============  ============= 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    At December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, the Bank and its wholly 
owned subisdiary, FGB Realty Advisors, Inc., managed principally 
non-performing loan and asset portfolios totalling 41.3 billion and $1.6 
billion, respectively, for investors. Revenues related to such activities are 
included in management fees in the accompanying statements of operations. 

   Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 
1995, 1994 and 1993 is summarized as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1995        1994        1993 
                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                           <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance -- January 1 ........................   $202,780    $  2,250    $ 14,537 
Purchases -- FN Acquisition .................         --     201,927          -- 
Provision for loan losses ...................     37,000       6,226       1,402 
Allowance for losses assigned to loans sold           --          --     (12,918) 
Charge-offs .................................    (32,344)     (9,676)     (1,860) 
Recoveries ..................................      3,048       2,053       1,089 
                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Balance -- December 31 ......................   $210,484    $202,780    $  2,250 
                                              ==========  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

(9) IMPAIRED LOANS 

   The Company's adoption of SFAS No. 114, as amended by SFAS No. 118, 
effective January 1, 1995, had no material impact on the Company's 
consolidated financial statements as the Company's existing policy of 
measuring loan impairment was consistent with methods prescribed in these 
standards. 

   At December 31, 1995, the carrying value of loans that are considered to 
be impaired under SFAS No. 114 totalled $125.4 million (of which $29.6 
million were on nonaccrual status). The average recorded investment in 
impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 1995 was approximately 
$125.5 million. For the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company recognized 
interest income on those impaired loans of $12.9 million, which included $.2 
million of interest income recognized using the cash basis method of income 
recognition. 

   Generally, specific allowances for loan losses relative to impaired 
multi-family and commercial real estate loans, which comprised the majority 
of impaired loans at December 31, 1995, have not been established, because 
most would be eligible to be sold to Granite under the Put Agreement (see 
note 10). There have been no significant multi-family or commercial real 
estate loans originated since October 1, 1994. 

(10) PUT AGREEMENT 

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, the Bank assumed generally the same 
rights under an agreement ("Put Agreement") Old FN had with Granite 
Management and Disposition, Inc. ("Granite"), an indirect subsidiary of Ford 
Motor Company, whereby Old FN had the option to sell ("put") to Granite, on a 
quarterly basis, up to approximately $500 million of certain assets, 
primarily non-performing commercial real estate loans and residential 
mortgage loans with an original principal balance greater than $250,000. The 
Put Agreement will expire upon the earlier of (i) November 30, 1996; or (ii) 
the date on which the aggregate purchase price of assets which have been 
"put" to Granite equals $500 million, including assets "put" to Granite by 
Old FN through October 3, 1994. The purchase price represents the outstanding 
principal balance, accrued interest and certain other expenses. The remaining 
balance of the Put Agreement at December 31, 1995 was $112.4 million. 

(11) RECEIVABLES FROM THE FSLIC/RF -- COVERED ASSETS 

COMPONENTS AND COVERAGE PERIODS 

   Covered Assets represent guaranteed amounts to be received by First 
Nationwide either from the disposition of the underlying assets or from the 
FSLIC/RF. During the coverage period, which varies 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

based on the underlying asset, First Nationwide is not subject to any loss 
from the disposition of such assets other than the 10% FSLIC/RF 
Reimbursement. 

   During the coverage period, the FSLIC/RF guarantees to First Nationwide an 
agreed-upon yield on Covered Assets ("Guaranteed Yield"). The Guaranteed 
Yield is based on a spread that began at 2.25% over the Texas cost of funds 
(the average cost of funds of all previous FSLIC-insured institutions whose 
main offices are located in Texas as most recently reported by the Office of 
Thrift Supervision ("TCOF")) declining to 1.50% over the TCOF over the term 
of the Assistance Agreement. The TCOF was 5.63%, 4.46% and 4.07% at December 
31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. The spread over the TCOF was 1.90%, 
2.00% and 2.05% at December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. 

   Certain provisions of the Assistance Agreement were amended and/or 
modified in January 1992. The Bank recorded a FSLIC/RF rebate reserve in 1992 
based on the present value of the FSLIC/RF Reimbursement amount (net of 
Shared Gains) to be paid. At December 31, 1994, this reserve was reflected as 
a reduction of the related Covered Assets and is evaluated periodically and 
adjusted for any change in the expected amounts. The FSLIC/RF Reimbursement 
reserve was fully utilized in 1995 as a result of the FDIC Purchase. 

   In June 1995, the FDIC, as manager of the FSLIC/RF, as successor to the 
FSLIC, exercised its rights under the Assistance Agreement to purchase 
substantially all of the remaining Covered Assets as of June 1, 1995 at the 
fair market value of such assets and further purchased additional assets from 
the remaining Covered Asset portfolio in September 1995 as part of the FDIC 
Purchase. Under the terms of the Capital Loss Coverage provisions of the 
Assistance Agreement, losses sustained by First Nationwide from the FDIC 
Purchase were reimbursed by the FSLIC/RF. At December 31, 1995, the Covered 
Asset balance of $39.3 million represents amounts which remain unpaid by the 
FDIC in connection with the FDIC Purchase. The FDIC has elected to treat this 
amount as a Covered Asset, earning Guaranteed Yield, until such time as it is 
paid to the Bank. 

(12) INVESTMENT IN FHLB 

   The Bank's investment in FHLB stock is carried at cost. The FHLB provides 
a central credit facility for member institutions. As a member of the FHLB 
system, the Bank is required to own capital stock in the FHLB in an amount 
equal to the greater of (i) 1% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount 
of its residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar 
obligations at the beginning of each calendar year, (ii) .3% of total assets, 
or (iii) 5% of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB. The Bank was in 
compliance with this requirement at December 31, 1995 and 1994. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (13) OFFICE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET 

   Office premises and equipment, net at December 31, 1995 and 1994 is 
summarized as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        ESTIMATED 
                                                                       DEPRECIABLE 
                                                                        LIVES AT 
                                                1995       1994     DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                            ----------  ---------  ----------------- 
                                                          (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                         <C>         <C>        <C>
Land ......................................   $ 17,952    $14,857          -- 
Buildings and leasehold improvements  .....     46,652     38,240          25 
Furniture and equipment ...................     37,697     25,348          10 
Capitalized equipment leases ..............         --        819          -- 
Construction in progress ..................      2,471      2,882          -- 
                                            ----------  ---------  ----------------- 
                                               104,772     82,146 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization      (11,263)    (5,623) 
                                            ----------  --------- 
  Total office premises and equipment, net    $ 93,509    $76,523 
                                            ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   Depreciation and amortization expense of office premises and equipment for 
the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 totalled $8.8 million, $2.5 
million and $2 million, respectively. 

   Certain of the office premises and equipment included in the above table 
are included in the Branch Sale Agreements, as defined and more fully 
described in note 34. 

   First Nationwide rents certain office premises and equipment under 
long-term, noncancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 
2015. Rental expense under such operating leases, included in occupancy and 
equipment expense, for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 
totalled $22.6 million, $4.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Rental 
income from subleasing agreements for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 
1994 totalled $2.2 million and $.4 million, respectively. At December 31, 
1995, the projected minimum rental commitments, net of sublease agreements, 
under terms of the leases were as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 YEAR ENDED 
- ------------ 
<S>                  <C>
1996 ...............   $12,852 
1997 ...............    11,399 
1998 ...............    10,488 
1999 ...............     8,188 
2000 ...............     6,896 
2001 and thereafter     11,096 
                     --------- 
  Total ............   $60,919 
                     ========= 
</TABLE>

   During 1995, the Bank established reserves for certain of these rental 
expenses as further discussed in note 21. 

   The above table includes projected minimum rental commitments, net of 
sublease agreements, of $2.5 million, $2.2 million, $2.0 million, $1.4 
million, $1.1 million, and $5.8 million for the years ended 1996 through 
2000, and 2001 and thereafter, respectively, related to facilities included 
in the Branch Sale Agreements, as defined and further described in note 34. 

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (14) FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE, NET 

   Foreclosed real estate, net, at December 31, 1995 and 1994 consists of the 
following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1995       1994 
                                      ---------  --------- 
<S>                                   <C>        <C>
1-4 unit residential real estate  ...   $33,694    $37,396 
Multifamily real estate .............    14,368         -- 
Commercial real estate ..............       506         -- 
Less allowance for losses ...........       (33)       (27) 
                                      ---------  --------- 
  Total foreclosed real estate, net     $48,535    $37,369 
                                      =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   Activity in the allowance for losses on foreclosed real estate for the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 is summarized as follows (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          1995    1994     1993 
                        ------  -------  ------- 
<S>                     <C>     <C>      <C>
Balance -- January 1  .   $ 27    $ 223    $ 358 
Charge-offs ...........    (53)    (248)    (135) 
Recoveries ............     59       52       -- 
                        ------  -------  ------- 
Balance -- December 31    $ 33    $  27    $ 223 
                        ------  -------  ------- 
</TABLE>

(15) ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 

   Accrued interest receivable at December 31, 1995 and 1994 is summarized as 
follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1995       1994 
                                          ----------  --------- 
<S>                                       <C>         <C>
Cash and cash equivalents and securities    $  4,387    $ 4,062 
Mortgage-backed securities ..............     21,200     19,268 
Loans receivable ........................     75,017     64,376 
                                          ----------  --------- 
  Total accrued interest receivable  ....   $100,604    $87,706 
                                          ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

(16) MORTGAGE-SERVICING RIGHTS 

   The following is a summary of activity for mortgage servicing rights 
purchased ("Purchased"), originated ("Originated"), and excess servicing fees 
receivable ("Excess") for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 
(in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           PURCHASED    ORIGINATED    EXCESS      TOTAL 
                                         -----------  ------------  ---------  ---------- 
<S>                                      <C>          <C>           <C>        <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993 .............   $ 71,951           --      $ 2,718    $ 74,669 
 Additions .............................      1,191           --          537       1,728 
 Amortization ..........................     (2,123)          --         (136)     (2,259) 
 Distribution of stock of FGMH to First 
  Gibraltar Holdings ...................    (71,019)          --       (3,119)    (74,138) 
                                         -----------  ------------  ---------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993 ...........         --           --           --          -- 
 Additions from FN Acquisition .........     90,000           --           --      90,000 
 Additions -other ....................          168           --          276         444 
 Amortization ..........................     (3,600)          --           (4)     (3,604) 
                                         -----------  ------------  ---------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994 ...........     86,568           --          272      86,840 
 Additions from Maryland Acquisition  ..     76,369           --           --      76,369 
 Additions from Lomas 1995 Purchase  ...     93,362           --           --      93,362 
 Additions -other ....................          774      $16,824        1,078      18,676 
 Amortization ..........................    (33,324)        (454)        (114)    (33,892) 
                                         -----------  ------------  ---------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995 ...........   $223,749      $16,370      $ 1,236    $241,355 
                                         ===========  ============  =========  ========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the outstanding balances of 
single-family residential mortgage loan participations, whole loans and 
mortgage pass-through securities serviced for other investors by FNMC 
totalled $27.1 billion, $7.5 billion and $0.3 billion, respectively. In 
addition, the loan servicing portfolio included $3.0 billion of master 
servicing at December 31, 1995. 

   SFAS No. 122 requires enterprises to measure the impairment of servicing 
rights based on the difference between the carrying amount of the servicing 
rights and their current fair value. At December 31, 1995, no allowance for 
impairment of the mortgage servicing rights was necessary. The estimated fair 
value of the mortgage servicing rights was $307 million and $91 million at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, servicing advances and other receivables 
related to single-family residential mortgage loan servicing, net of 
valuation allowances of $6 million and $9 million in 1995 and 1994, 
respectively, (included in other assets) consisted of the following (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        1995       1994 
                                    ----------  --------- 
<S>                                 <C>         <C>
Servicing advances ................   $ 57,359    $16,485 
Corporate advances due from banks       73,566     21,111 
Other .............................     35,042      1,729 
                                    ----------  --------- 
                                      $165,967    $39,325 
                                    ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

(17) DEPOSITS 

   A summary of deposits and weighted average contractual interest rates at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994 follows (dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1995                     1994 
                                 ------------------------  ---------------------- 
                                   AVERAGE     CARRYING      AVERAGE    CARRYING 
                                    RATE         VALUE        RATE        VALUE 
                                 ---------  -------------  ---------  ----------- 
<S>                              <C>        <C>            <C>        <C>
Passbook accounts ..............     2.17%    $   663,880      2.14%   $  685,049 
Demand deposits: 
 Interest-bearing ..............      .98         684,079      1.04       666,957 
 Noninterest-bearing ...........       --         696,918        --       351,824 
Money market deposit accounts  .     3.14       1,443,465      3.11     1,926,851 
Term accounts: 
  3.00% or less ................     2.82           2,882      2.91        45,055 
  3.01-4.00% ...................     3.68         112,564      3.57     1,050,648 
  4.01-5.00 ....................     4.65         367,247      4.52     1,596,827 
  5.01-6.00 ....................     5.49       3,053,770      5.46     1,113,486 
  6.01-7.00 ....................     6.52       1,944,418      6.42       703,933 
  7.01-8.00 ....................     7.34         935,780      7.56       371,446 
  8.01-9.00 ....................     8.47         123,293      8.45       404,859 
  9.01-10.00 ...................     9.29         149,434      9.31       173,694 
  10.01-11.00 ..................    10.57           3,696     10.92        49,434 
  11.01-12.00 ..................    11.52             788     11.12         8,206 
  12.01-13.00 ..................    12.27           1,587     12.27         1,641 
                                 ---------  -------------  ---------  ----------- 
                                     4.67%     10,183,801      4.19%    9,149,910 
  Accrued interest payable  ......                 50,755                  25,848 
  Purchase accounting adjustments                   7,072                  20,898 
                                            -------------             ----------- 
  Total deposits ...............              $10,241,628              $9,196,656 
                                            =============             =========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The aggregate amount of jumbo certificates of deposit (term deposits) 
with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $690 million and 
$523 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Brokered 
certificates of deposit totalling $965 million and $824 million were included 
in deposits at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

   A summary of interest expense by deposit category for the years ended 
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       1995        1994       1993 
                                   ----------  ----------  -------- 
<S>                                <C>         <C>         <C>
Passbook accounts ................   $ 14,668    $  3,843   $   768 
Interest bearing demand deposits        6,953       1,809       879 
Money market deposit accounts  ...     50,847      16,137     5,498 
Term accounts ....................    374,891      79,168    48,265 
                                   ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                     $447,359    $100,957   $55,410 
                                   ==========  ==========  ======== 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995, term accounts had scheduled maturities as follows 
(in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                  <C>
1996 ...............   $4,928,828 
1997 ...............    1,071,908 
1998 ...............      157,438 
1999 ...............      180,424 
2000 ...............      310,302 
2001 and thereafter        46,559 
                     ------------ 
                       $6,695,459 
                     ============ 
</TABLE>

   Certain of these deposits are the subject of the Branch Sale Agreements, 
as defined and more fully described in note 34. 

(18) SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

   A summary of information regarding securities sold under agreements to 
repurchase as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 follows (dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                 ------------------------------------------------ 
                                   UNDERLYING COLLATERAL     REPURCHASE LIABILITY 
                                 ------------------------  ---------------------- 
                                   RECORDED      MARKET                  INTEREST 
                                   VALUE (1)     VALUE       AMOUNT        RATE 
                                 ----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                              <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>
Maturing within 30 days ........   $501,647    $  511,513    $487,528      5.82% 
Maturing 30 days to 90 days  ...    236,483       240,152     210,057      6.64 
Maturing over 1 year ...........    253,363       254,502     250,000      7.63 
                                 ----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total(ii) ....................    991,493     1,006,167     947,585 
Purchase accounting adjustment          554           554          -- 
Accrued interest payable  ......         --            --      21,925 
                                 ----------  ------------  ---------- 
                                   $992,047    $1,006,721    $969,510 
                                 ==========  ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                --------------------------------------------------- 
                                   UNDERLYING COLLATERAL      REPURCHASE LIABILITY 
                                --------------------------  ----------------------- 
                                   RECORDED       MARKET                   INTEREST 
                                  VALUE (1)       VALUE        AMOUNT        RATE 
                                ------------  ------------  -----------  ---------- 
<S>                             <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>
 Maturing within 30 days  .....   $  321,965    $  319,249   $  306,659      6.07% 
 Maturing 30 days to 90 days  .    1,231,871     1,226,579    1,168,738      6.22 
 Maturing 90 days to 1 year  ..      438,362       433,454      404,286      7.70 
Total (ii) ....................    1,992,198     1,979,282    1,879,683 
Purchase accounting adjustment         3,078         3,078           53 
Accrued interest payable  .....           --            --        3,754 
                                ------------  ------------  ----------- 
                                  $1,995,276    $1,982,360   $1,883,490 
                                ============  ============  =========== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (i) Recorded value includes accrued interest at December 31, 1995 and 1994. 
       In addition, the recorded value at December 31, 1995 includes 
       adjustments for the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for 
       sale pursuant to SFAS No. 115. 

   (ii)Total mortgage-backed securities collateral at December 31, 1995 and 
       1994 includes $585 million and $876 million, respectively, in recorded 
       value of loans securitized with full recourse to the Bank. The market 
       value of such collateral was $600 million and $876 million at December 
       31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, these agreements had weighted average 
interest rates of 6.48% and 6.51%, respectively. The underlying securities 
were delivered to, and are being held by third party securities dealers. 
These dealers may have loaned the securities to other parties in the normal 
course of their operations, but all agreements require the dealers to resell 
to First Nationwide the identical securities at the maturities of the 
agreements. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase averaged $1.6 
billion and $499 million during 1995 and 1994, respectively, and the maximum 
amount outstanding at any month-end during these periods was $2.2 billion and 
$1.9 billion, respectively. 

(19) BORROWINGS 

   Borrowings at December 31, 1995 and 1994 are summarized as follows 
(dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1995                     1994 
                                          -----------------------  ----------------------- 
                                             CARRYING     AVERAGE     CARRYING     AVERAGE 
                                              VALUE        RATE        VALUE        RATE 
                                          ------------  ---------  ------------  --------- 
<S>                                       <C>           <C>        <C>           <C>
Fixed-rate borrowings from the FHLB  ....   $1,789,811      6.68%    $2,242,323      7.61% 
Variable-rate borrowings from the FHLB  .      250,000      6.02        275,000      5.93 
Senior Notes ............................      200,000     12.25        200,000     12.25 
Subordinated debentures due October 2006        92,100     10.00         92,100     10.00 
Federal funds purchased .................       55,000      6.00             --        -- 
Other borrowings ........................        3,755      7.91          4,416      7.94 
  Total borrowings ......................    2,390,666      7.19      2,813,839      7.85 
Accrued interest payable ................       11,555        --         18,635        -- 
Purchase accounting adjustments  ........       (9,359)       --        (23,495)       -- 
                                          ------------  ---------  ------------  --------- 
  Total other borrowings ................   $2,392,862      7.19%    $2,808,979      7.85% 
                                          ============  =========  ============  ========= 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Maturities and weighted average stated interest rates of borrowings at 
December 31, 1995, not including accrued interest payable or purchase 
accounting adjustments, follow (dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            WEIGHTED 
                                  BALANCES MATURING      AVERAGE RATES 
                             ------------------------  -----------------                                                 
MATURITIES DURING THE YEARS                            
ENDING DECEMBER 31                FHLB        OTHER      FHLB     OTHER                                         
- ---------------------------  ------------  ----------  -------   -------    
<S>                          <C>           <C>         <C>      <C>
1996 .......................   $1,487,166    $ 55,236    6.12%     6.01% 
1997 .......................      240,000         213    8.61      8.10 
1998 .......................      310,000         200    7.34      8.20 
1999 .......................          250         171    7.75      8.19 
2000 .......................           --         121      --      8.27 
2001and thereafter .........        2,395     294,914    7.71     11.51 
                             ------------  ----------  -------  ------- 
  Total ....................   $2,039,811    $350,855    6.60%    10.65% 
                             ============  ==========  =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Interest expense on borrowings for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 
and 1993,are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     1995       1994       1993 
                                 ----------  ---------  --------- 
<S>                              <C>         <C>        <C>
FHLB advances ..................   $139,051    $71,662    $15,895 
Interest rate swap agreements  .    (15,177)    (8,797)        -- 
Subordinated debentures ........      9,210      2,303         -- 
Senior Notes ...................     24,500      6,150         -- 
Federal funds purchased ........      2,268        438         -- 
Revolving warehouse line  ......         --          -      1,924 
Other ..........................      1,403        332        694 
Purchase accounting adjustments      21,244      7,937         -- 
                                 ----------  ---------  --------- 
  Total ........................   $182,499    $80,025    $18,513 
                                 ==========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   The following is a summary of the carrying value of assets pledged as 
collateral for FHLB advances at December 31, 1995 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                         <C>
 Real estate loans (primarily residential)    $1,643,971 
Mortgage-backed securities ................      905,823 
FHLB stock ................................      109,943 
                                            ------------ 
  Total ...................................   $2,659,737 
                                            ============ 
</TABLE>

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, the Company issued $200 million 
principal amount of 12 1/4% Senior Notes, including $5.5 million principal 
amount of Senior Notes to certain directors and officers of the Bank. The 
notes will mature on May 15, 2001 with interest payable semiannually on May 
15 and November 15. Deferred issuance costs associated with the Senior Notes' 
issuance totalling $9.6 million were recorded in other assets in the 1994 
consolidated statement of financial condition and are being amortized over 
the term of the Senior Notes. 

   The notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in 
part, during the 12-month period beginning May 15, 1999, at a redemption 
price of 106.125% plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, and 
thereafter at 100% plus accrued interest. The notes are subordinated to all 
existing and future liabilities, including deposits and other borrowings of 
the Bank, and to the Preferred Stock. The terms and conditions of the 
Indenture impose restrictions that affect, among other things, the ability of 
FN Holdings to incur debt, pay dividends, make acquisitions, create liens, 
sell assets and make certain investments. The Company was in compliance with 
these covenants at December 31, 1995. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (20) INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS 

   Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at December 31, 1995 are as 
follows (dollars in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     WEIGHTED
                     NOTIONAL      AVERAGE RATE      ESTIMATED 
                    PRINCIPAL    -----------------   MATURITY        VARIABLE 
 MATURITY DATE       AMOUNT       PAY     RECEIVE    IN YEARS       RATE INDEX    
 -------------    -----------    -----------------  -----------   -------------                                     
<S>              <C>             <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
April 1996 .....   $  500,000    6.04%     8.19%        .26       3 month LIBOR 
September 1996        250,000    5.96      4.19         .71       1 month LIBOR 
April 1998 .....      400,000    6.00      8.38        2.26       3 month LIBOR 
                 ------------ 
  Total ........   $1,150,000 
                 ============ 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     WEIGHTED
                     NOTIONAL      AVERAGE RATE      ESTIMATED 
                    PRINCIPAL    -----------------   MATURITY        VARIABLE 
 MATURITY DATE       AMOUNT       PAY     RECEIVE    IN YEARS       RATE INDEX    
 -------------    -----------    -----------------  -----------   -------------                                     
<S>              <C>             <C>       <C>          <C>       <C>
April 1995 .....   $  500,000    5.06%     7.97%         .3       3 month LIBOR 
April 1996 .....      500,000    5.64      8.19         1.3       3 month LIBOR 
September 1996        250,000    6.14      4.19         1.8       1 month LIBOR 
April 1998 .....      400,000    5.56      8.38         3.3       3 month LIBOR 
                 ------------ 
  Total ........   $1,650,000 
                 ============ 
</TABLE>

   The Bank uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge against interest rate 
risk inherent in its FHLB advances. Under the agreements, the Bank receives 
or makes payments based on the differential between fixed-rate and 
variable-rate interest amounts on the notional amount of the agreement. The 
notional amounts of these derivatives do not represent amounts exchanged by 
the parties and thus, are not a measure of the Bank's exposure through its 
use of derivatives. The Bank pays the variable-rate and receives the 
fixed-rate under these agreements. The variable interest rates presented in 
the table above are based on LIBOR. The current LIBOR rates have been assumed 
implicitly, in the aforementioned weighted average receive rate, to remain 
constant throughout the term of the respective swaps. Any changes in LIBOR 
interest rates would affect the variable-rate information disclosed above. 

   The Bank is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of 
nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements but does not expect 
any counterparties to fail their obligations. The Bank deals only with highly 
rated counterparties. 

                              F-31           
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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (21) ACCRUED TERMINATION AND FACILITIES COSTS 

   During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Bank recognized liabilities 
for certain employee severance and termination costs and facilities costs as 
a result of: (i) the relocation of the Bank's mortgage loan servicing 
operations to Maryland, (ii) the closure of substantially all the Bank's 
retail mortgage loan production offices, (iii) a Bank-wide cost reduction 
project, and (iv) branch consolidations due to duplicate facilities resulting 
from certain Branch Acquisitions. These accruals have been charged to 
noninterest expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations 
for the year ended December 31, 1995 as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   COMPENSATION 
                                    & EMPLOYEE      OCCUPANCY 
                                     BENEFITS      & EQUIPMENT    TOTAL 
                                 --------------  -------------  -------- 
<S>                              <C>             <C>            <C>
Servicing relocation ...........      $1,800         $3,913      $ 5,713 
Closing loan production offices          787          1,294        2,081 
Cost reduction project .........       4,000            446        4,446 
Branch consolidations ..........          --            532          532 
                                 --------------  -------------  -------- 
  Total liability established  .       6,587          6,185       12,772 
Charges to liability account  ..       4,374          2,239        6,613 
                                 --------------  -------------  -------- 
  Balance, December 31, 1995  ..      $2,213         $3,946      $ 6,159 
                                 ==============  =============  ======== 
</TABLE>

   As a result of the relocation of the servicing operation to Frederick, 
Maryland from Sacramento, California, virtually all California-based loan 
servicing employees were terminated. Termination benefits totalling 
approximately $1.8 million have been charged against the liability 
established. In addition, the relocation resulted in the vacancy of 
approximately 108,000 square feet of leased office space in Sacramento. A 
$3.9 million liability was established in 1995 representing the estimated 
present value of future occupancy expenses, offset by estimates of sub-lease 
income over the remaining six-year term of the lease. At December 31, 1995 
approximately $.9 million had been charged against this liability. 

   In connection with the Bank's closure of substantially all of its retail 
mortgage loan production offices, certain employees were terminated. 
Termination benefits totalling approximately $.8 million have been charged 
against the liability established. In addition, such closure resulted in the 
vacancy of 18 leased offices. The $1.3 million liability established in April 
1995 represents the estimated present value of future occupancy expenses, 
offset by estimates of sub-lease income over the applicable remaining lease 
terms. At December 31, 1995, costs totalling approximately $.8 million had 
been charged against the liability. 

   In connection with a project to identify opportunities for reducing 
operating costs and enhancing the efficiency of its operations, management 
has identified certain employees whose positions would be eliminated. These 
positions span all areas and business units of the Bank. An initial liability 
for termination benefits totalling $4 million was established, of which $1.8 
million had been charged at December 31, 1995 relating to this plan. In 
connection with the elimination of these positions, the Bank has identified 
opportunities for office space consolidation and has established additional 
liabilities totalling $.4 million for lease termination payments, none of 
which had been charged at December 31, 1995. 

   The Bank has identified certain of its retail banking facilities that will 
be closed and marketed for sale, with the related operations consolidated 
into other retail banking facilities acquired in the Branch Acquisitions. 
Accordingly, a liability of $.5 million was established during the year ended 
December 31, 1995 to record such facilities at fair value, which amount had 
been charged at December 31, 1995. 

(22) MINORITY INTEREST--PREFERRED STOCK OF THE BANK 

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, the Bank issued 3,007,300 shares of 
its Preferred Stock with a par value of $.01 per share, having a liquidation 
preference of $300.7 million. This stock has a stated 

                              F-32           
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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

liquidation value of $100 per share. Costs related to the Preferred Stock 
issuance were deducted from additional paid-in capital. At or after September 
1, 1999, the Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the Bank, in 
whole or in part, at $105.75 per share prior to September 1, 2000, and at 
prices which will decrease annually thereafter to the stated liquidation 
value of $100 per share on or after September 1, 2004, plus declared but 
unpaid dividends. Dividends are payable quarterly at an annual rate of 11.5% 
per share when declared by the Bank's Board of Directors. 

(23) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

   (a) Common Stock 

   In connection with the FN Acquisition and the offering of the Senior 
Notes, First Gibraltar Holdings incorporated Parent Holdings and FN Holdings 
to hold 100% of the common stock of First Nationwide Bank. First Gibraltar 
Holdings contributed all of its shares of capital stock of the Bank to Parent 
Holdings, which contributed such shares to FN Holdings in exchange for 1,000 
shares of common stock of FN Holdings. 

   In 1994, FN Holdings amended its certificate of incorporation to create 
800 shares of class A common stock having one vote per share, 200 shares of 
class B common stock having .75 votes per share, and 230.3 shares of 
nonvoting class C common stock. Parent Holdings exchanged its 1,000 shares of 
common stock of FN Holdings for 800 shares of class A common stock. 

   Pursuant to the terms of an exchange agreement between FN Holdings, the 
Bank's Chairman and Parent Holdings (the "Exchange Agreement"), and in 
connection with the consummation of the FN Acquisition, FN Holdings issued 
100% of its class C common stock to Parent Holdings for approximately $210.3 
million, and the Bank's Chairman acquired 100% of the class B common stock of 
FN Holdings, in exchange for his 6.25% of the class A common stock of First 
Gibraltar Holdings. 

   As a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the 
Exchange Agreement, the Bank's Chairman owned 100% of the class B common 
stock of FN Holdings, representing 20% of its voting common stock 
(representing approximately 15% of the voting power of its common stock), and 
Parent Holdings owns (i) 100% of the class A common stock of FN Holdings, 
representing 80% of its voting common stock (representing approximately 85% 
of the voting power of its common stock) and (ii) 100% of the class C common 
stock of FN Holdings. The class C common stock is redeemable out of 
distributions from the Bank for $230.3 million plus accrued interest to the 
date of redemption at a rate equal to the interest rate on the secured term 
credit facility. On December 29, 1995, the Bank's Chairman transferred his 
shares of class B common stock to a limited partnership controlled by the 
Bank's Chairman. 

   No dividend will be payable on the class A common stock or the class B 
common stock of the Company as long as any shares of the class C common stock 
remain outstanding. Dividends on the Company's class C common stock during 
1995 totalled $29.2 million. In addition, 60.8 shares of the Company's class 
C common stock were redeemed during 1995, resulting in a capital distribution 
totalling $60.8 million. There were no dividends or distributions on common 
stock in 1994. Dividends and distributions on common stock in 1993 totalled 
$379.5 million and included certain assets of the Bank, including the stock 
of FGMH. 

   (b) Preferred Stock 

   Floating rate noncumulative preferred stock of the Bank ("Old Preferred 
Stock") was issued by the Bank in December 1989 to First Gibraltar Holdings. 
The par value of the Old Preferred Stock was $.01 with 200,000 shares 
originally issued and 500,000 shares authorized. The liquidation preference 
and stated value was $1,000 per share. During 1990, 75,500 shares were 
redeemed at liquidation value. During 1993, the remaining 124,500 shares were 
redeemed at liquidation value. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

   (c) Payment of Dividends 

   The payment of dividends by the Company may be limited by the indenture 
agreement for the Senior Notes and is also restricted pursuant to provisions 
mandated by the Company's charter. The Federal thrift laws and regulations of 
the OTS limit the Bank's ability to pay dividends on its preferred or common 
stock. The Bank generally may not pay dividends if, after the payment of the 
dividends, it would be deemed "undercapitalized" under the prompt corrective 
action standards of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act 
of 1991. In addition, depending upon the extent to which the Bank meets its 
fully phased-in regulatory capital requirements, other limitations will apply 
to First Nationwide's payment of dividends. The payment of dividends by the 
Bank will also be subject to the Bank's dividend policy, which reflects such 
legal and regulatory restrictions. 

(24) REGULATORY CAPITAL 

   As a savings institution which is regulated by the OTS, the Bank is 
required to comply with capital requirements of the OTS. These regulations 
require savings institutions to maintain minimum regulatory tangible capital 
equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets and minimum core capital equal to 3.0% 
of adjusted total assets. Additionally, savings institutions are required to 
meet a risk-based total capital requirement of 8.0%. At December 31, 1995, 
the Bank's regulatory capital levels exceeded the minimum regulatory capital 
requirements. 

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY FSLIC/RF 

   Financial assistance provided pursuant to the Assistance Agreement for the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  ACTUAL      FSLIC/RF     GUARANTEED 
                                                   YIELD     ASSISTANCE      YIELD 
                                                ---------   ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                             <C>        <C>           <C>
1995 
Yield maintenance on Covered Assets: 
 Loans and accounts receivable ................   $ 7,572     $   (213)     $ 7,359 
 Investments in and advances to subsidiaries  .       (63)         283          220 
 Real estate owned ............................    (1,890)       5,016        3,126 
                                                ---------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                  $ 5,619        5,086      $10,705 
                                                =========                ============ 
FSLIC/RF Reimbursement ........................                     -- 
                                                           ------------ 
Total effect of FSLIC/RF assistance on the 
 consolidated statement of operations  ........               $  5,086 
                                                           ============ 
FDIC Purchase proceeds, write-downs, losses on 
 Covered Assets and other claims ..............               $236,378 
                                                           ============ 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                ACTUAL      FSLIC/RF     GUARANTEED 
                                                 YIELD     ASSISTANCE      YIELD 
                                              ---------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>        <C>           <C>
1994 
Yield maintenance on Covered Assets: 
 Loans and accounts receivable ..............   $21,573     $(5,543)      $16,030 
 Investments in and advances to subsidiaries       (473)      1,178           705 
 Real estate owned ..........................    (1,561)     14,817        13,256 
                                              ---------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                $19,539      10,452       $29,991 
                                              =========                ============ 
FSLIC/RF Reimbursement ......................                (1,060) 
                                                         ------------ 
Total effect of FSLIC/RF assistance on the 
 consolidated statement of operations  ......               $  9,392 
                                                         ============ 
Write-downs and losses on Covered Assets and 
 other claims ...............................               $71,220 
                                                         ============ 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                ACTUAL      FSLIC/RF     GUARANTEED 
                                                 YIELD     ASSISTANCE      YIELD 
                                              ---------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>        <C>           <C>
1993 
Yield maintenance on Covered Assets: 
 Loans and accounts receivable ..............   $27,458     $(4,884)      $22,574 
 Investments in and advances to subsidiaries     (4,488)      6,029         1,541 
 Real estate owned ..........................     4,953      19,897        24,850 
 Other ......................................        35         128           163 
                                              ---------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                $27,958      21,170       $49,128 
                                              =========                ============ 

FSLIC/RF Reimbursement ......................                (5,694) 
                                                         ------------ 
Total effect of FSLIC/RF assistance on the 
 consolidated statement of operations  ......               $15,476 
                                                         ============ 
Write-downs and losses on Covered Assets and 
 other claims ...............................               $28,076 
                                                         ============ 
</TABLE>

(26) OTHER NONINTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE 

   Other noninterest income and expense amounts are summarized as follows for 
the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 (in thousands): 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           1995       1994       1993 
                                        ---------  ---------  -------- 
<S>                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
Other noninterest income: 
 Dividends on FHLB stock ..............   $ 6,546    $ 3,186   $ 1,438 
 Disbursement float ...................     2,622        943       149 
 Other ................................     8,759      3,423     4,638 
                                        ---------  ---------  -------- 
                                          $17,927    $ 7,552   $ 6,225 
                                        =========  =========  ======== 
Other noninterest expense: 
 Professional fees ....................   $11,802    $ 2,622   $ 5,906 
 Telephone ............................     7,652      2,134       737 
 Insurance and surety bonds ...........     4,005      2,321     2,370 
 Postage ..............................     6,856      1,535       801 
 Printing, copying and office supplies      6,096      2,057     1,103 
 Employee travel ......................     5,244      1,249       449 
 Other ................................    30,876      9,375    14,438 
                                        ---------  ---------  -------- 
                                          $72,531    $21,293   $25,804 
                                        =========  =========  ======== 
</TABLE>

(27) INCOME TAXES 

   Total income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 
1993 was allocated as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1995        1994      1993 
                                                    -----------  --------  -------- 
<S>                                                 <C>          <C>       <C>
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item and 
 minority interest ................................   $(57,185)    $2,558    $2,500 
Extraordinary item ................................        221        119        -- 
                                                    -----------  --------  -------- 
Net unrealized holding gain on securities 
 available 
 for sale .........................................      7,055         --        -- 
                                                    -----------  --------  -------- 
                                                      $(49,909)    $2,677    $2,500 
                                                    ===========  ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

   Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 
and 1993, consists of (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     1995        1994      1993 
                 -----------  --------  -------- 
<S>              <C>          <C>       <C>
Federal 
 Current .......   $    285     $    --   $2,500 
 Deferred ......    (69,000)        --        -- 
                 -----------  --------  -------- 
                    (68,715)        --     2,500 
                 -----------  --------  -------- 
State and local 
 Current .......     11,530         --        -- 
 Deferred ......         --      2,558        -- 
                 -----------  --------  -------- 
                     11,530      2,558        -- 
                 -----------  --------  -------- 
                   $(57,185)    $2,558    $2,500 
                 ===========  ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The consolidated income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended 
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 differs from the amounts computed by 
applying the statutory U.S. Federal corporate tax rate of 35% for 1995, 1994 
and 1993, to income before income taxes and extraordinary item (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1995        1994        1993 
                                                     -----------  ---------  ---------- 
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>        <C>
Computed "expected" income tax expense .............   $  42,858    $11,175    $ 51,316 
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: 
  State income taxes, net of Federal income tax 
   benefit  ........................................       7,495      1,740          -- 
  Tax exempt income ................................      (2,636)    (3,493)     (5,679) 
  Amortization of excess cost over fair value of net 
   assets acquired  ................................          --         --         164 
  Earnings from nonconsolidated subsidiaries .......          --         --     (11,825) 
  Loss on sales of real estate owned, net of income 
   earned  .........................................          --         --      (2,193) 
  Gain on sales of assets and deposits due to 
   goodwill  .......................................          --         --      19,152 
  Reduction of net operating losses related to 
   subsidiary  .....................................          --         --      12,214 
  Adjustment to prior year's tax expense ...........      (1,675)        --          -- 
  Adjustment to deferred tax asset .................       7,644         --          -- 
  Unrealized holding gain on securities available 
   for sale recognized for tax purposes  ...........      15,937         --          -- 
  Other ............................................      (1,747)       306         390 
  Change in the beginning-of-the-year balance of the 
   valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 
   allocated to income tax expense  ................    (125,061)    (7,170)    (61,039) 
                                                     -----------  ---------  ---------- 
                                                       $ (57,185)   $ 2,558    $  2,500 
                                                     ===========  =========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The significant components of deferred income tax expense (benefit) 
attributable to income before income taxes and extraordinary item for the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1995        1994        1993 
                                                   -----------  ---------  ---------- 
<S>                                                <C>          <C>        <C>
Deferred tax expense (exclusive of the effects of 
 other components listed below) ..................   $  56,061    $ 9,728    $ 61,039 
Decrease in beginning-of-the-year balance of the 
 valuation allowance for deferred tax assets  ....    (125,061)    (7,170)    (61,039) 
                                                   -----------  ---------  ---------- 
                                                     $ (69,000)   $ 2,558    $     -- 
                                                   ===========  =========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant 
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 
31, 1995 and 1994 are presented below (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1995         1994 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                <C>          <C>
Deferred tax assets: 
  Net operating loss carryforwards ...............   $920,300     $938,153 
  Foreclosed real estate .........................         --        8,209 
  Loans receivable ...............................      6,868       62,833 
  Securities .....................................         --        3,850 
  Miscellaneous reserves .........................     11,842        5,538 

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 Accrued liabilities .............................      12,675        1,354 
  Deferred interest ..............................       4,552           -- 
  State taxes ....................................       4,243        1,101 
  Other intangible assets ........................      47,169       27,498 
  Alternative minimum tax credit and investment 
  tax  credit carryforwards ......................       2,932        3,290 
  Other ..........................................       8,174        4,116 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
       Total gross deferred tax assets  ..........   1,018,755    1,055,942 
       Less valuation allowance  .................    (810,459)    (936,242) 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
       Net deferred tax assets  ..................     208,296      119,700 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
  Change in accounting method ....................      35,043       46,725 
  Other intangible assets ........................      41,651           -- 
  Purchase accounting adjustments ................      56,319       64,684 
  FHLB stock .....................................       2,610        3,297 
  Unrealized gains on securities available for 
  sale ...........................................       2,503           -- 
  Other ..........................................       3,673        4,994 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
       Net deferred tax liabilities  .............     141,799      119,700 
                                                   -----------  ----------- 
       Net deferred tax assets and liabilities  ..  $   66,497   $       -- 
                                                   ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

   The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended 
December 31, 1995 was a decrease of $125.8 million, of which $125.1 million 
is attributable to income before income taxes, extraordinary item and 
minority interest and $.7 million is attributable to the extraordinary item. 
The decrease of $125.1 million attributable to income before income taxes, 
extraordinary item and minority interest consists of $69 million relating to 
the favorable reassessment, in the fourth quarter of 1995, of future earnings 
expectations and $56.1 million relating to the current year. The valuation 
allowance for deferred tax assets at January 1, 1994 was approximately $943.8 
million. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended 
December 31, 1994 was a decrease of $7.6 million. 

   As of December 31, 1994, FN Holdings recorded a valuation allowance for 
100% of the Company's net deferred tax asset because at that time it was not 
more likely than not that such deferred tax asset would be realized. Based on 
a favorable earnings trend since the consummation of the FN Acquisition and 
future earnings expectations, management changed its judgement about the 
realizability of the Company's net deferred tax assets and recognized a 
deferred tax benefit of $69 million in the fourth quarter of 1995. Management 
believes that the realization of such asset is more likely than not, based 
upon the expectation that FN Holdings will generate the necessary amount of 
taxable income in future periods. 

   At December 31, 1995, if FN Holdings had filed a consolidated Federal 
income tax return on behalf of itself (as common parent) with its 
subsidiaries, it would have had regular and alternative minimum tax net 
operating losses for Federal income tax purposes of approximately $2.6 
billion and $992 million, respectively, which expire in 2002 through 2007. 

(28) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

 Postretirement Benefits Plan 

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, the Bank assumed unfunded plans to 
provide postretirement medical benefits to certain eligible employees and 
their dependents through age 64. In general, early retirement is age 55 with 
10 years of service. Retirees participating in the plans pay Consolidated 
Omnibus Budget Reduction Act premiums for the period of time they 
participate. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The estimated cost for postretirement health care benefits has been 
accrued on an actuarial net present value basis, in accordance with the 
requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, 
"Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." 

   The following table sets forth the plans' combined liabilities included in 
the Bank's consolidated statements of financial condition at December 31, 
1995 and 1994 (in thousands): 

   Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1995     1994 
                                             --------  ------- 
<S>                                          <C>       <C>
Retirees ...................................   $   --   $   -- 
Eligible active plan participants ..........    1,177      713 
Ineligible active plan participants  .......    1,719    1,164 
                                             --------  ------- 
  Accrued postretirement benefit obligation 
  (other liabilities) ......................   $2,896   $1,877 
                                             ========  ======= 
</TABLE>

   The projected benefit obligation at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 
determined using a discount rate of 8.00% and 8.75%, respectively. At 
December 31, 1995, an increase of 1% in the health care cost trend rate would 
cause the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation to increase by $.1 
million, and the service and interest costs to increase by less than $.1 
million. 

   Net periodic postretirement benefits cost for the year ended December 31, 
1995 and 1994 included the following components (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1995    1994 
                                                     ------  ------ 
<S>                                                  <C>     <C>
Service cost--benefits attributable 
 to service during the current period ..............   $340    $ 78 
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit 
 obligation ........................................    163      37 
                                                     ------  ------ 
  Periodic postretirement benefit cost .............   $503    $115 
                                                     ======  ====== 
</TABLE>

   The initial health care cost trend rate for medical benefits in 1995 was 
9.50%, and the average trend rate was 7.32% and the ultimate trend rate was 
5.50% which will be reached in seven years. In 1994, the initial health care 
cost trend rate for medical and dental benefits were 10% and 8%, 
respectively, and the average trend rate used was 7.5%, with an ultimate 
trend rate of 6%, to be achieved in ten years. 

 Investment Plan 

   In connection with the FN Acquisition, the Bank assumed Old FN's defined 
contribution plan. Effective December 31, 1994, the Bank resolved to merge 
these plans. The merger was completed in February 1995 upon completion of the 
transfer of all funds to the surviving plan. Both plans are qualified plans 
under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is available to 
substantially all employees with at least one year of employment. Employee 
contributions are voluntary. The plan provides for deferral of up to 12% of 
qualifying compensation of plan participants. The Bank's matching 
contribution was a maximum of 100% of up to the first 3% of employee 
deferrals. The annual discretionary employer profit sharing contribution is a 
maximum of 3% of eligible compensation. It can be declared at any level in 
the range from 0% to 3%. Employees vest immediately in their own deferrals 
and any employer profit sharing contributions and vest in employer matching 
contributions based on completed years of service. The Bank's contributions 
to such plan totalled $2.8 million, $1.5 million, and $.65 million for the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 

(29) INCENTIVE PLAN 

   Effective October 1, 1995, FN Holdings entered into a management incentive 
plan ("Plan") with certain executive officers of the Bank ("Participants"). 
Awards under the Plan will be made in the form 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

of performance units. Each performance unit entitles Plan Participants to 
receive cash and/or stock options ("Bonuses") based upon the Participants' 
vested interest in a bonus pool. Generally, the Plan provides for the payment 
of Bonuses, on a quarterly basis, to the Participants upon the occurrence of 
certain events. Bonuses vest at 20% per year beginning October 1, 1995 and 
are subject to a cap of $50 million. 

   In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Bonuses are 
recorded by a charge to compensation and employee benefits and an increase to 
other liabilities. During 1995, a liability of $2 million was recorded 
relative to the Plan. 

(30) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

   In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has various commitments and 
contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the accompanying 
consolidated financial statements. Loan commitments have off-balance-sheet 
credit risk because only origination fees and accruals for possible losses 
are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial condition until the 
commitments are fulfilled. Credit risk represents the accounting loss that 
would be recognized at the reporting date if counterparties failed to perform 
as contracted. The credit risk amounts are equal to the contractual amounts, 
assuming the amounts are fully advanced and that, in accordance with 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 105, "Disclosure of 
Information about Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and 
Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit Risk," collateral or 
other security is of no value. The Bank does not anticipate any material loss 
as a result of these commitments. The Bank applies the same credit standards 
used in the lending process to extending these commitments, and periodically 
reassesses the customers' credit worthiness through ongoing credit reviews. 

   The following is a summary of outstanding firm commitments to originate 
and sell loans at December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       1995       1994 
                                   ----------  --------- 
<S>                                <C>         <C>
Commitments to originate loans: 
 Fixed-rate ......................   $325,199    $29,583 
 Variable-rate ...................    101,355     81,230 
Forward commitments to sell loans    $572,363    $33,255 
                                   ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   On September 28, 1994, First Nationwide entered into an agreement with 
FNMA pursuant to which FNMA provided credit enhancements for certain 
bond-financed real estate projects originated by Old FN. The agreement 
requires that First Nationwide pledge to FNMA collateral in the form of 
certain eligible securities which are held by a third party trustee. The 
collateral requirement varies based on the balance of the bonds outstanding, 
losses incurred (if any), as well as other factors. At December 31, 1995, 
First Nationwide had pledged as collateral certain securities available for 
sale and short-term investment securities with a carrying value of $98.6 
million. 

   At December 31, 1995, mortgage-backed securities available for sale with a 
carrying value of $39.0 million were pledged to FNMA associated with sales of 
certain securitized multi-family loans. 

   At December 31, 1994, loans receivable included approximately $2.0 billion 
of loans that had the potential to experience negative amortization. 

   Proposed budget reconciliation legislation that contains provisions to 
recapitalize the SAIF has been passed by Congress. The legislation includes 
provisions for a special assessment, as determined by the FDIC, on 
SAIF-assessable deposits of insured depository institutions in an amount 
adequate to cause the SAIF to achieve a specified designated reserve ratio. 
Under the proposed legislation, the assessment would have been due January 1, 
1996. The FDIC has publicly estimated that the amount of the special 
assessment needed to recapitalize the SAIF ranges between 85 to 90 basis 
points. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The legislation provides that the assessment would be applied to SAIF 
deposits held as of March 31, 1995. The SAIF-assessable deposits of the Bank 
as of this date, adjusted for the deposit acquisitions and sales discussed in 
notes 2 and 34, totalled approximately $8.9 billion. If the assessment is 
made at a rate within the estimated range of 85 to 90 basis points, after 
giving effect to the deposit acquisitions and sales discussed in notes 2 and 
34, the effect on the Bank would be a pre-tax charge in the range of $75 to 
$80 million ($68 to $72 million on an after-tax basis) (unaudited). It is 
expected that in the event that the SAIF is capitalized pursuant to this 
legislation, the assessment rates applicable to SAIF-assessable deposits will 
be reduced substantially from the Bank's current rate of 23 cents. The 
proposed legislation includes additional provisions that, among other things, 
would require BIF member institutions to share pro rata in the obligations of 
SAIF members for certain obligations issued by the Financing Corporation, a 
corporation established by the federal government in 1987 to finance the 
recapitalization of FSLIC. The President has vetoed this budget 
reconciliation bill. Such veto, however, was based on issues unrelated to the 
provisions dealing with capitalization of the SAIF. Congress and the 
President are in negotiations that will affect the outcome of the 
legislation. The Bank is unable to predict whether such legislation will be 
enacted. 

   First Nationwide is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising from 
the December 28, 1988 acquisition of five savings associations located in 
Texas. Under the terms of the Assistance Agreement, FSLIC/RF will indemnify 
First Nationwide for any amounts incurred in connection with the 
satisfaction, settlement or compromise of such previous claims and lawsuits, 
including costs and expenses. 

   First Nationwide is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising from 
the December 28, 1988 acquisition of five savings associations located in 
Texas. Under the terms of the Assistance Agreement, FSLIC/RF will indemnify 
First Nationwide for any amounts incurred in connection with the 
satisfaction, settlement or compromise of such previous claims and lawsuits, 
including costs and expenses. 

   With respect to the FN Acquisition, First Nationwide and Old FN disagree 
on two components of the purchase price paid for the FN Acquired Business, 
which total approximately $28 million. This $28 million is carried in other 
assets in the Bank's consolidated statement of financial condition. The more 
significant of the two issues in dispute arises from Old FN's change in net 
book value from January 1, 1994, to the close of business on September 30, 
1994. In arriving at the cash purchase price, Old FN added back to the book 
value of the purchased assets an amount of approximately $24 million which 
had been amortized from intangible assets and goodwill for the period from 
January 1, 1994 through September 30, 1994, thereby increasing the estimated 
cash purchase price by $24 million. First Nationwide believes that the 
exclusion of the amortization of intangible assets and goodwill from the 
closing net book value is contrary to the express provisions of the Asset 
Purchase Agreement. As a result, First Nationwide does not believe that the 
addition by Old FN of $24 million to the cash purchase price was proper under 
the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. First Nationwide and Old FN 
commenced the arbitration in December 1995. Although management of First 
Nationwide believes that it will prevail on this issue, in the event that 
First Nationwide does not so prevail, the result would not be material to the 
consolidated financial statements of First Nationwide. 

   The other remaining issue in dispute relates to an outstanding receivable 
account, which the Bank maintains was overstated by approximately $4 million 
by Old FN at September 30, 1994. Resolution of this issue remains 
outstanding. Although management of the Bank believes that it will prevail on 
this issue, in the event that it does not do so, the result would not be 
material to the consolidated financial statements of First Nationwide. 

   In addition, First Nationwide is involved in various claims and lawsuits 
arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion that 
the effect, if any, of these claims and lawsuits is not material to the 
Bank's consolidated financial statements. 

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 (31) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the 
Company's financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands). 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures of 
Financial Instruments," defines the fair value of a financial instrument as 
the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current 
transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation 
sale. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1995                         1994 
                                                  ---------------------------  -------------------------- 
                                                     CARRYING         FAIR        CARRYING        FAIR 
                                                       VALUE         VALUE         VALUE         VALUE 
                                                  -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                               <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Financial Assets: 
 Cash and cash equivalents ......................   $    312,571  $   312,571    $  184,982    $  184,982 
 Securities available for sale ..................     1,826,075     1,826,075        45,000        45,000 
 Securities held to maturity ....................         1,455         1,455       411,859       409,398 
 Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity  ...     1,524,488     1,567,197     3,153,812     3,095,994 
 Loans held for sale ............................     1,203,412     1,209,302        26,354        26,354 
 Loans receivable, net ..........................     8,831,018     8,971,983     9,966,886     9,832,003 
 Covered assets .................................        39,349        39,349       311,603       311,603 
 Investment in FHLB .............................       109,943       109,943       128,557       128,557 
 Accrued interest receivable ....................       100,604       100,604        87,706        87,706 
Financial Liabilities: 
 Deposits .......................................    10,241,628    10,283,600     9,196,656     9,140,000 
 Securities sold under agreements to  repurchase        969,510       978,700     1,883,490     1,883,490 
 Borrowings: 
  Gross .........................................     2,409,166     2,464,431     2,853,369     2,828,250 
  Interest rate swap agreements (1) .............       (16,304)      (32,000)      (44,390)      (27,000) 
                                                  -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
    Total borrowings ............................   $ 2,392,862   $ 2,432,431    $2,808,979    $2,801,250 
                                                  =============  ============  ============  ============ 

Off-balance-sheet net unrealized gains (losses): 
 Commitments to originate loans .................                 $     1,691                  $       -- 
 Forward commitments to sell loans ..............                      (2,757)                         56 
</TABLE>
- ------------ 

   (1) Designated as a hedge against FHLB advances. 

   The carrying amounts in the table are included in the accompanying 
consolidated statement of financial position under the indicated captions, 
except for off-balance-sheet net unrealized gains (losses). 

   The following summary presents a description of the methodologies and 
assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the Company's financial 
instruments. Much of the information used to determine fair value is highly 
subjective. When applicable, readily available market information has been 
utilized. However, for a significant portion of the Company's financial 
instruments, active markets do not exist. Therefore, considerable judgements 
were required in estimating fair value for certain items. The subjective 
factors include, among other things, the estimated timing and amount of cash 
flows, risk characteristics, and interest rates, all of which are subject to 
changes. 

   Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents are valued at their 
carrying amounts included in the consolidated statement of financial 
condition, which are reasonable estimates of fair value due to the relatively 
short period to maturity of the instruments. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Securities and mortgage-backed securities: Securities and mortgage-backed 
securities are valued at quoted market prices where available. If quoted 
market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market 
prices of comparable instruments. 

   Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are valued based on quoted market 
prices for mortgage-backed securities backed by similar loans. 

   Loans receivable, net: Fair values are estimated for loans in groups with 
similar financial and risk characteristics. Loans are segregated by type 
including residential, multi-family and commercial. Each loan type is further 
segmented into fixed and variable interest rate terms and by performing and 
non-performing categories in order to estimate fair values. 

   For performing residential mortgage loans, fair value is estimated by 
discounting contractual cash flows adjusted for prepayment estimates using 
discount rates based on secondary market sources. The fair value of 
performing commercial and multi-family loans is calculated by discounting 
scheduled principal and interest cash flows through the estimated maturity 
using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest 
rate risk inherent in the respective loan type. 

   Fair value for non-performing loans is based on discounting estimated cash 
flows using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated 
cash flows, or underlying collateral values, where appropriate. 

   Covered Assets: Since the carrying value of Covered Assets is fully 
guaranteed by the FSLIC Resolution Fund, fair value of these financial 
instruments approximates the carrying value. 

   Investment in FHLB: Since no secondary market exists for FHLB stock and 
the stock is bought and sold at par by FHLB, fair value of these financial 
instruments approximates the carrying value. 

   Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate 
their fair values. 

   Deposits: The fair values of demand deposits, passbook accounts, money 
market accounts, and other deposits immediately withdrawable, by definition, 
approximate carrying values for the respective financial instruments. For 
fixed maturity deposits, the fair value was estimated by discounting expected 
cash flows by the current offering rates of deposits with similar terms and 
maturities. 

   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: The fair value of 
securities sold under agreements to repurchase is estimated using a 
discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently offered on 
such repurchase agreements with similar maturities. 

   Borrowings: The fair value of borrowings, other than FHLB advances and the 
Senior Notes, are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on 
current incremental rates for similar borrowing arrangements. The fair values 
of FHLB advances are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on 
interest rates currently offered on advances with similar maturities. Fair 
values of the Bank's interest rate swap agreements, which effectively hedge 
certain of the Bank's FHLB advances, are based on the net present value of 
the estimated interest due to the Bank as compared to the estimated interest 
due to the counterparties of the agreements. 

   Off-balance sheet financial instruments: Fair values of the Bank's 
commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged 
to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of 
the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For 
fixed-rate commitments, fair value also considers the difference between 
current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. Fair value of 
forward commitments to sell loans are determined using current estimated 
replacement costs. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (32) SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) 

   The following table presents selected quarterly financial data for the 
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands) (unaudited): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    QUARTER ENDED 
                                      ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                        DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,    JUNE 30,     MARCH 31, 
                                            1995            1995           1995         1995          TOTAL 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
<S>                                   <C>             <C>              <C>          <C>          <C>
Total interest income ...............    $ 277,679        $ 270,583      $ 268,127    $ 259,456   $ 1,075,845 
Total interest expense ..............     (185,619)        (184,751)      (185,237)    (179,208)     (734,815) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net interest income ................       92,060           85,832         82,890       80,248       341,030 
Provision for loan losses ...........      (19,000)          (6,000)        (5,799)      (6,201)      (37,000) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net interest income after provision 
  for loan losses ...................       73,060           79,832         77,091       74,047       304,030 
Total noninterest income ............       45,717           35,636         38,595       31,025       150,973 
Total noninterest expense ...........      (82,725)         (76,973)       (92,520)     (80,335)     (332,553) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Income before income taxes, 
 extraordinary item and minority 
 interest ...........................       36,052           38,495         23,166       24,737       122,450 
Income taxes (see Note 27) ..........       64,614           (4,005)        (2,743)        (681)       57,185 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Income berfore extraordinary item 
  and minority interest .............      100,666           34,490         20,423       24,056       179,635 
Extraordinary item ..................           --               --             --        1,967         1,967 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Income before minority interest  ...      100,666           34,490         20,423       26,023       181,602 
Minority interest ...................       (8,646)          (8,646)        (8,646)      (8,646)      (34,584) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net income .........................    $  92,020        $  25,844      $  11,777    $  17,377    $  147,018 
                                      ==============  ===============  ===========  ===========  ============= 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   QUARTER ENDED 
                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                        DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,    JUNE 30,    MARCH 31, 
                                            1994            1994           1994        1994         TOTAL 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                   <C>             <C>              <C>         <C>          <C>
Total interest income ...............    $ 252,220         $12,856       $ 13,307    $ 14,756     $ 293,139 
Total interest expense ..............     (169,434)         (9,385)       (10,325)    (10,701)     (199,845) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Net interest income ................       82,786           3,471          2,982       4,055        93,294 
Provision for loan losses ...........       (6,226)             --             --          --        (6,226) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Net interest income after provision 
  for loan losses ...................       76,560           3,471          2,982       4,055        87,068 
Total noninterest income ............       28,651           4,174          4,634       3,699        41,158 
Total noninterest expense ...........      (74,401)         (7,059)        (7,279)     (7,559)      (96,298) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Income before income taxes and 
  extraordinary item ................       30,810             586            337         195        31,928 
Income taxes ........................       (2,558)             --             --          --        (2,558) 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Income before extraordinary item  ..       28,252             586            337         195        29,370 
Extraordinary item ..................         (119)             --          1,495          --         1,376 
                                      --------------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------- 
 Net income .........................    $  28,133        $    586      $   1,832   $     195    $   30,746 
                                      ==============  ===============  ==========  ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (33) CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

   The following represents condensed statements of financial condition of 
the Company (parent company only) at December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1995        1994 
                                              ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                           <C>         <C>
ASSETS 
 Cash and cash equivalents ..................   $      6    $  3,801 
 Investment in Bank .........................    659,155     539,867 
 Receivable from Bank .......................         --       3,156 
 Office premises and equipment, net  ........         --         414 
 Other assets and deferred charges ..........      8,794      10,191 
                                              ----------  ---------- 
  Total assets ..............................   $667,955    $557,429 
                                              ==========  ========== 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
 Senior Notes ...............................   $200,000    $200,000 
 Accrued interest payable ...................      3,131       3,131 
 Payables to affiliates .....................        304       1,301 
 Other liabilities ..........................      2,104         125 
                                              ----------  ---------- 
  Total liabilities .........................    205,539     204,557 
                                              ----------  ---------- 
  Total stockholders' equity ................    462,416     352,872 
                                              ----------  ---------- 
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity    $667,955    $557,429 
                                              ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The following represents parent company only condensed statements of 
operations for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993 (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1995       1994       1993 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
<S>                                                        <C>         <C>        <C>
Interest income ..........................................   $    341    $   155   $     -- 
Dividends received from the Bank .........................    111,900         --    136,210 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
                                                              112,241        155    136,210 
Interest expense .........................................     25,539      6,381         -- 
Non-interest expense .....................................      5,819        987         -- 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
                                                               31,358      7,368         -- 
Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income 
 of the Bank .............................................     80,883     (7,213)   136,210 
Equity in undistributed net income of the Bank  ..........     99,360     37,326      7,908 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
Income before taxes and minority interest ................    180,243     30,113    144,118 
Income tax expense (benefit) .............................     (1,359)      (633)        -- 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
Income before minority interest ..........................    181,602     30,746    144,118 
Minority interest in earnings of the Bank ................     34,584         --         -- 
                                                           ----------  ---------  --------- 
 Net income ..............................................   $147,018    $30,746   $144,118 
                                                           ==========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The following represents parent company only statements of cash flows for 
the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1995         1994         1993 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 Net income ......................................   $147,018    $   30,746   $ 144,118 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash 
  provided by (used in) operating activities: 
  Amortization of deferred issuance costs  .......        764           232           -- 
  Decrease (increase) in receivable from the Bank       3,156        (3,156)          -- 
  Decrease (increase) in other assets and 
   deferred charges ..............................        633          (863)          -- 
  Increase (decrease) in payable to affiliates  ..       (997)        1,301           -- 
  Increase in accrued interest payable ...........         --         3,131 
  Increase in other liabilities ..................      1,979           125 
  Equity in undistributed net income of the Bank      (99,360)      (37,326)      (7,908) 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
   Total adjustments .............................    (93,825)      (36,556)      (7,908) 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
   Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating 
    activities ...................................     53,193        (5,810)     136,210 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Cash flows from investing activities: 
 Purchases of furniture, fixtures and equipment  .         --          (414)          -- 
 Proceeds from disposal of furniture, fixture and 
  equipment ......................................        414            --           -- 
 Capital contributions to the Bank ...............     (2,000)     (390,791)          -- 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
  Net cash flows used in financing activities  ...     (1,586)     (391,205)           0 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Cash flows from financing activities: 
 Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes  .........         --       190,440           -- 
 Proceeds from other borrowings ..................         --        19,029           -- 
 Repayment of other borrowings ...................         --       (19,029)          -- 
 Issuance of class C common stock ................         --       210,376           -- 
 Redemption of class C common stock ..............    (60,801)           --           -- 
 Dividends on class C common stock ...............    (29,185)           --     (136,210) 
 Dividends paid to minority shareholders 
  of the Bank ....................................     34,584            --           -- 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
  Net cash flow (used in) provided by financial 
   activities ....................................    (55,402)      400,816     (136,210) 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  .........     (3,795)        3,801            0 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  ..      3,801            --           -- 
                                                   -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  ........   $      6     $   3,801    $       0 
                                                   ===========  ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (34) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED) 

 Lomas 1996 Purchase 

   On January 31, 1996, FNMC consummated an agreement to purchase LMUSA's 
remaining $14.1 billion loan servicing portfolio (including a sub-servicing 
portfolio of $2.4 billion), a master servicing portfolio of $2.7 billion, 
$5.9 million in foreclosed real estate, $45.3 million in net other servicing 
receivables, $5.8 million in mortgage loans, and $6.2 million in net other 
assets for a purchase price of approximately $160.8 million payable in 
installments (the "Lomas 1996 Purchase"). The initial installment of $49.8 
million was paid with existing cash. 

 SFFed Acquisition 

   On August 27, 1995 the Bank entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger 
(the "Merger Agreement") with SFFed Corp. ("SFFed"), a savings and loan 
holding company, pursuant to which the Bank acquired (the "SFFed 
Acquisition") SFFed and its wholly owned federal savings association, San 
Francisco Federal Savings and Loan Association ("San Francisco Federal"). San 
Francisco Federal operated 35 branches in the Northern California area. At 
December 31, 1995, San Francisco Federal had approximately $4.0 billion in 
assets and approximately $2.7 billion in deposits. 

   The SFFed Acquisition was consummated on February 1, 1996. Under the 
Merger Agreement, holders of SFFed common stock outstanding at the effective 
time of the merger (other than shares for which dissenter's rights were 
perfected, shares held by First Nationwide and shares held as treasury stock) 
received $32 per share. The holders of options on the common stock of SFFed 
received for each share subject to an option the difference between $32 and 
the applicable per share option price. The aggregate consideration paid under 
the Merger Agreement was approximately $264 million. Following completion of 
the SFFed Acquisition, SFFed was liquidated and San Francisco Federal was 
merged into First Nationwide. The Bank financed the SFFed Acquisition with 
existing cash and other borrowings which may ultimately be replaced by 
proceeds from the sale of certain mortgage-backed securities or other assets. 

 Issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes 

   On January 31, 1996, FN Holdings issued $140 million of its 9 1/8% Senior 
Subordinated Notes Due 2003. On February 1, 1996, FN Holdings contributed the 
net proceeds of such offering totalling $133 million in cash as additional 
paid in capital to the Bank to ensure that the Bank retains its 
"well-capitalized" status upon consummation of the SFFed Acquisition and 
Lomas 1996 Purchase described in the preceding paragraphs. 

 Pending Acquisition -- Home Federal 

   On December 19, 1995, the Bank entered into a merger agreement with Home 
Federal Financial Corporation ("HFFC"), pursuant to which the Bank will 
acquire (the "Home Federal Acquisition") HFFC and its wholly owned federally 
chartered savings association subsidiary, Home Federal Savings and Loan 
Association of San Francisco ("Home Federal"). At December 31, 1995, HFFC had 
approximately $718 million in assets and $625 million in deposits and 
operated 15 branches in the Northern California area. The aggregate 
consideration to be paid in connection with the Home Federal Acquisition is 
estimated to approximate $70.6 million. The Home Federal Acquisition is 
subject to approval by HFFC's shareholders and regulatory approval by the 
Office of Thrift Supervision, and is expected to close in the second quarter 
of 1996. 

                              F-47           
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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

  Branch Sales 

   From September through December of 1995, the Bank entered into the 
following agreements (the "Branch Sale Agreements") to sell retail deposits 
("Deposits") and the related retail banking assets comprised of cash on hand, 
loans on deposits and facilities ("Related Assets") in Ohio, New York, New 
Jersey and Michigan as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        CARRYING VALUE AT
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                           DATE OF     NUMBER OF      GENERAL      -----------------------------
               PURCHASER                  AGREEMENT    BRANCHES       LOCATION       DEPOSITS    RELATED ASSETS
             -------------               -----------  -----------    ----------    ----------------------------- 
                                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                     <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>             <C>
Fifth Third Bank of Northeastern Ohio      9/22/95        28        Ohio            $1,414,695      $18,480 
North Fork Bank .......................    9/28/95        10        Long Island,       602,014        8,222 
                                                                    New York 
Middletown Savings Bank ...............    9/29/95         8        Upstate            485,975        5,594 
                                                                    New York 
Independence Savings Bank .............   10/11/95         3        Brooklyn,          330,073        3,308 
                                                                    New York 
Republic National Bank ................   10/31/95         3        Manhattan,         282,580        1,795 
                                                                    New York 
Midlantic Bank ........................    11/3/95         4        New Jersey         509,597        5,556 
Independence Savings Bank .............   11/15/95         2        Staten Island,     286,723        3,718 
                                                                    New York 
Charter One Bank ......................   12/14/95        21        Michigan           783,965       12,667 
                                                                                  ------------  -------------- 
  Total ...............................                                             $4,695,622      $59,340 
                                                                                  ============  ============== 
</TABLE>

   The premiums to be paid by the purchasers in these transactions total 
approximately $367 million. These sales are subject to regulatory approval 
and are expected to close during the first half of 1996. 

   As of March 8, 1996, the Bank has consummated the sale of 38 branches 
pursuant to the Branch Sale Agreements, totalling $2.1 billion and $28.1 
million in carrying value of Deposits and Related Assets at their respective 
sale dates, respectively. The Bank financed these sales through additional 
borrowings from the FHLB and reverse repurchase agreements. Through March 8, 
1996, pre-tax gains totalling $180.9 million have been recognized in 
connection with these transactions. 

 Loans to Affiliate 

   On March 1, 1996, the Company extended a loan to an affiliate in the 
amount of $46.8 million. 

                              F-48           
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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                    1996             1995 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
                                                                         (UNAUDITED) 
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
                            ASSETS 
Cash and amounts due from banks .............................    $   119,091     $   154,758 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks ....................         24,788          32,778 
Short-term investment securities ............................        127,339         125,035 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents ..................................        271,218         312,571 
Securities available for sale, at fair value ................        567,933         348,561 
Securities held to maturity .................................          4,277           1,455 
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale at fair value        1,660,140       1,477,514 
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity .................      1,700,387       1,524,488 
Loans held for sale, net ....................................        710,233       1,203,412 
Loans receivable, net .......................................     10,596,983       8,831,018 
Covered assets ..............................................             --          39,349 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") System  .......        217,529         109,943 
Office premises and equipment, net ..........................         92,088          93,509 
Foreclosed real estate, net .................................         58,791          48,535 
Accrued interest receivable .................................        110,811         100,604 
Intangible assets ...........................................        144,782          18,606 
Mortgage servicing rights ...................................        406,669         241,355 
Other assets ................................................        427,637         295,325 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
  Total assets ..............................................    $16,969,478     $14,646,245 
                                                              ===============  ============== 
   LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits ....................................................    $ 8,799,990     $10,241,628 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ..............      2,127,574         969,510 
Borrowings ..................................................      4,380,368       2,392,862 
Other liabilities ...........................................        431,291         279,099 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
  Total liabilities .........................................     15,739,223      13,883,099 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
Minority interest-preferred stock of First Nationwide Bank  .        309,376         300,730 
Stockholders' equity: 
 Floating rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock, 
  $1.00 par value, 10,000 shares issued and outstanding  ....        150,000              -- 
 Class A common stock, $1.00 par value, 800 shares 
  authorized, 800 shares issued and outstanding .............              1               1 
 Class B common stock, $1.00 par value, 200 shares 
  authorized, 200 shares issued and outstanding .............             --              -- 
 Class C common stock, $1.00 par value, 250 shares 
  authorized, 0 and 169.5 shares issued and outstanding at 
  September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively  ...             --              -- 
 Additional paid-in capital .................................         47,752         223,000 
 Net unrealized holding gain on securities available for 
  sale ......................................................         35,087          63,512 
 Retained earnings (substantially restricted) ...............        688,039         175,903 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
  Total stockholders' equity ................................        920,879         462,416 
                                                              ---------------  -------------- 
  Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders' 
   equity ...................................................    $16,969,478     $14,646,245 
                                                              ===============  ============== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1996        1995 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                         <C>         <C>
Interest income: 
 Loans receivable .........................................   $671,099    $603,814 
 Mortgage-backed securities ...............................    191,602     156,440 
 Covered assets ...........................................      1,413       9,869 
 Loans held for sale ......................................     45,424       6,959 
 Securities and interest-bearing deposits in other banks  .     24,875      21,084 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Total interest income ...................................    934,413     798,166 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
Interest expense: 
 Deposits .................................................    323,246     328,879 
 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ..........     89,923      77,994 
 Borrowings ...............................................    200,114     142,323 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Total interest expense ..................................    613,283     549,196 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Net interest income .....................................    321,130     248,970 
Provision for loan losses .................................     29,700      18,000 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses  .....    291,430     230,970 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest income: 
 Loan servicing fees, net .................................     92,150      48,061 
 Customer banking fees and service charges ................     34,356      34,815 
 Management fees ..........................................      8,016      11,139 
 Gain on sales of branches ................................    363,012          -- 
 Gain/(loss) on sales of loans, net .......................     13,005      (1,113) 
 Gain/(loss) on sales of assets ...........................     38,396        (180) 
 Other income .............................................     46,526      12,534 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Total noninterest income ................................    595,461     105,256 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest expense: 
 Compensation and employee benefits .......................    155,976     117,897 
 Occupancy and equipment ..................................     37,441      39,456 
 Loan expense .............................................     20,454       6,331 
 Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") deposit 
  insurance premium .......................................     77,011      16,360 
 Data processing ..........................................      8,345       7,195 
 Marketing ................................................      7,697      11,308 
 Professional fees ........................................     13,444       8,281 
 Foreclosed real estate operations, net ...................     (6,841)       (232) 
 Amortization of intangible assets ........................      6,877         460 
 Other ....................................................     58,901      42,772 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Total noninterest expense ...............................    379,305     249,828 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item and 
 minority interest ........................................    507,586      86,398 
Income tax (benefit) expense ..............................    (79,724)      7,429 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
Income before extraordinary item and minority interest  ...    587,310      78,969 
Extraordinary item -- (loss)/gain on early extinguishment 
 of debt, net .............................................     (1,586)      1,967 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Net income before minority interest .....................    585,724      80,936 
Minority interest -- First Nationwide Bank preferred stock 
 dividends ................................................     34,584      25,938 
                                                            ----------  ---------- 
  Net income available to common shareholders .............   $551,140    $ 54,998 
                                                            ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  1996          1995 
                                                             -------------  ----------- 
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 Net income ................................................   $   551,140    $  54,998 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided 
  by (used in) operating activities: 
  Amortization of intangible assets ........................         6,877          460 
  Accretion of premiums and discounts, net .................       (11,431)      (4,344) 
  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights ................        65,482       19,836 
  Provision for loan losses ................................        29,700       18,000 
  Provision for accrued termination and facilities costs  ..            --       13,992 
  (Gain) loss on sales of assets ...........................       (38,396)         180 
  Gain on sales of branches ................................      (363,012)          -- 
  Loss on sales of loans, net ..............................        41,968        7,380 
  Gain on sales of foreclosed real estate, net .............       (10,533)      (2,033) 
  Extraordinary loss (gain) on early extinguishment of 
    debt, net ..............................................         1,586       (1,967) 
  Depreciation and amortization ............................         9,223        7,206 
  FHLB stock dividend ......................................        (3,585)      (5,216) 
  Capitalization of originated mortgage servicing rights 
    and excess servicing fees receivable ...................       (54,973)      (6,267) 
  Purchases and originations of loans held for sale  .......    (3,554,652)    (621,565) 
  Proceeds from the sales of loans held for sale  ..........     4,025,868      411,165 
  Increase in other assets .................................       (52,854)      (6,697) 
  Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable  ......        16,199      (14,735) 
  (Decrease) increase in other liabilities .................       (13,499)      44,149 
  Increase in minority interest ............................         8,646           -- 
                                                             -------------  ----------- 
   Total adjustments .......................................       102,614     (140,456) 
                                                             -------------  ----------- 
   Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating 
    activities .............................................       653,754      (85,458) 
                                                             -------------  ----------- 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim 
financial information and with the instructions for meeting the requirements 
of Regulation S-X, Article 10 and therefore do not include all disclosures 
necessary for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, 
all adjustments have been made that are necessary for a fair presentation of 
the financial position and results of operations and cash flows as of and for 
the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. 
The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 
1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 
the entire fiscal year or any other interim period. Certain amounts for the 
three and nine months periods in the prior year have been reclassified to 
conform with the current period's presentation. 

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 
First Nationwide Holdings Inc. ("FN Holdings" or the "Company"), First 
Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank ("First Nationwide" or "Bank"), whose 
common stock is wholly owned by the Company, and the Bank's wholly owned 
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have 
been eliminated in consolidation. The statements should be read in 
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in the 
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, as 
amended. All terms used but not defined elsewhere herein have meanings 
ascribed to them in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended. 

   Earnings per share data is not presented due to the limited ownership of 
the Company. FN Holdings is a holding company whose only significant asset is 
all of the common stock of the Bank, and therefore all activities for the 
consolidated entity are carried out by the Bank and its operating 
subsidiaries. 

(2) ACQUISITIONS AND SALES 

   On February 28, 1995, the Bank (through its wholly owned mortgage bank 
operating subsidiary, First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation ("FNMC")), 
acquired a 1-4 unit residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio of 
approximately $11.4 billion and other assets and liabilities (the "Maryland 
Acquisition"). 

   In April 1995, the Bank acquired approximately $13 million in deposits 
located in Tiburon, California from East-West Federal Bank, a federal savings 
bank (the "Tiburon Purchase"). In August 1995, the Bank acquired three retail 
branches located in Orange County, California with deposit accounts totalling 
approximately $356 million from ITT Federal Bank, fsb (the "ITT Purchase"). 
On December 8, 1995, the Bank acquired four retail branches located in Sonoma 
County, California with associated deposit accounts of approximately $144 
million from Citizens Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank (the "Sonoma 
Purchase" and, collectively with the Tiburon and ITT Purchases, the "Branch 
Purchases"). 

   On October 2, 1995, FNMC purchased from Lomas Mortgage USA, Inc. ("LMUSA") 
a loan servicing portfolio of approximately $11.1 billion (including a 
sub-servicing portfolio of $3.1 billion), a $2.9 billion master servicing 
portfolio in which FNMC monitors the performance and consolidates the 
reporting and remittances of multiple servicers for various investors (a 
"master servicing portfolio"), and other assets (the "LMUSA 1995 Purchase"). 
On January 31, 1996, FNMC purchased LMUSA's remaining $14.1 billion loan 
servicing portfolio (including a sub-servicing portfolio of $2.4 billion), a 
master servicing portfolio of $2.7 billion, $5.9 million in foreclosed real 
estate, $46.8 million in net other servicing receivables, $2.6 million in 
mortgage loans, and $6.2 million in net other assets (including $1.4 million 
in cash and cash equivalents) for a purchase price of approximately $160.0 
million payable in installments (the "LMUSA 1996 Purchase" and, together with 
the LMUSA 1995 Purchase, the "LMUSA Purchases"). 

                              F-52           
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               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    On February 1, 1996, First Nationwide acquired SFFed Corp. ("SFFed") and 
its wholly owned subsidiary, San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan 
Association (the "SFFed Acquisition"). The following is a summary of the 
assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the SFFed 
Acquisition at February 1, 1996: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    ESTIMATED 
                                                          SFFED                         BANK        REMAINING 
                                                        CARRYING      FAIR VALUE      CARRYING        LIVES 
                                                          VALUE       ADJUSTMENTS       VALUE      (IN YEARS) 
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Cash and cash equivalents ..........................   $   181,061     $     --      $   181,061       -- 
Mortgage-backed securities .........................       918,817       11,007          929,824       1-5 
Loans receivable, net ..............................     2,715,758      (23,245)       2,692,513      2-18 
Office premises and equipment ......................        20,581      (11,672)           8,909      3-10 
Investment in FHLB System ..........................        31,989           --           31,989       -- 
Foreclosed real estate, net ........................        30,018           --           30,018       -- 
Accrued interest receivable ........................        22,740           --           22,740       -- 
Mortgage servicing rights ..........................         2,238       13,762           16,000       2-4 
Other assets .......................................        44,938       (7,773)          37,165       2-5 
Deposits ...........................................    (2,678,692)     (10,950)      (2,689,642)      1-5 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  ....      (815,291)      (3,640)        (818,931)      -- 
Borrowings .........................................      (227,203)      (8,831)        (236,034)     1-17 
Other liabilities ..................................       (50,805)      (5,898)         (56,703)      1-5 
                                                     -------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                       $   196,149     $(47,240)         148,909 
                                                     =============  ============= 
Purchase price .....................................                                     264,245 
                                                                                   ------------- 
Excess cost over fair value of net assets acquired                                   $   115,336 
                                                                                   ============= 
</TABLE>

   The purchase price for the SFFed Acquisition was financed with existing 
cash of the Bank and other borrowings, some of which were repaid with the 
$311.8 million of proceeds from the sale of consumer loans on February 23, 
1996. In connection with the SFFed Acquisition, FN Holdings issued $140 
million of 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2003 (the "Senior Sub Notes") 
and contributed the net proceeds thereof of $133 million to the Bank as 
additional paid-in capital, which augmented the Bank's regulatory capital to 
maintain its "well-capitalized" status after the SFFed Acquisition. 

                              F-53           
<PAGE>
               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    On June 1, 1996, the Bank acquired Home Federal Financial Corporation 
("HFFC"), and its wholly-owned federally chartered savings association, Home 
Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Francisco (the "Home Federal 
Acquisition," and together with the SFFed Acquisition, the "1996 
Acquisitions"). The aggregate consideration paid in connection with the Home 
Federal Acquisition was approximately $67.8 million funded with existing 
cash. The following is a summary of the assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed in the Home Federal Acquisition at June 1, 1996: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      ESTIMATED 
                                               HFFC                        BANK       REMAINING 
                                             CARRYING     FAIR VALUE     CARRYING       LIVES 
                                               VALUE      ADJUSTMENTS      VALUE     (IN YEARS) 
                                           -----------  -------------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Cash and cash equivalents ................   $ 146,867      $    --      $ 146,867       -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ...............       4,053          (65)         3,988       1-5 
Loans receivable, net ....................     538,722        3,983        542,705      2-18 
Office premises and equipment ............       4,202       (2,165)         2,037      3-10 
Investment in FHLB System ................       6,259           --          6,259 
Foreclosed real estate, net ..............       2,421         (198)         2,223       -- 
Accrued interest receivable ..............       3,594           --          3,594       -- 
Mortgage servicing rights ................         817        1,657          2,474       2-4 
Other assets .............................      10,016         (202)         9,814       2-5 
Deposits .................................    (632,399)      (1,875)      (634,274)      1-5 
Borrowings ...............................     (30,000)         241        (29,759)     1-17 
Other liabilities ........................      (3,602)      (2,940)        (6,542)      1-5 
                                           -----------  -------------  ----------- 
                                             $  50,950      $(1,564)        49,386 
                                           ===========  =============  
Purchase price ...........................                                  67,823 
                                                                       ----------- 
Excess cost over fair value of net assets 
 acquired ................................                               $  18,437 
                                                                       =========== 
</TABLE>

   The 1996 Acquisitions and the LMUSA 1996 Purchase were accounted for as 
purchases and, accordingly, their respective purchase prices were allocated 
to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in each transaction based on 
estimates of fair values at the date of purchase. Since the respective dates 
of purchase, the results of operations related to such assets and liabilities 
have been included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. 

                              F-54           
<PAGE>
               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    From September through December of 1995, First Nationwide entered into 
contracts for the sale of its retail deposits ("Deposits") and the related 
retail banking assets comprised of cash on hand, loans on deposits, and 
facilities (collectively, "Assets") in the states of Ohio, New York, New 
Jersey and Michigan (collectively, the "Branch Sale Agreements") at gross 
prices which represent an average premium of 7.96% of the deposits sold. 
During the first half of 1996, the Branch Sale Agreements were consummated in 
a series of transactions, as follows (the "Branch Sales"): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  CARRYING VALUE AT
                       SALE                     RESPECTIVE SALE DATE
                   CONSUMMATION    NUMBER OF  ------------------------   PRE-TAX 
BRANCH LOCATION        DATE        BRANCHES       DEPOSITS     ASSETS     GAIN     
- ---------------    ------------   ----------  ------------------------  ---------                                 
                                                      (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>              <C>             <C>          <C>           <C>        <C>
New York .......     1/12/96           7        $  416,476    $ 5,997   $ 32,991 
Ohio ...........     1/19/96          28         1,392,561     20,480    130,660 
New York .......     2/23/96           3           270,046      1,838     17,027 
New York .......     3/15/96           5           615,572      8,083     48,933 
New Jersey .....     3/22/96           4           501,262      6,396     35,938 
New York .......     3/22/96          11           637,045      9,465     41,286 
Michigan .......     6/28/96          21           799,226     15,060     56,177 
                                 -----------  ------------  ---------  --------- 
                                      79        $4,632,188    $67,319   $363,012 
                                 ===========  ============  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   The Branch Sales were funded with short-term FHLB advances of $2.0 billion 
with a weighted average rate of 5.47%, long-term FHLB advances of $.6 billion 
with a weighted average rate of 5.41% maturing from April 1997 through March 
1998 and securities sold under agreements to repurchase of $1.5 billion with 
a weighted average rate of 5.45%, supplemented by cash from operations, 
principally the maturity of and principal payments on securities. 

   The following pro forma financial information combines the historical 
results of the Company as if the SFFed Acquisition, LMUSA Purchases, Branch 
Sales and the issuance of the Senior Sub Notes had occurred as of the 
beginning of the first period presented (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         NINE MONTHS ENDED 
                           SEPTEMBER 30, 
                      ---------------------- 
                          1996        1995 
                      ----------  ---------- 
<S>                   <C>         <C>
Net interest income     $324,207    $325,339 
Net income ..........    219,047     130,067 
                      ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The gains recognized related to the Branch Sales are excluded from the 
above table. The pro forma information does not include the effect of the 
Maryland Acquisition, the Home Federal Acquisition or the Branch Purchases 
because such effect is not material. The pro forma results are not 
necessarily indicative of the results which would have actually been obtained 
if the SFFed Acquisition, LMUSA Purchases, Branch Sales and the issuance of 
the Senior Sub Notes had been consummated in the past nor do they project the 
results of operations in any future period. 

   On July 27, 1996, FN Holdings entered into an agreement pursuant to which 
the Bank will acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. 
("Cal Fed") for approximately $1.2 billion of cash consideration and a 
portion of litigation interests owned by Cal Fed (the "Cal Fed Acquisition"). 
Cal Fed Bancorp Inc., a savings and loan holding company, owns 100% of the 
common stock of California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, which at 
June 30, 1996, had total assets of approximately $14.0 billion and deposits 
of $8.8 billion, and operated 118 branches in California and Nevada. The 
acquisition is subject to Cal Fed shareholder and regulatory approval and is 
expected to close in the first quarter of 1997. 

   Pursuant to a merger agreement, dated September 19, 1996 by and between FN 
Holdings and FN Escrow (the "FN Escrow Merger"), FN Holdings will acquire the 
net proceeds from the September 19, 1996 issuance of FN Escrow's $575 million 
of 10 5/8% senior senior subordinated notes due 2003 (the 

                              F-55           
<PAGE>
               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

"Notes"). FN Holdings expects to use (i) the net proceeds of the Notes of 
approximately $555 million, together with (ii) the $144.2 million net cash 
proceeds from the sale of $150 million aggregate liquidation value of 
Holdings Preferred Stock to a corporation owned by Gerald J. Ford, Chairman 
of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Bank, and (iii) 
existing cash, to finance the Cal Fed Acquisition. Upon consummation of the 
Cal Fed Acquisition, FN Escrow will be merged with and into FN Holdings. 
Pursuant to the FN Escrow Merger, the obligations of FN Escrow under the 
Notes will be assumed by FN Holdings. 

   Upon receipt of the proceeds from the issuance of the Holdings Preferred 
Stock to Special Purpose Corp., Holdings loaned to an affiliate approximately 
$19 million. Such loan bears interest at the rate of 14% at September 30, 
1996, and is an unsecured subordinated obligation of the borrower, which 
obligation to Holdings is evidenced by a Promissory Note. The loan is 
expected to be repaid concurrently with the closing of the Cal Fed 
Acquisition and the FN Escrow Merger. Management believes that the terms and 
conditions to such loan are at least as favorable to Holdings as might have 
been obtained in a similar transaction. 

(3) CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

   The Company uses the indirect method to present cash flows from operating 
activities. Cash paid for interest for the nine months ended September 30, 
1996 and 1995 was $619.5 million and $504.0 million, respectively. 

   During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, noncash activity 
consisted of transfers from loans receivable to foreclosed real estate of 
$87.4 million, and the transfers of certain consumer loans from loans held 
for sale to loans receivable totalling $27.7 million. 

   During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, noncash activity 
consisted of the transfer of $58.5 million from loans receivable to 
foreclosed real estate. 

(4) ISSUANCE OF SENIOR SUB NOTES 

   On January 31, 1996, the Company issued $140 million of its Senior Sub 
Notes. The net proceeds of this offering, totalling $133 million, were 
contributed to the Bank as additional paid-in capital. 

(5) ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK 

   On September 19, 1996, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Preferred Stock 
("Holdings Preferred Stock") with a liquidation value of $150 million. Cash 
dividends on the Holdings Preferred Stock are cumulative and are payable: (i) 
in cash at an annual rate of the cost of funds to an affiliate of FN Holdings 
under such affiliate's bank credit facility and (ii) in newly issued shares 
of another series of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Holdings 
("Additional Preferred Stock") at an annual rate of 2% of the stated 
liquidation value of the Holdings Preferred Stock, if, when, and as declared 
by the Board of Directors of FN Holdings. The annual cash dividends on the 
10,000 shares of Holdings Preferred Stock, assuming such dividends have been 
declared by the Board of Directors of FN Holdings, are expected to 
approximate $15 million per year. 

(6) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

   Dividends on the Company's class A, B and C common stock during the nine 
months ended September 30, 1996 totalled $24.3 million, $6.1 million, and 
$8.6 million, respectively. In addition, the remaining 169.5 shares of the 
class C common stock were redeemed during the period, resulting in a capital 
distribution totalling $169.5 million. Dividends on the Company's class C 
common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 totalled $23.9 
million. 

(7) GAINS ON SALES OF ASSETS 

   On June 28, 1996, First Nationwide sold 2,000,000 shares of its investment 
in common stock of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. ("ACS") and acquired 
the FDIC's interest in the remaining shares of ACS owned by the Bank. A 
pre-tax gain of $40.4 million resulted from this transaction. 

                              F-56           
<PAGE>
               FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 (8) TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT 

   On August 19, 1996, the Bank and the FSLIC's successor, the FSLIC/RF, 
executed an agreement which resulted in the termination of the Assistance 
Agreement. As a result of the agreement, the FSLIC/RF paid the Bank the 
Covered Asset balance of $39 million and, among other things, assumed the 
responsibility for the disposition of several litigation matters involving 
Covered Assets which has been retained by the Bank following the FDIC 
Purchase. Accordingly, all accounts related to the Assistance Agreement, 
including previously established allowances for losses, were extinguished, 
resulting in additional noninterest income of $25.6 million. 

(9) SPECIAL SAIF ASSESSMENT 

   On September 30, 1996, the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork 
Reduction Act ("Act") of 1996 was enacted. The Act included a special 
assessment ("Special SAIF Assessment") related to the recapitalization of the 
SAIF, which was levied based on a rate of 65.7 cents per $100 of SAIF-insured 
domestic deposits held as of March 31, 1995. As a result of the Act, First 
Nationwide recorded a pre-tax charge of $60.1 million on September 30, 1996. 
The portion of this assessment related to deposits sold in Ohio, New York, 
New Jersey and Michigan will be borne, pursuant to each sales contract, by 
the respective purchasers and accordingly, such amounts are not included in 
the expense recorded by First Nationwide. Management expects the 1997 SAIF 
deposit premiums to decline to 6.4 cents per $100 of SAIF-insured deposits 
per year from the prior rate of 23 cents. 

(10) EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 

   On September 12, 1996, First Nationwide repurchased $44 million aggregate 
principal amount of the $50 million in Senior Notes assumed in the SFFed 
Acquisition, resulting in an extraordinary loss of $1.6 million, net of 
income taxes, on the early extinguishment of such debt. In February 1995, 
First Nationwide prepaid $250 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances, 
resulting in an extraordinary gain of $2.0 million, net of income taxes, on 
the early extinguishment of such borrowings. 

(11) NEWLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

   In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" 
("SFAS No. 121"). SFAS No. 121 provides guidance for the recognition and 
measurement of impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable 
intangibles and goodwill related both to assets to be held and used by an 
entity and assets to be disposed of. SFAS No. 121 is effective for financial 
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company 
adopted SFAS No. 121 effective January 1, 1996. Such adoption had no material 
impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 

   On June 28, 1996, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and 
Extinguishments of Liabilities" ("SFAS No. 125"). SFAS No. 125 provides 
accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial 
assets and extinguishments of liabilities based on consistent application of 
a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Under that approach, 
after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and 
servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, 
derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered, and 
derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. This Statement provides 
consistent standards for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that 
are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings. 

   SFAS No. 125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets 
and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996, and is 
to be applied prospectively. Earlier or retroactive application is not 
permitted. Management has not yet completed its analysis of SFAS No. 125 and 
is unable to determine the effect, if any, implementation may have on the 
Company's consolidated financial statements. 

                              F-57           
<PAGE>
                      REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS 

Board of Directors 
First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank and 
First Madison Bank, FSB 

   We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial 
condition of the acquired business of First Nationwide Bank ("the Acquired 
Business"), as of December 31, 1993, and the related consolidated statements 
of operations, equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period 
ended December 31, 1993. The historical financial statements of First 
Nationwide Bank ("Old FNB") are the responsibility of the management of Old 
FNB. The assumptions discussed in Note 1 under "Basis of Presentation" (to 
the extent related to the Asset Purchase Agreement, as defined therein, and 
the transactions contemplated thereby) used in preparing the accompanying 
consolidated financial statements of the Acquired Business are the 
responsibility of the management of First Madison Bank. Our responsibility is 
to express an opinion on the financial statements of the Acquired Business 
based on our audits. 

   We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion. 

   In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, 
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Acquired 
Business, at December 31, 1993, and the consolidated results of its 
operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended 
December 31, 1993, in conformity with generally accepted accounting 
principles and the basis of presentation discussed in Note 1. 

   As discussed in Notes 16 and 18 to the consolidated financial statements, 
the Acquired Business changed its method of accounting for income taxes and 
postretirement health benefits in 1992. 

                                            COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP 
San Francisco, California 
May 10, 1994 

                              F-58           
<PAGE>
                             THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  DECEMBER 31 
                                                                                     1993 
                                                                                ------------- 
<S>                                                                             <C>
                                     ASSETS 

Cash and amounts due from depository institutions .............................   $   230,624 
Other short-term investment securities ........................................        40,000 
                                                                                ------------- 
  Total cash and cash equivalents .............................................       270,624 
Investment securities, net (approximate market value $377 million in 1993)  ...       376,429 
Mortgage-backed securities, net (approximate market value $1.8 billion in 
 1993) ........................................................................     1,776,140 
Loans receivable, net .........................................................    11,408,852 
Loans and investment securities held for sale, net ............................       155,316 
Accrued interest receivable ...................................................        84,835 
Property acquired in settlement of loans, net .................................        63,851 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank system, at cost ..........................       152,629 
Office premises and equipment, net ............................................       108,711 
Real estate held for investment and sale, net .................................         9,691 
Goodwill ......................................................................       216,777 
Other assets ..................................................................       282,632 
                                                                                ------------- 
  Total Assets ................................................................   $14,906,487 
                                                                                ============= 

                             LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 

Liabilities: 
  Customer deposit ............................................................   $10,561,620 
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ..............................       835,341 
  Other borrowings ............................................................     2,477,615 
  Advance payments by borrowers ...............................................        45,056 
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ....................................        82,196 
                                                                                ------------- 
    Total Liabilities .........................................................    14,001,828 
Contingent Liabilities ........................................................            -- 
Equity ........................................................................       904,659 
                                                                                ------------- 
  Total Liabilities and Equity ................................................   $14,906,487 
                                                                                ============= 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-59           
<PAGE>
                             THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                                ------------------------- 
                                                                                    1993          1992 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
<S>                                                                             <C>          <C>
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME 
  Real estate loans ...........................................................  $  891,588    $1,179,468 
  Mortgage-backed securities ..................................................      80,458        64,059 
  Consumer and other loans ....................................................      42,437        51,230 
  FSLIC/RF notes and investment securities ....................................      32,395       105,226 
  Short-term investment securities ............................................      20,101        36,387 
  Receivable/Transferred Asset ................................................      18,062        65,050 
  FSLIC/RF yield maintenance and net earnings on unconsolidated 
   subsidiaries ...............................................................          --         7,742 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
    Total interest and dividend income ........................................   1,085,041     1,509,162 
INTEREST EXPENSE 
  Customer deposits ...........................................................     482,431       755,480 
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ..............................      12,730         5,370 
  Short-term borrowings .......................................................         370         3,396 
  Other borrowings ............................................................     133,125       176,547 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
    Total interest expense ....................................................     628,656       940,793 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
Net interest income ...........................................................     456,385       568,369 
Provision for loan losses .....................................................      81,506        85,228 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses ...........................     374,879       483,141 
OTHER INCOME 
  Mortgage banking operations, net ............................................      14,795        40,941 
  Customer banking fees .......................................................      52,104        37,558 
  Other loan fees and charges .................................................      14,044        13,307 
  Net gain (loss) on sales of: 
    Customer deposits .........................................................      22,281           527 
    Investment securities .....................................................         109         7,921 
    Consumer loans ............................................................       1,105        (3,094) 
    Other assets ..............................................................      (1,547)      (18,959) 
Real estate operations, net ...................................................      (3,578)       (1,330) 
Provision for losses on foreclosed property ...................................     (45,110)      (80,654) 
Other .........................................................................      90,389        50,635 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
    Total other income ........................................................     144,592        46,852 
OTHER EXPENSE 
  Compensation and benefits ...................................................     142,568       158,857 
  Premises and equipment ......................................................      73,242        92,967 
  SAIF insurance premiums .....................................................      31,820        36,036 
  Communications ..............................................................      15,327        18,919 
  Marketing and advertising ...................................................       8,928        14,949 
  Goodwill amortization .......................................................      16,945        20,496 
  Other general and administrative ............................................      43,033        79,377 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 
    Total other expense .......................................................     331,863       421,601 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting 
 changes ......................................................................     187,608       108,392 
Federal and state income tax expense (benefit) ................................      40,408       (27,451) 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 

Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting changes .......................     147,200       135,843 
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes ..................          --        10,128 
                                                                                -----------  ------------ 

Net Earnings ..................................................................  $  147,200    $  145,971 
                                                                                ===========  ============ 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-60           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 EQUITY OF 
                             ACQUIRED BUSINESS 
                            ----------------- 
<S>                         <C>
Balance--December 31, 1991         960,863 
Capital contribution  .....         40,625 
Cash dividends paid .......       (240,000) 
Net earnings ..............        145,971 
                            ----------------- 

Balance--December 31, 1992         907,459 
Cash dividends paid .......       (150,000) 
Net earnings ..............        147,200 
                            ----------------- 

Balance--December 31, 1993       $ 904,659 
                            ================= 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-61           
<PAGE>
                             THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                  ---------------------------- 
                                                                       1993           1992 
                                                                  -------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 1 ..........................   $ 2,142,498    $   596,993 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
 Net earnings ...................................................       147,200        145,971 
 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by 
  operating activities: 
  Cumulative effect of accounting changes .......................            --        (10,128) 
  Provisions for losses .........................................       126,616        168,083 
  Depreciation and amortization .................................        99,886        105,831 
  Accretion of fees and discounts and amortization of premiums  .       (14,718)       (60,006) 
  Gain on sales of loans, mortgage-backed securities and 
   investment securities ........................................        (5,917)       (22,872) 
  Provision for deferred income taxes ...........................       (14,156)       (50,747) 
  Mortgage banking activities: 
   Loans originated or purchased for resale .....................    (2,129,216)    (2,588,452) 
   Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale ...................     2,189,480      2,665,227 
  Changes in assets and liabilities: 
   Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  ........      (178,637)      (232,050) 
   Decrease in accrued interest receivable ......................        17,089         44,262 
   Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable ..............        17,134        (48,688) 
   Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable ...................         3,796        (53,873) 
   Other ........................................................       157,803        295,100 
                                                                  -------------  ------------- 

   Net cash provided by operating activities ....................       416,360        357,658 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
 Principal payments, net of originated loans ....................       480,730        806,826 
 Proceeds from sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities  ...        71,485        321,164 
 Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities ...............       318,965        203,224 
 Purchases of loans and mortgage-backed securities ..............      (985,881)      (583,925) 
 Decrease (increase) in receivable/transferred assets  ..........       330,011        778,239 
 Changes in real estate held for investment and sale and 
 property  acquired in settlement of loans: 
  Acquisitions and improvements .................................           (93)            -- 
  Sales and disposals, net ......................................       238,884        407,903 
 Proceeds from FDIC settlement: 
  FSLIC/RF notes and accrued interest ...........................            --      2,177,708 
  Repurchase of assets and other settlement proceeds  ...........       357,480        933,848 
 Changes in investment securities: 
  Purchases .....................................................       (66,654)    (1,329,820) 
  Maturities and sales ..........................................       234,432      1,332,671 
 Purchases and sales of premises and equipment, net  ............        27,115          8,505 
 Other ..........................................................         7,590         50,182 
                                                                  -------------  ------------- 
 Net cash provided by investing activities ......................     1,014,064      5,106,525 
                                                                  -------------  ------------- 
</TABLE>

                                                                     continued 

                See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

                              F-62           
<PAGE>
                             THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS--(CONTINUED) 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                       ---------------------------- 
                                                            1993           1992 
                                                       -------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  Change in customer deposits, net ...................    (1,576,627)    (2,834,312) 
  Sale of customer deposits ..........................    (2,180,768)       (24,599) 
  Purchase of customer deposits ......................       233,111             -- 
  Principal payments on borrowings ...................      (929,231)    (1,110,777) 
  Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings ...       785,432        (15,000) 
  Proceeds from issuance of borrowings ...............       524,708        284,045 
  Capital contributions ..............................            --         40,625 
  Cash dividends paid ................................      (150,000)      (240,000) 
  Other ..............................................        (8,923)       (18,660) 
                                                       -------------  ------------- 

  Net cash used by financing activities ..............    (3,302,298)    (3,918,678) 
                                                       -------------  ------------- 

  Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents    (1,871,874)     1,545,505 
                                                       -------------  ------------- 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT DECEMBER 31 .............   $   270,624    $ 2,142,498 
                                                       =============  ============= 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
 Basis of Presentation: 

   First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank ("Old FNB") is a federally 
chartered capital stock savings bank. Old FNB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 
First Nationwide Financial Corporation ("FNFC") which, in turn, is a 
wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company ("Ford"). On April 14, 1994, 
the "Asset Purchase Agreement" between First Madison Bank, FSB ("First 
Madison") and Old FNB was executed. Pursuant to this agreement, Old FNB 
agreed to sell substantially all of its assets and liabilities to First 
Madison with the exception of certain excluded asset and liability amounts as 
defined in the agreement. The excluded assets include, principally, certain 
commercial and other mortgages, investments in certain subsidiaries, 
foreclosed commercial real estate, and real estate held for development. 
Certain liabilities, principally amounts due to affiliated companies and 
income taxes payable as of December 31, 1993, were also excluded. 

   The excess of assets over liabilities acquired by First Madison from Old 
FNB represents only a portion of the assets and liabilities of Old FNB. 
Accordingly, the stockholder's equity section of Old FNB has been eliminated 
and replaced with "equity of the Acquired Business." 

   These financial statements have been prepared in connection with this 
Asset Purchase Agreement. They represent the historical financial statements 
of Old FNB adjusted to eliminate the impact of the excluded assets and 
liabilities on the financial position and the results of operations and cash 
flows for all years presented. In addition, certain assets (including their 
impact on the results of operations and cash flows) which were transferred to 
FNFC in contemplation of this sale, principally real estate held for 
development, non-performing commercial and multi-family mortgages, and a 
portfolio of mortgage derivative securities, have been eliminated for all 
periods presented. The adjustments to 1992 financial statements also reflect 
a reduction in long-term debt (to the extent such debt was eventually paid 
down when such assets were transferred) and an increase in an interest 
bearing Receivable/Transferred Asset corresponding to the amount transferred. 
Interest income (based on the interest rate of investments maturing within 
one year) and interest expense (based on the actual rates associated with the 
debt reduced) also reflect this adjustment. The resulting entity is referred 
to herein as the Acquired Business. 

   Below is a discussion of the various assets transferred to FNFC and its 
subsidiaries. 

   On June 30, 1993, Old FNB sold approximately $34 million of foreclosed 
real estate assets to FN Development Company, Delta ("FND-Delta"), a 
wholly-owned subsidiary of FNFC, at net book value. 

   On December 30, 1993, Old FNB sold approximately $466 million of 
commercial and multi-family real estate loans, foreclosed real estate assets 
and real estate development assets to Granite Management and Disposition, 
Inc. ("GMD"), a subsidiary of FNFC, Epsilon Properties Inc., a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of GMD, and FND-Delta, a subsidiary of FNFC, at net book value. 

   On October 31, 1992, Old FNB sold approximately $453 million of real 
estate development assets to FNFC at their net book value. 

   In September 1992, Old FNB sold approximately $318 million of mortgage 
derivative securities to FNFC at a sales price equal to book value of the 
securities. 

   Below is a summary of the impact on the net earnings of Old FNB for the 
years ending December 31, 1993 and 1992 related to both the excluded net 
assets and transferred assets. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 ADJUSTMENTS     ADJUSTMENTS    NET EARNINGS 
 FOR THE        NET EARNINGS      RELATED TO     RELATED TO       FOR THE 
  YEAR          (LOSS) OF OLD    EXCLUDED NET    TRANSFERRED      ACQUIRED 
  ENDED              FNB            ASSETS         ASSETS         BUSINESS 
- ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------  -------------- 
<S>           <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>
1993 ........      $82,563         $30,542        $ 34,095        $147,200 
1992 ........      $(7,928)        $43,167        $110,732        $145,971 
</TABLE>

                              F-64           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
  Regulatory Requirements: 

   FNB is subject to regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 
("FDIC") and the OTS, an office of the Department of the Treasury. 

   As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System ("FHLB"), savings and 
loans are required to maintain an investment in the capital stock of the 
Federal Home Loan Banks. The investment is carried at cost. Savings and loans 
also maintain insurance on customer deposit accounts with the Savings 
Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"), which requires semi-annual payments of 
deposit insurance premiums. Savings and loans are required by the Federal 
Reserve Bank to maintain non-interest bearing cash reserves equal to a 
percentage of certain deposits. The average reserve balance for the Acquired 
Business was $54 million in 1993. 

 Principles of Consolidation: 

   The consolidated financial statements of the Acquired Business include the 
accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, FNB Mortgage Corp. ("FNBMC"), FN 
Projects, Inc., FN Investment Center, Trans Network Insurance Services, D.L. 
Equity Corporation and Master Mortgage Company. All material intercompany 
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 

 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Statement of Cash Flows: 

   For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include 
cash due from depository institutions, U.S. Government and agency securities, 
federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, and 
highly liquid short-term debt securities. At December 31, 1993, other 
short-term investment securities included $40 million of federal funds sold 
with a weighted average interest rate of 2.75%. Cash equivalents include 
short-term investments with remaining terms to maturity of three months or 
less from the date of acquisition. Other short-term investment securities 
include substantially all cash balances held in other financial institutions 
which exceed existing deposit insurance coverage. 

   For purposes of reporting cash flows, short-term investments have an 
original term to maturity of three months or less. Cash flows from financial 
instruments that are accounted for as hedges of identifiable transactions are 
classified in the same category as the cash flows from the items being 
hedged. 

 Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments: 

   Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 ("SFAS No.107"), 
"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires the 
disclosure in the financial statements, or notes thereto, of fair value 
information for financial instruments, as defined, whether or not recognized 
in the balance sheet, for which it is practical to estimate fair value. In 
cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on 
estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques 
are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount 
rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair 
value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets 
and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the 
instruments. SFAS No. 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all 
nonfinancial instruments from disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the 
aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent and should not be 
construed to represent, the full underlying value of the Acquired Business. 

 Investment Securities: 

   Investment securities are stated at cost, net of any unamortized premiums 
or discounts. The Acquired Business has the ability to hold these assets to 
maturity. Premiums and discounts on these securities are 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
amortized over the expected life of the underlying securities using methods 
approximating the interest method. Investment securities identified as being 
held for sale are stated at the lower of amortized cost or market value. 
Gains or losses on the sale of such securities are based on the specific 
identification method. 

   Fair value of investment securities is determined by reference to quoted 
market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair 
value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. For 
short-term investments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair 
value. 

 Mortgage-backed Securities: 

   Mortgage-backed securities are stated at cost, net of any unamortized 
premiums and discounts. The Acquired Business has the ability to hold these 
assets to maturity. Premiums and discounts on these securities are amortized 
over the expected life of the underlying mortgages using methods 
approximating the interest method. A portion of the mortgage-backed 
securities portfolio resulted from the securitization of certain qualifying 
mortgage loans in the Acquired Business' portfolio. Gains or losses on the 
sale of mortgage-backed securities are based on the specific identification 
method. 

   For mortgage-backed securities, fair value is determined by reference to 
quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not 
available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar 
securities. 

 Loans Receivable: 

   Loans receivable are recorded at cost, net of discounts and premiums, 
undisbursed loan funds, advances to borrowers for taxes and insurance, net 
deferred fees and allowance for loan losses. The Acquired Business holds 
loans receivable primarily for investment purposes and has both the intent 
and ability to hold these loans until maturity. Unforeseen circumstances may 
arise in the future that would cause the sale of loans prior to their 
maturity. The Acquired Business' real estate loan portfolio consists 
primarily of long-term loans (15-30 years) secured by first trust deeds on 1 
to 4 unit residences, multi-family property, commercial property, and land. 
The Acquired Business also makes first and second trust deed loans with 
shorter terms. 

   A significant portion of the Acquired Business' real estate loan portfolio 
is comprised of adjustable-rate mortgages. The interest rate and payment 
terms of these mortgages adjust on a periodic basis in accordance with 
various published indices. The majority of these adjustable-rate mortgages 
have terms which limit the amount of interest rate adjustment that can occur 
each year and over the life of the mortgage. During periods of limited 
payment increases, negative amortization may occur on certain adjustable-rate 
mortgages. 

   The Acquired Business' loan portfolio also includes consumer and 
commercial loans that are collateralized by passbook accounts, mobile homes, 
recreational vehicles, motor vehicles and other non-real estate commercial 
assets. Finance charges included in consumer loans receivable are deferred 
and amortized into income over the term of the loan except in the case of 
delinquent installments for which collection is not reasonably assured. 

   The fair value of performing loans has been estimated by discounting 
future cash flows using interest rates that consider the current credit and 
interest rate risk inherent in the loans, and current economic and lending 
conditions. In general, the fair value of nonperforming loans has been 
estimated using management's current estimate of future cash flows from the 
underlying collateral discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks of the 
specific property identified. 

   Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long 
as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. 
Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
termination clauses and may require payment of a fee by the customer. Since 
some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the 
total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash 
requirements. 

   Interest income is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount of 
loans and their contractual terms. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual 
status when the borrowers are contractually past due 90 days and when payment 
in full of principal or interest is not expected. The accrual of interest is 
discontinued and any accrued and unpaid interest is reversed out of current 
income when the loans are placed on non-accrual status. Such interest, if 
ultimately collected, is credited to interest income in the period of 
recovery. 

 Loan Fees: 

   The Acquired Business charges fees for originating loans. Loan origination 
fees, net of direct underwriting and closing costs, are deferred and 
amortized to interest income using the interest method over the contractual 
term of the loans, adjusted for actual loan prepayment experience. 
Unamortized fees on loans sold or paid in full are recognized as income. 
Adjustable-rate loans with lower initial interest rates during the 
introductory period result in the amortization of a substantial portion of 
the net deferred fee during the introductory period. 

   Other loan fees and charges, which represent income from the prepayment of 
loans, delinquent payment charges, and miscellaneous loan services are 
recognized as income when collected. 

 Allowance for Loan Losses: 

   The Acquired Business charges current earnings with a provision for 
estimated credit losses on loans receivable. The provision considers both 
specifically identified problem loans and credit risks not specifically 
identified in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses takes into 
consideration numerous factors including the financial condition of the 
borrowers, the fair value of collateral, recourse to guarantors, the 
estimated net cost of holding and maintaining properties and collateral prior 
to the anticipated date of sale, analysis of delinquency trends, geographic 
and collateral-type concentrations and past loss experience. The allowance 
also considers the ability of the Acquired Business to "put" $500 million of 
non-performing and classified assets to an affiliate of FNB (also, see Note 
10). Losses are charged to the allowance when the loan is considered 
uncollectible or at the time of foreclosure. Recoveries on receivables and 
loans previously charged-off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance 
for loan losses. 

 Mortgage Banking Activities: 

   The Acquired Business sells whole loans and participating interests in 
whole loans. The Acquired Business is also active in the creation of 
mortgage-backed securities through the securitization of the loans it 
originates. Mortgage banking activities are undertaken to generate fee 
income, to effectively manage the Acquired Business' interest rate risk 
levels, overall funding requirements and to meet certain regulatory 
requirements and limitations. 

   During the loan origination process, loans and unfunded loan commitments 
identified as held for investment are recorded at cost; loans and commitments 
to fund loans identified for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost 
or market value on an aggregate basis. Commitments to purchase or sell loans 
are included in determining aggregate cost or market value. In general, the 
Acquired Business originates fixed rate loans and fixed rate mortgage-backed 
securities for sale in the secondary market. Adjustable rate 

                              F-67           
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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
loans and mortgage-backed securities are originated primarily for investment 
purposes and the Acquired Business has both the intent and ability to hold 
them until maturity. In certain instances, fixed rate loans are held for 
investment purposes and adjustable rate loans and mortgage-backed securities 
originated are identified as being held for sale. 

   Forward loan sale commitments are contracts for delayed delivery of 
mortgage-backed securities in which the seller agrees to make delivery at a 
specified future date of a specified instrument, at a specified price or 
yield. The Acquired Business uses forward loan sale commitments in its 
mortgage banking operations to reduce the interest rate risk on unfunded 
fixed rate loan commitments before they are sold in the secondary market. 
This action is taken to effectively manage the total interest rate risk 
levels of the Acquired Business' asset/liability structure. 

   Gains or losses resulting from loan and mortgage-backed securities sales 
are recognized at time of sale based on the difference between the net sales 
proceeds and the net carrying value of the loans or interests sold. When the 
rights to service the underlying loans are retained, the cash gain or loss is 
adjusted based on the net present value of the expected amounts to be 
received or paid. The Acquired Business calculates these amounts by comparing 
the contractual interest rates to be paid by the borrowers and the interest 
rates to be paid to the investors, less an amount equal to the present value 
of a normal servicing fee. The resulting deferred premium is amortized to 
income over the estimated remaining servicing lives of the loans sold using 
the interest method, adjusted for actual and anticipated prepayments. 

   Loans and mortgage-backed securities may be sold with limited recourse 
obligations. The credit risk associated with these limited recourse 
obligations is generally less than the credit risk the Acquired Business 
would have had if it held the loans in its own portfolio. 

 Real Estate Held for Investment and Sale: 

   Real estate held for investment and sale consists of partnership 
investments which are accounted for by the equity method. Valuation 
allowances for estimated losses on real estate are provided when the cost 
exceeds net realizable value. Net realizable value is based on current market 
conditions and estimated sales values of similar properties, less estimated 
holding costs to anticipated date of sale. Net income from real estate 
operations includes net gains from the sale of real estate partnerships, 
equity in net earnings or losses from real estate partnerships, and 
provisions for estimated losses. FNFC has guaranteed First Madison collection 
on $5.5 million of the December 31, 1993, balance in real estate held for 
investment and sale. 

 Property Acquired in Settlement of Loans: 

   Property acquired in settlement of loans is recorded at the lower of cost 
or fair value less estimated disposal costs at the time of foreclosure. 
Subsequent to foreclosure, the Acquired Business charges current earnings 
with a provision for estimated losses when the carrying value of the 
collateral property exceeds its estimated fair value. Net operating income or 
loss from the properties is recorded in other income. 

 Interest Rate Exchange Agreements: 

   The Acquired Business enters into interest rate exchange agreements to 
assist in matching interest expense on specific interest-bearing liabilities 
with the interest rate adjustments of specific interest-earning assets. These 
agreements may consist of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and 
interest rate options. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which the 
Acquired Business and third parties agree to exchange interest payments (one 
at a variable rate, the other at a fixed rate) on notional principal amounts. 
Interest rate caps are agreements under which the Acquired Business will 
receive interest 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
payments from third parties if interest rates exceed certain agreed upon 
rates on notional amounts. Interest rate options are contracts that allow the 
holder of the option to purchase or sell a financial instrument at a 
specified price within a specified period of time from the seller or "writer" 
of the option. 

   The effect on interest expense relating to payments or receipts from 
interest rate exchange agreements is recognized currently. Gains or losses at 
early termination of these agreements are deferred and amortized to income or 
expense over the shorter of the original maturity of the agreement or the 
maturity of the hedged assets or liabilities. Fees paid, if any, are 
amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. 

   For purposes of calculating fair values under FASB 107, the fair value of 
interest rate exchange agreements is the estimated amounts that the Acquired 
Business would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting 
date, taking into consideration current interest rates and the current 
creditworthiness of the exchange agreement counterparties. 

 Office Premises and Equipment: 

   Premises, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software are 
stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Premises, 
equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software are depreciated or 
amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term or the 
estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Maintenance and 
repairs on premises and equipment are charged to expense in the period 
incurred. 

   From time to time, the Acquired Business designates certain owned and 
leased office facilities as surplus facilities no longer needed to support 
ongoing business operations. Valuation allowances are established to adjust 
the net carrying value of surplus office facilities to the lower of aggregate 
cost or market value. 

 Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk: 

   The Acquired Business is a party to financial instruments with 
off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business and to meet the 
financial needs of its customers. These financial instruments include 
commitments to extend credit, options written, regular and standby letters of 
credit, interest rate exchange agreements, and forward commitments to 
purchase or sell loans, investment securities or mortgage-backed securities. 
These instruments may involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and 
interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statements of 
financial condition. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments 
reflect the extent of involvement the Acquired Business has in particular 
classes of financial instruments. 

   The Acquired Business generally uses the same credit policies in making 
commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet 
instruments, which may require that it obtain collateral that will reduce its 
exposure to credit loss. The Acquired Business' exposure to credit loss, in 
the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument, 
for commitments to extend credit, and regular and standby letters of credit 
is represented by the difference between the contractual commitment amount of 
those instruments and the fair value of the collateral. If there is no 
collateral, or if the underlying collateral is determined to have little or 
no value, or the Acquired Business is not able to obtain possession of the 
collateral, the maximum exposure to credit loss is represented by the 
contractual commitment. For interest rate exchange transactions, forward 
commitments, and options written, the risk associated with these instruments 
arises from movements in interest rates and dealing with counterparties and 
their ability to meet the terms of the contracts. The notional principal 
amounts often are used to express the volume of these transactions, but the 
amounts subject to credit risk are much smaller. The Acquired Business 
controls the credit risk of its interest rate exchange agreements and forward 
commitments through credit approvals, limits, and monitoring procedures. 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
    The market risk associated with the forward sale of unfunded loan 
commitments used in the Acquired Business' mortgage banking operations occurs 
when the estimated amount of the unfunded loan commitments is not the same as 
the outstanding forward commitments to sell loans and mortgage-backed 
securities and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the 
terms of their contracts. An increase in interest rates may cause greater 
than expected fundings on loan commitments. This could result in a loss since 
the unsold loans not covered by forward sale commitments would be required to 
be adjusted to the lower of aggregate cost or market value. A decrease in 
interest rates may cause lower than expected fundings on loan commitments. 
This could result in a loss equal to the fee paid to satisfy the unfulfilled 
forward sale commitment. The fair value of commitments to originate, purchase 
or sell loans and mortgage-backed securities is estimated using the 
difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. 

 Goodwill and Intangible Assets: 

   Goodwill resulting from acquisitions is $217 million at December 31, 1993. 
A portion of this amount totalling $176 million, is amortized on the 
straight-line method over a period of approximately 25 years. The remaining 
goodwill of $41 million is amortized using the interest method over the 
estimated composite remaining life of the long-term, interest-earning assets 
acquired, which is approximately 7 years. The Acquired Business periodically 
evaluates its goodwill for possible impairment based on expected net 
earnings, on an undiscounted basis, over the remaining life of the goodwill. 

   Identified intangible assets totalling $75 million at December 31, 1993 
resulting from certain acquisitions are amortized using the straight-line 
method over an estimated remaining composite life of approximately 5 years. 
Core deposit intangible assets totalling $8 million at December 31, 1993 are 
amortized using the interest method over an estimated remaining composite 
life of approximately 7 years. 

 Securities Sold Under Agreements of Repurchase: 

   The Acquired Business enters into sales of securities under agreements to 
repurchase ("reverse repurchase agreements"). Reverse repurchase agreements 
are treated as financings, and the obligations to repurchase securities sold 
are reflected as liabilities in the statements of financial condition. The 
securities underlying the reverse repurchase agreements are carried as 
assets. 

 Income Taxes: 

   Old FNB and its subsidiaries are included with FNFC and Ford in filing 
consolidated income tax returns. Income taxes have been computed on the 
separate results of the Acquired Business and its subsidiaries based on the 
provisions of Old FNB's tax sharing agreements with FNFC and Ford. The 
federal tax sharing agreements generally provide that the Acquired Business 
will be charged or reimbursed based on the tax effects of its earnings or 
losses in the consolidated returns. The state tax sharing agreements provide 
that charges or reimbursements will be allocated as if Old FNB and its 
subsidiaries filed state taxes on a separate return basis. Deferred income 
taxes reflect the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences 
between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes 
and such amounts as measured by tax laws and regulations. The recoverability 
of deferred tax assets is evaluated on a consolidated basis with FNFC and 
Ford. 

 New Accounting Standards: 

   In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 ("SFAS No. 114"), 
"Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan". The standard requires 
that impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected cash 
flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. The Acquired Business 
does not plan to adopt this standard until January 1, 1995. 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1--STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
    In May 1993, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 115 ("SFAS No. 115"), "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and 
Equity Securities". The standard establishes financial accounting and 
reporting requirements for investments in equity securities (excluding those 
accounted for under the equity method and investments in consolidated 
subsidiaries) that have readily determinable fair values and for all 
investments in debt securities. The Acquired Business adopted SFAS No. 115 in 
1994. The impact of adoption was not material. 

NOTE 2--RECEIVABLES FROM THE FSLIC/RF 

   In 1988, FNFC and Old FNB acquired several financial institutions in 
federally assisted acquisitions. All of the acquired institutions were either 
immediately or subsequently merged with and into the Acquired Business. In 
connection with the acquisitions, FNFC and Old FNB entered into various 
assistance agreements with the FSLIC Resolution Fund ("FSLIC/RF"), a special 
fund administered by the FDIC. Under the terms of the assistance agreements, 
the FSLIC/RF provided Old FNB with assistance payments consisting primarily 
of interest payments on FSLIC/RF notes, and yield maintenance and loss 
protection on certain underperforming and other assets including investments 
in unconsolidated subsidiaries of the acquired savings and loan institutions. 
This revenue provided reimbursement for interim losses without which the 
assets could not have been acquired economically. The FSLIC/RF notes were 
issued to FNFC and Old FNB at the time of the acquisitions in an amount 
generally equal to the tangible negative net worth of the acquired 
institutions' assets after reflecting the fair value or mark to market 
adjustments on certain assets and liabilities. 

   Effective June 30, 1992, FNFC and Old FNB entered into a settlement 
agreement with the FDIC Manager ("FDIC") which covered the remaining active 
assistance agreements with the FSLIC/RF. In accordance with the terms of the 
settlement agreement, the FDIC prepaid approximately $2.2 billion in FSLIC/RF 
notes and related accrued interest. In addition, the FDIC paid $0.9 billion 
primarily for the repurchase of certain covered assets. The FDIC and Old FNB 
also reached agreement on certain federal and state tax issues associated 
with the covered assets and related assistance payments. There was no gain or 
loss recognized on the settlement. The agreement also provided for various 
options related to the treatment of approximately $490 million of covered 
assets. 

   Effective January 31, 1993, FNFC and Old FNB reached a final settlement 
with the FDIC concerning these remaining covered assets. As part of the final 
settlement, Old FNB received the book value of these remaining covered 
assets. 

   With the exception of certain indemnity and audit provisions, the 1992 and 
1993 settlement agreements with the FDIC effectively terminate the remaining 
active assistance agreements with the FSLIC/RF. Management believes there 
will be no adjustments material to the financial statements from the 
resolution of the final audit. Future assistance payments from the FSLIC/RF 
are curtailed. Certain previously received assistance payments may be 
recognized as revenue when the final audits of the assistance agreements and 
associated payments are completed and remaining issues resolved. 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 2--RECEIVABLES FROM THE FSLIC/RF  (Continued)
 
    During 1993, approximately $72 million of FSLIC/RF assistance was 
recognized in other income. The amount of FSLIC/RF assistance recognized as 
revenue by the Acquired Business in 1992 is reflected in the statement of 
operations as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              YEAR ENDED 
                                                           DECEMBER 31, 1992 
                                                           ----------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands) 
<S>                                                       <C>
Interest and Dividend Income: 
 FSLIC/RF notes and investment securities ...............      $ 63,417 
 Real estate loans ......................................        36,873 
 Mortgage-backed securities .............................        (1,439) 
 Consumer and other loans ...............................          (327) 
FSLIC/RF yield maintenance on unconsolidated 
 subsidiaries ...........................................        25,518 
                                                          ----------------- 
                                                                124,042 
Other Income: 
 Net gain on sales of investment securities .............        44,812 
 Other ..................................................        40,585 
                                                          ----------------- 
                                                                 85,397 
                                                          ----------------- 
  Total .................................................      $209,439 
                                                          ================= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 3--INVESTMENT SECURITIES 

   Investment securities consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                                     DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                        ------------------------------------------------------- 
                                          AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     ESTIMATED 
                                            COST         GAINS         LOSSES      MARKET VALUE 
                                        -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
<S>                                     <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
U.S. Government and agency obligations    $191,166       $  698         $ 15         $191,849 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  ..    182,947          440          852          182,535 
Municipal securities ..................      2,316           --           --            2,316 
                                        -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
  Total investment securities .........   $376,429       $1,138         $867         $376,700 
                                        ===========  ============  ============  ============== 
</TABLE>

   The weighted average interest rate on investment securities was 5.11% at 
December 31, 1993. Non-taxable interest recognized on municipal securities 
during 1993 and 1992 was $0.7 million and $1 million, respectively. 

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 3--INVESTMENT SECURITIES  (Continued)
 
    At December 31, 1993 investment securities at amortized cost and 
estimated market value, have scheduled maturities as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Millions)                                 DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                             ------------------------------------ 
                                                            ESTIMATED    WEIGHTED 
                                               AMORTIZED     MARKET      AVERAGE 
                                                 COST         VALUE       YIELD 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
<S>                                          <C>          <C>          <C>
U.S. Government and agency securities: 
  Maturing within 1 year ...................       --           --           -- 
  Maturing after 1 year but within 5 years .     $191         $191         4.17% 
  Maturing after 5 years but within 10 years       --           --           -- 
  Maturing after 10 years ..................       --            1        14.00 
                                             -----------  ----------- 
                                                  191          192         4.19 
                                             -----------  ----------- 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: 
  Maturing within 1 year ...................        1            2         8.92 
  Maturing after 1 year but within 5 years .      174          173         5.38 
  Maturing after 10 years ..................        8            8         7.00 
                                             -----------  ----------- 
                                                  183          183         5.48 
Municipal securities: 
  Maturing after 1 year but within 5 years .        1            1         8.25 
  Maturing after 5 years but within 10 years       --           --           -- 
  Maturing after 10 years ..................        1            1         8.25 
                                             -----------  ----------- 
                                                    2            2         8.03 
  All other securities maturing within 1 
   year  ...................................       --           --           -- 
                                             -----------  ----------- 
    Total ..................................     $376         $377         4.83 
                                             ===========  ===========  
</TABLE>

   Proceeds from sales of investments in debt securities during 1993 were $41 
million, of which $32 million, were related to the sales of investments in 
debt securities covered for loss by the FSLIC/RF. There were no material 
gains or losses on the sale of investment debt securities in 1993. Gains on 
the sale of investments in debt securities not covered for loss were $4 
million in 1992. Losses on the sale of investments in debt securities not 
covered for loss were $5 million in 1992. Gains on the sale of investments in 
debt securities covered for loss were $8 million in 1992. No material losses 
were recognized in the sales of investments in debt securities covered for 
loss in 1992. 

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           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 4--MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 

   Mortgage-backed securities consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                                      DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                         -------------------------------------------------------- 
                                           AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     ESTIMATED 
                                              COST         GAINS         LOSSES      MARKET VALUE 
                                         ------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
<S>                                      <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation     $1,236,993     $20,483        $  946       $1,256,530 
Federal National Mortgage Association  .      514,915       5,391           348          519,958 
Government National Mortgage 
 Association ...........................       18,609       1,193             1           19,801 
Other ..................................        5,623          --            --            5,623 
                                         ------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
  Total mortgage-backed securities, net    $1,776,140     $27,067        $1,295       $1,801,912 
                                         ============  ============  ============  ============== 
</TABLE>

   The weighted average interest rate on mortgage-backed securities was 5.52% 
at December 31, 1993. Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities 
during 1993 were $96 million, of which $90 million were related to the sales 
of mortgage-backed securities covered for loss by the FSLIC/RF. During 1993 
and 1992, there were no gains or losses realized on sales of mortgage-backed 
securities. 

   At December 31, 1993, $94 million of mortgage-backed securities held 
resulted from the securitization of certain qualifying mortgage loans from 
the Acquired Business' loan portfolio. At December 31, 1993 the Acquired 
Business had $1.5 billion of variable rate mortgage-backed securities. At 
December 31, 1993, other mortgage-backed securities contained approximately 
$5 million in securities which represent subordinated interests in mortgage 
pool securities. 

NOTE 5--LOANS RECEIVABLE 

   Loans receivable consists of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                                      DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                            ----------------- 
<S>                                                         <C>
Real estate loans: 
  1-4 unit residential ....................................     $ 6,533,809 
  5+ unit residential .....................................       2,396,385 
  Commercial ..............................................       2,303,182 
  Construction ............................................          24,921 
  Land ....................................................          10,101 
                                                            ----------------- 
                                                                 11,268,398 
  Undisbursed loan funds ..................................          (7,373) 
                                                            ----------------- 
   Total real estate loans ................................      11,261,025 
Equity-line loans .........................................         403,694 
Other consumer loans ......................................          78,027 
Commercial loans ..........................................           3,623 
                                                            ----------------- 
  Total consumer and other loans ..........................         485,344 
Amounts advanced to borrowers for taxes and insurance  ....          24,732 
Unearned fees, unearned income, discounts and premiums, 
  net .....................................................        (105,007) 
Allowance for loan losses .................................        (257,242) 
                                                            ----------------- 
  Total loans receivable, net .............................     $11,408,852 
                                                            ================= 
</TABLE>

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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 5--LOANS RECEIVABLE  (Continued)
 
    The weighted average stated interest rate on loans receivable was 6.43% 
at December 31, 1993. At December 31, 1993, the Acquired Business had $8.7 
billion of variable rate real estate loans. During 1993 the Acquired Business 
sold $10 million of various consumer loans and credit card receivables 
recognizing a net gain of $1 million and a net loss of $3 million, 
respectively. Loans receivable, net, had a fair value of approximately $11.7 
billion at December 31, 1993. 

   The following table indicates the gross amount of loans which have been 
placed on nonaccrual status as of the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)       AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                            ----------------------
<S>                         <C>
Nonaccrual loans: 
 Real Estate: 
  1-4 unit residential  ...          $313 
  5+ unit residential  ....            18 
  Commercial and other  ...            15 
  Construction ............            -- 
                            -------------------- 
    Total real estate  ....           346 
 Non-mortgage .............             2 
                            -------------------- 
    Total nonaccrual loans           $348 
                            ==================== 
</TABLE>

   The following table indicates the remaining principal balances of loans 
classified as troubled debt restructurings, excluding loans subject to 
FSLIC/RF loss coverage, as of the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)             AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                  ----------------------
<S>                               <C>
Modified and restructured loans: 
 Real estate: 
  5+ unit residential ...........          $255 
  Commercial and other ..........           111 
  Construction ..................            14 
  1-4 unit residential ..........            15 
                                  -------------------- 
    Total restructured loans  ...          $395 
                                  ==================== 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1993, there were no commitments to lend additional funds 
to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual or were restructured. 

   The following table reflects the amount of nonaccrual, past due and 
troubled debt restructured loans including the interest income recognized and 
total interest income that would have been recognized had the borrowers 
performed under the original terms of the loans. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                       ------------------------------------------ 
                                                                                    TOTAL INTEREST 
                                                                   INTEREST INCOME    INCOME IF 
(Dollars in Millions)                                    BALANCE     RECOGNIZED       PERFORMING 
                                                       ---------  ---------------  -------------- 
<S>                                                    <C>        <C>              <C>
Troubled debt restructured loans .....................    $395           $33             $36 
Nonaccrual loans .....................................     348             7              26 
Accruing loans contractually past due 91 days or more       --            --              -- 
                                                       ---------  ---------------  -------------- 
                                                          $743           $40             $62 
                                                       =========  ===============  ============== 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 5--LOANS RECEIVABLE  (Continued)
 
    The following table summarizes real estate loans net of undisbursed loan 
funds by collateral type, interest rate type and state concentration as of 
December 31, 1993. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    
(Dollars in millions) 1-4 UNIT RESIDENTIAL  5+ UNIT RESIDENTIAL 
                     --------------------- ---------------------
STATE                  VARIABLE    FIXED     VARIABLE    FIXED 
- -----                ----------  --------- ----------- ---------
<S>                  <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>
California .........    $3,151     $  439     $  932     $159 
New York ...........       538        119        194      210 
Florida ............       138         67         50       72 
Illinois ...........       125        105         55       16 
Hawaii .............       311         41         --       -- 
Ohio ...............       145        125         29       12 
New Jersey .........       170         47         58       28 
Colorado ...........        35        155          2        3 
Texas ..............        68         57          3       40 
Nevada .............        14          4         79       26 
Other states (1)  ..       565        260        243      186 
                     ----------  --------  ----------  ------- 
Total ..............    $5,260     $1,419     $1,645     $752 
                     ==========  ========  ==========  ======= 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          
                           COMMERCIAL                        TOTAL
(Dollars in million)       AND OTHER                          REAL
                     -------------------   CONSTRUCTION      ESTATE
STATE                  VARIABLE    FIXED     VARIABLE       LOANS(2)  % OF TOTAL
- -----                ----------  -------   ------------     --------  ----------
<S>                  <C>         <C>      <C>             <C>        <C>
California .........    $1,336     $298         $ 3         $ 6,318        55% 
New York ...........        47       49          --           1,157        10 
Florida ............        75       37          --             439         4 
Illinois ...........        51       30          --             382         3 
Hawaii .............         4       --          --             356         3 
Ohio ...............        31       10          --             352         3 
New Jersey .........        16       11          --             330         3 
Colorado ...........        --       --          --             195         2 
Texas ..............         1        5          --             174         2 
Nevada .............        37        1          --             161         1 
Other states (1)  ..       163      110          15           1,542        14 
                     ----------  -------  --------------  ---------  ------------ 
Total ..............    $1,761     $551         $18         $11,406       100% 
                     ==========  =======  ==============  =========  ============ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (1) There are 40 states, of which no one state has real estate loans in 
       excess of 1.3% of the total. 

   (2) The table balances exclude accrued interest receivable, amounts 
       advanced to borrowers for taxes and insurance, discounts and premiums, 
       and loss reserves, and include $145 million of loans held for sale. 

NOTE 6--LOANS AND INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD FOR SALE 

   Assets held for sale at the lower of aggregate amortized cost or estimated 
market value, are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                     --------------------------- 
                                                       AMORTIZED     ESTIMATED 
(Dollars in Thousands)                                   COST       MARKET VALUE 
                                                     -----------  -------------- 

<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
1-4 unit residential real estate loans .............   $145,316       $145,316 
Investment securities ..............................     10,000         10,000 
Consumer loans .....................................         --             -- 
                                                     -----------  -------------- 
Total loans and investment securities held for sale    $155,316       $155,316 
                                                     ===========  ============== 
</TABLE>

                              F-76           
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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 7--MORTGAGE BANKING OPERATIONS 

   Income from mortgage banking operations is comprised of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                   ---------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                                 1993        1992 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                <C>         <C>
Net gains on loans and mortgage-backed securities 
 sales: 
 Cash gain (loss) ................................   $ (3,440)   $  3,720 
 Present value of retained yield on loans sold  ..     12,978      14,325 
Loan servicing fee revenue .......................     47,306      59,189 
Net amortization and write downs of: ............. 
 Present value of retained yield on loans sold  ..    (30,036)    (32,358) 
 Purchased servicing rights ......................    (12,013)     (3,935) 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
   Income from mortgage banking operations, 
    net ..........................................   $ 14,795    $ 40,941 
                                                   ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   Details of certain other mortgage banking activities are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                                           DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                                  ----------------- 
UNAMORTIZED BALANCES OF: 
<S>                                                              <C>
 Purchased servicing rights ....................................     $    5,052 
 Present value of excess servicing on loans sold ...............         45,701 
Loans serviced for others ......................................      7,903,767 
Remaining balance of loans sold with limited recourse 
 provisions ....................................................        456,711 
</TABLE>

   The fair value of the purchased servicing rights and excess servicing on 
loans sold was approximately $116 million at December 31, 1993. The cash flow 
valuation model used to calculate this amount utilizes assumptions regarding 
future net servicing income and current market discount rates. Future net 
servicing income is based on many factors including independent investment 
banker prepayment rate projections. At December 31, 1993, included in 
non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts are approximately $229 million 
of unremitted principal and interest due investors and funds held for payment 
of taxes and insurance on investor-owned loans. 

NOTE 8--ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 

   Accrued interest receivable is summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)               DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                     ----------------- 
<S>                                  <C>
Investment securities ..............       $ 2,184 
Mortgage-backed securities .........        12,738 
Loans receivable ...................        69,913 
                                     ----------------- 
  Total accrued interest receivable        $84,835 
                                     ================= 
</TABLE>

                              F-77           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 9--PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN SETTLEMENT OF LOANS: 

   Property acquired in settlement of loans consists of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)                                DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                      ----------------- 
<S>                                                   <C>
Real estate 
 1-4 unit residential ...............................      $ 65,712 
 5+ unit residential ................................        13,186 
 Commercial and other ...............................            -- 
Mobile homes and automobiles ........................           433 
                                                      ----------------- 
                                                             79,331 
Less allowance for losses ...........................       (15,480) 
                                                      ----------------- 
 Total property acquired in settlement of loans, net       $ 63,851 
                                                      ================= 
</TABLE>

   The above balance in 5+ unit residential real estate represents an amount 
for which, upon consummation of the purchase by First Madison of the Acquired 
Business, FNFC has partially guaranteed First Madison collection of such 
balance. 

NOTE 10--LOSS RESERVES 

   Analysis of the allowance for losses on loans, investment real estate and 
foreclosed property is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                LOANS 
                              ---------------------------------------- 
                                               CONSUMER 
(Dollars in Thousands)          REAL ESTATE    AND OTHER    COMMERCIAL 
                              -------------  -----------  ------------ 
<S>                           <C>            <C>          <C>
Balance--December 31, 1991  .    $ 361,728      $10,317      $ 7,173 
Additions charged to expense        78,552        2,725        3,951 
Charge-offs .................     (131,469)      (4,682)      (6,240) 
Recoveries ..................        2,372        1,159          740 
                              -------------  -----------  ------------ 
Balance--December 31, 1992  .      311,183        9,519        5,624 
Additions charged to expense        78,550        2,946           10 
Charge-offs .................     (153,637)      (5,150)      (5,011) 
Recoveries ..................       12,023          808          377 
                              -------------  -----------  ------------ 
 Balance--December 31, 1993      $ 248,119      $  8,123     $ 1,000 
                              =============  ===========  ============ 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             INVESTMENT     FORECLOSED 
(Dollars in Thousands)            TOTAL      REAL ESTATE     PROPERTY       TOTAL 
                                ---------   -------------  ------------    -------
<S>                           <C>          <C>            <C>           <C>
Balance--December 31, 1991  .   $ 379,218      $10,608      $  71,513     $ 461,339 
Additions charged to expense       85,228        2,120         80,654       168,002 
Charge-offs .................    (142,391)      (9,922)      (116,801)     (269,114) 
Recoveries ..................       4,271            5         18,835        23,111 
                              -----------  -------------  ------------  ----------- 
Balance--December 31, 1992  .     326,326        2,811         54,201       383,338 
Additions charged to expense       81,506        2,690         45,110       129,306 
Charge-offs .................    (163,798)          --        (94,922)     (258,720) 
Recoveries ..................      13,208          772         11,091        25,071 
                              -----------  -------------  ------------  ----------- 
 Balance--December 31, 1993     $ 257,242      $ 6,273      $  15,480     $ 278,995 
                              ===========  =============  ============  =========== 
</TABLE>

   On December 30, 1993, Old FNB entered into an agreement with GMD, pursuant 
to which Old FNB would sell to GMD approximately $500 million in 
non-performing and/or classified commercial and multi-family real estate 
loans at Old FNB's gross book value, over a period not exceeding 
approximately three years. The obligations of GMD under this arrangement are 
guaranteed by Ford Motor Company. 

   Generally, under this agreement, Old FNB will sell to GMD, on a quarterly 
basis, all non-performing commercial and multi-family real estate loans, up 
to the aggregate $500 million limit. If that limit is not reached by the end 
of the three year term, the remaining portion of the $500 million commitment 
will be satisfied by Old FNB selling to GMD performing classified commercial 
and multi-family real estate loans. The assets that may be sold under this 
agreement are limited to commercial and multi-family real estate loans held 
by Old FNB as of November 30, 1993. $17 million of such loans were sold to 
GMD in the first quarter of 1994. 

                              F-78           
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                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 11--OFFICE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

   The components of office premises and equipment are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                      DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                            ----------------- 
<S>                                         <C>
Land ......................................      $  21,425 
Buildings and leasehold improvements  .....         91,629 
Furniture and equipment ...................        146,335 
Capitalized equipment leases ..............          1,310 
Construction in progress ..................          2,891 
                                            ----------------- 
                                                   263,590 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization         (154,879) 
                                            ----------------- 
  Total office premises and equipment, net       $ 108,711 
                                            ================= 
</TABLE>

   The estimated cost to complete projects included in construction in 
progress was $4 million at December 31, 1993. Depreciation and amortization 
expense on office premises and equipment for the years ended December 31, 
1993 and 1992 was $25 million and $36 million, respectively. 

   The Acquired Business and its subsidiaries rent premises under long-term, 
noncancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2064. Rental 
expense for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 was $23 million and 
$27 million, respectively. Rental income from subleasing agreements was $5 
million in each of the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992. At December 
31, 1993, minimum rental commitments, net of sublease agreements, under all 
noncancelable operating leases were as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       
YEAR ENDED           (Dollars in Thousands)
- ----------           ---------------------- 
<S>                  <C>
1994 ...............        $14,834 
1995 ...............         12,058 
1996 ...............         10,541 
1997 ...............          9,872 
1998 ...............          8,744 
1999 and thereafter          26,025 
                     -------------------- 
  Total ............        $82,074 
                     ==================== 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1993, future minimum lease payments under all capital 
leases together with the present value of the minimum lease payments were as 
follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          
YEAR ENDED                             (Dollars in Thousands)
- ----------                             ----------------------
<S>                                    <C>
1994 .................................        $   937 
1995 .................................            894 
1996 .................................            894 
1997 .................................            223 
                                       -------------------- 
Total minimum lease payments .........          2,948 
Less interest portion ................         (1,777) 
                                       -------------------- 
  Total capitalized lease obligations         $ 1,171 
                                       ==================== 
</TABLE>

                              F-79           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

 NOTE 12--CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 

   A summary of deposit accounts by category is presented below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                 DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                  ---------------------------- 
                                    AVERAGE RATE     BALANCE 
                                  --------------  ------------ 
<S>                               <C>             <C>
TYPE OF ACCOUNT 
Passbook accounts ...............       2.14%      $   838,922 
NOW accounts: 
 Interest bearing ...............       1.04           761,433 
 Non-interest bearing ...........         --           788,309 
Money market deposit accounts  ..       2.51         2,786,381 
Term accounts: 
  3.0% or less ..................       2.78         1,078,875 
  3.01-4.00% ....................       3.45         1,739,313 
  4.01-5.00 .....................       4.63           506,427 
  5.01-6.00 .....................       5.31           261,512 
  6.01-7.00 .....................       6.57           258,522 
  7.01-8.00 .....................       7.51           524,059 
  8.01-9.00 .....................       8.47           525,305 
  9.01-10.00 ....................       9.34           283,160 
 10.01-11.00 ....................      10.64            13,358 
 11.01-12.00 ....................      11.36            89,455 
 12.01-13.00 ....................      12.28            91,452 
 13.01-14.00 ....................      13.43               188 
                                                  ------------ 
                                                    10,546,671 
Accrued interest payable ........                       12,479 
Purchase accounting adjustments                          2,470 
                                                  ------------ 
  Total customer deposits  ......                  $10,561,620 
                                                  ============ 
</TABLE>

   The weighted average stated interest rates on deposits at December 31, 
1993 was 3.54%. Brokered certificates of deposits included above totalled 
$230 million at December 31, 1993. Deposit month-end balances averaged $12.1 
billion during 1993 with a weighted average rate of interest of 4.00%. At 
December 31, 1993, deposit liabilities include $283 million of deposits from 
affiliated companies and entities. At December 31, 1993, the Acquired 
Business had committed to sell customer deposits held in two branches 
totalling approximately $35 million. 

   The fair value of customer deposits at December 31, 1993 is $10.6 billion. 
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market 
deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair 
value of fixed maturity term accounts is estimated using the interest rates 
currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. 

                              F-80           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 12--CUSTOMER DEPOSITS  (Continued)
 
    A summary of deposit interest expense by category is presented below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  DECEMBER 31, 
                                             --------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                           1993       1992 
                                             ----------  --------- 
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
TYPE OF ACCOUNT 
  Passbook accounts ........................   $ 32,493   $ 28,856 
  NOW accounts .............................     11,584     25,154 
  Money market deposit accounts ............     78,149    141,917 
  Term accounts ............................    361,331    561,124 
                                             ----------  --------- 
                                                483,557    757,051 
  Interest forfeitures .....................     (1,126)    (1,571) 
                                             ----------  --------- 
   Total customer deposit interest expense     $482,431   $755,480 
                                             ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1993, term accounts have scheduled maturities as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              TERM ACCOUNTS 
                              MATURING WITH 
(Dollars in Thousands)           BALANCES 
                        ------------------------ 
        MATURITY                                      TOTAL       WEIGHTED 
DURING THE YEAR ENDING      OVER       $100,000      BALANCES     AVERAGE 
      DECEMBER 31,        $100,000    AND UNDER      MATURING       RATE 
- ----------------------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ---------- 
<S>                     <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
1994 ..................   $360,710    $3,458,494    $3,819,204      4.36% 
1995 ..................     84,698       494,553       579,251      7.42 
1996 ..................     66,343       528,031       594,374      7.55 
1997 ..................     17,181       196,622       213,803      6.21 
1998 ..................     11,184       133,780       144,964      5.60 
1999 and thereafter  ..      5,859        14,171        20,030      9.53 
                        ----------  ------------  ------------ 
                          $545,975    $4,825,651    $5,371,626      5.17% 
                        ==========  ============  ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

NOTE 13--SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (Dollars in Thousands)                                    DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                           ----------------- 
<S>                                                       <C>
Mortgage-backed securities: 
  Maturing within 30 days ...............................      $554,057 
  Maturing 30-90 days ...................................       236,291 
  Maturing 90 days to 1 year ............................        30,500 
  Maturing 1-2 years ....................................        13,051 
  Accrued interest payable ..............................         1,442 
                                                          ----------------- 
    Total securities sold under agreements to repurchase       $835,341 
                                                          ================= 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1993, these agreements had a weighted average interest 
rate of 3.73%. The market value of these agreements at December 31, 1993 was 
$836 million. The underlying securities were delivered to, and are being held 
by securities dealers. These dealers may have loaned the securities to other 
parties in the normal course of their operations, but all agreements require 
the dealers to resell to the Acquired Business the identical securities at 
the maturities of the agreements. Securities sold under agreements to 
repurchase averaged $309 million during 1993 and the maximum amount 
outstanding at any month-end was $983 million for 1993. 

                              F-81           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 13--SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE  (Continued)
 
    At December 31, 1993 the amortized cost of the mortgage-backed securities 
subject to the terms of the reverse repurchase agreements was $855 million. 
The market value of these securities at December 31, 1993 was $907 million. 

   The following is a summary by dealer of securities sold under agreements 
to repurchase, excluding accrued interest, at December 31, 1993: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)              WEIGHTED AVERAGE 
                       AMOUNT DUE    MATURITY (DAYS) 
                      ------------  ---------------- 
<S>                   <C>           <C>
First Boston ........    $250,035           27 
Goldman Sachs .......     205,877            8 
Merrill Lynch .......      98,145           10 
Morgan Stanley ......     279,842          125 
                      ------------  ---------------- 
  Total .............    $833,899           53 
                      ============  ================ 
</TABLE>

NOTE 14--OTHER BORROWINGS 

   Other borrowings consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                      ---------------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                   BALANCE     AVERAGE RATE 
                                      ------------  -------------- 
<S>                                   <C>           <C>
Fixed rate borrowings from the FHLB     $2,350,110        8.52% 
Subordinated debentures: 
 10.00%, due October, 2006 ..........       92,100       10.00 
 Multi-family housing revenue bonds         20,099        3.79 
 Capitalized lease obligations  .....        1,171       15.77 
 Other borrowings ...................        5,665        8.14 
                                      ------------  -------------- 
                                         2,469,145        8.54% 
Accrued interest payable ............       19,024 
Net discount ........................      (10,554) 
                                      ------------  
Total long-term borrowings ..........   $2,477,615 
                                      ============ 
</TABLE>

   Maturities of other borrowings at December 31, 1993 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         WEIGHTED 
                              BALANCES MATURING       AVERAGE RATES 
  MATURITIES DURING THE   ------------------------  ---------------- 
YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31       FHLB        OTHER      FHLB     OTHER 
- ------------------------  ------------  ----------  -------  ------- 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                       <C>           <C>         <C>      <C>
1994 ....................   $  680,787    $  1,258    9.60%     6.63% 
1995 ....................      485,710          81    8.74      8.20 
1996 ....................      865,968         321    7.30      8.38 
1997 ....................      215,000       8,325    8.92     13.49 
1998 ....................      100,000          --    9.85        -- 
1999 and thereafter  ....        2,645     109,050    7.71      8.96 
                          ------------  ----------  -------  ------- 
  Total .................   $2,350,110    $119,035    8.52%     9.25% 
                          ============  ==========  =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Short-term borrowings averaged $12 million during 1993, with a weighted 
average rate of 3.09%. There were no outstanding short-term borrowings as of 
December 31, 1993. Long-term borrowings averaged $2.7 billion during 1993 
with a weighted average rate, adjusted for interest income recognized 

                              F-82           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 14--OTHER BORROWINGS  (Continued)
 
on interest rate exchange agreements, of 5.59%. Included in discounts at 
December 31, 1993 are deferred gains on sale of interest rate exchange 
agreements totalling $4 million. 

   At December 31, 1993, advances from Federal Home Loan Banks and other 
borrowings had a fair value of approximately $2.6 billion. Fair value of 
borrowings is estimated using rates currently offered for liabilities of 
similar remaining maturities. 

   The following is a summary of the carrying value of real estate loans, 
mortgage-backed securities, investment securities, and FHLB stock pledged as 
collateral for FHLB borrowings: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)       DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                             ----------------- 
<S>                          <C>
Real estate loans ..........     $4,643,239 
Mortgage-backed securities        1,008,222 
FHLB stock .................        152,629 
                             ----------------- 
    Total ..................     $5,804,090 
                             ================= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 15--INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS 

   Interest rate exchange agreements outstanding at December 31, 1993 are as 
follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 NOTIONAL  YEAR END INTEREST RATE     
(Dollars in Thousands)           PRINCIPAL ---------------------- 
MATURITY DATE                     AMOUNT      PAID     RECEIVED   VARIABLE RATE INDEX                                             
- -------------                    --------   --------  ----------  -------------------
<S>                            <C>          <C>          <C>      <C>
Paid Variable/Received Fixed: 
 April 1994 ..................   $500,000     3.38%      7.73%       3 Month LIBOR 
 April 1995 ..................    500,000     3.38       7.97        3 Month LIBOR 
 April 1996 ..................    500,000     3.38       8.19        3 Month LIBOR 
 September 1996 ..............    250,000     3.33       4.19        1 Month LIBOR 
 April 1998 ..................    400,000     3.38       8.38        3 Month LIBOR 
</TABLE>

   As of December 31, 1993, interest rate exchange agreements totalling $1.35 
billion of notional principal are collateralized by a $30 million third party 
letter of credit issued. If terminated at December 31, 1993, the interest 
rate exchange agreements would generate a pre-tax gain of approximately $133 
million. There were no interest rate cap, collar and floor agreements 
outstanding at December 31, 1993. 

   The net decrease in interest expense on customer deposits and borrowings 
from interest rate exchange agreements is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                         -----------------------
(Dollars in Thousands)                       1993       1992 
                                          ---------  --------- 
<S>                                       <C>        <C>
Interest rate exchanges .................   $87,369    $76,280 
Amortization of deferred gains and fees       1,985      2,934 
Interest rate caps, collars and floors  .        --       (750) 
                                          ---------  --------- 
                                            $89,354    $78,464 
                                          =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

                              F-83           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 15--INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS  (Continued)
 
    Below is a roll forward of deferred gains associated with interest rate 
swaps. These gains resulted from the termination of interest rate swaps in 
1990 and are being amortized over the original life of the swap terminated. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                               <C>
Balance as of December 31, 1991    $ 8,740 
Amortization ....................    2,934 
                                  --------- 

Balance as of December 31, 1992      5,806 
Amortization ....................    1,985 
                                  --------- 

Balance as of December 31, 1993    $ 3,821 
                                  ========= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 16 -- FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME 

   The components for the provision (recovery) for federal and state income 
taxes are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                          ----------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                        1993       1992(*) 
                                          ----------  ----------- 
<S>                                       <C>         <C>
Federal and state tax expense (benefit): 
  Current: 
    Federal .............................   $ 46,730    $ 21,296 
    State ...............................      7,834       2,000 
                                          ----------  ----------- 
                                              54,564      23,296 
  Deferred: ............................. 
    Federal .............................    (14,156)    (50,747) 
    State ...............................         --          -- 
                                             (14,156)    (50,747) 
                                          ----------  ----------- 
      Expense (benefit) for the period  .   $ 40,408    $(27,451) 
                                          ==========  =========== 
</TABLE>

   (*)Excludes cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles. 

   The Acquired Business adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 109 ("SFAS No. 109"), "Accounting for Income Taxes," as of January 1, 
1992. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle increased 
1992 net income by $13 million. Financial statements for prior years were not 
restated to apply the provisions of SFAS No.109. The adoption of SFAS No. 109 
changes the method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method 
using Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 11 ("APB No. 11") to an asset 
and liability approach. 

   Under SFAS No. 109, deferred income taxes reflect the estimated tax effect 
of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for 
financial reporting purposes and those amounts as measured by tax laws and 
regulations. These temporary differences include purchase accounting 
valuation adjustments and other items not previously included in the 
determination of deferred income taxes under APB No. 11. Accordingly, certain 
purchase accounting valuation adjustments and related amortization have been 
modified as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 109. The impact from the 
adoption of SFAS No. 109 as it relates to purchase accounting valuation 
adjustments was to increase pre-tax income by $14 million and increase income 
tax expense by $14 million for the year ended December 31, 1992. 

                              F-84           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 16 -- FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME  (Continued)
 
    The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of 
December 31, 1993 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1993 DEFERRED TAX 
                                         --------------------------- 
(Dollars in Millions)                       ASSETS      LIABILITIES 
                                         ----------  --------------- 
<S>                                      <C>         <C>
Loss reserves ..........................     $ 76            -- 
Deferred intercompany transactions  ....       47            -- 
Purchase accounting ....................       23            -- 
Deferred loan servicing ................       --          $(16) 
Deferred loan fees .....................       --           (11) 
Employee benefit plans .................        2            -- 
All other ..............................       15           (38) 
                                         ----------  --------------- 
                                              163           (65) 
Valuation allowances ...................      (16)           -- 
                                         ----------  --------------- 
  Total ................................     $147          $(65) 
                                                     =============== 
</TABLE>

   The valuation allowances established relate primarily to state deferred 
tax assets. The Acquired Business' net deferred federal tax assets, including 
alternative minimum taxes, are expected to be realized in the consolidated 
income tax return, in accordance with the terms of its tax sharing agreement. 

   A reconciliation of statutory tax rates to effective tax rates is as 
follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                   ----------------------------------- 
(Dollars in Millions)                                     1993              1992 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------- 
<S>                                                <C>     <C>       <C>      <C>
Tax at statutory federal rate ....................   $ 66     35.0%    $ 37      34.0% 
Effect of: 
 Payments from the FSLIC/RF ......................    (25)   (12.8)     (75)    (69.6) 
 Municipal bond interest .........................     (1)    (0.5)      (1)     (0.9) 
 Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments, 
  goodwill and intangible assets .................      6      3.2        6       5.5 
Qualifying loan loss reserve liquidation  ........      8      4.3       --        -- 
 Change in tax rate ..............................     (5)    (2.7)      --        -- 
  Other, net .....................................    (14)    (7.5)       5       4.6 
                                                   ------  --------  -------  -------- 
                                                       35     19.0      (28)    (26.4) 
State tax, net of federal income tax effect  .....      5      2.7        1       0.9 
                                                   ------  --------  -------  -------- 
Income tax expense (recovery) ....................   $ 40     21.7%    $(27)    (25.5)% 
                                                   ======  ========  =======  ======== 
</TABLE>

   During 1993, the Acquired Business recognized $8 million of federal income 
tax charges resulting from the partial liquidation of its qualifying loan 
loss reserves for which deferred income taxes have not previously been 
provided. The liquidation of the qualifying loan loss reserves resulted from 
a decline in the balance of qualifying loans and real estate owned. Included 
in retained earnings at December 31, 1993 is $187 million which represents 
the accumulation of qualifying loan loss reserve deductions and supplemental 
reserve deductions for which no provision for federal income taxes has been 
made. If in the future these amounts are used for any purpose other than to 
absorb losses on bad debts, or if further reductions in qualifying loans and 
real estate owned occur, a tax liability will be imposed on Old FNB for these 
amounts at the then-current tax rates. 

                              F-85           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 17--REGULATION 

   The OTS has established capital regulations requiring all savings 
institutions to maintain: (a) tangible capital equal to 1.5% of adjusted 
total assets, as defined; (b) core capital equal to 3.0% of adjusted total 
assets, as defined; and (c) risk-based capital, equal to 8.0% on December 31, 
1993, of risk-weighted assets, as defined. 

   The following table sets forth the regulatory capital positions as 
reported to the OTS by Old FNB at December 31, 1993: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         REGULATORY CAPITAL (UNAUDITED) 
                                                     ------------------------------------ 
                                                                     CORE 
                                                       TANGIBLE   (LEVERAGE)   RISK-BASED 
                                                     ----------  ----------  ------------ 
<S>                                                  <C>         <C>         <C>
  Regulatory capital ratios, as filed with the OTS       6.3%        6.5%         11.1% 
                                                     ==========  ==========  ============ 
</TABLE>

   The above ratios were calculated using amounts reported to the OTS prior 
to the preparation of the Acquired Business' financial statements. The new 
management of the Acquired Business intends to continue to comply with all 
required capital ratios. 

   The FDIC Improvement Act of 1992 ("FDICIA") requires each federal banking 
agency to implement prompt corrective actions for institutions that it 
regulates. In response to this requirement, the OTS adopted final rules, 
effective December 19, 1993, based upon FDICIA's five capital tiers: well 
capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly 
undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. Under FDICIA, the OTS is 
required to take supervisory action against institutions that are not deemed 
either "well capitalized" or "adequately capitalized." The rules generally 
provide that a savings association is "well capitalized" if its total 
risk-based capital ratio is 10% or greater, its ratio of core capital to 
risk-based assets is 6% or greater, its core capital (leverage) ratio is 5% 
or greater, and the institution is not subject to a capital directive. 

NOTE 18--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

 Retirement Plans: 

   The FNFC Retirement Plan ("Plan") is the primary retirement plan covering 
the employees of FNFC, the Acquired Business and their subsidiaries. The Plan 
covers substantially all permanent employees who have completed one year of 
service. In addition, an unfunded, nonqualified, discretionary plan is 
maintained to provide supplemental retirement benefits to certain present and 
former senior officers. 

   During 1991, the Plan benefit formula was modified retroactively to an 
effective date of July 1, 1989. Under the Plan's previous benefit formulas, 
participants accrued a monthly benefit amount under a defined benefit 
formula. Upon revision of the Plan's benefit formulas, the monthly benefit 
amount was converted to a lump-sum equivalent value representing the 
participant's beginning account balance under the amended plan. Thereafter, 
4% of the participant's quarterly eligible compensation is allocated to each 
participant's account. Plan net earnings are allocated based on the 
participant's account balance. The periodic pension expense for 1993 and 1992 
has been calculated using the revised benefit formula and reflects all 
adjustments necessary to adopt the provisions of the new Plan. 

   The Acquired Business' funding policy is to contribute amounts sufficient 
to meet funding requirements set forth in U.S. employee benefit and tax laws 
plus such additional amounts as the Acquired Business may determine to be 
appropriate. A contribution of $0.1 million was made in 1992. No 
contributions were required in 1993. All assets are invested with the Ford 
Retirement Plan Master Trust. Master Trust assets are principally U.S. 
Government and Agency obligations, corporate bonds and notes, and common 
stocks. 

                              F-86           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 18--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued)
 
    The Plan was previously qualified under 401(a) of the Internal Revenue 
Code. The Plan intends to file an application with the IRS for a 
determination that the Plan, as amended, satisfies the qualification 
requirements of Section 401(a) and related provisions of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986, as amended. The Plan intends to file the determination letter 
application before the required filing due date and to make all such 
amendments to the Plan as may be necessary or appropriate to ensure that it 
will obtain a favorable determination letter. Pension costs include the 
following components: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                -------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                             1993       1992 
                                                ---------  --------- 
<S>                                             <C>        <C>
Benefits credited for service during the year     $ 2,099    $ 1,565 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation       2,567      2,690 
Actual return on assets .......................    (4,134)    (4,470) 
Net amortization and deferral .................      (782)      (782) 
Curtailment (loss) gain .......................      (587)    (1,137) 
                                                ---------  --------- 
Net periodic pension cost (credit) ............   $  (837)   $(2,134) 
                                                =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   Net periodic pension costs at December 31, 1993 and 1992 were computed 
using a weighted average discount rate of 8.0%, 8.5% and an expected rate of 
return on plan assets of 9.5% for 1993 and 1992. 

   The projected benefit obligations at December 31, 1993 were determined 
using a discount rate of 8%. 

                              F-87           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 18--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued)
 
    The status of the retirement plans is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                   -------------------------------- 
                                                     ASSETS EXCEED     ACCUMULATED 
                                                      ACCUMULATED    BENEFITS EXCEED 
(Dollars in Thousands)                                 BENEFITS          ASSETS 
                                                   ---------------  --------------- 
<S>                                                <C>              <C>
Present value of accumulated retirement benefits: 
 Vested ..........................................     $(34,542)         $(2,258) 
 Non-vested ......................................       (2,320)             (53) 
                                                   ---------------  --------------- 
Accumulated benefits obligation ..................     $(36,862)         $(2,311) 
                                                   ===============  =============== 
Projected benefit obligation .....................     $(36,862)         $(2,311) 
Plan assets at fair value ........................       48,500               -- 
                                                   ---------------  --------------- 
Projected benefit obligation less than 
 (in excess of) Plan assets ......................       11,638           (2,311) 
Unrecognized net (asset) obligation at 
 January 1, 1987 (date of adoption) ..............       (4,582)             153 
Unamortized amendments ...........................       (3,475)             760 
Unrecognized net amount resulting from 
 Plan investment experience ......................       (9,592)            (913) 
                                                   ---------------  --------------- 
  Total accrued pension cost .....................     $ (6,011)         $(2,311) 
                                                   ===============  =============== 
</TABLE>

   Since the plan will not be retained by First Madison upon completion of 
its acquisition of the Acquired Business, any plan over funding amount will 
remain with FNFC. 

 Postretirement Benefits Plan: 

   FNB and certain of its subsidiaries sponsor unfunded plans to provide 
medical, dental and vision benefits to certain eligible employees and their 
dependents from the date of early retirement to a maximum age of 65. In 
general, early retirement is age 55 with 10 years of service. Certain 
retirees contribute nothing for their coverage; however, all new retirees 
participating in the Plan contribute a portion of the premiums until age 65. 

   The estimated cost for postretirement health care benefits has been 
accrued on an actuarially-determined basis, in accordance with the 
requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, ("SFAS 
No. 106"), "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than 
Pensions". In 1992, Old FNB elected to recognize immediately the full amount 
of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of this accounting 
change, resulting in an adverse effect on income of $3 million in the first 
quarter of 1992. The change reflected an unaccrued retiree benefit obligation 
liability of approximately $4 million, partially offset by projected tax 
benefits of $1 million. 

   The status of the postretirement plan is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)                          DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                ----------------- 
<S>                                             <C>
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation: 
 Retirees .....................................       $2,202 
Active employees eligible to retire ...........        1,818 
Other active employees ........................        1,754 
                                                ----------------- 
 Total accrued benefit liability ..............       $5,774 
                                                ================= 
</TABLE>

                              F-88           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 18--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued)
 
    The projected benefit obligation at December 31, 1993 was determined 
using a discount rate of 7.5%. An increase of 1% in the health care cost 
trend rate would cause service and interest costs and the accumulated 
postretirement benefit obligation to increase by less than $2 million. 

   Postretirement benefits costs for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 
1992 include the following components: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        FOR THE YEAR 
                                           ENDED 
                                        DECEMBER 31, 
                                      -------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                  1993    1992 
                                      ------  ------ 
<S>                                   <C>     <C>
Current service cost ................   $288    $249 
Interest cost on benefit obligation      389     360 
                                      ------  ------ 
Net periodic benefit cost ...........   $677    $609 
                                      ======  ====== 
</TABLE>

   Net periodic benefit cost at December 31, 1993 was computed using a 
weighted average discount rate of 7.5%. The initial health care cost trend 
rate used was 11.5%, the average trend rate used was 8.7% and the ultimate 
trend rate used was 5.5%, with the ultimate rate being achieved in 10 years. 

 Investment Plan: 

   At December 31, 1993, FNFC, the Acquired Business and substantially all of 
their subsidiaries had a defined contribution plan that is a qualified plan 
under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code ("401(k) Plan"). The 401(k) 
Plan has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS. The 401(k) 
Plan is available to substantially all employees with at least one year of 
employment. Employee contributions are voluntary. Effective January 1, 1993, 
the 401(k) Plan has been amended to provide for deferrals of up to twelve 
percent of qualifying compensation with a corresponding dollar for dollar 
matched employer contribution of the first four percent of eligible employee 
contributions. Employees vest immediately in their own contributions, and 
vest in the Acquired Business' contributions based on years of service. For 
the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, the Acquired Business' pre-tax 
401(k) Plan contributions were $3 million and $3 million, respectively. 

NOTE 19--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

 Lending and Investment Commitments: 

   Outstanding written commitments relating to loans, mortgage-backed 
securities and investment securities are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)                                           DECEMBER 31, 1993 
                                                                 ----------------- 
<S>                                                              <C>
Commitments to originate loans: 
 Variable rate .................................................      $123,725 
 Fixed rate ....................................................       148,983 
 Unused lines of credit provided to consumers ..................       327,671 
Commitments to purchase loans and mortgage-backed securities: 
 Variable rate .................................................            -- 
 Fixed rate ....................................................         8,912 
Forward commitments to sell loans and mortgage-backed 
 securities ....................................................       280,187 
</TABLE>

 Letters of Credit Commitments: 

   Through year-end 1985, FNBMC entered into partnership agreements with 
developers to acquire and develop multi-family rental projects. The pro jects 
are partially funded through tax-exempt mortgage 

                              F-89           
<PAGE>
                            THE ACQUIRED BUSINESS
 
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) 

NOTE 19--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  (Continued)
 
revenue bond programs. Commencing in 1984, the Acquired Business began 
issuing its letters of credit to guarantee the payment of principal and 
interest on bonds issued by various housing authorities, and concurrently 
originated and serviced the mortgage loans made by the bond issuers. Should 
the Acquired Business be obligated under its letter of credit to redeem the 
bonds because of default of a project, the bond trustee is required to assign 
the mortgage loan to the Acquired Business. At December 31, 1993, the 
Acquired Business had a total of $375 million of such letters of credit 
outstanding with remaining terms of 2 to 26 years. Given the uncertainty of 
the interaction of these letters of credit with the underlying mortgage loans 
and cash flows of collateral properties under future economic conditions, it 
is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these letters of credit. 

 Litigation: 

   The Acquired Business and its subsidiaries are involved in litigation and 
may be subject to claims arising from its operations. The Acquired Business 
does not believe that the outcome of these actions, individually or in the 
aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial 
position of the Acquired Business. 

NOTE 20 -- SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

   Interest and Income Taxes Paid: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                      ------------------------ 
                          1993         1992 
(Dollars in Thousands)----------  ------------ 
<S>                   <C>         <C>
Interest paid .......   $612,397    $1,008,821 
Income taxes paid  ..      1,956         2,413 
Income tax refunds  .     17,708       114,573 
</TABLE>

   Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                       ---------------------- 
(Dollars in Thousands)                                     1993        1992 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Additions to property acquired in settlement of loans    $135,251    $226,320 
Loans securitized into mortgage-backed securities  ...         --      17,827 
</TABLE>

                              F-90           
<PAGE>
                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 

To the Board of Directors 
and Stockholders of SFFed Corp. 

   We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial 
condition of SFFed Corp. and subsidiaries ("SFFed") as of December 31, 1995 
and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of operations, 
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of 
SFFed's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 
financial statements based on our audits. 

   We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion. 

   In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in 
all material respects, the financial position of SFFed Corp. and subsidiaries 
at December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of their operations and their 
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995 
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. 

   As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on 
February 1, 1996, SFFed was acquired by and merged into First Nationwide 
Bank, A Federal Savings Bank. 

Deloitte & Touche LLP 
San Francisco, California 
April 15, 1996 

                              F-91           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
               (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                   -------------------------- 
                                                                        1995          1994 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                                                <C>           <C>
                              ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3): 
 Cash on hand and amounts due from depository institutions  ......   $   26,251    $   18,306 
 Federal funds sold ..............................................        4,000        34,900 
 Securities purchased under agreements to resell .................      165,000       112,000 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
                                                                        195,251       165,206 
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at market (Note 4)        72,844        77,458 
Mortgage-backed securities held for investment, net (approximate 
 market value of 1995: $872,475; and 1994: $323,257) (Note 4)  ...      859,554       330,578 
Loans held for sale, net (Note 6) ................................        4,393         3,627 
Loans receivable held for investment, net (Note 5) ...............    2,714,988     3,011,504 
Accrued interest receivable (Notes 4 and 5) ......................       23,600        18,798 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost (Note 3) ...................       31,579        30,049 
Premises and equipment, net (Note 7) .............................       21,899        22,946 
Real estate owned, net (Note 8) ..................................       32,404        25,784 
Other assets .....................................................       26,923        23,986 
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired (net of 
 accumulated amortization of 1995: $8,967; and 1994: $8,298)  ....        8,053         8,722 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
                                                                     $3,991,488    $3,718,658 
                                                                   ============  ============ 
               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Customer deposits (Note 9) .......................................   $2,693,243    $2,481,988 
Federal funds purchased ..........................................        4,000        35,000 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Note 10)  ........      713,362       347,679 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Note 10)  .      274,952       580,983 
Senior notes (Note 10) ...........................................       49,245        49,158 
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance  ...........        2,138         3,425 
Taxes on income (Note 11) ........................................        3,671           602 
Other liabilities and accrued expenses ...........................       54,186        23,636 
Unearned income ..................................................        1,301         1,643 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
                                                                      3,796,098     3,524,114 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) 
Stockholders' equity (Notes 4, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15): 
  Serial preferred stock--par value $.01 per share; 4,000,000 
    shares authorized and unissued ...............................           --            -- 
    Common stock--par value $.01 per share; 20,000,000 shares 
    authorized; issued and outstanding--1995: 7,883,247 and 1994: 
    7,833,282 ....................................................           79            78 
    Additional paid-in capital ...................................       70,497        69,912 
    Retained earnings--substantially restricted ..................      126,270       128,512 
    Unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax .       (1,128)       (3,449) 
    Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax .............         (328)         (509) 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
     Total stockholders' equity ..................................      195,390       194,544 
                                                                   ------------  ------------ 
      Total ......................................................   $3,991,488    $3,718,658 
                                                                   ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-92           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                   (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                              ---------------------------------- 
                                                                  1995        1994        1993 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>         <C>
Interest income: 
 Interest on loans ..........................................   $215,147    $189,984    $191,532 
 Interest on mortgage-backed securities .....................     60,024      22,729      21,963 
 Interest and dividends on investments and FHLB stock  ......     10,685       6,735       4,850 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total .....................................................    285,856     219,448     218,345 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Interest expense: 
 Interest on customer deposits (Note 9) .....................    135,299     101,411      94,803 
 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances ................     23,958      24,915      28,303 
 Interest on senior notes ...................................      5,703       1,756          -- 
 Interest on other borrowings ...............................     41,882      12,861       9,074 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total .....................................................    206,842     140,943     132,180 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Net interest income ........................................     79,014      78,505      86,165 
Provision for loan losses (Note 5) ..........................     11,094      17,205       6,583 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses  .......     67,920      61,300      79,582 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest income: 
 Mortgage banking activities (Note 6): 
  Gain (loss) on sale of real estate loans ..................       (205)        491       4,898 
  Loan servicing income .....................................      5,460       4,080       2,621 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total .....................................................      5,255       4,571       7,519 
 Loan, deposit and other fees ...............................      5,291       5,853       6,773 
 Income from real estate partnerships .......................        267          79         953 
 Other income ...............................................      1,410         171         858 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total .....................................................     12,223      10,674      16,103 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Noninterest expense: 
 Compensation and benefits (Notes 2, 14 and 15)  ............     35,518      35,979      36,616 
 Occupancy and equipment (Note 17) ..........................     13,865      12,953      13,252 
 Advertising and promotion ..................................      2,094       2,446       1,859 
 Outside data processing ....................................      4,540       4,065       3,849 
 Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments  .....      6,811       6,178       5,867 
 Provision for losses on real estate owned and other
   (Note 5) .................................................      4,874       8,524       7,067 
 Real estate owned operations, net ..........................      2,138       5,897       6,353 
 Deferred loan origination costs ............................     (4,497)     (7,016)     (8,077) 
 Amortization of excess of cost over fair value of net 
  assets acquired ...........................................        669         708         709 
 Other expense (Note 2) .....................................     12,763      10,368      10,391 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Total .....................................................     78,775      80,102      77,886 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Income (loss) before income taxes ..........................      1,368      (8,128)     17,799 
Income tax expense (benefit) (Note 11) ......................      1,568      (3,400)      7,905 
                                                              ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Net income (loss) ...........................................   $   (200)   $ (4,728)   $  9,894 
                                                              ==========  ==========  ========== 
Earnings (loss) per share (Note 1) ..........................   $  (0.03)   $  (0.60)   $   1.24 
                                                              ==========  ==========  ========== 
Dividends per share .........................................   $   0.26    $   0.28    $   0.15 
                                                              ==========  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-93           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
                            (dollars in thousands) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                             -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                        UNREALIZED 
                                                         RETAINED        LOSS ON        MINIMUM 
                                                         EARNINGS       SECURITIES      PENSION 
                                                       SUBSTANTIALLY    AVAILABLE      LIABILITY 
                                         ADDITIONAL     RESTRICTED      FOR SALE,     ADJUSTMENT, 
                               COMMON     PAID-IN      (NOTES 11, 12    NET OF TAX    NET OF TAX 
                               STOCK      CAPITAL         AND 15)        (NOTE 4)      (NOTE 14)      TOTAL 
                             --------  ------------  ---------------  ------------  -------------  ---------- 
<S>                          <C>       <C>           <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>
Balances, December 31, 1992     $77       $68,824        $126,704                                    $195,605 
  Stock option and 
   restricted stock 
   activity  ...............      1           568                                                         569 
  Cash dividends ...........                               (1,166)                                     (1,166) 
  Unrealized gain on 
   securities available for 
   sale, net of tax  .......                                             $ 3,149                        3,149 
  Net income ...............                                9,894                                       9,894 
                             --------  ------------  ---------------  ------------  -------------  ---------- 
Balances, December 31, 1993      78        69,392         135,432          3,149                      208,051 
  Stock option and 
   restricted stock 
   activity  ...............                  520                                                         520 
  Cash dividends ...........                               (2,192)                                     (2,192) 
  Net change in unrealized 
   loss on securities 
   available for sale, net 
   of tax  .................                                              (6,598)                      (6,598) 
  Minimum pension liability 
   adjustment, net of tax  .                                                             $(509)          (509) 
  Net loss .................                               (4,728)                                     (4,728) 
                             --------  ------------  ---------------  ------------  -------------  ---------- 
Balances, December 31, 1994      78        69,912         128,512         (3,449)         (509)       194,544 
  Stock option and 
   restricted stock 
   activity  ...............      1           585                                                         586 
  Cash dividends ...........                               (2,042)                                     (2,042) 
  Net change in unrealized 
   loss on securities 
   available for sale, net 
   of tax  .................                                               2,321                        2,321 
  Net change in minimum 
   pension liability 
   adjustment, net of tax  .                                                               181            181 
  Net loss .................                                 (200)                                       (200) 
                             --------  ------------  ---------------  ------------  -------------  ---------- 
Balances, December 31, 1995     $79       $70,497        $126,270        $(1,128)        $(328)      $195,390 
                             ========  ============  ===============  ============  =============  ========== 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-94           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
                                (in thousands) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                ------------------------------------- 
                                                                    1995         1994         1993 
                                                                -----------  -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                             <C>          <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net income (loss) .............................................   $    (200)   $  (4,728)   $   9,894 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash 
 provided by (used in) operating activities: 
 Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment  .....       3,206        3,226        3,043 
 Amortization of excess of cost over fair value of net assets 
  acquired ....................................................         669          708          709 
 Provision for losses, net ....................................      15,968       25,729       13,650 
 Change in deferred income taxes ..............................       4,195       (2,660)      (5,050) 
 Increase in interest payable .................................      16,872        5,356        1,293 
 Increase in interest receivable ..............................      (4,802)      (1,996)        (142) 
 Dividend income on FHLB stock ................................      (1,530)      (1,322)        (737) 
 (Gain) loss on sale of real estate loans, net ................         205         (491)      (4,898) 
 Amortization of deferred loan fees ...........................      (1,778)      (2,667)      (3,271) 
 Proceeds from sales of loans originated for sale  ............      46,623      130,824      434,242 
 Originations of loans held for sale ..........................     (58,402)    (153,709)    (472,847) 
 Net change in other assets/liabilities .......................       8,587      (21,137)       2,226 
 Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable ..................      (1,126)      (1,040)       4,476 
                                                                -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  ..........      28,487      (23,907)     (17,412) 
                                                                -----------  -----------  ----------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
Principal payments received on mortgage-backed securities 
 available for sale ...........................................       8,467       37,233           -- 
Principal payments received on mortgage-backed securities held 
 for investment ...............................................      73,668       31,669       77,610 
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities held for investment  ..    (104,472)      (4,074)     (10,053) 
Maturities of investment securities ...........................          --           --       13,270 
Purchases of investment securities ............................          --           --       (6,040) 
Principal payments received on loans receivable held for 
 investment ...................................................     245,990      367,463      385,560 
Originations of loans held for investment .....................    (469,761)    (795,217)    (693,488) 
Loans purchased ...............................................     (12,386)      (1,307)        (542) 
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock ........................          --           --        2,103 
Purchases of FHLB stock .......................................          --         (622)      (1,118) 
Sales of premises and equipment ...............................         214           43           92 
Purchases of premises and equipment ...........................      (2,373)      (2,791)      (2,924) 
Sales of real estate ..........................................      24,900       44,923       58,536 
Investment in and acquisition of real estate ..................      (1,771)      (1,738)      (3,512) 
Other, net ....................................................         754       (3,861)         254 
                                                                -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Net cash used in investing activities .........................    (236,770)    (328,279)    (180,252) 
                                                                -----------  -----------  ----------- 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-95           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS--(Continued) 
                                (in thousands) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                             -------------------------------------- 
                                                                 1995          1994         1993 
                                                             -----------  ------------  ----------- 
<S>                                                          <C>          <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits .................  $  286,369    $(169,676)    $ (92,625) 
Certificate account deposits ...............................     458,162      896,549       538,089 
Certificate account withdrawals ............................    (533,276)    (544,995)     (416,881) 
Increase (decrease) in borrowings with maturities of three 
 months or less ............................................     (20,848)      53,397        57,941 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings .........................   1,047,876      809,710       624,368 
Principal payments on long-term borrowings .................    (998,289)    (688,979)     (494,194) 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock .....................         376          404           488 
Payment of dividends .......................................      (2,042)      (2,192)       (1,166) 
                                                             -----------  ------------  ----------- 
Net cash provided by financing activities ..................     238,328      354,218       216,020 
                                                             -----------  ------------  ----------- 
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ..................      30,045        2,032        18,356 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .............     165,206      163,174       144,818 
                                                             -----------  ------------  ----------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR ...................  $  195,251    $ 165,206     $ 163,174 
                                                             ===========  ============  =========== 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: 
 Cash paid for: 
    Interest on customer deposits ..........................  $  135,557    $ 100,626     $  95,663 
    Interest on borrowings .................................      54,542       32,402        34,061 
    Income taxes ...........................................          --          466         8,479 
 Non-cash investing activities: 
    Transfers of loans to real estate owned ................      39,242       58,295        43,809 
    Loans converted to mortgage-backed securities ..........     499,657       91,958       142,136 
    Mortgage-backed securities transferred to 
      available-for-sale portfolio .........................          --           --       379,135 
    Mortgage-backed securities transferred from 
      available-for-sale portfolio to held-for-investment 
      portfolio ............................................          --      258,344            -- 
    Loans transferred from held-for-sale portfolio to 
      held-for-investment portfolio ........................      11,013       77,195            -- 
</TABLE>

               See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

                              F-96           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 

NOTE 1 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION 

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 
SFFed Corp. ("SFFed") and its wholly owned subsidiary; San Francisco Federal 
Savings and Loan Association (the "Association") and its subsidiaries; 
Franciscan Financial Corporation, Development Credit Corporation, Capital 
Conveyance Company and Capital CMO Services and the subsidiary of Franciscan 
Financial Corporation; San Francisco Auxiliary Corporation. All significant 
intercompany transactions have been eliminated. 

PRIMARY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 

   SFFed's principal business is attracting deposits from the general public 
and using such funds, along with borrowings from various other sources, to 
originate real estate loans secured by deeds of trust, other loans and to 
make short-term investments. SFFed's revenues are primarily interest received 
from its loan portfolio, investment securities and mortgage-backed securities 
and fees related to originating and servicing loans. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

   For purposes of the statements of cash flows, SFFed considers all highly 
liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less 
to be cash equivalents. 

SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL 

   SFFed enters into purchases of securities under agreements to resell 
(repurchase agreements). The amounts advanced under these agreements 
represent short-term loans. 

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES ("MBS") 

   SFFed has converted certain qualifying real estate loans in its portfolio 
to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") and Federal National 
Mortgage Association ("FNMA") MBS. Additionally, SFFed has purchased MBS 
through established securities dealers. Effective December 31, 1993 SFFed 
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 Accounting for 
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities ("SFAS 115"). In accordance 
with the provision of SFAS 115, SFFed has identified MBS as either held for 
investment or available for sale. SFFed does not have any trading securities. 
Premiums and discounts on purchased MBS are amortized or accreted over the 
expected life of the underlying mortgages using the interest method. 

MBS HELD FOR INVESTMENT 

   SFFed has the positive intent and ability to hold these MBS to maturity. 
These MBS are reported at cost, net of any applicable premium or discount. 
Transfers of MBS available-for-sale to MBS held-for-investment portfolio are 
recorded at fair value. The related net unrealized holding gains or losses, 
net of applicable income taxes, at the date of transfer are reported as a 
separate component of stockholders' equity and amortized over the remaining 
contractual life of these securities using the interest method. 

MBS AVAILABLE FOR SALE 

   These MBS are reported at their aggregate fair value. Net unrealized gains 
and losses are excluded from earnings and reported, net of applicable income 
taxes, as a separate component of stockholders' 

                              F-97           
<PAGE>
                          SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                  (CONTINUED)

equity until realized. Gains and losses from the sale of MBS available for 
sale are determined using the specific identification method. Any permanent 
decline in the fair value of individual securities held for investment and 
available for sale below their cost would be recognized through a write-down 
of the individual securities to their fair value by a charge to earnings as a 
realized loss. 

LOANS HELD FOR SALE 

   During the period of origination, real estate loans are designated as held 
either for sale or investment purposes. Loans held for sale are carried at 
the lower of cost or estimated market value, determined on an aggregate 
basis. Transfers of loans held for sale to the held-for-investment portfolio 
are recorded at the lower of cost or market value on the transfer date. 

   Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by 
charges to income. 

IMPAIRED AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS 

   The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for 
Impairment of a Loan ("SFAS 114"), in May 1993 and Statement of Financial 
Standards No. 118, Accounting for Creditors for Impairment of a Loan-Income 
Recognition and Disclosures ("SFAS 118") (an amendment of SFAS 114), in 
October 1994. SFFed adopted SFAS 114 and SFAS 118 effective January 1, 1993. 
SFFed, in accordance with the methods prescribed under SFAS 114, considers a 
loan impaired when it is "probable" that a creditor will be unable to collect 
all amounts due (i.e., both principal and interest) according to the 
contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impairment may be 
based on (i) the present value of the expected future cash flows of the 
impaired loan discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, (ii) 
the observable market price of the impaired loan, or (iii) the fair value of 
the collateral of a collateral-dependent loan. The amount by which the 
recorded investment of the loan exceeds the measure of the impaired loan is 
recognized by recording a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to 
the provision for loan losses. SFFed has defined residential 1-4 loans and 
consumer loans as homogenous loans. Homogenous loans that have had a 
modification of terms are individually reviewed to determine if they meet the 
definition of a troubled debt restructuring. SFFed's loans are secured 
primarily by real estate and therefore, measurement of impairment is based 
upon the fair value of the property collateralizing the loan. Where 
impairment is determined to be permanent, a charge-off is recorded; where 
impairment may be temporary, an allowance is established. SFFed, before the 
adoption of SFAS 114, measured loan impairment with the methods prescribed in 
this pronouncement. As a result, no additional loss provisions were required 
by adoption of SFAS 114. 

   All loans designated by SFFed as "impaired" are either placed on 
non-accrual status or are designated as restructured and are included with 
those loans reported as non-performing. SFFed's non-performing loans consist 
of loans on which SFFed has ceased the accrual of interest ("non-accrual 
loans") and loans on which various concessions have have been made with 
respect to the interest rate or other terms due to the inability of the 
borrower to service the obligation under the original terms of the agreement 
("restructured loans"). It is SFFed's policy to place a loan on non-accrual 
status in the event that the borrower is 90 days or more delinquent or 
earlier if the timely collection of interest and/or principal appears 
doubtful or the risk of default is probable. 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 

   SFFed maintains a loan monitoring system which provides a means for the 
timely identification of impaired loans and to permit the evaluation of the 
adequacy of the allowance for losses. SFFed has established valuation 
allowances for estimated losses on specific loans ("specific allowances") and 
for the 

                              F-98           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                  (CONTINUED)

inherent risk in the loan portfolio which has yet to be specifically 
identified ("general allowances"). Specific allowances are provided when a 
decline in the value of an impaired loan is identified, based upon the excess 
of the outstanding loan amount over the fair value of the related collateral 
plus holding and selling costs. General allowances are established based upon 
the inherent risk in the loan portfolio that has not been specifically 
identified. In conjunction with a review of the loan portfolio, the allowance 
for loan losses is evaluated quarterly and maintained at a level believed 
adequate by management to absorb estimated probable losses. In evaluating the 
general allowance for loan losses, management considers various factors 
including historical loss experience, the level and trend of delinquent real 
estate conditions, and the composition of the loan portfolio. Losses incurred 
upon initial acquisition of real estate owned through foreclosure are charged 
to the allowance for loan losses. 

   While management uses currently available information in evaluating and 
adjusting the allowance for loan losses, additions to the allowance may be 
required because of changes in future economic, real estate and other 
conditions beyond SFFed's control. 

INTEREST ON LOANS 

   Interest on loans is credited to income when earned. Interest is not 
recognized on loans that are considered to be uncollectible or in the process 
of foreclosure. In general, loans are placed on non-accrual status when they 
become 90 days delinquent and a reserve is established for previously accrued 
but uncollected interest on such loans. Interest income received on 
non-accrual loans is recognized during the year using the cash basis method 
of income recognition. 

LOAN ORIGINATION FEES 

   SFFed charges fees for originating loans. These fees, net of certain 
related direct loan origination costs, are recognized as an adjustment of the 
loan's yield over the contractual life of the loan using the interest method, 
which results in a constant rate of return. When a loan is paid-off or sold, 
the unamortized balance of any related fees and costs is recognized as 
income. Other loan fees and charges representing service costs are reported 
in income when collected or earned. 

SALES OF LOANS 

   Gains or losses resulting from sales of loans or interests in loans are 
recorded at the time of sale and are determined by the difference between the 
net sales proceeds and the carrying value of the assets sold. When the right 
to service the loans is retained, a gain or loss is recognized based upon the 
net present value of expected amounts to be received or paid resulting from 
the difference between the contractual interest rates received from the 
borrowers and the rate paid to the buyer, taking into account estimated 
prepayments on such loans. Excluded from the net present value portion of the 
gain or loss is an amount equal to the present value of a normal servicing 
fee. The net asset resulting from the present value computation, representing 
deferred revenue or expense, is amortized to operations over the estimated 
remaining life of the loan using a method that approximates the interest 
method. The balance of deferred revenue and expense has been adjusted as 
necessary for loan prepayments in excess of, or below, estimated prepayments 
(See Note 6). Any loans held for sale by SFFed are carried at the lower of 
cost or market. 

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

   Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation 
and amortization. Depreciation of office property and equipment is computed 
using the straight-line method over the 

                              F-99           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Amortization of 
leasehold improvements is provided for using the straight-line method over 
the remaining term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, 
whichever is less. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense and 
improvements are capitalized. 

REAL ESTATE OWNED 

   Real estate acquired in settlement of loans is initially recorded at the 
lower of the unpaid loan balance or fair value at the date acquired. 
Subsequent adjustments, if any, are made when the carrying value exceeds 
estimated fair value. Costs related to the development of such properties are 
capitalized and holding costs are charged to expense. Real estate acquired 
for sale or development is carried at the lower of cost or estimated net 
realizable value. The carrying value of this real estate includes capitalized 
development and construction costs. The carrying value is reviewed 
periodically and adjusted when it exceeds net realizable value. Interest is 
capitalized on funds disbursed during the development and construction period 
for real estate projects. 

EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED (GOODWILL) 

   Goodwill is stated net of accumulated amortization and is being amortized 
using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 5 to 25 years. 

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

   SFFed enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase 
(reverse repurchase agreements). Fixed-coupon reverse repurchase agreements 
are treated as financing arrangements, and the obligations to repurchase 
securities sold are reflected as a liability in the consolidated statements 
of financial condition. The securities underlying the agreements remain in 
the asset accounts. 

TAXES ON INCOME 

   SFFed accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of the 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 Accounting for Income 
Taxes ("SFAS 109"). SFAS 109 requires the use of an asset and liability 
approach whereby deferred income taxes are computed by applying enacted tax 
laws and rates applicable to future periods to the temporary differences 
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for 
financial reporting purposes. The effect on deferred tax assets and 
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that 
includes the enactment date. Future tax benefits attributable to temporary 
differences are recognized to the extent the realization of such benefits is 
more likely than not. 

EARNINGS PER SHARE 

   Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding (including the dilutive effect of unexercised stock options): 
7,855,919, 7,827,665 and 7,956,090 for 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

   During 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued several 
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards, ("SFAS's") which are described 
below. SFFed has not assessed the impact of these Statements on its financial 
position or its result of operations because of SFFed's acquisition by First 
Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (see Note 2). 

                              F-100           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of 
("SFAS 121"), was issued in March 1995. The Statement addresses the 
accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets, such as premises, 
furniture and equipment, certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill 
related to those assets. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable 
intangibles are to be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be 
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the sum of the future cash 
flows (undiscounted and without interest charges expected from the use of the 
asset and its eventual disposition) is less than the carrying amount of the 
asset. The Statement also requires that long-lived assets and identifiable 
intangibles, except for assets of a discontinued operation held for disposal, 
be accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. SFAS 
121 is effective for financial statements for periods beginning after 
December 15, 1995. 

   In May 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 122, 
Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights ("SFAS 122"). SFAS 122 requires that 
an enterprise that acquires servicing rights through either the purchase or 
origination of mortgage loans and sells or securitizes these mortgage loans 
with servicing rights retained should allocate the total cost of the mortgage 
loans to the mortgage servicing rights and the loans (without the mortgage 
servicing rights) based on their relative fair values. SFAS 122 is effective 
for financial statements for periods beginning after December 15, 1995. 

   SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ("SFAS 123"), was 
issued in October 1995. This Statement prescribes accounting and reporting 
standards for all stock-based compensation plans, including employee stock 
options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. The Statement 
defines a "fair value based method" of accounting for employee stock options 
and encourages all entities to adopt that method of accounting for all of 
their employee stock compensation plans. However, it also allows an entity to 
continue to measure compensation for those plans using the "intrinsic value 
based method" under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting 
for Stock Issued to Employees ("Opinion No. 25"). 

   Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the 
grant date of the option based on the value of the award and is recognized 
over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the 
intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the 
quoted market price of the stock at grant date or other measurement date over 
the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Under Opinion No. 25, 
no compensation cost is recognized. 

   SFAS 123 requires that an employer's financial statements include certain 
disclosures about stock-based compensation agreements regardless of the 
method used to account for them. An employer that continues to apply the 
accounting provisions of Opinion No. 25 will disclose pro forma amounts that 
reflect the difference between compensation cost, if any, included in results 
of operations and the related cost measured by the fair value based method, 
including tax effects, that would have been recognized in the statement of 
operations if the fair value based method had been used. SFAS 123 is 
effective for transactions entered into after December 15, 1995. 

USE OF FINANCIAL ESTIMATES 

   The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial 
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the 
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

                              F-101           
<PAGE>

                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

 RECLASSIFICATIONS 

   Certain of the 1994 and 1993 consolidated financial statement amounts have 
been reclassified to conform to the 1995 presentation. 

NOTE 2 -- ACQUISITION BY FIRST NATIONWIDE BANK 

   On August 27, 1995, SFFed entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger 
(the "Merger Agreement") with First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank 
("First Nationwide"), pursuant to which SFFed was acquired. 

   The acquisition by and merger into First Nationwide was consummated on 
February 1, 1996. Under the Merger Agreement, holders of SFFed common stock 
outstanding at the effective time of the merger (other than shares for which 
dissenter's rights were perfected, shares held by First Nationwide and shares 
held as treasury stock) received $32 per share. The holders of options on the 
common stock of SFFed received for each share subject to an option the 
difference between $32 and the applicable per share option price. The 
aggregate consideration paid by First Nationwide under the Merger Agreement 
was approximately $264,000,000. In connection with the acquisition by First 
Nationwide, at December 31, 1995, SFFed accrued approximately $9,600,000 of 
investment banker and legal fees, contract termination costs, severance and 
other employee related costs. 

NOTE 3 -- CASH AND INVESTMENTS 

   SFFed's banking depositories apply an imputed interest credit to balances 
left on deposit which is used as an offset to charges for banking services 
rendered. The Association is required by the Federal Reserve System to 
maintain noninterest-bearing cash balances against some of its customer 
certificate and transaction deposit accounts. The required reserves averaged 
$3,016,000 during the year ended December 31, 1995. SFFed does not maintain 
compensating balances with banks. 

SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL 

   The following is a summary of these securities: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                  ---------------------- 
                                                                      1995        1994 
                                                                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                               <C>         <C>
Balance at end of period, comprised of mortgage-backed 
 securities .....................................................   $165,000    $112,000 
                                                                  ==========  ========== 
Average balance during each year ................................   $149,412    $102,983 
Maximum balance at any month end ................................    175,000     138,000 
Weighted average interest rate ..................................       6.12%       6.12% 
Weighted average days to maturity ...............................          4           4 
</TABLE>

   These agreements are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities and 
loans. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, all agreements to resell securities 
were for securities identical to those purchased and were executed with five 
primary dealers. The related collateral was held by the dealers arranging the 
transactions. 

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, this investment consisted of 315,795 and 
300,492 shares, respectively, of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco 
(FHLB) $100 par value capital stock at cost. The amount of stock owned meets 
the last annual regulatory determination. The FHLB capital stock is pledged 
to secure borrowings from the FHLB. 

                              F-102           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

 NOTE 4 -- MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [MBS] 

   SFFed has classified a portion of its MBS portfolio as "available for 
sale" as of December 31, 1995 and 1994. At December 31, 1995 and 1994 the 
available-for-sale MBS portfolio is reported in the accompanying Consolidated 
Statements of Financial Condition at fair value. The held-for-investment MBS 
portfolio is reported at amortized cost. At December 31, 1995, SFFed 
reflected an unrealized loss on the MBS available for sale portfolio, net of 
tax, of $1,128,000 as a decrease to stockholders' equity. At December 31, 
1994 the unrealized loss on the MBS portfolio of $3,449,000, net of tax. 

   The carrying amount of MBS and their approximate fair values at December 
31, 1995 and 1994 were as follows: 

  MBS available for sale: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    GROSS         GROSS 
                     AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     FAIR 
                       COST         GAINS         LOSSES       VALUE 
                   -----------  ------------  ------------  --------- 
                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1995 
Adjustable rate  .    $46,668       $  533            --      $47,201 
 Fixed rate ......     25,328          539       $  (224)      25,643 
                   -----------  ------------  ------------  --------- 
    Total ........    $71,996       $1,072       $  (224)     $72,844 
                   ===========  ============  ============  ========= 
 Weighted average 
  interest rate  .       6.53% 
                   =========== 
DECEMBER 31, 1994 
Adjustable rate  .    $50,242           --       $(1,662)     $48,580 
 Fixed Rate ......     30,218       $  127        (1,467)      28,878 
                   -----------  ------------  ------------  --------- 
                      $80,460       $  127       $(3,129)     $77,458 
                   ===========  ============  ============  ========= 
 Weighted average 
  interest rate  .       6.17% 
                   =========== 
</TABLE>

  MBS held for investment are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  GROSS         GROSS 
                                   AMORTIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED      FAIR 
                                     COST         GAINS         LOSSES       VALUE 
                                 -----------  ------------  ------------  ---------- 
                                                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                              <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1995 
Adjustable rate ................   $776,397      $ 9,220       $   (79)     $785,538 
Fixed rate .....................     83,157        3,780            --        86,937 
                                 -----------  ------------  ------------  ---------- 
Total ..........................   $859,554      $13,000       $   (79)     $872,475 
                                 ===========  ============  ============  ========== 
Weighted average interest rate         7.32% 
                                 =========== 
DECEMBER 31, 1994 
Adjustable rate ................   $324,757           --       $(7,136)     $317,621 
Fixed rate .....................      5,821      $    23          (208)        5,636 
                                 -----------  ------------  ------------  ---------- 
                                   $330,578      $    23       $(7,344)     $323,257 
                                 ===========  ============  ============  ========== 
Weighted average interest rate         5.92% 
                                 =========== 
</TABLE>

                              F-103           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The scheduled maturities of MBS available for sale and MBS held for 
investment at December 31, 1995, were as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     AVAILABLE FOR SALE      HELD FOR INVESTMENT 
                                  ----------------------  ----------------------- 
                                    AMORTIZED     FAIR      AMORTIZED      FAIR 
                                      COST        VALUE       COST        VALUE 
                                  -----------  ---------  -----------  ---------- 
                                               (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                               <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>
Due from one year to five years      $12,158     $11,934          --           -- 
Due from five years to ten years         894         937          --           -- 
Due after ten years .............     58,944      59,973    $859,554     $872,475 
                                  -----------  ---------  -----------  ---------- 
    Total .......................    $71,996     $72,844    $859,554     $872,475 
                                  ===========  =========  ===========  ========== 

</TABLE>

   The amortized cost of SFFed's MBS portfolio, pledged as collateral in 
conjunction with various borrowings and transactions, is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 
                                             ---------------------- 
                                                 1995        1994 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Collateral for: 
 Local government agency deposits ..........   $    550    $    545 
 Securities sold under agreements (Note 10)     791,665     371,679 
 FNMA servicing ............................      4,638      18,599 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
    Total ..................................   $796,853    $390,823 
                                             ==========  ========== 

</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, accrued interest receivable on MBS amounted 
to $5,836,000 and $2,160,000, respectively. 

   MBS converted from SFFed originated loans included in the amortized cost 
of MBS available for sale and held for investment at December 31, 1995 
totalled $36,056,000 and $740,158,000, respectively (December 31, 1994, 
$41,285,000 and $284,087,000). 

   In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 115, the MBS portfolio has been 
classified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition 
according to management's intent. At June 30, 1994, as a result of a revision 
of its long-term business plans, SFFed transferred $258,344,000 of its MBS 
from the available-for-sale portfolio to its held-for-investment portfolio. 
The unrealized holding loss at the date of transfer, in the amount of 
$3,055,000, is being amortized as a yield adjustment over the remaining life 
of these MBS. At December 31, 1995, the unrealized holding loss related to 
this transfer is reflected as a $1,620,000, net of tax, reduction in 
stockholders' equity. 

                              F-104           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

 NOTE 5 -- LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT 

   Loans receivable held for investment are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 
                                           -------------------------- 
                                                1995          1994 
                                           ------------  ------------ 
                                              (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                        <C>           <C>
One-to-four family residential loans  ....   $1,535,791    $1,764,572 
Multi-family residential loans ...........      628,410       648,491 
Commercial property loans ................      465,466       500,106 
Construction and improved land loans  ....       40,230        54,489 
                                           ------------  ------------ 
    Total ................................    2,669,897     2,967,658 
Consumer loans ...........................       94,749        91,928 
Loans secured by savings accounts  .......        7,528         6,689 
                                           ------------  ------------ 
    Total ................................    2,772,174     3,066,275 
Less: 
 Undisbursed loan funds ..................      (16,468)      (12,557) 
 Deferred loan fees, net .................       (1,160)       (4,292) 
 Discounts and premiums, net .............         (955)       (1,093) 
 Allowance for loan losses ...............      (38,603)      (36,829) 
                                           ------------  ------------ 
Loans receivable held for investment, net    $2,714,988    $3,011,504 
                                           ============  ============ 
Weighted average interest rate ...........         7.88%         6.90% 
                                           ============  ============ 

</TABLE>

   The above classifications are net of participation interests in loans sold 
and loans serviced for others. 

   The following is an analysis, by property type, of commercial real estate 
loans included above: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         DECEMBER 31, 
                   ---------------------- 
                       1995        1994 
                   ----------  ---------- 
                    (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                <C>         <C>
Office buildings     $225,130    $233,234 
Warehouses .......     93,628     100,813 
Shopping centers       17,610      53,970 
Motels ...........     20,098      15,958 
General purpose  .     53,709      24,281 
Mobile home parks       9,007      10,449 
Other ............     46,284      61,401 
                   ----------  ---------- 
    Total ........   $465,466    $500,106 
                   ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

                              F-105           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    Certain of SFFed's real estate loans are pledged as collateral for 
borrowings from various sources, as summarized below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 
                                                  -------------------------- 
                                                       1995          1994 
                                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                               <C>           <C>
Collateral for: 
 FHLB advances (Note 10) ........................   $1,016,450    $1,109,092 
 Deposits of state and local government agencies         3,502         4,887 
                                                  ------------  ------------ 
    Total .......................................   $1,019,952    $1,113,979 
                                                  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, accrued interest receivable on loans 
amounted to $17,389,000 and $16,184,000, respectively. 

   Over 99% of SFFed's loan portfolio is secured by property within the state 
of California. Additionally, 61% of SFFed's loan portfolio is secured by 
property located within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Accordingly, the 
ultimate collectibility of SFFed's loan portfolio is susceptible to changes 
in the regional economics and real estate markets within Northern California 
and, to a lesser extent, in Southern California. 

   On occasion, SFFed restructures major loans, generally because of a 
borrower's financial difficulties. Interest rate and cash payment concessions 
and an extension of a loan's maturity may be granted in such restructurings. 

   Information concerning impaired loans that were past due for three months 
or more or in the process of foreclosure, (nonaccrual loans), and 
restructured loans, is summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          AT OR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
                                                                DECEMBER 31, 
                                                      ------------------------------- 
                                                         1995       1994       1993 
                                                      ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                                           (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                   <C>        <C>        <C>
Nonaccrual loans: 
 Balance at year end ................................   $40,976    $44,809    $81,067 
 Interest foregone ..................................     3,259      3,829      4,362 
Restructured loans: 
 Balance at year end (1) ............................     4,304     29,639     33,044 
 Actual interest income recognized ..................     1,123      2,305      2,284 
 Pro-forma interest income using original loan terms      1,119      2,358      2,387 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (1) Ending balances are shown of net of nonaccrual loans. During the second 
       quarter of 1995, SFFed re-evaluated its policies on restructured loans 
       and determined that several loans that had been restructured were 
       current for several years. As such, the December 31, 1995 balance does 
       not include these loans. 

   At December 31, 1995, the aggregate investment in loans considered to be 
impaired under SFAS 114 was $45,280,000. Included in this amount is 
$12,463,000 of impaired loans for which the related allowance for loan losses 
was $3,665,000 and $32,817,000 of loans for which no allowance was considered 
necessary. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during the year 
ended December 31, 1995 was approximately $61,225,000. For the year ended 
December 31, 1995, SFFed recognized interest income on those impaired loans 
of $1,123,000. Interest income recognized during the year using the cash 
basis method of income recognition cannot be practicably determined. 

                              F-106           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    At December 31, 1994, SFFed's aggregate investment in loans considered 
impaired under SFAS 114 was $74,448,000. Included in this amount is 
$18,069,000 of impaired loans for which the related allowance for loan losses 
was $2,430,000 and $56,379,000 of loans for which no allowance was considered 
necessary. SFFed recognized approximately $2,305,000 of interest income on 
these loans in 1994. 

   Activity in the allowance for losses on loans, real estate owned and other 
transactions is summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      REAL ESTATE    CONSUMER     TOTAL 
                                         LOANS        LOANS       LOANS 
                                    -------------  ----------  ---------- 
                                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                 <C>            <C>         <C>
Balance at December 31, 1992  .....    $ 33,194       $ 717      $ 33,911 
 Provision for losses (recoveries)        6,279         304         6,583 
 Charge-offs ......................      (3,290)       (603)       (3,893) 
 Recoveries .......................          25         171           196 
                                    -------------  ----------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993  .....      36,208         589        36,797 
 Provision for losses .............      16,828         377        17,205 
 Charge-offs ......................     (16,830)       (605)      (17,435) 
 Recoveries .......................          59         203           262 
                                    -------------  ----------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994  .....      36,265         564        36,829 
 Provision for losses .............      10,169         925        11,094 
 Charge-offs ......................      (8,895)       (945)       (9,840) 
 Recoveries .......................         262         258           520 
                                    -------------  ----------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995  .....    $ 37,801       $ 802      $ 38,603 
                                    =============  ==========  ========== 

</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      REAL ESTATE 
                                         OWNED      OTHER(1)    TOTAL 
                                    -------------  --------  ---------- 

<S>                                 <C>            <C>       <C>
Balance at December 31, 1992  .....     $ 6,645      $  838    $ 41,394 
 Provision for losses (recoveries)        7,134         (90)     13,627 
 Charge-offs ......................      (5,975)         --      (9,868) 
 Recoveries .......................          --          --         196 
                                    -------------  --------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993  .....       7,804         748      45,349 
 Provision for losses .............       8,336         188      25,729 
 Charge-offs ......................      (4,980)       (200)    (22,615) 
 Recoveries .......................          --          --         262 
                                    -------------  --------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994  .....      11,160         736      48,725 
 Provision for losses .............       3,832       1,042      15,968 
 Charge-offs ......................      (1,902)        (28)    (11,770) 
 Recoveries .......................          --          --         520 
                                    -------------  --------  ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995  .....     $13,090      $1,750    $ 53,443 
                                    =============  ========  ========== 

</TABLE>
- ------------ 

   (1) The 1995, 1994 and 1993 provision for losses (recoveries) included 
       $1,042,000, $188,000 and ($90,000), respectively, related to real 
       estate development projects. 


NOTE 6 -- MORTGAGE BANKING 

   Loans held for sale are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31, 
                                               1995                  1994 
                                      --------------------  -------------------- 
                                        CARRYING    MARKET    CARRYING    MARKET 
                                         VALUE      VALUE      VALUE      VALUE 
                                      ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
                                                     (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                   <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>
Adjustable-rate single-family loans          --         --     $3,627     $3,627 
Fixed-rate single-family loans  .....    $4,393     $4,393         --         -- 
                                      ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Total ..............................    $4,393     $4,393     $3,627     $3,627 
                                      ==========  ========  ==========  ======== 
</TABLE>

   SFFed services loans for others amounting to $1,829,863,000, 
$1,454,344,000 and $1,518,546,000 at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, 
respectively, and are not included in the accompanying Consolidated 
Statements of Financial Condition. Income from loan servicing amounted to 
$5,460,000, $4,080,000 and $2,621,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 
1994 and 1993, respectively. Custodial balances maintained in connection with 
loans serviced for others were approximately $12,399,000, $8,310,000 and 
$31,902,000 at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 

   Activity in the net deferred premiums resulting from sales of loans, 
participation interests in loans and securitization of loans when servicing 
rights are retained for the three years ended December 31, is summarized as 
follows: 

                              F-107           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1995       1994       1993 
                                                           ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                                                    (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                        <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance at beginning of year .............................   $ 2,803    $ 3,424    $ 5,361 
Additions to gain on sale of loans .......................        12        175        364 
Amortization charged to loan servicing income: 
 Regular .................................................    (1,447)    (1,696)    (1,826) 
(Increase) decrease due to changes in actual and 
 estimated prepayments ...................................       980        900       (475) 
                                                           ---------  ---------  --------- 
Balance at end of year ...................................   $ 2,348    $ 2,803    $ 3,424 
                                                           =========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 7 -- PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

   Premises and equipment are summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31,                     
                                                 --------------------      ESTIMATED  
                                                     1995       1994      USEFUL LIVES
                                                 ----------  --------    --------------
                                                     (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                              <C>         <C>       <C>
Land ...........................................   $  4,811   $ 4,811                -- 
Buildings ......................................     10,170    10,064          40 years 
Leasehold improvements .........................     14,717    13,754     Life of lease 
Furniture and equipment ........................     22,347    23,447        5-20 years 
Construction in progress .......................         57       131                -- 
                                                 ----------  -------- 
    Total ......................................     52,102    52,207 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization      (30,203)   29,261 
                                                 ----------  -------- 
    Net ........................................   $ 21,899   $22,946 
                                                 ==========  ======== 
</TABLE>

   Depreciation and amortization expense amounted to $3,206,000, $3,226,000 
and $3,043,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, 
respectively. 

NOTE 8 -- REAL ESTATE OWNED 

   Real estate owned is comprised of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                           ---------------------- 
                                                                               1995        1994 
                                                                           ----------  ---------- 
                                                                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                                        <C>         <C>
Real estate acquired through foreclosure and held for sale or development    $ 45,494    $ 36,944 
Less allowance for losses (Note 5) .......................................    (13,090)    (11,160) 
                                                                           ----------  ---------- 
    Net ..................................................................   $ 32,404    $ 25,784 
                                                                           ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   Real estate acquired by foreclosure during 1995 and 1994, as adjusted to 
the lower of cost or fair value, amounted to $34,580,000 and $47,436,000, 
respectively. 

                              F-108           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

 NOTE 9 -- CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 

   Customer deposits consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 
                                        ---------------------------------------------- 
                                                  1995                    1994 
                                        ----------------------  ---------------------- 
                                            AMOUNT        %         AMOUNT        % 
                                        ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
                                                     (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                     <C>           <C>       <C>           <C>
Passbook accounts: 
 0.01 to 4.50% ........................   $  572,848     21.3%    $   76,250      3.1% 
NOW and money market deposit accounts: 
 0.01 to 6.00% ........................      279,867     10.4        490,153     19.7 
                                        ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
Demand deposits .......................      852,715     31.7        566,403     22.8 
                                        ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
Certificate accounts: 
 Less than 3.00% ......................       15,022      0.6         33,858      1.4 
 3.00 to 4.99% ........................      132,192      4.9        863,911     34.8 
 5.00 to 6.99% ........................    1,548,151     57.4        921,283     37.1 
 7.00 to 8.99% ........................      144,910      5.4         95,133      3.8 
 9.00 to 10.99% .......................          196       --          1,350      0.1 
 11.00% and above .....................           57       --             50       -- 
                                        ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
Total certificate accounts ............    1,840,528     68.3      1,915,585     77.2 
                                        ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
Total customer deposits ...............   $2,693,243    100.0%    $2,481,988    100.0% 
                                        ============  ========  ============  ======== 
Weighted average interest rate  .......                  5.13%                   4.61% 
                                                      ========                ======== 
</TABLE>

   Noninterest bearing deposits were $29,061,000 and $23,335,000 at December 
31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

   A summary of certificate accounts by maturity is as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            DECEMBER 31, 
                           --------------------------------------------- 
                                     1995                   1994 
                           ----------------------  --------------------- 
                               AMOUNT        %         AMOUNT        % 
                           ------------  --------  ------------  ------- 
                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                        <C>           <C>       <C>           <C>
Maturity within one year     $1,108,847     60.3%    $1,316,580     68.7% 
One to two years .........      243,006     13.2        334,842     17.5 
Two to three years .......      127,333      6.9        156,595      8.2 
Three or more years  .....      361,342     19.6        107,568      5.6 
                           ------------  --------  ------------  ------- 
    Total ................   $1,840,528    100.0%    $1,915,585    100.0% 
                           ============  ========  ============  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Customer deposits include approximately $387,385,000 and $373,347,000 of 
accounts with balances in excess of $100,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, accrued interest payable on customer 
deposits, included in other liabilities in the accompanying Statements of 
Financial Condition, was $363,000 and $491,000, respectively. 

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    A tabulation of interest expense on customer deposits follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                       --------------------------------- 
                           1995        1994       1993 
                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                    <C>         <C>         <C>
Demand deposits ......   $ 29,580    $ 14,592    $19,590 
Certificate accounts      105,719      86,819     75,213 
                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
                         $135,299    $101,411    $94,803 
                       ==========  ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 10 -- BORROWINGS 

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

   SFFed enters into agreements with broker-dealers and other financial 
institutions to repurchase securities previously sold. These agreements are 
effectively short-term borrowings secured by MBS (see Note 4). Securities 
sold under the terms of these agreements are held by the securities dealers 
who arrange the transactions. 

   Information related to securities sold under agreements to repurchase is 
summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         DECEMBER 31, 
                                   ---------------------- 
                                       1995        1994 
                                   ----------  ---------- 
                                    (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                <C>         <C>
Balance at end of period .........   $713,362    $347,679 
                                   ==========  ========== 
Average balance during each year     $658,953    $261,368 
Maximum balance at any month end      871,722     347,679 
Weighted average interest rate  ..       6.14%       5.74% 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995, $659,442,000 of SFFed's agreements mature in one 
year or less, and $53,920,000 mature in 1998. 

ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO 

   Each Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") is authorized to make advances to its 
member associations, subject to such regulations and limitations that the 
Federal Housing Finance Board may prescribe. SFFed's borrowings from the FHLB 
consist of notes payable with interest rates ranging from 4.11% to 9.10%. The 
maturity and weighted average interest rate of the advances outstanding at 
December 31, 1995 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31:        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- ------------------------         
<S>                              <C>
1996 ...........................        $266,969 
1997 ...........................           7,500 
1998 ...........................              -- 
1999 ...........................              -- 
2000 ...........................              -- 
Thereafter .....................             483 
                                 -------------------- 
                                        $274,952 
                                 ==================== 
Weighted average interest rate              6.90% 
                                 ==================== 
</TABLE>

                              F-110           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    At December 31, 1995 and 1994, SFFed had pledged certain real estate 
loans (see Note 5), mortgage-backed securities (see Note 4) and SFFed's 
investment in stock of the FHLB of San Francisco (see Note 3) to secure FHLB 
advances. 

MORTGAGE-BACKED BONDS 

   In September 1994, SFFed retired the collateralized mortgage obligation at 
face value and incurred a loss of $347,000. 

SENIOR NOTES 

   In September 1994, SFFed issued $50,000,000 of its senior notes due 
September 1, 2004. The notes are reported net of unamortized issuance costs. 
The notes bear interest at the rate of 11.20% payable semi-annually on March 
1 and September 1. Under the terms of the notes, SFFed may not make any 
prepayments of principal, except that in the event of a change in control of 
SFFed, SFFed shall offer to prepay the notes in full. SFFed may contribute up 
to $34,000,000 from the proceeds of the note sale to the Association in the 
form of equity capital and by December 31, 1995 SFFed had so contributed 
$30,000,000. 

   The note agreement contains certain restrictive covenants which, among 
other things, (1) require SFFed to maintain certain capital levels, (2) 
restrict the amount of funds available for payment of dividends on SFFed's 
stock or for the repurchase of its stock and (3) establish a maximum ratio of 
non-performing assets (as defined) to consolidated total assets. If an event 
of default occurs, including failure to comply with any restrictive covenant, 
the notes may become immediately payable in full. SFFed was in compliance 
with all terms of the note agreement at December 31, 1995. 

NOTE 11 -- TAXES ON INCOME 

   The provision (benefit) for taxes on income in the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Operations is comprised of the following items: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                            ------------------------------- 
                               1995       1994       1993 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
                                     (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                         <C>       <C>         <C>
Current: 
 Federal income tax .......   $ (760)   $  (357)    $ 9,338 
 California franchise tax        (15)      (383)      3,617 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
    Total .................     (775)      (740)     12,955 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
Deferred: 
 Federal income tax .......      873     (1,748)     (3,453) 
 California franchise tax      1,470       (912)     (1,597) 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
    Total .................    2,343     (2,660)     (5,050) 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
Total: 
 Federal income tax .......      113     (2,105)      5,885 
 California franchise tax      1,455     (1,295)      2,020 
                            --------  ----------  --------- 
    Total .................   $1,568    $(3,400)    $ 7,905 
                            ========  ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

                              F-111           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The liability for taxes on income at December 31, 1995 and 1994 in the 
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition includes a net 
deferred tax liability totalling $1.9 million for 1995 and a net deferred tax 
asset totalling $2.3 million for 1994, that have been provided for the 
temporary differences between the tax bases and financial statement carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities. Tax benefits attributable to temporary 
differences are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is 
more likely than not. The major sources of these temporary differences 
comprising SFFed's net deferred tax liability and net deferred tax (asset) at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         DECEMBER 31, 
                                                   ---------------------- 
                                                       1995        1994 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
                                                        (IN THOUSANDS) 
 <S>                                               <C>         <C>
             DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES: 
  Loan fee income and discounts deferred for tax 
    purposes .....................................   $ 18,508    $ 17,243 
  FHLB stock dividends ...........................      3,244       2,311 
  Deferred servicing-related premiums on loans ...        933         999 
  Tax basis versus financial statement basis 
    depreciation expense .........................      2,701       2,846 
  Investments in partnerships ....................         54         179 
  Other ..........................................         --         682 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
  Gross deferred tax liabilities .................     25,440      24,260 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 

            GROSS DEFERRED TAX ASSETS: 
  Federal tax basis loss carryovers ..............        (12)       (648) 
  Deferred interest on restructured loans ........       (605)       (692) 
  Accrued pension plan contributions .............     (6,160)     (4,380) 
  Book basis loss reserves .......................    (13,349)    (17,052) 
  Minimum pension liability adjustment ...........       (241)       (376) 
  CMO investment trust ...........................       (972)       (887) 
  Unrealized loss on securities available for sale       (709)     (2,507) 
  Contract accruals ..............................     (1,373)         -- 
  Other ..........................................       (106)         -- 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
  Gross deferred tax assets ......................    (23,527)    (26,542) 
                                                   ----------  ---------- 
  Net deferred tax liability (asset) .............   $  1,913    $ (2,282) 
                                                   ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

                              F-112           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the 
effective rate of SFFed's tax provision (benefit) are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                  ---------------------------- 
                                                     1995      1994      1993 
                                                  --------  ---------  ------- 
<S>                                               <C>       <C>        <C>
Federal statutory tax rate ......................    35.0%     (35.0)%   35.0% 
Increase (reduction) in tax rate resulting from: 
  California franchise tax, net of federal 
    benefit .....................................     7.5       (7.5)     7.4 
  Amortization and write-down of intangible asset    20.9        3.1      1.4 
  Change in base year tax bad debt reserve ......      --       (5.0)    (3.4) 
  Deferred tax adjustment resulting from tax rate 
    change ......................................      --         --      1.1 
  Capitalized merger costs ......................    84.9         --       -- 
  Interest on officer's life insurance ..........   (14.6)        --       -- 
  California enterprise zone deduction ..........    (9.0)        --       -- 
  Other .........................................   (10.1)       2.6      2.9 
                                                  --------  ---------  ------- 
Effective tax rate ..............................   114.6%     (41.8)%   44.4% 
                                                  ========  =========  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Under the Internal Revenue Code, the Association in determining taxable 
income is allowed a special bad debt deduction based on a percentage of 
taxable income (8% for 1995, 1994 and 1993) or on specific experience 
formulas. The Association used the experience method in 1995, 1994 and 1993 
in determining the federal income tax bad debt deduction for tax return 
purposes for each respective year. 

   A deferred tax liability has not been recognized for the amount of the 
Association's tax bad debt reserves that arose in tax years beginning before 
December 31, 1987. These reserves amounted to approximately $15.9 million at 
both December 31, 1995 and 1994. The amount of the unrecognized deferred tax 
liability on such reserves at both December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 
approximately $5.6 million. This deferred tax liability could be recognized 
if, in the future, (1) that portion of the Association's retained earnings 
represented by these reserves is used for purposes other than to absorb 
losses from bad debts, including dividends or distributions in liquidation, 
(2) the Association fails to meet the definition of a "qualified savings 
institution," or (3) there is a change in the federal tax law. 

   During 1994 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed its examination 
of SFFed's tax returns for the years 1989 and 1990. The IRS had previously 
completed its examination of SFFed's tax returns for 1987 and 1988. As a 
result of these examinations the IRS has proposed adjustments, primarily 
related to timing differences as to the recognition of income and expense for 
tax return purposes. The most significant proposed adjustment relates to 
deferred loan fee income. SFFed filed a formal protest with the IRS in 1994 
contesting the results of the audit of 1989 and 1990 (SFFed had previously 
filed a protest with regards to the results of 1987 and 1988 examinations). 
Taxes associated with the proposed adjustments which are being protested 
amount to approximately $23.5 million. SFFed believes that the income tax 
returns are substantially correct as originally filed. SFFed has established 
a deferred tax liability in prior periods for substantially all the items 
included in the IRS proposed adjustments. Accordingly, SFFed's exposure is 
limited to interest on any tax deficiency that may finally be assessed. SFFed 
believes that any additional tax and interest thereon which may be due will 
not have a materially adverse effect on the consolidated financial position 
or results of operations of SFFed. 

                              F-113           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

NOTE 12 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS 

   Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) regulations issued pursuant to the 
Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) 
specify minimum tangible, core and risk-based capital requirements for thrift 
institutions. The amount of the Association's net worth included in its 
minimum regulatory capital requirements is not available for the payment of 
dividends and may only be used to cover any future losses. Various 
adjustments are required to be made to stockholder's equity and total assets 
for computing these capital ratios, depending on an institution's capital and 
asset structure (see the following table). For purposes of computing the 
risk-based capital requirement, the regulations assign a degree of credit 
risk to each of a thrift's assets and off-balance sheet liabilities, ranging 
from zero to 100%. 

   Under Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement 
Act of 1991 (FDICIA), federal banking authorities are required to take prompt 
corrective action against undercapitalized financial institutions, imposing a 
series of increasing constraints on the operations of such institutions, 
depending on the level of their undercapitalization. There are five capital 
levels specified by FDICIA, ranging from well capitalized to critically 
undercapitalized. OTS regulations set forth the minimum capital ratios for 
each of these levels. Based upon qualitative judgments made during its most 
recent examination of an institution, the OTS may downgrade an institution's 
capital level by one step (e.g., a well capitalized institution can be 
reclassified as adequately capitalized). Under these regulations, the 
Association is deemed to be well capitalized at December 31, 1995. 

   The Association's regulatory capital position at December 31, 1995 and 
1994 is summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1995           DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                                     --------------------------  -------------------------- 
                                                       TANGIBLE,                   TANGIBLE, 
                                                         CORE,                       CORE, 
                                                         TIER 1        TOTAL         TIER 1        TOTAL 
                                                       RISK-BASED    RISK-BASED    RISK-BASED    RISK-BASED 
                                                      CAPITAL (1)     CAPITAL     CAPITAL (1)     CAPITAL 
                                                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
 Capital per Association financial statements  .....    $231,966      $231,966      $219,225      $219,225 
 Adjustments for regulatory capital purposes: 
  Goodwill (2) .....................................      (8,054)       (8,054)       (8,722)       (8,722) 
  Investment in nonincludable subsidiaries (2)  ....      (8,924)       (8,924)       (8,205)       (8,205) 
  Unrealized loss on securities available for sale, 
   net of tax ......................................       1,128         1,128         3,449         3,449 
 General valuation allowances ......................          --        27,829            --        26,771 
                                                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
   Regulatory capital ..............................    $216,116      $243,945      $205,747      $232,518 
                                                     ============  ============  ============  ============ 
<FN>
- ------------ 

   (1) For the Association, there are no differences in these regulatory 
       capital computations. 

   (2) Also deducted from total assets for regulatory test purposes.

</TABLE>
 

                              F-114           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     ACTUAL               MINIMUM 
                                                DECEMBER 31, 1995       REQUIREMENT 
                                              -------------------  ------------------- 
                                                CAPITAL     RATIO    CAPITAL     RATIO 
                                              ----------  -------  ----------  ------- 
                                                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                           <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
FIRREA Capital Standards: 
 Tangible ...................................   $216,116     5.43%   $ 59,717     1.50% 
 Core (leverage) ............................    216,116     5.43     199,433     3.00 
 Risk-based .................................    243,945    10.92     178,720     8.00 
FDICIA Capital Standards (well capitalized): 
 Leverage ...................................   $216,116     5.43%   $199,056     5.00% 
 Tier 1 risk-based ..........................    216,116     9.67     134,041     6.00 
 Total risk-based ...........................    243,945    10.92     223,401    10.00 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ACTUAL               MINIMUM 
                                               DECEMBER 31, 1994       REQUIREMENT 
                                             -------------------  ------------------- 
                                               CAPITAL     RATIO    CAPITAL     RATIO 
                                             ----------  -------  ----------  ------- 
                                                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                          <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
FIRREA Capital Standards: 
 Tangible ..................................   $205,747     5.54%   $ 55,666     1.50% 
 Core (leverage) ...........................    205,747     5.54     111,332     3.00 
 Risk-based ................................    232,518    10.84     171,662     8.00 
FDICIA Capital Standards (well 
 capitalized): 
 Leverage ..................................   $205,747     5.54    $185,552     5.00 
 Tier 1 risk-based .........................    205,747     9.59     128,746     6.00 
 Total risk-based ..........................    232,518    10.84     214,577    10.00 
</TABLE>

   During 1995, SFFed contributed $5,000,000 from the senior note proceeds to 
the Association as equity capital. During 1994, SFFed contributed $30,000,000 
to the Association as equity capital, including $25,000,000 of the proceeds 
from the sale of its senior notes. See Note 10 concerning certain covenants 
included in the senior note agreement. 

   In August 1994, the OTS issued a regulation adding an interest rate risk 
component to the risk-based capital requirement for thrifts. Those thrifts 
that have an above normal interest rate risk exposure will be subject to take 
a deduction from the total capital available in computing their risk-based 
capital requirement. The regulation, which was to become effective as of 
December 31, 1994, has been postponed indefinitely, pending the testing of an 
OTS appeals process at certain institutions and the impositions of similar 
requirements by federal banking agencies. Based upon its December 31, 1995 
computations, SFFed does not currently have an above normal interest rate 
risk. 

   At periodic intervals, both the OTS and the FDIC routinely examine the 
Association's financial statements as part of their legally prescribed 
oversight of the savings and loan industry. Based on these examinations, the 
regulators can direct that the Association's financial statements be adjusted 
in accordance with their findings. No such adjustments were required by the 
regulators as a result of their most recent examination of the Association 
which was completed in March 1995. 

   Pursuant to a quarterly dividend policy initiated in 1993, SFFed paid cash 
dividends totalling $2,042,000 or $0.26 per share on its common stock during 
1995 compared with $0.28 per share in 1994 and $0.15 per share in 1993. 

                              F-115           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

NOTE 13 -- PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

   SFFed and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return in 
which the taxable income or loss of SFFed is combined with that of its 
subsidiary. SFFed's share of income tax expense is based on the amount which 
would be payable if separate returns were filed. Accordingly, SFFed's equity 
in the net income or loss of its subsidiary is excluded from the computation 
of the provision for income taxes for financial statement purposes. 

   SFFed's statements of financial condition and related statements of 
operations and cash flows are as follows: 

                      STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                           ---------------------- 
                                                                               1995        1994 
                                                                           ----------  ---------- 
                                                                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                                        <C>         <C>
ASSETS 
Cash .....................................................................   $    234    $    169 
Note receivable from subsidiary ..........................................     11,770      24,170 
Tax benefit ..............................................................      3,613         893 
Other assets .............................................................      2,022       1,018 
Investment in subsidiary .................................................    231,966     219,225 
                                                                           ----------  ---------- 
    Total ................................................................   $249,605    $245,475 
                                                                           ==========  ========== 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Accrued expenses .........................................................   $  4,970    $  1,773 
Senior notes (Note 10) ...................................................     49,245      49,158 
Stockholders' equity (see Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition)     195,390     194,544 
                                                                           ----------  ---------- 
    Total ................................................................   $249,605    $245,475 
                                                                           ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

                           STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                    ------------------------------- 
                                                                       1995        1994       1993 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
                                                                             (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                                 <C>        <C>         <C>
INCOME 
                                                                         $ 
Dividend from subsidiary ..........................................        --    $    --     $1,000 
Interest on investments ...........................................     1,151        835        238 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
                                                                        1,151        835      1,238 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
EXPENSES 
General and administrative ........................................     3,464        576        395 
Interest on senior notes ..........................................     5,703      1,756         -- 
Federal and state income tax benefit ..............................    (2,577)      (605)       (79) 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
                                                                        6,590      1,727        316 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
Income (loss) before undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiary     (5,439)      (892)       922 
Undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiary .....................     5,239     (3,836)     8,972 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  -------- 
Net income (loss) .................................................   $  (200)   $(4,728)    $9,894 
                                                                    =========  ==========  ======== 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                 -------------------------------- 
                                                                    1995        1994       1993 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                                                           (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                              <C>        <C>         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 Net income (loss) .............................................   $  (200)   $ (4,728)   $ 9,894 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash 
 provided  by (used in) operating activities: 
  Undistributed net (income) loss of subsidiary ................    (5,239)      3,836     (8,972) 
  Amortization of organization expense .........................        --          --         42 
  Income tax benefit ...........................................    (2,577)       (605)       (79) 
  Net change in other assets/liabilities .......................     2,401         705        378 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  ...........    (5,615)       (792)     1,263 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Cash flows from investing activities: 
 Maturities of investment securities ...........................        --          --     13,270 
 Purchases of investment securities ............................        --          --     (6,040) 
 Note receivable from subsidiary ...............................    12,400     (16,800)    (7,370) 
 Capital contributions to subsidiary ...........................    (5,000)    (30,000)        -- 
 Other, net ....................................................       (54)         --       (106) 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  ...........     7,346     (46,800)      (246) 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Cash flows from financing activities: 
 Proceeds from issuance of common stock ........................       376         404        488 
 Proceeds from issuance of senior notes ........................        --      49,158         -- 
 Payment of dividends ..........................................    (2,042)     (2,192)    (1,166) 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  ...........    (1,666)     47,370       (678) 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  ..........        65        (222)       339 
Cash and cash equivalents at Beginning of Year .................       169         391         52 
                                                                 ---------  ----------  --------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at End of Year .......................   $   234    $    169    $   391 
                                                                 =========  ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 14 -- PENSION PLANS AND OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

PENSION PLANS 

   The Association has five noncontributory pension plans: A qualifying 
defined benefit plan covering substantially all employees over the age of 21 
who meet minimum service requirements, and four nonqualifying supplemental 
plans to provide eligible plan members benefits, based on compensation and 
length of service, greater than permitted by the terms of the qualified plan. 
Assets of the qualified plan are maintained by a trustee and administered by 
the Association's advisory committee. Such assets consist primarily of money 
market funds, government securities, corporate bonds and common stocks. The 
nonqualifying plans have no assets. The Association has voluntary agreed to 
make contributions to each Plan sufficient to provide for the payment of 
pension benefits to Plan participants. 

   During the third quarter of 1995, SFFed recorded an approximate $1.7 
million reduction of retirement plan expenses reflecting a net curtailment 
gain arising from the suspension of SFFed's defined benefit retirement plan. 
The gain is net of the costs of enhancing certain retirement benefits under 
that plan immediately before it was suspended and net of certain other costs 
associated primarily with enhancing benefits provided under SFFed's defined 
contribution (401(k)) plan. During the fourth quarter 

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

of 1995, SFFed recorded an approximate $1.4 million increase in retirement 
plan expenses arising from the suspension of SFFed's nonqualified 
supplemental retirement plans related to the anticipated acquisition of SFFed 
as discussed in Note 2. 

   Net periodic pension cost and its components are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                          ------------------------------- 
                                             1995       1994       1993 
                                          ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                                   (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                       <C>        <C>        <C>
Service cost -benefits earned  ........   $   875    $ 1,897    $ 1,810 
Interest on projected benefit obligation    2,814      2,756      2,410 
Return on plan assets ...................  (1,887)    (1,531)    (1,640) 
Other components -net .................       280        819        602 
Curtailment gain -qualified plan  .....    (1,689)        --         -- 
Curtailment loss -unqualified plans  ..     1,406         --         -- 
                                          ---------  ---------  --------- 
Net periodic pension cost ............... $ 1,799    $ 3,941    $ 3,182 
                                          =========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   Assumptions used were as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                <C>      <C>      <C>
Discount rate ..................................   7.25%    8.00%    6.50% 
Rate of increase in compensation levels  .......   5.00     5.00     5.00 
Expected long-term rate of return on assets (1)    8.00     8.00     8.50 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The following table shows the funded status and amounts recognized in the 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31, 
                                                          ---------------------- 
                                                              1995        1994 
                                                          ----------  ----------
                                                               (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>
QUALIFIED PLAN -- ASSETS LESS THAN ACCUMULATED BENEFITS 
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: 
 Vested benefits ........................................   $ 31,022    $ 23,257 
 Nonvested benefits .....................................        543         734 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
  Accumulated benefit obligation ........................   $ 31,565    $ 23,991 
                                                          ==========  ========== 
Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to 
 date ...................................................   $ 31,565    $ 28,627 
Plan assets at fair value ...............................    (28,098)    (21,787) 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation  .....      3,467       6,840 
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different 
 from that assumed ......................................       (928)     (1,520) 
Unrecognized net asset being recognized over 13 years  ..        437         546 
Unrecognized prior service cost .........................         --        (680) 
Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability  .....        491          -- 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
Accrued pension cost (included in "Other Liabilities")  .   $  3,467    $  5,186 
                                                          ==========  ========== 
NONQUALIFIED PLANS -- ACCUMULATED BENEFITS EXCEED ASSETS 
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: 
 Vested benefits ........................................   $  7,171    $  5,847 
 Nonvested benefits .....................................         --           7 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
  Accumulated benefit obligation ........................   $  7,171    $  5,854 
                                                          ==========  ========== 
Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to 
 date ...................................................   $  7,171    $  7,678 
Plan assets at fair value ...............................         --          -- 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation  .....      7,171       7,678 
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different 
 from that assumed ......................................     (1,069)     (1,668) 
Unrecognized net obligation being recognized over 15 
 years ..................................................                   (202) 
Unrecognized prior service cost .........................                   (667) 
Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability  .....      1,069         916 
                                                          ----------  ---------- 
Accrued pension cost (included in "Other Liabilities")  .   $  7,171    $  6,057 
                                                          ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards No. 87 (SFAS 87), Employer's Accounting for Pensions, SFFed has 
recognized an additional pension liability of $570,000 and $885,000 in 1995 
and 1994, respectively, representing the excess of the accumulated benefit 
obligation over the fair value of pension plan assets and accrued pension 
liability. As required by SFAS 87, in 1995, this liability, net of an income 
tax benefit of $242,000, has been reflected as a $328,000 reduction of 
stockholders' equity and in 1994, this liability, net of an income tax 
benefit of $376,000, has been 

                              F-119           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

established by a $509,000 reduction of stockholders' equity. This additional 
liability is a result of a change in the discount rate used in the 
measurement of pension plan benefits and a reduction in the expected 
long-term rate of return on pension plan assets. 

OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 

   Effective January 1, 1993, SFFed adopted the Financial Accounting 
Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106 ("SFAS 
106") Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions. 
Under SFAS 106, the cost of postretirement benefits other than pensions (e.g. 
health care) must be recognized on an accrual basis as employees perform 
services to earn the benefits. Many of the provisions and concepts of SFAS 
106 are similar to current standards on accounting for pensions. Based on the 
transition provisions of SFAS 106, the accumulated postretirement benefit 
obligation at the date of adoption (the transition obligation) may be 
recognized in income as the cumulative effect of an accounting change in the 
period of adoption or delayed and amortized over future periods as a 
component of net periodic postretirements cost. The transition obligation at 
January 1, 1993 has been estimated at $4.0 million, which SFFed is amortizing 
to expense over 20 years as permitted by SFAS 106. SFFed has estimated that 
accounting for covered benefits on an accrual basis, as required by SFAS 106, 
rather than the pay-as-you-go method previously used by SFFed, increased 
expense for 1993 by approximately $0.4 million. During the fourth quarter of 
1995, SFFed recorded an approximate $1.9 million increase in retirement 
medical benefits expenses resulting from the curtailment of the plan due to 
the anticipated acquisition of SFFed, as discussed in Note 2. 

NOTE 15 -- EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AND COMPENSATION PLANS 

   SFFed's Stock Incentive Plan, which was amended in 1994 to increase the 
number of shares reserved thereunder for issuance by 500,000 shares, provides 
for up to 1,271,500 shares of common stock to be issued to directors and key 
employees of SFFed and its subsidiaries. Directors of SFFed are granted 
options for 10,000 shares of common stock upon their initial election to the 
Board of Directors. The Plan provides that stock options may be either 
incentive stock options ("ISO"), as defined by Section 422 of the Internal 
Revenue Code, or nonstatutory options which do not satisfy the provisions of 
Code Section 422. The Plan also provides for the issuance of stock 
appreciation rights ("SAR") and restricted stock. 

   ISOs may be granted at an option price not less than fair market value as 
of the date of grant and nonstatutory options at a price determined by the 
Stock Option Committee provided for in the Plan. Stock options may be 
exercised with cash, shares of SFFed's common stock, or a combination of cash 
and common stock equal to the option price. 

   In 1990 a stock option plan for non-employee directors (Directors' Plan) 
was established to allow those directors the choice of receiving nonstatutory 
options in lieu of their annual retainer fees. In 1994 the Directors' Plan 
was amended permitting participants to elect to receive nonstatutory options 
in lieu of their attendance fees as well as retainer fees. In addition, the 
Directors' Plan was further amended to provide an option pricing model 
generally accepted by the financial community as reflective of the fair 
market value of the interest received by the Directors in exchange for the 
cash compensation. The exercise price of options granted under this plan is 
$1.00 per share. The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be 
issued under the Directors' Plan is 200,000 shares, provided that the 
aggregate number of shares of common stock issuable under this plan and 
SFFed's Stock Incentive Plan shall not exceed 1,271,500 shares. 

   SARs are only granted in conjunction with all or any part of any stock 
option granted under the Plan. A SAR entitles the holder to receive cash, 
shares of SFFed's common stock or a combination thereof, at the discretion of 
SFFed, equal to the excess of the fair market value at the date of exercise 
over the option price of the related stock option. Exercise of a SAR cancels 
the related stock option. 

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    During 1992 certain key employees agreed to convert their existing SARs 
for limited stock appreciation rights ("LSAR"). LSARs are subject to the same 
terms and conditions as SARs but are exercisable only if there is a change of 
control of SFFed. 

   Restricted stock is subject to such restrictions against sale, transfer or 
other disposition, as may be determined at the time of making the award. 
Employees forfeit all shares of restricted stock if they leave the employ of 
SFFed and its subsidiaries prior to the lapse of restrictions. 

   All nonstatutory options and related SARs granted may be exercised prior 
to a dissolution or liquidation of SFFed or a sale of substantially all the 
assets of SFFed or a merger or consolidation in which SFFed is not the 
surviving entity. 

   No ISOs have been granted through December 31, 1995. Nonstatutory options, 
restricted stock, SARs and LSARs granted, exercised or terminated are 
summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         TOTAL      RESTRICTED 
                                         SHARES       STOCK       OPTIONS 
                                      ----------  ------------  ---------- 
<S>                                   <C>         <C>           <C>
Outstanding at December 31, 1992  ...   594,453        6,603      587,850 
 Granted ............................     6,096           --        6,096 
 Exercised ..........................   (49,915)          --      (49,915) 
 Restrictions lapsed ................    (2,996)      (2,996)          -- 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............   (44,780)          --      (44,780) 
                                      ----------  ------------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1993  ...   502,858        3,607      499,251 
 Granted ............................   103,146           --      103,146 
 Exercised ..........................   (33,379)          --      (33,379) 
 Restrictions lapsed ................    (2,691)      (2,691)          -- 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............    (6,118)          --       (6,118) 
                                      ----------  ------------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1994 (2)    563,816          916      562,900 
 Granted ............................   117,508       20,000       97,508 
 Exercised ..........................   (29,965)          --      (29,965) 
 Restrictions lapsed ................      (916)        (916)          -- 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............    (1,264)          --       (1,264) 
                                      ----------  ------------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1995 (2)    649,179       20,000      629,179 
                                      ==========  ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   PRICE 
                                        SARS (1)     LSARS       PER SHARE 
                                      ----------  ----------  ------------- 
<S>                                   <C>         <C>         <C>
Outstanding at December 31, 1992  ...    61,143     272,536 
 Granted ............................        --          --    $       1.00 
 Exercised ..........................   (24,826)         --      6.38-17.00 
 Restrictions lapsed ................        --          --     11.25-14.13 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............   (18,037)         --      6.38-17.00 
                                      ----------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1993  ...    18,280     272,536 
 Granted ............................        --      86,550      1.00-18.88 
 Exercised ..........................    (5,918)         --      6.38-17.00 
 Restrictions lapsed ................        --          --     11.25-14.13 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............    (1,124)    (20,682)     6.38-17.00 
                                      ----------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1994 (2)     11,238     338,404 
 Granted ............................        --      87,600      1.00-20.25 
 Exercised ..........................    (1,264)         --      6.38-17.00 
 Restrictions lapsed ................        --          --           11.25 
 Terminated/cancelled ...............      (511)     (9,000)     6.38-17.00 
                                      ----------  ---------- 
Outstanding at December 31, 1995 (2)      9,463     417,004 
                                      ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (1)All SARs are related to options. The exercise of SARs results in a 
      surrender of the related option. 

   (2)Options and SARs exercisable at December 31, 1995 were 444,177 and 
      9,463, respectively. 

   The number of shares available for future options was 393,045 and 510,533 
at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. See Note 2 regarding the 
treatment of options in connection with the acquisition of SFFed by First 
Nationwide. 

   Incentive Plans are maintained to provide a means of awarding incentive 
compensation to most officers and employees, including loan agents. The Plans 
are nonqualified plans and all disbursements are paid from the general assets 
of SFFed. For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 SFFed's 
expense under these plans amounted to approximately $183,000, $422,000 and 
$1,726,000, respectively. SFFed maintains a savings plan for its employees 
and the employees of its subsidiaries. The plan allows participants to make 
contributions by salary deductions equal to 15% or less of their salary 
pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employee 
contributions are matched by SFFed at the rate 

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                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

of 50% of such contributions up to 2% of the employee's salary. SFFed's 
matching contributions, under the terms of the plan, must be used to purchase 
SFFed's common stock. SFFed contributions to the plan amounted to $413,000, 
$347,000 and $316,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, 
respectively. 

NOTE 16 -- ESTIMATED FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of SFFed's financial 
instruments is in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 107 ("SFAS 107") Disclosures about Fair Value of 
Financial Instruments. The valuation methods used by SFFed are set forth 
below. 

   The accuracy and usefulness of the fair value information disclosed herein 
is limited by the following factors. 

    o    Because no market exists for a significant portion of SFFed's 
         financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments 
         regarding future expected loss experience, current economic 
         conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, 
         and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and 
         involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and 
         therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in these 
         assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. 

    o    These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could 
         result from offering for sale at one time SFFed's entire holding of 
         a particular financial asset. 

    o    SFAS 107 excludes from its disclosure requirements certain financial 
         instruments and various significant assets and liabilities that are 
         not considered to be financial instruments. 

   Because of these and other limitations, the aggregate fair value amounts 
presented in the following table do not represent the underlying value of 
SFFed. 

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                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of SFFed's financial 
instruments at December 31, 1995 and 1994 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              DECEMBER 31, 1995          DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                         -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                           CARRYING     ESTIMATED     CARRYING     ESTIMATED 
                                            AMOUNT      FAIR VALUE     AMOUNT      FAIR VALUE 
                                         -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
                                                             (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                      <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents ..............  $  195,251    $  195,251   $  165,206    $  165,206 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock ...........      31,579        31,579       30,049        30,049 
Mortgage-backed securities .............     932,398       945,319      408,036       400,715 
Loans held for sale ....................       4,393         4,393        3,627         3,627 
Loans receivable held for investment  ..   2,714,988     2,708,195    3,011,504     2,942,263 
Excess servicing .......................       2,348        25,825        2,803        14,175 
LIABILITIES 
Demand deposits ........................     852,715       852,715      566,403       566,403 
Certificate accounts ...................   1,840,528     1,852,308    1,915,585     1,899,119 
Borrowings .............................   1,041,559     1,049,860    1,012,820     1,006,902 
OFF BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 
Commitments to originate loans and 
 related hedging program (unrealized 
 gain) .................................          --            46           --           371 

</TABLE>

   The following methods and assumptions were used by SFFed in computing the 
estimated fair values in the above table: 

   Cash and Cash Equivalents and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Demand 
Deposits: The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate 
their fair values. 

   Mortgage-Backed Securities: Fair values of these securities are based on 
year-end quoted market prices. 

   Loans Held for Sale: The fair value of these loans has been based on 
market prices of similar loans traded in the secondary market. 

   Loans Receivable Held for Investment: For fair value estimation purposes, 
these loans have been categorized by type of loan (e.g., one-to-four unit 
residential) and then further segmented between adjustable or fixed rates and 
performing or nonperforming. Where possible, the fair value of these groups 
of loans has been based on secondary market prices for loans with similar 
characteristics. The fair value of the remaining loans has been estimated by 
discounting the future cash flows using current interest rates being offered 
for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. 

   Excess Servicing (Deferred Premium on Sales and Securitization of 
Loans): Fair value of this asset has been estimated by reference to market 
loan prepayment assumptions and interest rates for similar pools of loans. 

   Certificate Accounts and Borrowings: Fair values have been estimated using 
projected cash flows discounted at replacement rates offered at each year end 
for instruments of similar remaining maturities. 

   Commitments to Originate Loans and Related Hedging Program: The fair value 
of the amount of commitments to originate loans considered likely to fund has 
been estimated based on current secondary market prices for similar loans. No 
loans were being originated for sale at December 31, 1995 and 1994. 

                              F-123           
<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

    The fair value estimates disclosed above were based on market prices and 
other available information at year-end 1995 and 1994, respectively. No 
detailed valuation has been performed since December 31, 1995 and, although 
SFFed is not aware of any changes that could significantly impact these 
estimates, current fair value estimates could be materially different from 
the year-end 1995 amounts presented above. 

NOTE 17 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Outstanding commitments relating to loans and MBS are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           DECEMBER 31, 
                                      -------------------- 
                                         1995       1994 
                                      ---------  --------- 
                                          (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                   <C>        <C>
Commitments to originate loans  .....   $31,341   $ 76,928 
Commitments to sell loans ...........     1,014      1,423 
Commitments to convert loans to MBS          --    199,784 
Commitments to purchase MBS .........        --    100,000 
Forward commitments to sell loans  ..     4,500         -- 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995 SFFed's commitments to originate loans included 
$10,977,000 of fixed-rate loans at interest rates ranging from 6.38% to 
7.88%, and were outstanding for no more than 30 days. 

   SFFed on occasion has securitized (received MBS for loans) and sold loans 
with recourse provisions. In 1995, SFFed did not have any sales of loans or 
MBS with recourse. The principal balance of loans that have been securitized 
or sold with recourse at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were $478,348,000 and 
$11,796,000, respectively. 

   As part of the normal course of business, SFFed has entered into forward 
transactions in order to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in interest 
rates associated with originating loans for sale. At December 31, 1995 
forward commitments to sell loans was $4,500,000. 

LITIGATION 

   SFFed is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the 
ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after 
consultations with counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters will 
not have a materially adverse effect on SFFed's consolidated financial 
position or results of operations. 

LEASE COMMITMENTS 

   Certain branches and offices are leased by SFFed under the terms of 
operating leases expiring at various dates through the year 2029. Lease 
rental expense amounted to $7,223,000, $7,173,000 and $8,009,000 for the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Future 
approximate minimum lease payments under the terms of the existing operating 
leases are as follows: 

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<PAGE>
                         SFFED CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 
                                  (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   OFFICE AND 
                              NET      SUBLEASES    EQUIPMENT 
                          ---------  -----------  ------------ 
                                      (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                       <C>        <C>          <C>
Year ending December 31: 
 1996 ...................   $ 6,966     $  514       $ 7,480 
 1997 ...................     6,778        414         7,192 
 1998 ...................     5,677        382         6,059 
 1999 ...................     5,287        240         5,527 
 2000 ...................     5,032         99         5,131 
 Thereafter .............     6,067        297         6,364 
                          ---------  -----------  ------------ 
                            $35,807     $1,946       $37,753 
                          =========  ===========  ============ 
</TABLE>

   Legislation is currently pending in Congress which would recapitalize the 
Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") in order to bring it into parity 
with the FDIC's other insurance fund, the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"). The 
legislation would require an assessment of all SAIF-insured institutions of 
approximately 0.85% to 0.90% of their March 31, 1995 customer deposit 
balances. If such legislation had been enacted by law by December 31, 1995, 
the Association would have been assessed approximately $23,100,000 to 
$24,400,000, on a pre-tax basis. After paying the one-time assessment, it 
would be expected that SFFed would pay significantly reduced insurance 
premiums on its customer deposits. SFFed is unable to predict whether such 
legislation will be enacted. 

                              F-125           
<PAGE>
                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 

The Board of Directors 
Cal Fed Bancorp Inc.: 

   We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial 
condition of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of 
operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the 
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1995. These consolidated 
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial 
statements based on our audits. 

   We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion. 

   In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above 
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cal Fed 
Bancorp Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the 
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the 
three-year period ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles. 

   As discussed in Note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial 
statements, the Company adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting 
Standards Board's Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 72, 
Accounting for Certain Acquisitions of Banking or Thrift Institutions, in 
1994, and No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity 
Securities, in 1993. 
                                                     KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 

Los Angeles, California 
January 18, 1996 

                              F-126           
<PAGE>
                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 

                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                         ------------------------ 
                                                                             1995         1994 
                                                                         -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                                      <C>          <C>
                                 ASSETS 
Cash ...................................................................   $   273.7    $   292.8 
Short-term liquid investments ..........................................        74.1        333.8 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell ........................     1,674.6         48.2 
Securities available for sale (market value: $200.3 in 1995 and 
 $1,731.5 in 1994) .....................................................       200.3      1,731.5 
Securities held to maturity (market value $2,361.3 in 1995 and $2,437.2 
 in 1994) ..............................................................     2,366.7      2,525.1 
Loans receivable held for sale (market value: $13.8 in 1995 and $1.3 in 
 1994) .................................................................        13.6          1.3 
Loans receivable held for investment ...................................     9,290.0      8,746.0 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock ...........................................       135.7        134.1 
Interest receivable ....................................................        79.5         79.6 
Premises and equipment .................................................        71.2         81.5 
Real estate held for sale ..............................................        49.5         77.9 
Prepaid expenses and other assets ......................................        91.7        130.6 
                                                                         -----------  ----------- 
    Total Assets .......................................................   $14,320.6    $14,182.4 
                                                                         ===========  =========== 
                  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits ...............................................................   $ 9,476.7    $ 8,360.9 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks ..................................     2,671.0      2,526.0 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase .........................       857.3      1,751.0 
Student Loan Marketing Association advances ............................       200.0        475.0 
Subordinated debentures ................................................        57.6         66.5 
Interest payable .......................................................        29.4         18.6 
Other liabilities ......................................................       141.1        186.1 
                                                                         -----------  ----------- 
    Total Liabilities ..................................................   $13,433.1    $13,384.1 
                                                                         ===========  =========== 
Preferred stock of subsidiary ..........................................       266.0        266.0 
Stockholders' equity 
 Common stock ..........................................................        49.2         49.2 
 Additional paid-in capital ............................................       838.6        836.6 
 Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale           --        (19.2) 
 Retained earnings (deficit) ...........................................      (266.3)      (334.3) 
                                                                         -----------  ----------- 
    Total Stockholders' Equity .........................................       621.5        532.3 
                                                                         -----------  ----------- 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity .........................   $14,320.6    $14,182.4 
                                                                         ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                    --------------------------------- 
                                                                       1995        1994        1993 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                                 <C>        <C>         <C>
Interest income: 
 Loans receivable .................................................  $  706.9    $ 630.4     $  756.5 
 Securities held to maturity ......................................     170.3      135.5        160.9 
 Securities purchased under agreements to resell ..................      68.5       44.0         30.5 
 Securities available for sale ....................................      49.4       75.2         61.7 
 Short-term liquid investments ....................................      12.9       23.0          4.3 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Total interest income .........................................   1,008.0      908.1      1,013.9 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
Interest expense: 
 Deposits .........................................................     441.6      390.8        516.1 
 Borrowings .......................................................     254.5      175.7         95.8 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Total interest expense ........................................     696.1      566.5        611.9 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Net interest income ...........................................     311.9      341.6        402.0 
Provision for loan losses .........................................      31.8       74.9        163.5 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Net interest income after provision for loan losses  ..........     280.1      266.7        238.5 
Other income: 
 Fee income .......................................................      54.5       62.4         64.3 
 (Loss) gain on sales of loans ....................................      (0.3)       0.5          5.4 
 Gain on sales of securities ......................................       6.9        0.2           -- 
 Gain on sale of Southeast Division ...............................        --      135.0           -- 
 Other ............................................................       2.4        3.1          0.5 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Total other income ............................................      63.5      201.2         70.2 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
Other expenses: 
 Compensation .....................................................      97.1      118.7        133.9 
 Office occupancy .................................................      39.4       47.3         50.2 
 Other general and administrative .................................      79.4       89.2        102.5 
 Federal deposit insurance premiums and special assessments  ......      26.0       35.1         36.7 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Total general and administrative expenses .....................     241.9      290.3        323.3 
 Operations of real estate held for sale ..........................       8.0       45.9        118.3 
 Loss on assets held for accelerated disposition ..................        --      274.8           -- 
 Amortization of goodwill .........................................        --         --         15.5 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Total other expenses ..........................................     249.9      611.0        457.1 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) and cumulative 
 effect of change in accounting for goodwill ......................      93.7     (143.1)      (148.4) 
Income tax expense (benefit) ......................................       0.1        6.3         (2.9) 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting 
 for goodwill .....................................................      93.6     (149.4)      (145.5) 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for goodwill  ...........        --     (273.7)          -- 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
    Net earnings (loss) before dividends on preferred stock of 
     subsidiary ...................................................      93.6     (423.1)      (145.5) 
Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary ........................      25.6       16.9          3.8 
                                                                    ---------  ----------  ---------- 
Net earnings (loss) available for common stockholders  ............  $   68.0    $(440.0)    $ (149.3) 
                                                                    =========  ==========  ========== 
Earnings (loss) per common share before the cumulative effect of 
 change in accounting for goodwill ................................  $   1.36    $ (3.82)    $  (5.98) 
Loss per share of the cumulative effect of change in accounting 
 for goodwill .....................................................  $     --    $ (6.28)    $     -- 
Net earnings (loss) per common share ..............................  $   1.36    $(10.10)    $  (5.98) 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                        ------------------------------- 
                                                                           1995       1994       1993 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
<S>                                                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
Common stock: 
 Balance at beginning of year .........................................   $  49.2    $  25.0    $  25.0 
  Issuance of shares of common stock ..................................        --       21.6         -- 
  Exercise of common stock warrants ...................................        --        2.6         -- 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
 Balance at end of year ...............................................      49.2       49.2       25.0 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
Additional paid-in capital: 
 Balance at beginning of year .........................................     836.6      658.2      662.6 
  Issuance of shares of common stock ..................................        --      161.7         -- 
  Exercise of common stock warrants ...................................        --       20.7         -- 
  Long-term incentive stock options ...................................       2.0        4.3        0.1 
  Other ...............................................................        --       (8.3)      (4.5) 
 Balance at end of year ...............................................     838.6      836.6      658.2 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities available for 
 sale: 
 Balance at beginning of year .........................................     (19.2)       8.3       (0.7) 
  Net unrealized holding gains (losses) ...............................      19.2      (27.5)       9.0 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
 Balance at end of year ...............................................        --      (19.2)       8.3 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
Retained earnings (deficit): 
 Balance at beginning of year .........................................    (334.3)     105.7      255.0 
  Net earnings (loss) available for common stockholders  ..............      68.0     (440.0)    (149.3) 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
 Balance at end of year ...............................................    (266.3)    (334.3)     105.7 
                                                                        ---------  ---------  --------- 
Total Stockholders' Equity ............................................   $ 621.5    $ 532.3    $ 797.2 
                                                                        =========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                  ------------------------------------- 
                                                                      1995         1994         1993 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                               <C>          <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net earnings (loss) available for common stockholders  ..........   $    68.0    $  (440.0)   $  (149.3) 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash 
 provided by operating activities: 
 Loss on assets held for accelerated disposition ................          --        274.8           -- 
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  ...........          --        273.7           -- 
 Depreciation and amortization ..................................        13.0         14.8         33.1 
 Accretion of fees and discounts ................................       (13.5)       (37.3)       (21.0) 
 Provision for losses on loans receivable .......................        31.8         74.9        163.5 
 (Recovery) provision for losses on real estate held for sale  ..        (7.4)        79.7         93.6 
 Loss (gain) on sales of loans ..................................         0.3         (0.5)        (5.4) 
 Loans originated for sale ......................................      (117.2)      (115.8)      (648.3) 
 Gain on sales of securities ....................................        (6.9)        (0.2)          -- 
 Proceeds from sales of loans receivable held for sale  .........       183.2      1,099.4        940.1 
 Decrease in other assets .......................................        39.0          7.3         46.3 
 (Decrease) increase in other liabilities .......................       (34.4)        17.0         (2.1) 
 Other items ....................................................       (11.1)       (20.5)       (25.9) 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash provided by operating activities ...................       144.8      1,227.3        424.6 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
 Loans originated for investment ................................    (2,128.9)    (2,503.5)    (2,020.1) 
 Purchases of securities available for sale .....................      (202.9)    (1,519.2)        (5.5) 
 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale  ..........       976.3        670.4           -- 
 Proceeds from sales of loans held for investment ...............          --           --         65.1 
 Net (purchases) maturities of securities held to maturity  .....       (54.2)         0.4       (145.7) 
 Principal collected on loans receivable held for investment  ...     1,152.1      1,406.9      1,877.2 
 Principal collected on securities held to maturity  ............       435.8        533.5        597.4 
 Proceeds from maturities of securities .........................       808.8          1.0        254.5 
 Net (increase) decrease in FHLB stock ..........................        (1.6)       (12.6)        29.0 
 Proceeds from sales of real estate held for sale, net  .........       136.8        398.2        522.7 
 Net (additions) dispositions of premises and equipment  ........        (2.8)         8.3          2.3 
 Net decrease (increase) in short-term liquid investments  ......       259.7        (27.0)       123.9 
 Net (increase) decrease in securities purchased under 
  agreements to resell ..........................................    (1,626.4)       (18.0)         9.6 
 Proceeds from sale of California Thrift & Loan .................          --           --         30.3 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash (used) provided by investing activities  ...........      (247.3)    (1,061.6)     1,340.7 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
 Increase (decrease) in deposits ................................     1,115.8     (4,239.9)      (511.2) 
 Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances ..................     3,135.0      1,710.0        505.0 
 Payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances ....................    (2,990.0)      (200.0)    (1,328.7) 
 Net (decrease) increase in reverse repurchase agreements  ......      (893.7)     1,501.2       (185.3) 
 Proceeds from other borrowings .................................         3.0        202.0        317.5 
 Payments on other borrowings and subordinated debentures  ......      (286.7)       (41.4)      (300.9) 
 Proceeds from the issuance of common shares ....................          --        210.9           -- 
 Proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares of subsidiary  ..          --        164.2         89.0 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  ...........        83.4       (693.0)    (1,414.6) 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Net (decrease) increase in cash .................................       (19.1)      (527.3)       350.7 
Cash at beginning of period .....................................       292.8        820.1        469.4 
                                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Cash at end of period ...........................................   $   273.7    $   292.8    $   820.1 
                                                                  ===========  ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

         See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION 

   Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. was incorporated as a Delaware corporation to serve 
as the holding company for California Federal Bank, F.S.B. ("California 
Federal") During the 1995 fourth quarter, California Federal received both 
regulatory and shareholder approval to reorganize into a holding company 
structure. Prior to the effective date of the reorganization, Cal Fed Bancorp 
Inc. was a wholly-owned subsidiary of California Federal. On December 22, 
1995, as part of the reorganization into a holding company structure, 
California Federal contributed $22 million in capital to Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. 
On January 1, 1996, the reorganization was effected whereby each share of 
California Federal, common stock was converted into one share of Cal Fed 
Bancorp Inc. common stock. As a result of the reorganization, California 
Federal, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. The other 
equity securities remain outstanding securities of California Federal. 
However, while the 7 3/4% noncumulative convertible preferred stock, Series A 
of California Federal remains an outstanding security of California Federal, 
the Series A preferred stock will be convertible into shares of Cal Fed 
Bancorp Inc. common stock if converted. The Bank may call the Series A 
preferred stock at anytime on or after March 31, 1996 at its par value of 
$25.00. 

   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cal Fed 
Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiaries ("the Bank"). The Bank maintains 125 full 
service branches in California and Nevada and is one of the largest savings 
associations in the United States. The Bank offers a broad range of consumer 
financial services including demand and term deposits and mortgage and 
consumer loans. Subsidiaries of the Bank sell insurance and investment 
products to the Bank's customers, and have previously engaged in the real 
estate investment and development and trust business. The Bank's deposit 
gathering and loan production operations are concentrated in California, 
particularly in Southern California. 

   It is the Bank's policy to consolidate all majority-owned subsidiaries. 
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated 
in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1994 and 
1993 data in order to conform to the current presentation. The preparation of 
the Bank's financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted 
accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of 
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements and 
the reported operations of the Bank for the periods presented. Actual results 
may differ from those estimates calculated by the Bank. 

   In December 1995, California Federal contributed approximately $22 million 
in capital to Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. as part of the reorganization into a 
holding company structure. Although the contribution did not impact 
California Federal's consolidated regulatory capital at December 31, 1995, 
California Federal's regulatory capital will be reduced by the amount of the 
contribution in 1996. 

 SHORT-TERM LIQUID INVESTMENTS 

   The Bank's short-term liquid investments consist of federal funds sold and 
certificates of deposit. These investments generally mature within 60 days. 
The Bank invests in these assets as a means to maximize its return on 
short-term funds that it holds for liquidity purposes. 

 SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL 

   The Bank invests in securities purchased under agreements to resell 
("repurchase agreements") to maximize the yield on its liquid assets. The 
Bank obtains collateral for these agreements, which normally consists of U.S. 
treasury securities or mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") guaranteed by 
agencies of the U.S. government. The collateral is held in the custody of a 
trustee, who is not a party to the transaction. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
The duration of these agreements is typically less than 30 days. The Bank 
deals only with nationally recognized investment banking firms as the 
counterparties to these agreements. The Bank's investment in repurchase 
agreements solely consisted of securities purchased under agreements to 
resell identical securities. 

 INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 

   The Bank's investment in securities principally consists of U.S. treasury 
securities and mortgage-backed securities. The Bank has created MBS when it 
exchanges pools of loans for mortgage-backed securities ("securitized 
loans"). The Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 115, 
Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities ("SFAS 115") 
at December 31, 1993. In accordance with SFAS 115, the Bank classifies its 
investment in securities as held to maturity securities, trading securities 
and available for sale securities as applicable. The Bank did not hold any 
trading securities at December 31, 1995 or 1994. 

 Available for Sale Securities 

   The Bank has classified certain securities as "available for sale". The 
Bank classifies securities as available for sale based upon a determination 
that such securities may be sold at a future date or if there are foreseeable 
circumstances under which the Bank would sell such securities. 

   Securities designated as available for sale are recorded at market value. 
Changes in the market value of debt securities held for sale are included in 
shareholders' equity as unrealized holding gains or losses net of the related 
tax effect, if any. Unrealized losses, on available for sale securities 
reflecting a decline in value judged to be other than temporary, are charged 
to income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Realized gains or 
losses on available for sale securities are computed on a specific 
identification basis. 

 Securities Held to Maturity 

   The Bank has classified certain securities as "held to maturity". 
Securities are designated as held to maturity if the Bank has the positive 
intent and the ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held to maturity 
securities are carried at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization of 
any related premiums or the accretion of any related discounts into interest 
income using a methodology which approximates a level yield of interest over 
the estimated remaining period until maturity. Unrealized losses on held to 
maturity securities, reflecting a decline in value, judged by the Bank to be 
other than temporary, are charged to income and reported under the caption 
"Gain (loss) on Sale of Securities" in the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations. 

 LOANS RECEIVABLE 

   The Bank's principal interest earning asset is loans receivable. The Bank 
primarily originates loans secured by residential property of 4 units or less 
("residential 1-4 loans"). Prior to 1993, the Bank was active in the 
origination of loans secured by residential properties of 5 or more units 
("multifamily loans") and loans secured by office buildings, shopping 
centers, industrial buildings, warehouses, marinas and hotels ("commercial 
real estate loans.") The Bank currently limits its originations of 
multifamily and commercial real estate loans to finance the sale of real 
estate. Prior to 1993, the Bank was active in the origination of loans 
secured by vehicles, mobile homes, boats and unsecured personal loans 
("consumer loans"). Since 1993, the Bank has ceased originating consumer 
loans for its own portfolio. However, the Bank does originate consumer loans 
for other financial institutions for a fee. The Bank segregates its loan 
portfolio into loans held for sale and loans held for investment. The Bank 
normally designates a loan as held for sale at the time of origination. The 
Bank's portfolio of residential 1-4 loans, multifamily loans and 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
commercial real estate loans are primarily secured by property located in 
California. The Bank continues to focus its origination efforts in 
California, particularly in Southern California. The Bank's ability to 
originate loans is affected by economic conditions, competition and the 
market for real estate in California. Likewise, the ability of the Bank's 
borrowers to honor their contractual loan obligations to the Bank are also 
affected by the strength of the California economy and particularly the 
availability of employment and the pricing for residential housing. Should 
the California economy, the market for real estate, and/or the availability 
of employment experience a significant downturn over the near term, the Bank 
may experience a reduction in the level of loan originations and/or an 
increase in loan losses. 

 Loans Receivable Held for Sale 

   The Bank has designated certain of its loans receivable as "held for 
sale". In determining the level of loans held for sale, the Bank considers 
whether such loans would be sold in response to liquidity needs, 
asset/liability management requirements, regulatory capital needs and other 
factors. The Bank's current policy is to designate substantially all 
originations of fixed-rate residential 1-4 loans that conform to the 
underwriting criteria of Fannie Mae ("FNMA"), formerly known as the Federal 
National Mortgage Association or Freddie Mac ("FHLMC"), formerly known as the 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as held for sale. 

   Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or market value. 
Unrealized losses are recorded as reduction in earnings and are included 
under the caption "Gain (loss) on sale of loans" in the Consolidated 
Statements of Operations. Realized gains and losses from the sale of loans 
receivable are computed under the specific identification method. 

 Gains and Losses from the Sale of Loans 

   The Bank sells whole loans and participations in mortgage loans to 
institutional and private investors. Gains and losses resulting from the 
sales of loans are determined on the specific identification method and 
reflect the extent that the sales proceeds exceed or are less than the Bank's 
investment in the loans (which includes adjusting the unpaid principal 
balance of the loans for unearned discounts, premiums and deferred fees and 
costs at the time of sale). In some cases, the Bank sells loans and continues 
to service such loans for the investor. In these cases, the Bank recognizes a 
gain or loss on the loan sale measured by the present value of the difference 
between the yield on the loans and the yield to be paid to the buyer, reduced 
by the normal servicing fees, over the estimated remaining lives of those 
loans using market prepayment, default and discount rate assumptions. If 
loans are sold with recourse, the estimated liability under the recourse 
provisions is provided for in the computation of the gain or loss. The 
resulting deferred discount or premium ("excess servicing") is amortized as 
an addition to or deduction from income using the interest method, adjusted 
for actual prepayments. The Bank periodically reviews the remaining premium 
to ensure that it does not exceed the present value of the estimated excess 
servicing fees, using current estimates of market prepayments and default. In 
the event that actual prepayments exceed the assumptions used in determining 
the gain or loss, the deferred premium is adjusted to reflect current 
prepayment projections by a charge to operations. To the extent sales of 
loans involve the sale of part of a loan or a pool of loans with 
disproportionate credit and prepayment risks, the cost basis is allocated 
based upon the relative fair market value of the portion sold and the portion 
retained on the date such loans were acquired or, if that is not 
determinable, the date of sale. The amount of excess servicing recorded by 
the Bank was $3.9 million at both December 31, 1995 and 1994. Such amounts 
were included in "Prepaid expenses and other assets" on the Consolidated 
Statements of Financial Condition. 

 Loan Servicing 

   The Bank services its loan portfolio and real estate and consumer loans 
which are owned by independent investors. Loans serviced by the Bank for 
others are primarily the result of the Bank selling 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
loans while retaining the servicing of such loans. Loans which are serviced 
for other parties are not included with loans receivable or any other asset 
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Fees earned for 
servicing loans for others are reported as income when the related loan 
payments are collected. Loan servicing costs are charged to expense as 
incurred. 

 Loans Receivable Held for Investment 

   The Bank's loan portfolio is comprised of residential 1-4 loans, loans 
secured by income producing real estate ("income property loans") and 
consumer loans. Since 1993, the Bank has not actively engaged in originating 
income property loans, except to finance the sale of the Bank's real estate. 

   Loans receivable are generally recorded at the contractual amounts owed by 
borrowers, less deferrals, unearned interest, the allowance for loan losses, 
undisbursed funds and purchase premiums and discounts. Interest on loans is 
credited to income as earned, to the extent deemed collectible. Discounts on 
loans purchased and unearned interest on consumer loans is accreted into 
interest income using the interest method over the contractual lives of the 
loans, adjusted for actual prepayments. 

 Loan Origination Fees and Costs 

   Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are 
deferred and recognized over the lives of the related loans as an adjustment 
of loan yield using the interest method. When a loan is paid off or sold, any 
unamortized net deferred fee balance is credited to income. Commitment fees 
received in connection with the purchase of loans are deferred and recognized 
over the life of the resulting loans as an adjustment of yield, or if the 
commitment expires unexercised, credited to income upon expiration of the 
commitment. Any costs in connection with the purchase of loans are expensed 
as incurred. 

 Impaired and Non-Performing Loans 

   In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors 
for Impairment of a Loan ("SFAS 114"). Under SFAS 114, a loan is impaired 
when it is "probable" that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts 
due (i.e., both principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of 
the loan agreement. SFAS 114 excludes among other items, large groups of 
smaller-balance homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated for 
impairment. The Bank adopted SFAS 114 as of January 1, 1995. The Bank has 
defined residential 1-4 loans, consumer loans, multifamily loans with an 
outstanding balance of less than $750,000 and commercial real estate loans 
with an outstanding balance of less than $500,000 as homogenous loans. All 
homogenous loans that are 90 days or more delinquent or are in foreclosure 
are automatically placed on non-performing status. Additionally, homogenous 
loans that have had a modification of terms are individually reviewed to 
determine if they meet the definition of a troubled debt restructuring. The 
measurement of impairment may be based on (i) the present value of the 
expected future cash flows of the impaired loan discounted at the loan's 
original effective interest rate; (ii) the observable market price of the 
impaired loan, or (iii) the fair value of the collateral of a 
collateral-dependent loan. The amount by which the recorded investment of the 
loan exceeds the measure of the impaired loan is recognized by recording a 
valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the provision for losses. 
For all loans secured by real estate, the Bank measures impairment and 
establishes specific valuation allowances by utilizing the fair value of the 
property collateralizing the loan. Additionally, SFAS 114 eliminates the 
requirement that a creditor account for certain loans as foreclosed assets 
until the creditor has taken possession of the collateral. SFAS 114 became 
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 1994 and is required to be adopted prospectively. 

   All loans designated by the Bank as "impaired" are either placed on 
non-accrual status or are designated as restructured and are included with 
those loans reported as non-performing. The Bank did 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
not experience a material impact upon its financial condition or operations 
from the implementation of SFAS 114. The Bank's non-performing loans consist 
of loans on which the Bank has ceased the accrual of interest ("non-accrual 
loans") and loans on which various concessions have been made with respect to 
the interest rate or other terms due to the inability of the borrower to 
service the obligation under the original terms of the agreement 
("restructured loans"). It is the Bank's policy to place a loan on 
non-accrual status in the event that the borrower is 90 days or more 
delinquent or earlier if the timely collection of interest and/or principal 
appears doubtful. When a loan is determined to be impaired and/or placed on 
non-accrual status, the accrued and unpaid interest receivable is reversed. 
All cash subsequently collected on non-accrual loans are used to reduce the 
recorded investment in the loan until the loan is returned to performing 
status. The Bank's policy allows for loans that are contractually performing 
to be designated as impaired and to be placed on non-accrual status, if the 
future collection of interest and or principal appears doubtful or the risk 
of default is probable. 

 Allowance for Loan Losses 

   The Bank has established valuation allowances for estimated losses on 
specific loans ("specific valuation allowances") and for the inherent risk in 
the loan portfolio which has yet to be specifically identified ("general 
valuation allowances"). 

   The Bank maintains a loan monitoring system which provides a means for the 
timely identification of impaired and potential problem loans and to permit 
the evaluation of the adequacy of the allowances for losses. The Bank's loan 
monitoring system has established specific policies relating to its 
residential 1-4, income property, commercial banking and consumer loan 
portfolios. Additionally, the Bank is required by various regulatory agencies 
to monitor and classify its assets as Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, 
Doubtful and Loss. The Bank's monitoring system further disaggregates loans 
that are determined to be Pass into four separate grades. Additionally, the 
Bank places loans on a watchlist if they exhibit certain credit 
characteristics. These characteristics include dollar size, tenant 
concentration and the timing of maturity. 

   The Bank's residential 1-4 loans and consumer loans are relatively 
homogenous and no single residential 1-4 or consumer loan possesses the 
potential for significant risk of loss. Therefore, the Bank normally 
evaluates the risk of loss on these loans by analyzing their loss experience, 
performance, default rates and other indicators of risk for the portfolios as 
a whole. The Bank stratifies its income property loan portfolio by size and 
by type and treats performing multi-family loans with outstanding principal 
balances less than $750,000 and commercial real estate loans with balances 
less than $500,000 as homogenous portfolios. Income property loans that are 
below the homogenous threshold are evaluated for impairment based upon their 
payment status and on a pool basis. For income property loans exceeding the 
homogenous threshold, the Bank conducts a periodic review of each loan in 
order to test each loan for impairment. The frequency and type of review is 
dependent upon the inherent risk attributed to each loan. The level of risk 
is measured by a scale which evaluates each loan on a continuum of multiple 
grades. The frequency and intensity of the loan review is directly 
proportionate to the adversity of the loan grade. The Bank evaluates the risk 
of default and the risk of loss for each loan subject to individual 
monitoring. During 1995, the Bank expanded the scope of its individual loan 
monitoring to include commercial real estate loans with an outstanding 
principal balance in excess of $500,000. Previously, the Bank had utilized a 
threshold of $750,000 for all income property loans. The Bank expanded the 
scope of its non-homogenous loans to ensure that a majority of its commercial 
real estate loans were subject to individual review. Non-performing income 
property loans and performing loans that have been graded substandard, 
special mention, or watchlist are typically reviewed on a quarterly basis. 
Current appraisals are generally obtained annually as long as the loan 
continues to possess certain risk characteristics. These loans are monitored 
throughout the year by a review of the collateral's operating performance and 
the borrowers 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
indicated or demonstrated ability to continue to meet their obligations. When 
necessary, the Bank utilizes operating statements of the collateral to 
perform its own discounted cash flow analyses. These analyses provide the 
basis for specific valuation allowances. Numerous other factors are 
considered in the evaluation, including a review of certain individual 
borrowers' current financial status, credit standing, available collateral, 
the Bank's judgment regarding prevailing and anticipated economic conditions 
and other relevant factors. 

   Specific valuation allowances are provided when an identified decline in 
the value of an impaired loan (or the related collateral) is identified. The 
determination of specific valuation allowances includes a periodic evaluation 
of the financial status of certain individual borrowers or collateral 
relating to loans specifically identified as containing elements of potential 
risk in the loan portfolio. For loans that are impaired and secured by real 
estate or other collateral, the Bank provides specific allowances based upon 
the excess of the outstanding loan amount over the fair value of the related 
collateral with consideration of holding and selling costs. 

   General valuation allowances are based upon the inherent risk in the loan 
portfolio that has not been specifically identified. The general valuation 
allowance is based upon a number of factors, including historical loss 
experience, the level of non-performing and internally classified loans, the 
composition of the loan portfolio, estimated remaining lives of the various 
types of loans within the portfolio, prevailing and forecasted economic 
conditions and the Bank's judgment. General allowances are provided for all 
loans, regardless of any specific allowances provided. The determination of 
the Bank's allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are affected 
by changes in the regional or national economy and market conditions. The 
Bank believes that as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, the allowance for loan 
losses is adequate based on current economic and market conditions. However, 
in the course of evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, 
the Bank has assumed that the California economy and the market for real 
estate will remain in the same relative condition that it was in at December 
31, 1995. Should these factors experience a downturn in the near term or if 
market interest rates increase significantly in the near term, the Bank could 
experience a material increase in the level of loan defaults and charge-offs. 

 REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE 

   Real estate held for sale consists of real estate acquired in settlement 
of loans ("REO") and real estate investments ("REI"). REO generally results 
when property collateralizing a loan is foreclosed upon or otherwise acquired 
by the Bank in satisfaction of the loan. REO is recorded at the lower of the 
recorded investment in the loan satisfied, the fair value or the disposition 
value of the related assets acquired less anticipated disposition costs. The 
fair value of the assets is based upon a current appraisal adjusted for 
estimated carrying and selling costs. The disposition value is based upon the 
current market pricing of the asset. Net cash receipts on REO are recorded as 
a reduction in the basis of the asset. Net cash payments are expensed as 
incurred. The Bank's REI consist of properties that the Bank, through its 
subsidiaries, acquired for purposes of development. The Bank has not been 
actively involved in real estate investment or development for several years. 
The Bank's REI consist of properties where the Bank is actively seeking to 
dispose of the property in an expeditious manner. The Bank records its REI at 
the lower of cost or fair value of the properties. The Bank determines fair 
value by utilizing recent sales activity and deducting for holding and 
disposition costs over the estimated remaining period to sell the projects. 
The Bank has assumed an orderly disposition in estimating the holding period 
to sale. Should the Bank be unable to sell the project at the projected 
prices, or if the holding period is substantially longer than forecast, or if 
the Bank's intent with respect to an orderly disposition were to change, the 
fair value ultimately realized by the Bank could be materially lower than the 
Bank's current forecast. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
  PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, DEPRECIATION AND CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST 

   Maintenance and repairs on premises and equipment are charged to expense 
in the year incurred. Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment 
are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives 
of the assets. Interest incurred on amounts used to finance the construction 
of such assets is capitalized and amortized over the depreciable lives of the 
related assets. 

 GOODWILL 

   Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of 
tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired, was amortized on a 
straight-line basis over the expected periods to be benefited, ranging from 
20 to 40 years. During 1994, the Bank applied Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 72 Accounting for Certain Acquisitions of Banking or 
Thrift Institutions ("SFAS 72") to acquisitions initiated, by the Bank, prior 
to September 30, 1982. SFAS 72 requires, among other things, that to the 
extent, the fair value of liabilities assumed exceeds the fair value of 
identifiable assets acquired from a banking or thrift institution, the 
unidentifiable intangible asset recognized (i.e., goodwill) generally shall 
be amortized over a period no longer than the discount on the acquired 
long-term interest earning assets. SFAS 72 was effective for acquisitions 
initiated after September 30, 1982 with retroactive application permitted. 
The Bank had been accounting for its acquisitions initiated subsequent to 
September 30, 1982 in accordance with SFAS 72. The cumulative effect of the 
retroactive application of SFAS 72 resulted in the acceleration of the Bank's 
goodwill amortization arising from the Bank's thrift institution acquisitions 
initiated prior to September 30, 1982. Under generally accepted accounting 
principles, the cumulative effect from the retroactive application of SFAS 72 
must be reflected as of the first day of the fiscal year in which it is 
implemented. To that extent, $273.7 million of remaining unamortized goodwill 
was eliminated effective January 1, 1994. 

 INCOME TAXES 

   The Bank files a consolidated federal income tax return and a combined 
California franchise tax report with its subsidiaries. 

   The Bank has adopted financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("SFAS 
109") and has applied the provisions of SFAS 109 retroactively to January 1, 
1982. Under the asset and liability method of SFAS 109, deferred income tax 
expense (benefit) is derived by establishing deferred tax assets and 
liabilities as of the reporting date for the estimated future tax 
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement 
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax 
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax 
rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are 
expected to be recovered or settled. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred 
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income 
in the period that includes the enactment date. The Bank's evaluation of the 
realizability of deferred tax assets includes consideration of the amount and 
timing of future reversals of existing temporary differences, as well as 
available taxable income in carryback years. The Bank has not considered 
income from future operations in evaluating the realizability of its deferred 
tax assets. See Note 20 Income Taxes. 

 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

   The par value of the Bank's common stock was $1.00 per share at December 
31, 1995 and at December 31, 1994. The number of shares issued and 
outstanding were 49,200,444 and 49,199,044 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
respectively. The authorized number of common shares were 100,000,000 at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
    During the 1995 fourth quarter, California Federal obtained regulatory 
and shareholder approval to reorganize into a holding company structure. As a 
result of the reorganization, on January 1, 1996, each share of California 
Federal common stock was converted into one share of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. 
common stock. Consequently, California Federal became a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. The other equity securities remain 
outstanding securities of California Federal. However, the 7 3/4% 
noncumulative convertible preferred stock, Series A of California Federal is 
convertible into shares of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. common stock if converted. 

   The par value of the 7 3/4% noncumulative convertible preferred stock, 
Series A of California Federal was $25.00 per share at both December 31, 1995 
and December 31, 1994, respectively. The designated and outstanding number of 
shares at December 31, 1995 were 3,800,000 and 3,740,000, respectively. 
Preferred stock, Series A, dividends are not cumulative and are payable 
quarterly when declared by the Board of Directors of California Federal 
Quarterly dividend payments commenced May 15, 1993. The preferred stock, 
Series A, is convertible by the holder into common stock at anytime, unless 
previously redeemed by California Federal, at a conversion price of $20.16 
per share of common stock, subject to adjustment. The preferred stock, Series 
A, is not redeemable prior to March 31, 1996. The preferred stock, Series A, 
is redeemable solely at the option of California Federal at any time on or 
after March 31, 1996, in whole or in part, at par value plus declared but 
unpaid dividends. 

   During 1994, California Federal issued 1,725,000 shares of 10 5/8% 
noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series B ("Preferred Stock, Series 
B"). Cash dividends on the Preferred Stock, Series B, are not cumulative and 
are payable quarterly when declared by the Board of Directors of California 
Federal. The Preferred Stock, Series B, has a liquidation preference and par 
value of $100.00 per share. The par value of the Preferred Stock, Series B 
was $100.00 per share at December 31, 1995 and 1994. Both the designated and 
outstanding number of shares at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were 1,725,000. 
The Preferred Stock, Series B, is generally not redeemable prior to April 1, 
1999. The Preferred Stock, Series B, is redeemable at the option of 
California Federal, in whole or in part, at $105.313 per share on or after 
April 1, 1999 and prior to April 1, 2000, and at prices decreasing annually 
thereafter to the liquidation preference of $100.00 per share on or after 
April 1, 2003, plus declared but unpaid dividends. In addition, the Preferred 
Stock, Series B, is redeemable at the option of California Federal or its 
successor or any acquiring or resulting entity with respect to California 
Federal on or after April 1, 1996 and prior to April 1, 1999 in whole, but 
not in part, in the event of a change of control of California Federal at 
$114.50 per share. 

   On February 28, 1993, California Federal completed a one-for-five reverse 
stock split (the "Reverse Stock Split") of all classes of California Federal 
common stock. The Reverse Stock Split has been reflected in the consolidated 
financial statements of the Bank for and at all periods presented. Therefore, 
the par value, the number of shares issued, the number of shares authorized, 
the number of shares outstanding and the average number of shares at and for 
all periods are presented as if the reverse stock split had occurred at the 
first day of each fiscal year for all periods presented. 

 NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE 

   Net earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net earnings 
(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect, if any, of common 
stock equivalents. For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the 
weighted average number of shares used to calculate primary earnings (loss) 
per share were 49,855,150; 43,556,167 and 24,971,836, respectively. For the 
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 the weighted average number of 
shares used to calculate fully diluted earnings (loss) per share were 
50,020,218; 43,556,167 and 24,971,836, respectively. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 107 "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial 
Instruments" ("SFAS 107"). 

   Financial instruments are defined under SFAS 107 as cash, evidence of an 
ownership in an entity, or a contract that conveys or imposes on an entity 
the contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash or 
another financial instrument. 

   A significant portion of the Bank's assets and liabilities are financial 
instruments as defined under SFAS 107. The Bank is also a party to financial 
instruments that are not reported on the Consolidated Statements of Financial 
Condition ("off balance sheet financial instruments"). Such off-balance sheet 
financial instruments include: commitments to originate loans, standby 
letters of credit, recourse arrangements and interest rate exchange 
agreements. 

 Risks Associated with Financial Instruments 

 Credit Risk 

   Credit risk of a financial instrument is the possibility that a loss may 
result from the failure of another party to perform in accordance with the 
terms of the contract. The most significant credit risk associated with the 
Bank's financial instruments is concentrated in its loans receivable. 
Additionally, the Bank is subject to credit risk on certain off-balance sheet 
financial instruments. The Bank utilizes a loan monitoring system to evaluate 
the level of credit risk on its loan portfolio and utilizes a similar process 
for loans sold by the Bank with recourse and standby letters of credit. The 
Bank's credit risk with respect to interest rate exchange agreements is 
limited to the premium paid on interest rate cap and floor arrangements, and 
the amount of interest due from the counterparty. 

 Market Risk 

   Market risk of a financial instrument is the possibility that future 
changes in market prices may reduce the value of a financial instrument or 
increase the contractual obligations of the Bank. The Bank's market risk is 
concentrated in its portfolios of securities held for sale and loans 
receivable. The Bank's securities held for sale are traded in active markets. 
The values of these securities are susceptable to fluctuations in the general 
market. When a borrower fails to meet the contractual requirements of his 
loan agreement, the Bank is subject to the market risk of the collateral 
securing the loan. 

 Interest Rate Risk 

   Financial instruments are subject to interest rate risk to the extent that 
they reprice on a frequency, degree or basis that varies from market 
repricing. The Bank is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its 
interest earning assets reprice on a different frequency or schedule than its 
interest bearing liabilities. A majority of the Bank's loans receivable and 
mortgage backed securities reprice based upon the eleventh district cost of 
funds index ("COFI"). The repricing of COFI tends to lag market interest 
rates. The Bank closely monitors the pricing sensitivity of its financial 
instruments and, if deemed cost effective, utilizes hedging and other 
asset/liability techniques to mitigate the impact of interest rate risk. 

 Concentrations of Credit Risk 

   The Bank's lending activities are principally conducted in California and 
the Bank currently focuses on the origination of residential 1-4 loans. The 
largest concentration of the Bank's loan portfolio is located 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
in the Los Angeles County area of California. The ability of the Bank's 
borrowers to repay their commitments is contingent on several factors, 
including the economic conditions in the borrower's geographic region, 
primarily Southern California, market interest rates, and upon the individual 
financial condition of the borrower. 

 Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

   SFAS 107 requires the disclosure of the fair value of financial 
instruments, whether or not recognized on the statement of financial 
condition, for which it is practicable to estimate the value. SFAS 107 
requires that the Bank disclose estimated fair values for its financial 
instruments. Fair values, estimates and assumptions are set forth in Note 21 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. 

  Derivative Financial Instruments 

   The Bank's derivative financial instruments are primarily limited to 
interest rate exchange contracts and such contracts are predominantly 
utilized for hedging activities for existing assets and liabilities. 

   The Bank uses several types of interest rate exchange contracts as an 
integral part of its asset/liability management program including: (i) 
interest rate swaps, (ii) interest rate caps and (iii) interest rate floors. 
Interest rate exchange agreements have been utilized primarily to reduce 
interest rate risk on certain interest bearing liabilities and interest 
earning assets. Interest rate swap agreements are instruments in which the 
Bank and another party agree to exchange interest payments on a notional 
amount. When using interest rate cap agreements, the Bank pays another party 
a premium in exchange for cash payments on a notional amount in the event 
that a specified index exceeds a specified rate. When utilizing interest rate 
floors, the Bank pays a premium in exchange for cash payments on a notional 
amount in the event that a specified index is less than a specified rate. 
These premiums are amortized over the duration of the agreement. The notional 
amounts of interest rate exchange agreements are not reflected in the 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, but are disclosed in the 
notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements. The Bank records interest 
income and expense on the accrual method for its interest rate exchange 
agreements. Changes in the value of interest rate exchange agreements that 
are designated as held for a purpose other than trading are not reflected in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements unless the Bank determined that it was 
probable that the counterparty would default. Interest rate exchange 
agreements that are designated as held for trading purposes are evaluated at 
fair value, and in the event that such evaluation indicates a net liability 
to the Bank, such liablility is reflected on the Consolidated Statements of 
Financial Condition with corresponding charge reflected on the Consolidated 
Statement of Operations. To the extent that the Bank is in a gain position, 
the Bank records net cash flow as income upon receipt and typically does not 
record unrealized gains as income. 

NEWLY ENACTED AND PROPOSED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

   In October 1994, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan -- 
Income Recognition and Disclosures" ("SFAS 118"). SFAS 118 amends SFAS 114 to 
allow a creditor to use existing methods for recognizing interest income on 
an impaired loan. Additionally, SFAS 118 requires, among other things, 
additional disclosure, either in the body of the Financial Statements or in 
the accompanying notes, about the recorded investment in certain impaired 
loans and about how a creditor recognizes interest income related to those 
impaired loans. SFAS 118 is effective for financial statements issued for 
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994. The disclosures required by 
SFAS 118 are reflected in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

   In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for 
Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121"). 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
SFAS 121 establishes accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived 
assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and goodwill related to those 
assets to be held and used for long-lived assets and certain identifiable 
intangibles to be disposed of. SFAS 121 requires that long-lived assets and 
certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed 
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In the event that a 
long-lived asset is determined to be impaired, an impairment loss shall be 
recognized. SFAS 121 prescribes that impairment losses for long-lived assets 
shall be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset 
exceeds its fair value. Additionally, SFAS 121 provides that long-lived 
assets, to be disposed by sale or abandonment, shall be reported at the lower 
of carrying amount or fair value less cost of disposition. This statement is 
effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 
15, 1995, earlier application is permitted. The Bank has not yet implemented 
SFAS 121 and does not believe that it will have a material adverse effect on 
its financial position or results of operations. 

   In May 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights" ("SFAS 122"), an 
amendment of FASB Statement No. 65 "Accounting for Certain Mortgage Banking 
Activities" ("SFAS 65"). SFAS 122 amends SFAS 65 to remove the distinction in 
accounting for mortgage servicing rights resulting from originated loans and 
those resulting from purchased loans. Additionally, SFAS 122 requires that a 
mortgage banking enterprise assess its capitalized mortgage servicing rights 
for impairment based on the fair value of those rights SFAS 122 is to be 
applied prospectively to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995, 
earlier application is permitted. The Bank has not yet implemented SFAS 122 
and does not believe that it will have a material adverse effect on its 
financial position or results of operations. 

   In October 1995, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). 
SFAS 123 establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for 
stock-based employee compensation plans. Those plans include all arrangements 
by which employees receive shares of stock or other equity instruments of the 
employer or the employer incurs liabilities to employees in amounts based on 
the price of the employer's stock. Examples are stock purchase plans, stock 
options, restricted stock, and stock appreciation rights. This Statement also 
applies to transactions in which an entity issues its equity instruments to 
acquire goods or services from nonemployees. Those transactions must be 
accounted for, or at least disclosed in the case of stock options, based on 
the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity 
instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The accounting 
requirements of SFAS 123 are effective for transactions entered into in 
fiscal years that begin after December 15, 1995. The disclosure requirements 
of SFAS 123 are effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning 
after December 15, 1995, or for an earlier fiscal year for which SFAS 123 is 
initially adopted for recognizing compensation cost. The Bank has not yet 
implemented SFAS 123 and does not believe that it will have a material 
adverse effect on its financial position or results of operation. 

   In November 1995, the FASB issued a Special Report as an aid in 
understanding and implementing Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 115. "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" 
("SFAS 115"). The Special Report included such guidance that enabled the Bank 
to reassess the appropriateness of the classifications of all securities held 
and account for any resulting reclassifications at fair value in accordance 
with SFAS 115. During the fourth quarter of 1995, the Bank, in accordance 
with the Special Report, redesignated $17.2 million of MBS from "held to 
maturity" to "available for sale". Prior to December 31, 1995, the Bank sold 
the MBS for a loss of less than $0.1 million. 

 PROPOSED LEGISLATION 

   The Bank's deposits are insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund 
("SAIF") to a maximum of $100,000 for each insured depositor. The Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") administers 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  (Continued)
 
a separate Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") applicable to commercial banks and 
certain other non-SAIF insured institutions. Legislation is currently under 
consideration by Congress which includes a one-time assessment for SAIF 
members such as the Bank. Should legislation be enacted in its currently 
contemplated form, the Bank's one-time assessment would be approximately $80 
million, based upon the Bank's insured deposits at March 31, 1995 and an 
assumed assessment rate of 85 basis points. Additionally, once the SAIF has 
been recapitalized through the one-time assessment, the Bank's deposit 
insurance premium assessments would be reduced from the current rate. The 
currently proposed legislation has evolved significantly over recent months 
and may continue to change until final legislation is enacted, if ever. 
Moreover, there can be no assurance that a premium reduction will occur. 

   Assuming the proposed one-time special assessment became law in 1996 and 
was immediately charged against results of operations, the one-time 
assessment would, most likely, have a material adverse effect on the Bank's 
1996 results of operations. However, the Bank believes that it has sufficient 
regulatory capital to continue to be classified as "well-capitalized" 
following such an assessment. In addition, the Bank would not face any 
liquidity issues as a result of such a one-time assessment. 

   In addition, this proposed legislation would also significantly change the 
federal income tax law affecting the bad debt reserves of savings 
institutions. Although these proposed tax law changes are generally intended 
to provide favorable tax results to savings institutions, there are unique 
situations, such as in the case of the Bank, where the results may be 
unfavorable in comparison to current tax law. The proposed legislation is 
currently under review and may change significantly before final legislation 
is enacted, if ever. 

NOTE 2: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

   For the purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Bank 
defines cash as currency on hand and demand deposits with other financial 
institutions. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1995       1994       1993 
                                                  ---------  --------  ---------                                    
                                                       (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                <C>       <C>         <C>
Cash Paid (Received) During the Year for: 
  Interest expense  ............................   $685.2    $  557.8    $617.4 
  Income taxes refunded  .......................     (1.6)       (8.5)    (41.1) 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing activities: 
  Loan foreclosures  ...........................    146.2       189.3     506.3 
  Loans exchanged for mortgage-backed 
  securities  ..................................    239.7       424.0     411.9 
  Transfer of securities to available for sale       17.2(A)       --     578.0 
  Transfer of loans to held for sale(B)  .......     78.7     1,213.9     189.6 
  Transfer of loans to held for investment  ....       --          --     127.4 
</TABLE>

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   (A)  In November 1995, the FASB issued a Special Report as an aid to 
        understanding and implementing SFAS 115. During the fourth quarter of 
        1995, the Bank, in accordance with the Special Report, redesignated 
        $17.2 million of MBS from "held to maturity" to "available for sale" 
        and, prior to December 31, 1995, sold the MBS for a loss of less than 
        $0.1 million. 

   (B)  During 1994, the Bank designated $1.2 billion of performing and 
        non-performing loans as assets held for accelerated disposition. This 
        designation was made during 1994 as an integral part of the bank's 
        program to improve its capital position, reduce non-performing assets 
        and improve its operating efficiency. 

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 3: SHORT-TERM LIQUID INVESTMENTS 

   The Bank's short-term liquid investments include certificates of deposit, 
commercial paper and Federal funds sold. The amount of short-term liquid 
investments held by the Bank at any point in time is a function of many 
factors including: liquidity requirements, projected cash requirements and 
cash flows. 

   The following table presents the Bank's short-term liquid investments at 
the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DECEMBER 31, 1995                                      DECEMBER 31, 1994
                -----------------------------------------------------   ------------------------------------------------
                                                        WEIGHTED AVG.                                      WEIGHTED AVG.
                       CARRYING        WEIGHTED AVG.      MATURITY            CARRYING       WEIGHTED AVE.   MATURITY
                         VALUE             RATE            (DAYS)               VALUE             RATE        (DAYS)
                -------------------   --------------   --------------   ------------------  -------------- -------------
               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>              <C>                  <C>              <C>              <C>                  <C>              <C>
Federal funds 
 sold ..........         $70.0              5.80%              2               $330.0              6.28%          3 
Certificates of 
 deposit .......           4.1              5.19              27                  3.8              3.18          32 
                 -------------------                                    ------------------- 
                         $74.1              5.77                               $333.8              6.25 
                 ===================                                    =================== 
</TABLE>

   At both December 31, 1995 and 1994 accrued interest and dividends 
receivable related to short-term liquid investments held to maturity was $0.2 
million. 

NOTE 4: SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL 

   Securities purchased under agreements to resell are collateralized by 
mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 1995 and by U.S. Treasury 
securities at December 31, 1994. The following table provides additional 
information on the agreements: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 
                                                            -----------------------------------
                                                                   1995                   1994 
                                                                 -----------           ------------ 
                                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                           <C>                   <C>
Carrying value of agreements to resell ....................   $1,674.6               $   48.2 
Market value of collateral ................................    1,704.4                   48.3 
Maximum amounts of outstanding agreements to resell at any                          
 month-end ................................................    1,704.2                   48.2 
Average amounts of outstanding agreements to resell for                             
 the year .................................................    1,144.5                1,032.9 
Weighted average interest rate for the year ...............       5.99%                  4.26%
Weighted average interest rate on year-end balances  ......       6.01%                  5.70%
Weighted average maturity of outstanding agreements to                              
 resell (days) ............................................         11                      3 
</TABLE>                                       
                                         
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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 4: SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL  (Continued) 

    At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Bank held only securities purchased 
under agreements to resell the identical securities. The securities 
collateralizing these agreements are held in the custodial accounts of a 
trustee, who is not a party to the agreement for the Bank for the duration of 
the agreements. The following table presents the Bank's securities purchased 
under agreements to resell, by counterparty, at the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        DECEMBER 31, 
                    ------------------- 
COUNTERPARTY            1995      1994 
- ------------------  ----------  ------- 
                         (DOLLARS IN 
                          MILLIONS) 
<S>                 <C>         <C>
Lehman Brothers  ..   $  700.7    $48.2 
Nomura Securities        500.0      -- 
Bear Stearns ......      473.9      -- 
                    ----------  ------- 
                      $1,674.6    $48.2 
                    ==========  ======= 

</TABLE>

   Accrued interest related to securities purchased under agreements to 
resell at December 31, 1995 and 1994 totaled $2.7 million and less than $0.1 
million, respectively. 

NOTE 5: SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 

   The carrying values, market values and weighted average rate of securities 
available for sale at December 31, 1995 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      NET 
                                                                                   UNREALIZED 
                                                       UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED     HOLDING                WEIGHTED 
                             HISTORICAL    CARRYING     HOLDING       HOLDING        GAINS       MARKET    AVERAGE 
                                COST        VALUE        GAINS         LOSSES       (LOSSES)     VALUE       RATE 
                          -------------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ------------  --------  ----------  
                                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                        <C>           <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>       <C>
U.S. Treasury securities: 
  Maturing within 1 year       $150.0       $149.9        $ --         $(0.1)        $(0.1)      $149.9      4.00% 
  Maturing after 1 year 
  but  within 5 years  ...       50.3         50.4         0.1            --           0.1         50.4      7.46 
                           ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ------------  --------             
                               $200.3       $200.3        $0.1         $(0.1)        $  --       $200.3      4.87% 
                           ============  ==========  ============  ============  ============  ========             
</TABLE>

   The carrying values, market values and weighted average rate of securities 
available for sale at December 31, 1994 are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      NET 
                                                       UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED    UNREALIZED                WEIGHTED 
                             HISTORICAL    CARRYING     HOLDING       HOLDING       HOLDING       MARKET     AVERAGE 
                                COST        VALUE        GAINS         LOSSES        LOSSES       VALUE        RATE 
                             ----------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ---------- ---------------
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                        <C>           <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>         <C>
U.S. Treasury securities: 
  Maturing within 1 year      $1,001.2     $  997.5       $--          $ (3.7)       $ (3.7)     $  997.5      4.64% 
  Maturing after 1 year 
  but within 5 years  ....       749.5        734.0        --           (15.5)        (15.5)        734.0      6.19 
                           ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------             
                              $1,750.7     $1,731.5       $--          $(19.2)       $(19.2)     $1,731.5      5.30% 
                           ============  ==========  ============  ============  ============  ==========             
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 5: SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE  (Continued) 
    The table below presents the activity of securities available for sale 
for the periods presented: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                       -------------------------------------
                            1995        1994        1993 
                         ----------  -----------  ---------- 
                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                      <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1,  ...   $1,731.5    $  894.7    $ 546.0 
Purchases ..............      202.9     1,519.2        5.5 
Sales ..................     (969.4)     (670.2)        -- 
Transfers ..............       17.2(A)       --      578.0(B) 
Maturities(C) ..........     (801.1)       22.2     (250.1) 
Market value adjustment        19.2       (34.4)      15.3 
                         ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Balance, December 31,  .   $  200.3    $1,731.5    $ 894.7 
                         ==========  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
   (A)  During 1995, the Bank transferred $17.2 million of mortgage-backed 
        securities held to maturity to securities available for sale. See 
        Note 6 Securities Held to Maturity for further information. 

   (B)  During 1993, the Bank adopted SFAS 115 and accordingly $578.0 million 
        of securities held to maturity were transferred to securities 
        available for sale. 

   (C)  Maturities include amortization of premiums and accretion of 
        discounts. 

   Accrued interest receivable on securities available for sale at December 
31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 totaled $2.7 million and $15.0 million, 
respectively. 

   Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale during the years 
ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $976.3 million, $670.4 million 
and zero, respectively. 

   The Bank has pledged certain securities, including those available for 
sale, as collateral for advances from the Student Loan Mortgage Association 
("SLMA") and various other borrowings. The following table presents the 
outstanding balances at the Bank's carrying value of securities pledged as 
collateral at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                DECEMBER 31,
                            -----------------------
                               1995     1994 
                             --------- ---------
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                         <C>       <C>
Pledged as collateral for: 
  Repurchase agreements  ..   $   --    $692.6 
  SLMA advances  ..........    124.9     287.0 
  Other borrowings  .......     58.8      11.9 
                            --------  -------- 
                              $183.7    $991.5 
                            ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

NOTE 6: SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 

   The Bank's securities held to maturity have primarily consisted of MBS. 
The Bank had an investment in a guaranteed investment contract, which matured 
in 1995. The Bank's portfolio of MBS consist of securities issued by agencies 
of the United States, such as Fannie Mae ("FNMA"). The investments are 
purchased or are obtained by exchanging pools of mortgage loans for the 
securities ("securitized loans"). 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 6: SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY  (Continued) 

    Summarized below are securities held to maturity at December 31, 1995 and 
1994: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1995                                                1994 
                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               GROSS        GROSS                                  GROSS     GROSS 
                                  CARRYING   UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED  MARKET      CARRYING    UNREALIZED UNREALIZED     MARKET
                                    VALUE      GAINS        LOSSES       VALUE        VALUE         GAINS   LOSSES        VALUE 
                              ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------- ---------   ----------
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                          <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Mortgage-backed securities: 
  FNMA  ....................   $1,192.7      $17.9         $ (0.2)     $1,210.4    $1,359.5       $0.4         $(46.4)    $1,313.5
  California Federal 
   AA-rated mortgage 
   pass-through securities        802.3        1.3           (5.2)        798.4       787.1         --          (21.1)       766.0
  Other  ...................      371.7        1.5          (20.7)        352.5       367.1         --          (20.8)       346.3
                             ----------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ---------
                                2,366.7       20.7          (26.1)      2,361.3     2,513.7        0.4          (88.3)     2,425.8
                             ----------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ---------
Guaranteed investment 
 contracts .................         --         --             --            --        11.4         --             --         11.4
                             ----------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ------------  ---------
                               $2,366.7      $20.7         $(26.1)     $2,361.3    $2,525.1       $0.4         $(88.3)    $2,437.2
                             ==========  ============  ============  ==========  ==========  ============  ============  =========
</TABLE>
   The weighted average interest rates of MBS held to maturity were 6.93% and 
6.08% at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Accrued interest 
receivable related to MBS held to maturity outstanding at December 31, 1995 
and 1994 totaled $13.8 million and $12.7 million, respectively. The Bank 
utilizes MBS as collateral for various borrowings. At December 31, 1995 and 
1994, $1,316.3 million and $1,710.6 million, respectively, of MBS, were 
pledged as collateral for various borrowings as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  DECEMBER 31, 
                           --------------------------------
                                  1995      1994 
                               ---------   ---------        
                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                         <C>           <C>
Pledged as collateral for: 
  Advances from FHLB  .....   $  255.9      $  309.7 
  Repurchase agreements  ..      908.9       1,080.3 
  SLMA advances  ..........      108.6         269.9 
  Other obligations  ......       42.9          50.7 
                            ----------    ---------- 
                              $1,316.3      $1,710.6 
                            ==========    ========== 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995, the Bank had $1,064.5 million of securitized loans 
with some form of recourse to the Bank. In the unanticipated event the 
securitized loans are sold, purchasers would have varying forms of recourse 
to the Bank. The recourse provisions subject the Bank to varying degrees of 
liability in the event of loss. The Bank currently intends to hold its 
portfolio of mortgage-backed securities until maturity. The following table 
presents the composition of securitized loans with potential recourse, by 
collateral type, at December 31, 1995: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            ORIGINAL         ORIGINAL 
                                          LOAN TO VALUE    LOAN TO VALUE 
                           ORIGINAL       RATIO GREATER    RATIO GREATER 
  SECURITIZED LOANS      LOAN TO VALUE      THAN 80%         THAN 80% 
     WITH RECOURSE      RATIO LESS THAN       WITH            WITHOUT 
  COLLATERALIZED BY          =80%            PMI(A)           PMI(A)         TOTAL 
- ---------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------
                                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>
Residential 1-4 units      $  636.1           $51.0            $10.1       $  697.2 
Multi-family property         365.7              --              1.6          367.3 
                       ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------- 
                           $1,001.8           $51.0            $11.7       $1,064.5 
                       ===============  ===============  ===============  ========= 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(A) Private mortgage insurance (PMI) provides limited insurance protection 
       to the Bank in the event of default. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 


NOTE 6: SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY (Continued)

    The Bank periodically reviews the credit quality of its portfolio of MBS. 
In the case of securitized loans with recourse provisions, the Bank makes an 
assessment of the credit quality of the underlying loans. See Note 1 Summary 
of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of the Bank's loan 
monitoring policies. 

   In November 1995, the FASB issued a Special Report as an aid to 
understanding and implementing SFAS 115. During the fourth quarter of 1995, 
the Bank, in accordance with the Special Report, redesignated $17.2 million 
of MBS from "held to maturity" to "available for sale" and, prior to December 
31, 1995, sold the MBS for a loss of less than $0.1 million. There were no 
sales of MBS during the year ended December 31, 1994. 

NOTE 7: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR SALE 

   In order to manage its asset size, liquidity requirements, the composition 
and interest rate sensitivity of its interest earning assets and other 
factors; the Bank originates certain fixed rate residential 1-4 loans for 
sale. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the historical cost bases of loans 
receivable held for sale were $13.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively. 
At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the market value of loans receivable held for 
sale were $13.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Market values, at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, were based upon quotes of similar or identical 
loans. 

   Gross unrealized gains on loans receivable held for sale were $0.2 million 
and zero at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Gross unrealized losses 
on loans receivable held for sale were zero at both December 31, 1995 and 
1994. Proceeds from sales of loans receivable held for sale were $183.2 
million, $1,099.4 million and $940.1 million for the years ended December 31, 
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 

   The following table summarizes the gains and losses recorded for the 
periods presented for loans receivable: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                      ----------------------------------- 
                                                              1995     1994      1993 
                                                           --------- --------   ---------
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>      <C>
Realized gains from sales of loans receivable .............   $ 0.3     $ 1.0    $ 6.6 
Realized losses from sales of loans receivable  ...........    (0.6)     (0.5)    (4.4) 
Net lower of cost or market adjustment for unrealized 
 gains ....................................................      --        --      3.2 
                                                            --------  -------  ------- 
Net (losses) gains ........................................   $(0.3)    $ 0.5    $ 5.4 
                                                            ========  =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT 

   Loans receivable held for investment consist of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 
                                             ---------------------- 
                                                 1995        1994 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Loans secured by real estate: 
 Residential 1-4 ...........................   $7,277.6    $6,543.3 
 Equity ....................................       64.1        79.3 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
                                                7,341.7     6,622.6 
 Income property: 
  Multi-family .............................    1,346.2     1,458.1 
  Shopping centers .........................       81.8        94.5 
  Office buildings .........................      168.9       192.1 
  Other income property ....................      291.3       278.5 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
   Total income property ...................    1,888.2     2,023.2 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
  Total loans secured by real estate(A)  ...    9,229.9     8,645.8 
 Consumer: 
  Mobile homes .............................       66.3        79.6 
  Vehicles .................................       21.5        49.4 
  Equity creditline ........................      137.8       168.7 
  Unsecured ................................       14.6        16.1 
  Loans secured by deposits ................        9.4         8.8 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
   Total consumer loans ....................      249.6       322.6 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
                                                9,479.5     8,968.4 
Loss: 
 Undisbursed loan funds ....................        0.1          -- 
 Deferred loan (costs) fees ................      (13.9)       (4.3) 
 Allowance for loan losses .................      181.0       211.6 
 Unearned interest on equity/consumer loans         1.3         4.1 
 Discount on acquired loans ................        7.4         9.7 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
Total loans receivable .....................    9,303.6     8,747.3 
Less: Loans held for sale (see Note 7)  ....       13.6         1.3 
                                             ----------  ---------- 
Loans receivable held for investment  ......   $9,290.0    $8,746.0 
                                             ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(A)   Includes construction loans of $1.4 million at both December 31, 1995 
       and 1994. 

   Certain of the Bank's adjustable loan programs allow the borrower to make 
monthly payments which are lower than the amount required to amortize the 
loan until its maturity in any particular month. In the event that the 
monthly payment is not sufficient to pay the interest accruing during the 
month, the deficiency is added to the loan's principal balance ("negative 
amortization"). In the event that a loan incurs significant negative 
amortization, there is an increased risk that the market value of the 
underlying collateral on the loan may be insufficient to fully satisfy the 
outstanding principal and interest, should the borrower default. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Bank's loan portfolio included $4.7 
billion and $4.6 billion, respectively, of loans with the potential to 
negatively amortize, of which $1.4 billion and $1.0 billion of loans had some 
amount of negative amortization. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 

    Accrued interest receivable related to loans receivable including loans 
held for sale at December 31, 1995 and 1994 totaled $60.1 million and $51.7 
million, respectively. 

   The Bank has pledged certain loans as collateral for advances from the 
FHLB, letters of credit, interest rate swaps, and capital lease obligations. 
The following table presents the outstanding balance of loans pledged as 
collateral at December 31, 1995 and 1994: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       DECEMBER 31, 
                                 ---------------------- 
                                     1995        1994 
                                 ----------  ---------- 
                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                              <C>         <C>
Pledged as collateral for: 
 Advances from FHLB ............   $3,322.1    $3,408.1 
 Letters of credit from FHLB  ..       52.3       107.4 
 Interest rate swap agreements           --         6.9 
 Capital lease obligations  ....        8.7         9.5 
                                 ----------  ---------- 
                                   $3,383.1    $3,531.9 
                                 ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The Bank's loans are concentrated in (i) loans secured by residential 
property of 1-4 units, (ii) loans with collateral located in California and 
(iii) loans secured by residential property of five units or more. The 
following table shows the concentrations of the gross real estate secured 
portfolio by state and property type: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        INCOME PROPERTY 
                                                          ------------------------------------------ 
                    RESIDENTIAL 1-4           EQUITY            MULTI-FAMILY           COMMERCIAL 
                ----------------------  ----------------  ----------------------  ------------------ 
                      DECEMBER 31,         DECEMBER 31,         DECEMBER 31,          DECEMBER 31, 
                ----------------------  ----------------  ----------------------  ------------------ 
STATE               1995        1994      1995     1994       1995        1994       1995      1994 
- --------------  ----------  ----------  -------  -------  ----------  ----------  --------  -------- 
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>             <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>      <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
California ....   $6,288.9    $5,574.7    $49.5    $24.8    $1,234.6    $1,338.1    $512.7    $530.3 
Florida .......      456.4       533.3     11.3     45.8        31.5        34.5      14.8      16.7 
Nevada ........      183.4       182.9      2.9      7.1        41.7        42.8       6.3       8.0 
Georgia .......       79.6        92.0      0.1      1.4         7.9         8.1       2.0       2.1 
New York ......       34.4        30.3       --       --         0.1         0.2        --        -- 
Arizona .......       16.1         5.9      0.1      0.1        15.3        16.5       1.6       1.7 
New Jersey ....       32.5        27.9       --       --          --          --        --        -- 
Texas .........       24.8        19.5       --       --         2.5         4.1       0.6       1.4 
Connecticut  ..       21.0        23.0       --       --          --          --        --        -- 
Washington ....       13.5         4.5       --       --         4.9         5.0        --        -- 
Colorado ......       16.4         3.0       --       --          --          --       1.6       2.7 
Illinois ......       11.3         1.3      0.1       --         1.1         1.3        --        -- 
Other (1) .....       99.3        45.0      0.1      0.1         6.6         7.5       2.4       2.2 
                ----------  ----------  -------  -------  ----------  ----------  --------  -------- 
                  $7,277.6    $6,543.3    $64.1    $79.3    $1,346.2    $1,458.1    $542.0    $565.1 
                ==========  ==========  =======  =======  ==========  ==========  ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(1)   Includes states with totals less than $11 million. 

   The majority of the Bank's California real estate loans are secured by 
property located in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. 

   At December 31, 1995, the largest amount of loans to a single borrower 
totaled $39.8 million. The collateral for the loan is a 224,840 square foot 
office building occupied entirely by certain of the Bank's operating and 
administrative departments and subject to a lease for the life of the loan. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 

    Impaired and Non-Performing Loans 

   The Bank identifies impaired loans through its loss monitoring process. 
See Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information 
about the Bank's loan monitoring process. The Bank stratifies its review 
procedures by loans that are reviewed on an individual basis, and those that 
are treated as homogeneous pools. Loans that are considered to be homogeneous 
are evaluated on the basis of their payment record and/or on a pool basis. 
All homogenous loans that are 90 days or more delinquent or are in 
foreclosure are automatically placed on non-performing status. Additionally, 
homogeneous loans that have had a modification of terms are individually 
reviewed to determine if they meet the definition of a troubled debt 
restructuring. 

   Loans that are individually monitored are determined to be impaired if it 
is determined that it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the 
contractual amount of principal and interest owed to the Bank. The Bank's 
policy allows for a loan to be designated as impaired even if the borrower 
has currently fulfilled his repayment obligations. Loans that are delinquent 
90 days or more, in foreclosure or if the borrower has filed for bankruptcy 
are normally designated as impaired. If a loan is designated as impaired, the 
loan is either placed on non-accrual status or designated as a restructured 
loan and is included as a non-performing loan. Cash collected on impaired 
loans on non-accrual status is generally applied as a reduction to the 
carrying value of the loan. 

   The Bank has identified two types of non-performing loans within its 
portfolio: non-accrual loans and restructured loans. The following table 
summarizes the Bank's gross non-performing loans by property type at the 
dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             DECEMBER 31, 
                          -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                            1995                                     1994 
                          ---------------------------------------  --------------------------------------- 
                            NON-ACCRUAL    RESTRUCTURED    TOTAL     NON-ACCRUAL    RESTRUCTURED    TOTAL 
                          -------------  --------------  --------  -------------  --------------  -------- 
                                                        (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                       <C>            <C>             <C>       <C>            <C>             <C>
Residential 1-4 .........     $ 99.6           $3.0        $102.6      $ 97.7           $5.8        $103.5 
Income property: 
 Multi-family ...........       86.3            0.3          86.6        55.9             --          55.9 
 Shopping centers .......        1.3             --           1.3         2.3             --           2.3 
 Office buildings .......        8.8             --           8.8         6.7             --           6.7 
 Hotels/motels ..........         --             --            --         0.2             --           0.2 
 Other income property  .        6.8             --           6.8        13.5             --          13.5 
                          -------------  --------------  --------  -------------  --------------  -------- 
  Total income property        103.2            0.3         103.5        78.6             --          78.6 
                          -------------  --------------  --------  -------------  --------------  -------- 
Consumer ................        3.5             --           3.5         1.9             --           1.9 
                          -------------  --------------  --------  -------------  --------------  -------- 
                              $206.3           $3.3        $209.6      $178.2           $5.8        $184.0 
                          =============  ==============  ========  =============  ==============  ======== 
Interest not recognized       $ 10.6           $ --        $ 10.6      $ 18.0           $0.1        $ 18.1 
                          =============  ==============  ========  =============  ==============  ======== 
</TABLE>

   For the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, interest income of less 
than $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, was recorded on 
restructured loans. This was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, 
respectively, lower than what would have been recorded if the restructured 
loans had been performing in accordance with their original contractual 
terms. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 

    The following table summarizes the Bank's concentration of gross 
non-accrual and restructured loans by state as of the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              DECEMBER 31, 
              -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                            NON-ACCRUAL                           RESTRUCTURED 
              --------------------------------------  ---------------------------------- 
STATE                 1995                1994               1995              1994 
- ------------  ------------------  ------------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
                                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>           <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>
California  .   $188.7     91.5%    $162.8     91.4%    $3.1     94.0%    $5.8    100.0% 
Florida .....      8.5      4.1        9.7      5.4       --       --       --       -- 
Nevada ......      3.5      1.7        1.5      0.8      0.2      6.0       --       -- 
Georgia .....      1.2      0.6        0.9      0.5       --       --       --       -- 
Texas .......      1.0      0.5         --       --       --       --       --       -- 
Arizona .....      0.4      0.2         --       --       --       --       --       -- 
Other .......      3.0      1.4        3.3      1.9       --       --       --       -- 
              --------  --------  --------  --------  ------  --------  ------  -------- 
                $206.3    100.0%    $178.2    100.0%    $3.3    100.0%    $5.8    100.0% 
              ========  ========  ========  ========  ======  ========  ======  ======== 
</TABLE>

   The following table presents impaired loans with specific allowances and 
impaired loans without specific allowances by property type and by the method 
that impairment is determined at the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                                     ----------------------------------- 
                                                       GROSS     SPECIFIC 
                                                       AMOUNT    ALLOWANCE    NET AMOUNT 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
                                                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                  <C>       <C>          <C>
Impairment Measured By Individual Review: 
Impaired Loans with Specific Allowances: 
 Multi-family ......................................   $ 86.1      $18.7        $ 67.4 
 Commercial real estate: 
  Office buildings .................................      8.8        2.0           6.8 
  Shopping centers .................................      1.3        0.2           1.1 
  Industrial .......................................      5.8        1.1           4.7 
  Other ............................................      0.9        0.3           0.6 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total commercial real estate ......................     16.8        3.6          13.2 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Total impaired loans with specific allowances  .....    102.9       22.3          80.6 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Impaired Loans without Specific Allowances: 
 Residential 1-4 ...................................      3.0         --           3.0 
 Multi-family ......................................      0.5         --           0.5 
 Commercial real estate ............................      0.1         --           0.1 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Total impaired loans without specific allowances  ..      3.6         --           3.6 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Total impaired loans measured by individual review      106.5       22.3          84.2 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Impairment Measured on a Pool Basis: 
 Residential 1-4 ...................................     99.6         --          99.6 
 Consumer ..........................................      3.5         --           3.5 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
                                                        103.1         --         103.1 
                                                     --------  -----------  ------------ 
Total impaired loans ...............................   $209.6      $22.3        $187.3 
                                                     ========  ===========  ============ 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 

    The Bank has designated all impaired loans at December 31, 1995 as 
non-accrual or as a troubled debt restructuring. For all impaired loans, the 
Bank evaluates the need for a specific allowance by comparing the fair value 
of the related collateral to the net recorded investment in the loan. For all 
impaired loans where the fair value of the related collateral is less than 
the net recorded investment in the loan, the Bank allocates a specific 
allowance equal to the excess of the net recorded investment in the loan over 
the fair value of the related collateral with consideration given to holding 
and selling costs. All uncollected interest relating to impaired loans has 
been fully reversed from income. At December 31, 1995, the Bank had 
designated $81.3 million of loans as impaired that were performing in 
accordance with their contractual terms. The Bank applies cash collections 
from impaired loans as a reduction of the loan's carrying amount. The average 
recorded investment in the impaired loans was $89.2 million for the year 
ended December 31, 1995. During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Bank 
did not recognize interest income on impaired loans. 

   Allowance for Loan Losses 

   The Bank's policies for providing the appropriate level of allowance for 
loan losses are discussed further in Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting 
Policies. 

   The following table presents an analysis of the general and specific 
allowances at the dates presented: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                DECEMBER 31, 1995                   DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                       ----------------------------------  --------------------------------- 
                         SPECIFIC      GENERAL               SPECIFIC      GENERAL 
                         ALLOWANCE    ALLOWANCE    TOTAL     ALLOWANCE    ALLOWANCE    TOTAL 
                       -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------- 
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>          <C>          <C>       <C>          <C>          <C>
Real estate: 
 Residential 1-4 .....     $  --       $ 45.0      $ 45.0      $ 4.1       $ 44.0     $ 48.1 
 Income property  ....      24.3         90.0       114.3       30.4        112.0      142.4 
                       -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------- 
   Total real estate        24.3        135.0       159.3       34.5        156.0      190.5 
Consumer .............        --         11.7        11.7         --         11.1       11.1 
Unallocated ..........        --         10.0        10.0         --         10.0       10.0 
                       -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------- 
   Total .............     $24.3       $156.7      $181.0      $34.5       $177.1     $211.6 
                       ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ======= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 

    Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 is summarized as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  1995      1994       1993 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                            <C>       <C>        <C>
Balance, January 1, ..........   $211.6    $ 254.3    $ 324.0 
Provision for losses .........     31.8       74.9      163.5 
Charge-offs: 
 Real estate: 
  Residential 1-4 ............    (24.8)     (19.5)     (44.1) 
  Income property: 
   Multi-family ..............    (30.2)     (56.1)     (64.9) 
   Shopping centers ..........     (4.9)      (0.9)     (17.3) 
   Office buildings ..........     (5.5)     (15.2)     (20.4) 
   Hotels/motels .............       --      (11.6)     (16.0) 
   Other income property  ....     (1.6)      (6.2)      (4.1) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
    Total income property  ...    (42.2)     (90.0)    (122.7) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
  Total real estate ..........    (67.0)    (109.5)    (166.8) 
  Commercial banking .........       --       (6.8)     (61.0) 
  Consumer ...................     (5.4)      (7.0)     (12.7) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
   Total Charge-offs .........    (72.4)    (123.3)    (240.5) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
Recoveries: 
 Real estate: 
  Residential 1-4 ............      3.1        0.9        1.2 
  Income property: 
   Multi-family ..............      5.2        0.9        4.7 
   Shopping centers ..........      0.1         --        2.0 
   Office buildings ..........      0.4        0.3        3.3 
   Hotels/motels .............       --         --        0.3 
   Other income property  ....       --        0.4        0.9 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
    Total income property  ...      5.7        1.6       11.2 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
 Total real estate ...........      8.8        2.5       12.4 
 Commercial banking ..........       --        2.1        0.3 
 Consumer ....................      1.2        1.1        1.7 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
  Total recoveries ...........     10.0        5.7       14.4 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
Net charge-offs ..............    (62.4)    (117.6)    (226.1) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
Allowances of sold subsidiary        --         --       (7.1) 
                               --------  ---------  --------- 
Balance, December 31, ........   $181.0    $ 211.6    $ 254.3 
                               ========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   During the normal course of business, the Bank has securitized and/or sold 
certain loans with recourse. Estimated probable loan losses and related costs 
of collection and repossession are provided for at the time of such sales and 
are periodically reevaluated. The Bank evaluates the credit risk of loans 
sold with recourse in the same manner as it reviews its own portfolio of 
loans. The Bank has accrued an allowance for potential future losses on loans 
sold with recourse. Such allowance is included with "Other liabilities" on 
the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 
    A summary of the outstanding balance of loans sold with recourse at 
December 31, 1995 follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            RESIDENTIAL     INCOME 
                                                                1-4        PROPERTY    TOTAL 
                                                          -------------  ----------  -------- 
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                       <C>            <C>         <C>
Loans with original loan to value ratio less than or 
 equal to 80% ...........................................     $125.4        $253.6     $379.0 
Loans with original loan to value ratio greater than 
 80%: 
 With PMI ...............................................        2.2            --        2.2 
 Without PMI ............................................       28.8          26.3       55.1 
                                                          -------------  ----------  -------- 
                                                              $156.4        $279.9     $436.3 
                                                          =============  ==========  ======== 
</TABLE>

   The Bank has obtained credit insurance for $390.3 million of residential 
loans sold with recourse not included in the amounts above. The amount of the 
Bank's liability on these loans was limited to $2.8 million at December 31, 
1995. The insurance was obtained to limit the Bank's risk of loss on these 
loans. The fair value of the Bank's potential obligation for recourse or 
guarantees on loans sold with recourse at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 
determined to approximate the value of the liability established by the Bank 
for the potential cost of such obligations, which totaled $11.5 million and 
$11.4 million at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995, $3.8 billion of loans owned by others were serviced 
by the Bank (virtually all of which were originated by the Bank) compared to 
$4.5 billion and $5.3 billion at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 

   Loan servicing fees, which are included as a component of "Fee income" on 
the Consolidated Statements of Operations, totaled $12.4 million, $14.6 
million and $18.5 million for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 
1993, respectively. 

   During 1993, the Bank sold $5.9 million of loan servicing, and recorded 
gains on the sales of $0.2 million. Such gains have been included with "Other 
income" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During 1995 and 1994, 
the Bank had no sales of loan servicing. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 8: LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD FOR INVESTMENT  (Continued) 
  Fair Value of Loans Receivable 

   The fair value information presented below represents the Bank's estimate 
of the fair value of its loans held for investment. The assumptions inherent 
in these fair value estimates may be found in Note 21 Fair Value of Financial 
Instruments. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         DECEMBER 31, 1995             DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                   ----------------------------  ---------------------------- 
                                    BOOK VALUE (A)   FAIR VALUE   BOOK VALUE (A)   FAIR VALUE 
                                   --------------  ------------  --------------  ------------ 
                                                      (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                <C>             <C>           <C>             <C>
Residential 1-4 loans: 
 Fixed ...........................     $  994.1       $  996.6       $  688.6       $  664.0 
 Adjustable ......................      6,295.3        6,293.1        5,888.5        5,700.0 
                                   --------------  ------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Total residential 1-4 loans  ...      7,289.4        7,289.7        6,577.1        6,364.0 
Multi-family loans ...............      1,269.7        1,230.6        1,336.3        1,255.8 
Commercial real estate loans  ....        494.3          485.0          525.3          505.2 
Consumer loans ...................        236.6          240.8          307.3          305.4 
                                   --------------  ------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Total loans held for investment      $9,290.0       $9,246.1       $8,746.0       $8,430.4 
                                   ==============  ============  ==============  ============ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(A) Book value is presented net of undisbursed loan funds, discounts, 
    deferred items and allowances for loan losses. 

NOTE 9: REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE 

   The Bank's real estate held for sale is comprised of REO and REI. 

   A summary of real estate held for sale, net of allowance for losses, 
follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          DECEMBER 31, 
                       ---------------- 
                         1995     1994 
                       -------  ------- 
                          (DOLLARS IN 
                           MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>      <C>
Residential 1-4 ......   $47.3    $58.6 
Multi-family .........     1.5      5.1 
Office buildings  ....     0.3      5.6 
Hotels/motels ........      --      6.1 
Other income property      0.4      2.5 
                       -------  ------- 
                         $49.5    $77.9 
                       =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 9: REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE  (Continued) 
    The following table presents the Bank's real estate held for sale by 
state and property type at December 31, 1995: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                RESIDENTIAL                    OFFICE      COMMERCIAL/ 
                 1-4 UNITS     MULTIFAMILY    BUILDINGS    INDUSTRIAL     TOTAL 
              -------------  -------------  -----------  -------------  ------- 
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>           <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>
California  .      $45.6          $1.5          $0.3          $0.3        $47.7 
Florida .....        1.2            --            --            --          1.2 
Georgia .....        0.3            --            --            --          0.3 
Nevada ......        0.2            --            --            --          0.2 
Alabama .....         --            --            --           0.1          0.1 
              -------------  -------------  -----------  -------------  ------- 
Total .......      $47.3          $1.5          $0.3          $0.4        $49.5 
              =============  =============  ===========  =============  ======= 
REO .........      $20.0          $1.5          $0.3          $0.4        $22.2 
REI .........       27.3            --            --            --         27.3 
              -------------  -------------  -----------  -------------  ------- 
Total .......      $47.3          $1.5          $0.3          $0.4        $49.5 
              =============  =============  ===========  =============  ======= 
</TABLE>

   The operating results of real estate held for sale are summarized below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                          ------------------------------- 
                                                             1995       1994       1993 
                                                          ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                       <C>        <C>        <C>
(Losses) gains from the sale of real estate and other 
 net operating income ...................................   $(15.4)    $ 33.8     $ (24.7) 
Recoveries of (provision for) losses on real estate  ....      7.4      (79.7)      (93.6) 
                                                          ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                                            $ (8.0)    $(45.9)    $(118.3) 
                                                          =========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   During the second quarter of 1995, the Bank provided an allowance with 
respect to certain litigation involving loans made in 1989 and 1990 to 
California Communities, Inc. ("CCI"), a currently inactive subsidiary of the 
Bank formerly engaged in real estate development activities. During the 
second quarter of 1995, an Orange County California Superior Court jury 
rendered a verdict in which it determined that the Bank was financially 
liable for two loans made to CCI by the plaintiff on which CCI had defaulted. 
The jury awarded the plaintiff $6.5 million in compensatory damages and 
punitive damages of $20.0 million against the Bank and $5.0 million against 
CCI. The Bank has began the process of appealing the judgment. While the Bank 
believes that its liability from this litigation, if any, will be less than 
the amount awarded by the jury, there can be no assurance that the ultimate 
outcome of this litigation will result in an amount less than the amount 
determined by the jury and it is possible that the Bank and its subsidiary 
could ultimately be found liable for an amount in excess of the allowance 
that the Bank has established. The provision for this allowance has been 
included in 1995 real estate operations. 

   The following table presents the activity in the allowance for losses on 
real estate held for sale: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                      ------------------------------ 
                                         1995      1994       1993 
                                      --------  ---------  --------- 
                                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                   <C>       <C>        <C>
Balance, January 1, .................   $ 95.7    $ 121.6    $ 136.6 
(Recoveries of) provision for losses      (7.4)      79.7       93.6 
Net charge-offs .....................    (49.2)    (105.6)    (108.6) 
                                      --------  ---------  --------- 
Balance, December 31, ...............   $ 39.1    $  95.7    $ 121.6 
                                      ========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 9: REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE  (Continued) 

    Amounts charged off against the allowance for losses are shown net of 
recoveries. During 1995, the Bank reduced its allowance for losses on real 
estate held for sale. The reduction resulted from a decrease in the Bank's 
portfolio of real estate held for sale and a decrease in the level of 
charge-offs during 1995. The 1994 bulk sales transactions reduced the level 
of delinquent loans which has resulted in lower levels of foreclosures and 
losses. The Bank did not experience a material level of recoveries during 
1994 or 1993. 

NOTE 10: FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK 

   The Bank's investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") 
stock at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was $135.7 million and $134.1 million, 
respectively. The FHLB provides a central credit facility for member 
institutions. As a member of the FHLB system, the Bank is required to own 
capital stock in the FHLB in an amount at least equal to the greater of 1% of 
the aggregate principal amount of its unpaid home loans, home purchase 
contracts and similar obligations at the end of each calendar year, assuming 
for such purposes that at least 30% of its assets were home mortgage loans, 
or 5% of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB. The Bank was in compliance 
with this requirement at December 31, 1995. The fair value of the Bank's FHLB 
stock approximates book value due to the Bank's ability to redeem such stock 
with the FHLB at par value. 

NOTE 11: PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

   Premises and equipment consists of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    DECEMBER 31, 
                               -------------------- 
                                  1995       1994 
                               ---------  --------- 
                                    (DOLLARS IN 
                                     MILLIONS) 
<S>                            <C>        <C>
Land .........................   $  12.0    $  12.2 
Buildings ....................     103.8      110.6 
Furniture and equipment  .....     102.6      103.4 
                               ---------  --------- 
                                   218.4      226.2 
Less accumulated depreciation     (147.2)    (144.7) 
                               ---------  --------- 
                                 $  71.2    $  81.5 
                               =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   The Bank has operating lease commitments on certain premises and 
equipment. Lease expense, net of sublease income, totaled $25.5 million, 
$30.7 million and $33.2 million for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 
and 1993, respectively. Sublease income totaled $9.8 million, $10.3 million 
and $10.5 million for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, 
respectively. 

   Annual minimum lease commitments at the dates presented were: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       DECEMBER 31, 
                    ----------------- 
                       1995     1994 
                    --------  ------- 
                        (DOLLARS IN 
                         MILLIONS) 
<S>                 <C>       <C>
Within one year  ..   $ 22.3   $ 22.6 
Within two years  .     21.7     22.3 
Within three years      20.2     21.7 
Within four years       23.4     20.5 
Within five years       22.9     23.8 
Thereafter ........    160.2    194.2 
                    --------  ------- 
                      $270.7   $305.1 
                    ========  ======= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 12: ACCELERATED DISPOSITION OF ASSETS 

   During 1994, the Bank completed the accelerated disposition of $1.3 
billion of performing and non-performing assets (the "1994 Bulk Sales"). The 
assets included in the 1994 Bulk Sales included loans receivable and REO. The 
loans receivable were transferred from the portfolio of loans held for 
investment to "held for accelerated disposition" as an integral part of the 
Bank's 1994 program to raise capital, reduce non-performing assets and 
improve operating efficiency. The 1994 Bulk Sales were designed to reduce the 
Bank's non-performing assets and reduce the Bank's exposure to certain 
performing loans with higher risk profiles than the Bank wished to retain in 
its portfolio. In selecting performing loans for the 1994 Bulk Sales, the 
Bank considered the credit risk inherent in the loan, the concentration that 
certain loans possessed because of the geographic location of the collateral, 
the size of the loan and/or the overall relationship with certain borrowers. 
A substantial amount of the performing loans sold as part of the 1994 Bulk 
Sales were classified as substandard or designated as special mention. The 
Bank recorded a $274.8 million loss from the 1994 Bulk Sales. The Bank 
recorded $60.4 million of charge-offs, relating to previously established 
specific allowances, on loans receivable included in the 1994 Bulk Sales. 

   The table below presents the composition of the assets sold in the 1994 
Bulk Sales: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          PERFORMING    NON-ACCRUAL    RESTRUCTURED 
                            LOANS          LOANS          LOANS         REO       TOTAL 
                        ------------  -------------  --------------  --------  --------- 
                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                     <C>           <C>            <C>             <C>       <C>
Residential 1-4 .......     $ 62.4        $121.8           $ --        $ 47.0   $  231.2 
Multi-family ..........      487.3         183.5            7.6          34.7      713.1 
Commercial real estate       272.4         113.9             --          20.6      406.9 
                        ------------  -------------  --------------  --------  --------- 
                            $822.1        $419.2           $7.6        $102.3   $1,351.2 
                        ============  =============  ==============  ========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   During 1993, the Bank completed the sale of a pool of $232.1 million of 
non-performing assets and collected $52.4 million of payoffs on 
non-performing assets (the "1993 Bulk Sale"). Those transactions resulted in 
a $228.7 million reduction in non-accrual loans and a $55.8 million reduction 
in REO. The 1993 Bulk Sale resulted in $80.0 million of charge-offs. The 
charge-offs related to the 1993 Bulk Sale were primarily related to 
previously established specific valuation allowance. 

NOTE 13: DEPOSITS 

   The Bank obtains deposits primarily through a network of full service 
branches located in California and Nevada. Deposits obtained by the Bank are 
insured by the SAIF of the FDIC up to a maximum of $100,000 for each 
depositor. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 13: DEPOSITS  (Continued) 
    A summary of deposit balances and weighted average rates at the dates 
indicated follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   DECEMBER 31, 1995     DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                 -------------------  ------------------------- 
                                   BALANCE     RATE     BALANCE     RATE 
                                 ----------  -------  ----------  ------- 
                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                              <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
Passbook accounts ..............   $  509.7    2.22%    $  578.2     2.22% 
Money market and NOW accounts  .    2,008.4    2.65      2,121.1     2.38 
Non-interest bearing commercial       216.9      --        184.9       -- 
                                 ----------           ----------          
                                    2,735.0              2,884.2 
Certificate accounts: 
 2.00% to 2.99% ................       16.5    2.86         28.9     2.86 
 3.00% to 3.99% ................       22.5    3.34        861.0     3.85 
 4.00% to 4.99% ................      208.2    4.61      2,352.4     4.53 
 5.00% to 5.99% ................    2,545.3    5.49      1,605.3     5.51 
 6.00% to 6.99% ................    3,630.4    6.26        296.9     6.70 
 7.00% to 7.99% ................      293.0    7.13        322.9     7.29 
 8.00% to 8.99% ................       23.3    8.45          3.4     8.15 
 9.00% to 9.99% ................        2.5    9.29          4.6     9.20 
 10.00% to 10.99% ..............         --      --          0.8    10.51 
 11.00% to 11.99% ..............         --      --          0.5    11.55 
                                 ----------           ----------          
  Total certificate accounts  ..    6,741.7    5.95      5,476.7     4.99 
                                 ----------           ---------- 
                                   $9,476.7    4.87%    $8,360.9     4.02% 
                                 ==========           ========== 
</TABLE>

   Deposit maturities are summarized as follows at the dates indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        DECEMBER 31, 
                                                  ---------------------- 
                                                      1995        1994 
                                                  ----------  ---------- 
                                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                               <C>         <C>
Maturing within one year ........................   $8,216.6    $7,392.3 
Maturing after one year and within two years  ...      946.6       521.7 
Maturing after two years and within three years        196.2       178.9 
Maturing after three years and within four years        53.6       182.8 
Maturing after four years and within five years         26.6        44.4 
Thereafter ......................................       37.1        40.8 
                                                  ----------  ---------- 
                                                    $9,476.7    $8,360.9 
                                                  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   Jumbo certificates and other deposit accounts with balances of $100,000 or 
greater included in the above table had the following remaining contractual 
maturities: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                    --------------------- 
                                        1995       1994 
                                    ----------  --------- 
                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                 <C>         <C>
3 months or less ..................   $  789.5   $  681.1 
Over 3 months but within 6 months        247.2      132.6 
Over 6 months but within 12 months       369.9      249.3 
Over 12 months ....................      112.2       70.1 
                                    ----------  --------- 
                                      $1,518.8   $1,133.1 
                                    ==========  ========= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 13: DEPOSITS  (Continued) 

    At December 31, 1995, the Bank had $273.8 million of brokered deposits. 
At December 31, 1994, the Bank had no brokered deposits. Accrued interest 
payable on deposits at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was $10.8 million and $2.7 
million, respectively, which is included in "Interest payable" on the 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. 

   On August 4, 1994, the Bank completed the sale of 44 branches located in 
Florida and Georgia ("Southeast Division"). At the time of the sale, the 
Southeast Division had deposits totaling approximately $3.9 billion. The Bank 
received a 4.10% deposit premium from the sale which contributed to a net 
gain of $135.0 million recorded from the sale. The $135.0 million net gain 
from the sale of the Southeast Division is included with "Other income" in 
the Consolidated Statements of Operations for 1994. 

   A summary of interest expense by deposit type is summarized in the table 
below for the years indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                --------------------------- 
                                   1995      1994     1993 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                             <C>       <C>       <C>
Passbook accounts .............   $ 11.1    $ 14.9   $ 18.8 
Money market and NOW accounts       55.3      60.2     83.3 
6-Month certificates ..........     26.2      27.8     41.0 
9-Month to 1-Year certificates     133.5     113.5    154.4 
Other certificates ............    215.5     174.4    218.6 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
                                  $441.6    $390.8   $516.1 
                                ========  ========  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Savings deposit fees, which are included as a component of "Fee income" in 
the Consolidated Statements of Operations, totaled $25.4 million, $25.2 
million and $26.1 million for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 
1993, respectively. 

NOTE 14: ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 

   FHLB advances totaling $2,671.0 million at December 31, 1995 and $2,526.0 
million at December 31, 1994, principally adjustable rate, fixed term, with 
interest rates ranging from 5.77% to 9.71% are secured by MBS and certain 
mortgage loans aggregating $3.6 billion and $3.7 billion at December 31, 1995 
and 1994, respectively. The rates of the FHLB advances primarily reprice 
based upon the LIBOR index and therefore are sensitive to its volatility. 
Accrued interest payable on FHLB advances was $16.6 million and $9.5 million 
at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The accrued interest on FHLB 
advances is included with "Interest payable" on the Consolidated Statements 
of Financial Condition. 

   A summary of maturities of FHLB advances and weighted average interest 
rates at December 31, 1995 and 1994 follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 1995                 1994 
                         -------------------  ------------------- 
                            AMOUNT     RATE      AMOUNT     RATE 
                         ----------  -------  ----------  ------- 
                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                      <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>
Maturing in one year       $  880.0    6.16%    $2,015.0    6.21% 
Maturing in two years       1,780.0    5.98        500.0    6.36 
Maturing in three years          --      --           --      -- 
Maturing in four years         11.0    9.71           --       - 
Maturing in five years           --      --         11.0    9.71 
                         ----------           ----------          
                           $2,671.0    6.06%    $2,526.0    6.25% 
                         ==========           ==========              
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 14: ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK  (Continued) 
    At December 31, 1995, the Bank had credit availability with the FHLB 
which allows borrowings up to 30% of the Bank's assets, subject to the 
balance of pledged collateral, with terms up to ten years in the form of FHLB 
Advances and Letters of Credit. 

   During 1995, $1.6 billion of the Bank's FHLB advances, utilized as a 
funding source for the sale of the Southeast Division, matured. Those 
borrowings bore an interest rate based upon the 1 month LIBOR plus 0.27%. 
When those borrowings matured, the FHLB offered to renew them. In order to 
reduce the cost of those borrowings, the Bank entered into an interest rate 
swap agreement which reduces the cost of the advances to approximately the 
one month LIBOR plus 0.20%. The interest rate swap agreement was established, 
such that the index which determines the interest that the Bank receives is 
identical to the index that the Bank pays relative to the FHLB Advances. The 
notional amount of the swaps totaled $1.5 billion at December 31, 1995 and 
the maturity of the swaps is identical to that of the FHLB advances. The 
counterparty to the interest rate swaps is an internationally recognized 
broker-dealer. 

NOTE 15: SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

   The securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("reverse repurchase 
agreements") were collateralized by MBS at December 31, 1995 and by MBS and 
U.S. Treasury securities at December 31, 1994. The following table provides 
additional information on the agreements: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1995        1994 
                                                        ---------  ---------- 
                                                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>
Carrying value of agreements to repurchase ............  $  857.3    $1,751.0 
Carrying value of collateral ..........................     908.9     1,772.9 
Market value of collateral ............................     907.5     1,783.5 
Maximum amounts of outstanding agreements 
 at any month-end .....................................   1,336.8     1,751.0 
Average amounts of outstanding agreements .............   1,098.9     1,493.0 
Weighted average interest rate for the year ...........      5.91%       4.52% 
Weighted average interest on year-end balances  .......      5.56%       5.87% 
Weighted average maturity of outstanding agreements 
 (days) ...............................................       148          53 
</TABLE>

   The securities collateralizing these agreements are held in the custodial 
account of a trustee that is not a party to the agreements, until the 
maturities of the agreements. For all of the agreements, the dealers have 
agreed to resell the identical securities to the Bank. The following table 
presents reverse repurchase agreements by counterparty: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 COUNTERPARTY           DECEMBER 31, 1995  DECEMBER 31, 1994 
- --------------          -----------------  ----------------- 
                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>                <C>
Lehman Brothers ......       $780.9            $  674.5 
Bear Stearns .........         76.4                  -- 
Morgan Stanley .......           --               700.1 
FHLB of San Francisco            --               326.5 
Smith Barney .........           --                49.9 
                       -----------------  ----------------- 
                             $857.3            $1,751.0 
                       =================  ================= 
</TABLE>

   Accrued interest related to reverse repurchase agreements at December 31, 
1995 and 1994 totaled $1.2 million and $4.7 million, respectively. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 16: STUDENT LOAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION ADVANCES 

   The advance from the Student Loan Marketing Association ("SLMA Advances") 
was $200.0 million at December 31, 1995 and was secured by MBS with a 
carrying value of $108.6 million and government securities with a carrying 
value of $124.9 million and had a weighted average interest rate of 5.86%. At 
December 31, 1994, the advances totaled $475.0 million and were secured by 
MBS with a carrying value of $269.9 million and government securities with a 
carrying value of $287.0 million and had a weighted average interest rate of 
6.43%. The SLMA Advance outstanding at December 31, 1995 is scheduled to 
mature on September 18, 1996. 

   Accrued interest related to SLMA Advances at December 31, 1995 and 1994 
totaled $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively. 

NOTE 17: SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES 

   The Bank's subordinated debentures consist of (i) a senior subordinated 
note, (ii) subordinated debentures issued in connection with the 1992 
corporate restructuring and (iii) convertible subordinated debentures. 

   Senior Subordinated Note. The Bank has outstanding a $50.0 million, 10.68% 
unsecured senior subordinated note which is scheduled to mature on December 
22, 1998. 

   1992 Subordinated Debentures. On December 16, 1992, the Bank issued $13.6 
million of 10.0% unsecured subordinated debentures due 2003. The Bank 
repurchased $8.7 million of these debentures during 1995 for no material gain 
or loss. 

   Convertible Subordinated Debentures. The debentures were issued in 1986 by 
CalFed Inc., the Bank's former holding company, which as a result of the 1992 
corporate restructuring was merged with and into XCF Acceptance Corporation 
("XCF"), a subsidiary of the Bank. The debentures are unsecured obligations 
of XCF, bear an annual interest rate of 6.5%, and, effective January 1, 1996, 
are convertible into the common stock of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. at a conversion 
price of $143.95 per share. The debentures are redeemable at the option of 
the holders on February 20, 2000, at 123% of their principal amount. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        DECEMBER 31, 
                                     ---------------- 
                                                            DATE OF       INTEREST 
                                       1995     1994       MATURITY         RATE 
                                     -------  -------  ---------------  ---------- 
                                          (DOLLARS 
                                        IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                  <C>      <C>      <C>              <C>
Senior Subordinated Note ...........   $50.0    $50.0     Dec. 22, 1998    10.68% 
1992 Subordinated Debt .............     4.9     13.6      Jan. 3, 2003    10.00 
Convertible Subordinated Debentures      2.7      2.9     Feb. 20, 2001     6.50% 
                                     -------  ------- 
                                       $57.6    $66.5 
                                     =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

   Accrued interest related to subordinated debentures at December 31, 1995 
and 1994 totaled $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 18: INTEREST EXPENSE ON BORROWINGS 

   Interest expense on borrowings is comprised of the following for the years 
indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                                            --------------------------- 
                                                               1995      1994     1993 
                                                            --------  --------  ------- 
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>       <C>
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 
 (short-term) .............................................   $ 64.9    $ 68.5    $14.6 
FHLB advances (short-term) ................................     14.7       7.4      2.3 
Other .....................................................       --        --      0.6 
                                                            --------  --------  ------- 
 Interest expense on short-term borrowings ................     79.6      75.9     17.5 
                                                            --------  --------  ------- 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (long-term)        --        --      8.3 
FHLB advances (long-term) .................................    139.4      76.2     52.4 
Medium-term notes .........................................       --        --      0.4 
Convertible subordinated debentures .......................      0.2       0.2      0.2 
Subordinated debentures ...................................      0.7       1.4      1.4 
SLMA advances (long-term) .................................     29.2      16.5      9.5 
Other .....................................................      5.4       5.5      6.1 
                                                            --------  --------  ------- 
 Interest expense on long-term borrowings .................    174.9      99.8     78.3 
                                                            --------  --------  ------- 
Total Interest Expense on Borrowings ......................   $254.5    $175.7    $95.8 
                                                            ========  ========  ======= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 19: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The Bank's use of derivative financial instruments is limited to interest 
rate exchange agreements. The Bank utilizes interest rate exchange agreements 
as an integral part of its asset/liability management program. 

   The primary focus of the Banks' asset/liability management program is to 
measure and monitor the sensitivity of net interest income under varying 
interest rate scenarios. On a quarterly basis, the Bank simulates the level 
of net interest income expected to be earned over a twelve month period 
following the date of the simulation. The simulation is based on a projection 
of market interest rates at varying levels and estimates the impact of such 
market rates on the levels of interest earning assets and interest bearing 
liabilities during the measurement period. Also, any periodic or lifetime 
caps that contractually limit the repricing of any interest earning asset is 
considered. 

   Based upon the outcome of the simulation analysis, the Bank may consider 
the use of interest rate exchange agreements as a means of reducing the 
volatility of projected net interest income within certain ranges of 
projected changes in interest rates. The Bank evaluates the effectiveness of 
entering into any interest rate exchange agreements by measuring the cost of 
such agreements in relation to the reduction in net interest income 
volatility within an assumed range of interest rates. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 19: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  (Continued) 

    The following tables present the Bank's interest rate exchange agreements 
which were designated as hedges at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            WEIGHTED         WEIGHTED 
                                               MONTHS     AVERAGE YIELD    AVERAGE YIELD       DESCRIPTION OF 
 TYPE OF INTEREST RATE         NOTIONAL         TO          DUE TO         PAYABLE BY            ASSET OR 
  EXCHANGE AGREEMENT            AMOUNT       MATURITY      THE BANK         THE BANK         LIABILITY HEDGED 
- ----------------------  ------------------ ------------   --------------   -------------     --------------- 
                            (DOLLARS IN 
                             MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>                  <C>         <C>              <C>              <C>
Interest rate swap  ..       $   25.0             5           5.74%            8.77%      FHLB advances 
Interest rate swap  ..          500.0            10           5.94             5.63       FHLB advances 
Interest rate swap  ..          100.0             3           5.45             5.94       2-year fixed rate CDs 
Interest rate swap  ..          100.0             4           7.45             5.75       18-month fixed rate CDs 
Interest rate swap  ..          100.0             3           6.36             5.60       1-year fixed rate CDs 
Interest rate swap  ..        1,540.0            15           5.83%            5.91%      FHLB advances (A) 
                       ------------------- 
  Total ..............       $2,365.0 
                       =================== 
</TABLE>
- ------------ 

   (A) Please refer to Note 14 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank for 
       further information about this interest rate swap. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                     WEIGHTED         WEIGHTED 
                                        MONTHS     AVERAGE YIELD    AVERAGE YIELD      DESCRIPTION OF 
 TYPE OF INTEREST RATE    NOTIONAL       TO          DUE TO          PAYABLE BY           ASSET OR 
  EXCHANGE AGREEMENT      AMOUNT       MATURITY     THE BANK          THE BANK        LIABILITY HEDGED 
  ------------------      ------      ----------   -------------    --------------    ---------------- 
                            (DOLLARS IN 
                             MILLIONS) 
<S>                    <C>            <C>              <C>          <C>            <C>
Interest rate swap  ..        $191.5       9               4.19%        8.38%      Fixed rate loans 
Interest rate swap  ..          25.0      17               6.31         8.77       FHLB advances 
Interest rate swap  ..          50.0       9               5.07         6.13       2-year fixed rate CDs 
Interest rate swap  ..         100.0      15               5.45         6.13       2-year fixed rate CDs 
Interest rate swap  ..          75.0       8               3.86         6.08       FHLB advances 
Interest rate swap  ..          50.0      10               5.07%        6.13%      2-year fixed rate CDs 
                       ------------------
  Total ..............        $491.5 
                       ==================
</TABLE>

   The estimated fair value of swaps designated as hedges at December 31, 
1995 and 1994 were gains (losses) of $7.1 million and $(6.6) million, 
respectively. 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Bank had an index amortizing interest 
rate swap which was designated as held for trading with a notional balance of 
$50.0 million, with interest payable at a variable rate determined by a 
specified index (3 month LIBOR) in exchange for interest receivable at a 
fixed rate. At December 31, 1995, this agreement had a weighted average rate 
to be paid by the Bank of 5.94% and the weighted average rate to be received 
was 4.82%. At December 31, 1994, this agreement had a weighted average rate 
to be paid by the Bank of 5.63% and the weighted average rate to be received 
was 4.82%. The agreement has an expiration date of April 1999. It is 
partially collateralized by MBS and a letter of credit amounting to 
approximately $5.4 million at December 31, 1995. The fair value of the index 
amortizing swap at December 31, 1995 was a liability of $0.3 million. Such 
liability has been reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Financial 
Condition. The average fair value of the index amortizing swap during 1995 
was a liability of $1.0 million. The fair value of the index amortizing swap 
at December 31, 1994 was a liability of $2.2 million. Such liability has been 
reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 19: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  (Continued) 

    At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Bank was also a party to an interest 
rate floor contract maturing September 1998. In addition, the Bank was a 
party to an interest rate floor contract that matured in June 1995. The Bank 
paid the counterparties premiums in exchange for cash payments in the event 
that a specified index (e.g., 5-year CMT, 1-year CMT) falls below the strike 
price. At December 31, 1995, the notional amount of the remaining interest 
rate floor was $100.0 million, the strike price was 3.38% and the monthly 
floating rate was 5.29%. At December 31, 1994, the notional amount of the 
interest rate floors was $150.0 million, the weighted average strike price 
was 4.51% and the monthly floating rate for the interest rate floor was based 
on the 1-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate for the floor contract maturing 
September 1998 and the 5-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate for the floor 
contract that matured in June 1995. The unamortized premium on the interest 
rate floors was zero and $0.3 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
respectively. At December 31, 1995, the floating rate exceeded the strike 
price by 1.91%. At December 31, 1994, the floating rate exceeded the strike 
price by an average of 2.79%. 

   The Bank adheres to credit guidelines when entering into interest rate 
exchange agreements in order to minimize its exposure to credit loss in the 
event of non-performance by the counterparties to the agreements. In the 
event that a counterparty to an interest rate swap does not perform in 
accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Bank would be at risk for the 
amount of the net interest receivable due from the counterparty. At December 
31, 1995, the Bank was at risk for $11.9 million of net interest receivable 
from its counterparties on its aggregate interest rate exchange portfolio. 

NOTE 20: INCOME TAXES 

   Income tax expense (benefit) consists of: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             AT DECEMBER 31, 
                                                      ---------------------------- 
                                                         1995      1994      1993 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                   <C>       <C>       <C>
Current Tax Expense (Benefit): 
 Federal ............................................   $   --    $   --    $  2.9 
 State ..............................................      0.1        --       0.5 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
                                                           0.1        --       3.4 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit): 
 Federal ............................................     41.1     (49.0)    (20.8) 
 State ..............................................     11.4     (12.3)    (10.0) 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
                                                          52.5     (61.3)    (30.8) 
Change in valuation allowance for deferred tax asset     (52.5)     61.3      30.8 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
 Net change in net deferred taxes ...................       --        --        -- 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
 Total income tax expense (benefit) .................   $  0.1    $   --    $  3.4 
                                                      ========  ========  ======== 
 Total allocated to continuing operations  ..........   $  0.1    $  6.3    ($  2.9) 
 Total allocated to shareholders' equity ............       --      (6.3)      6.3 
                                                      --------  --------  -------- 
  Total tax expense (benefit) .......................   $  0.1    $   --    $  3.4 
                                                      ========  ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 20: INCOME TAXES  (Continued) 
    The table below sets forth the significant components of the net deferred 
tax asset/liability at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 (as adjusted 
and restated for 1994 and prior year tax returns filed through 1995): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       DECEMBER 31, 
                                                  --------------------- 
                                                     1995        1994 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
                                                   (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                               <C>        <C>       
Components of the deferred tax asset: 
 Bad debt reserve ...............................   $ (87.1)   $(152.8) 
 Real estate and partnerships ...................     (38.8)     (37.7) 
 Prior year affirmative adjustments, net  .......     (48.0)     (48.0) 
 Depreciation ...................................     (10.3)      (8.6) 
 Net operating loss carryforward ................     (30.9)     (24.8) 
 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward  ...     (27.8)     (27.8) 
 Other ..........................................     (11.7)     (12.5) 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
                                                     (254.6)    (312.2) 
 Valuation allowance ............................     146.3      198.8 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
  Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance     (108.3)    (113.4) 
Components of the deferred tax liability: 
 Loan fees, interest and discount, net  .........      51.9       54.3 
 FHLB stock .....................................      36.9       36.4 
 Accrued interest income ........................      12.7       13.2 
 Prepaid expense ................................       2.5        6.5 
 Other ..........................................      10.6        9.3 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
  Deferred tax liability ........................     114.6      119.7 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
  Net deferred tax liability ....................   $   6.3    $   6.3 
                                                  =========  ========== 
Net state deferred tax liability ................   $   6.3    $   6.3 
Net federal deferred tax liability ..............        --         -- 
                                                  ---------  ---------- 
  Net deferred tax liability ....................   $   6.3    $   6.3 
                                                  =========  ========== 
</TABLE>

   The change in the valuation allowance from December 31, 1994 relates to 
the decrease in the net deductible temporary difference in 1995 that cannot 
be realized through carryback to prior periods. The valuation allowance of 
$146.3 million at December 31, 1995 includes $11.0 million related to a $31.5 
million acquired federal net operating loss expiring in 2002 and 2003 and 
$19.9 million attributable to the Bank's tax losses occurring in 1993, 1994 
and 1995. In the event the $31.5 million net operating loss is utilized, 65% 
of the tax benefits may at some time be payable to the FDIC pursuant to the 
acquisition agreement. 

   Although the Bank has reported net earnings since the quarter ended June 
1994, significant regulatory and tax law changes have been proposed that 
could adversely affect future earnings for both financial reporting and 
income tax purposes. See Proposed Legislation in Note 1 -- Summary of 
Significant Accounting Policies for further information. In addition, even 
though the Bank has reported net earnings for financial reporting purposes 
during this period, it has continued to generate losses for income tax 
purposes, thus raising uncertainty regarding the realizability of its net 
operating loss carryforward and other deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the 
Bank has recorded a valuation allowance equal to its net deductible temporary 
difference at December 31, 1995 as well as at December 31, 1994. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 20: INCOME TAXES  (Continued) 

    The Bank generated net operating losses in 1993, 1994 and 1995 for 
federal income tax purposes of $5.7 million, $21.3 million and $16.5 million 
expiring in 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. In addition, the Bank has 
adjusted net operating loss carryforwards from 1993, 1994 and 1995 for 
California franchise tax purposes of $16.7 million, $23.9 million and $0.8 
million expiring in 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. The Bank also has 
alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $19.6 million for federal 
income tax purposes and $8.2 million for California franchise tax purposes 
which have no expiration date. 

   For federal income tax purposes, savings institutions that meet certain 
definitional and other tests may compute a bad debt deduction based on either 
the percentage of taxable income method or the experience method. For years 
subsequent to 1986, the Bank has computed its deduction for qualifying real 
property loans based on the experience method. The experience method allows a 
deduction for an amount necessary to increase a savings institution's tax bad 
debt reserve, adjusted for net charge-offs during the current year, up to the 
greater of the adjusted base year reserve amount or an amount based on the 
savings institution's actual 6 year moving average experience. For years 
subsequent to 1987, the adjusted base year reserve amount at the end of any 
year is the tax bad debt reserve amount at the end of 1987 proportionately 
decreased by any reduction in the aggregate related loan base at the end of 
the current year relative to the end of 1987. 

   The consolidated financial statements at December 31, 1995 and 1994 do not 
include a potential federal income tax liability of $25.3 million and zero, 
respectively, attributable to the Bank's tax bad debt reserves. Circumstances 
that may require an accrual of this unrecorded tax liability are: a failure 
to meet the tax definition of a savings institution and, if the currently 
proposed tax law changes are enacted, dividend payments in excess of tax 
earnings and profits and other distributions in dissolution, liquidation or 
redemption of stock. 

   A reconciliation of total income tax expense (benefit) and the amount 
computed by applying the statutory federal corporate income tax rate to 
earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense 
(benefit) follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 PERCENT OF PRETAX EARNINGS 
                                              ------------------------------ 
                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                              ------------------------------ 
                                                 1995      1994       1993 
                                              --------  ---------  --------- 
<S>                                           <C>       <C>        <C>
Statutory federal corporate income tax rate      35.0%     (35.0)%    (35.0)% 
State tax, net of federal income tax effect       0.1        0.7       (0.5) 
                                              --------  ---------  --------- 
                                                 35.1      (34.3)     (35.5) 
Increase (decrease) resulting from: 
 Valuation allowance ........................   (43.9)      34.2       14.0 
 Bad debt deduction .........................     0.7        3.4       14.7 
 Amortization of goodwill ...................      --         --        3.6 
 Distribution of Participation Interests  ...     8.4         --         -- 
 Rate change ................................      --         --       (1.5) 
 Other, net .................................    (0.2)       1.1        2.7 
                                              --------  ---------  --------- 
                                                  0.1%       4.4%      (2.0)% 
                                              ========  =========  ========= 
</TABLE>

   The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and the California Franchise Tax 
Board ("FTB") have completed examinations of the Bank's consolidated federal 
income tax returns through 1988 and combined California franchise tax reports 
through 1985, respectively, and have proposed certain adjustments primarily 
related to timing differences as to the recognition of taxable income and 
expense. The Bank previously filed formal protests with both the IRS and the 
FTB to take exception to these 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 20: INCOME TAXES  (Continued) 

proposed adjustments and has filed claims for refund to recover its payment 
of the assessed federal deficiencies. The Bank currently intends to pursue 
most of the positions set forth in its federal and California protests as 
well as in its federal refund claims. 

   In addition, the IRS has completed its examination of the consolidated 
federal income tax returns filed by the Bank's former life insurance company 
affiliate, Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company ("BSLIC"), through 1989 
and in December 1993, assessed certain deficiencies against BSLIC. In March 
1994, the Bank filed a Tax Court petition on behalf of BSLIC, and in November 
1995, the Tax Court rendered its decision affirming the Bank's position on 
most of the issues contested by the Bank on behalf of BSLIC. 

   The Bank's current income tax receivables at December 31, 1995 and 1994 
were $7.9 million and $9.6 million, respectively. 

NOTE 21: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The following summary presents a description of the methodologies and 
assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the Bank's financial 
instruments. Much of the information used to determine fair value is highly 
subjective. When applicable, readily available market information has been 
utilized. However, for a significant portion of the Bank's financial 
instruments, active markets do not exist. Therefore, considerable judgments 
were required in estimating fair value for certain items. The subjective 
factors include, among other things, the estimated timing and amount of cash 
flows, risk characteristics, credit quality and interest rates, all of which 
are subject to change. Since the fair value is estimated as of December 31, 
1995 and December 31, 1994, the amounts that will actually be realized or 
paid at settlement or maturity of the instruments could be significantly 
different. 

   Cash and Short-Term Investments 

   The book value of cash and short-term investments approximates the fair 
value of such assets because of the short maturity of such investments. 

   Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell 

   The book value of securities purchased under agreements to resell 
approximates the fair value of such securities due to the short term maturity 
of such investments. 

   Securities Available for Sale and Securities Held to Maturity 

   The Bank has utilized market quotes for similar or identical securities in 
an actively traded market, where such a market exists, or has obtained quotes 
from independent security brokers or dealers to determine the fair value of 
its securities available for sale and securities held to maturity. 

   Loans Receivable 

   The fair value of loans receivable was computed as follows: (i) for loans 
held for sale, quotes were obtained from independent brokers or dealers; (ii) 
for performing residential loans held for investment, the Bank aggregated the 
loans into pools based upon secondary market requirements for mortgage-backed 
securities and utilized market quotes for similar securities; (iii) for 
performing consumer, commercial banking and income property, the fair value 
was determined by a discounted cash flow analysis and (iv) the fair value of 
impaired income property loans was determined on an individual basis, based 
upon the fair value of the related collateral, reduced by an estimate of the 
cost and timing of dispositions. For impaired residential 1-4 and consumer 
loans, fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow analysis, 
adjusted for the Bank's estimate of excess credit risk. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 21: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  (Continued) 

    Deposits 

   The fair value of deposits was determined as follows: (i) for demand 
deposits, passbook accounts, money market accounts and other deposits 
immediately withdrawable, fair value was determined to approximate the amount 
payable on demand and (ii) for fixed maturity deposits, the fair value was 
estimated by discounting expected cash flows using an average of rates 
offered by other institutions combined with the Bank's current offering rates 
of term deposits with similar maturities. In accordance with SFAS 107, no 
value has been assigned to the Bank's long-term relationships with its 
deposit customers (core deposit intangible) since it is not a financial 
instrument as defined under SFAS 107. 

   Borrowings 

   The fair value of the Bank's borrowings was determined as follows: (i) the 
fair value of FHLB advances was based upon current rates for advances with 
similar terms and maturities; (ii) the fair value of student loan marketing 
advances was estimated to approximate the amounts due as the rates on these 
borrowings fluctuate with a market index; (iii) the fair value of reverse 
repurchase agreements was based upon the current pricing for such agreements 
and (iv) the fair value of the Bank's various other borrowings was based upon 
alternative borrowing costs. 

   Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments 

   The fair value of the Bank's off-balance sheet financial instruments was 
determined as follows: (i) the fair value of interest rate exchange 
agreements that do not have an active market was determined by computing the 
net present value of the estimated interest due to the Bank as compared to 
the estimated interest due to the counterparties of the interest rate 
exchange agreements; (ii) the fair value of the Bank's recourse arrangements 
on assets sold was determined to approximate the value of the liability 
currently recorded for such recourse arrangements; and (iii) the Bank's 
standby letters of credit and commitments to originate or sell loans have 
terms that are consistent with current market terms. Therefore, the Bank 
estimates that the face amount of these commitments approximates book value. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 21: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  (Continued) 
    The following table presents fair value estimates and carrying amounts 
for financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995         DECEMBER 31, 1994 
                                                  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                                    CARRYING    ESTIMATED     CARRYING    ESTIMATED 
                                                     AMOUNT     FAIR VALUE     AMOUNT     FAIR VALUE 
                                                  ----------  ------------  ----------  ------------ 
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                               <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT ASSETS: 
Cash ............................................   $  273.7     $  273.7     $  292.8     $  292.8 
Short-term liquid investments ...................       74.1         74.1        333.8        333.8 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell      1,674.6      1,674.6         48.2         48.2 
Securities available for sale ...................      200.3        200.3      1,731.5      1,731.5 
Securities held to maturity .....................    2,366.7      2,361.3      2,525.1      2,437.2 
Loans receivable held for sale ..................       13.6         13.8          1.3          1.3 
Loans receivable held for investment(A)  ........    9,290.0      9,246.1      8,746.0      8,430.4 
Accrued interest receivable and other ...........       83.4         98.4         83.5         95.5 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT LIABILITIES: 
Savings deposits(B) .............................    9,476.7      9,534.6      8,360.9      8,425.0 
Advances from federal home loan banks ...........    2,671.0      2,676.0      2,526.0      2,548.7 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  .      857.3        852.2      1,751.0      1,750.6 
Student loan marketing association advances  ....      200.0        193.9        475.0        461.0 
Other borrowings ................................       58.1         65.3         66.8         72.3 
Interest payable ................................       29.4         29.4         18.6         18.6 
Other liabilities ...............................      140.6        140.6        185.8        185.8 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: 
Interest rate floors(C) .........................         --           --           --           -- 
Interest rate swaps (designated as a hedge)  ....         --          7.1           --         (6.6) 
Interest rate swaps (designated as held for 
 trading)(C) ....................................       (0.3)        (0.3)        (2.2)        (2.2) 
Loans sold with recourse(D) .....................   $   11.5     $   11.5     $   11.4     $   11.4 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
 (A)   Please see Note 8 Loans Receivable Held for Investment for additional 
       detail. 

 (B)   The fair value does not include any amount that relates to core 
       deposit intangibles, since they are not defined as financial 
       instruments under SFAS 107. 

 (C)   The estimated fair values represent either a net gain or a net 
       (loss). The net loss has been reflected in the Consolidated Statement 
       of Financial Position as a component of "other liabilities." 

 (D)   These amounts represent the Bank's estimate of its credit exposure 
       with respect to loans sold with recourse. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 22: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

   The Bank is a party to various outstanding commitments and contingent 
liabilities in the normal course of business which are not reflected in the 
accompanying consolidated financial statements. The following is a summary of 
such commitments and contingencies: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               DECEMBER 31, 
                                            ---------------- 
                                              1995     1994 
                                            -------  ------- 
                                               (DOLLARS IN 
                                                MILLIONS) 
<S>                                         <C>      <C>
Standby letters of credit .................  $ 57.9   $ 63.6 
Commitments to sell loans .................    15.7      1.8 
Commitments to fund fixed rate loans  .....   232.0    231.6 
Commitments to fund adjustable rate loans      98.3    208.2 
</TABLE>

   The Bank makes contractual commitments to extend credit, which are legally 
binding agreements to lend money to customers at predetermined interest rates 
for a specified period of time. The Bank does not anticipate any material 
loss as a result of these transactions. The Bank applies the same credit 
standards used in the lending process when extending these commitments, and 
periodically reassesses the customers' creditworthiness through ongoing 
credit reviews. 

   The fair value of the Bank's commitments at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 
based upon (i) the contractual terms of the commitment as compared to market 
terms, (ii) the period of time that the commitments could be exercised and 
(iii) the inherent credit risk of the commitments. The fair value of the 
Bank's commitments approximates the amount of the outstanding commitment at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994. 

   During the second quarter of 1995, the Bank provided an allowance with 
respect to certain litigation involving loans made in 1989 and 1990 to 
California Communities Inc. ("CCI"), a currently inactive subsidiary of the 
Bank formerly engaged in real estate development activities. During the 
second quarter of 1995, an Orange County, California Superior Court jury 
rendered a verdict in which it determined that the Bank was financially 
liable for two loans made to CCI by the plaintiff. CCI subsequently defaulted 
on the loans. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6.5 million in compensatory 
damages and punitive damages of $20.0 million against the Bank and $5.0 
million against CCI. The Bank has begun the process of appealing the 
judgment. While the Bank believes that its liability from this litigation, if 
any, will be less than the amount awarded by the jury, there can be no 
assurance that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will result in an 
amount less than the amount determined by the jury and it is possible that 
the Bank and its subsidiary could ultimately be found liable for an amount in 
excess of the allowance that has been established. The provision for this 
allowance has been included in 1995 real estate operations. 

   The Bank is involved as a defendant in certain legal proceedings 
incidental to its business. The Bank has established an accrual for its 
estimate of the potential liability that it believes it may be found liable 
for. However, it is possible that the Bank's actual liability may be 
substantially higher or lower than the amount of the established allowance. 
The Bank does not believe that the litigation to which it is a party, if 
adversely decided, in the aggregate would have a material adverse effect upon 
the Bank's financial condition. However, adverse decisions in such matters 
could have a material adverse effect upon the Bank's results of operations 
for the relevant period or periods in which they occur. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 23: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, PREFERRED STOCK OF SUBSIDIARY AND REGULATORY
         CAPITAL

 Common Stock 

   The Bank's common stock at December 31, 1995 and 1994 is summarized in the 
table below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 
                                          ---------------------------- 
                                               1995           1994 
                                          -------------  ------------- 
<S>                                       <C>            <C>
Par value ...............................  $       1.00   $       1.00 
Number of shares authorized .............   100,000,000    100,000,000 
Number of shares issued and outstanding      49,200,444     49,199,044 
</TABLE>

   During the 1995 fourth quarter, California Federal obtained regulatory and 
shareholder approval to reorganize into a holding company structure, which 
will provide greater flexibility for meeting future financial and competitive 
needs. As a result of the reorganization, on January 1, 1996, each share of 
the California Federal's common stock was converted into one share of Cal Fed 
Bancorp Inc. common stock. Consequently, California Federal became a 
wholly-owned subsidiary of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. 

 Preferred Stock of Subsidiary 

   In March 1993, California Federal issued 3,740,000 shares of 7 3/4% 
noncumulative convertible preferred stock at its liquidation preference of 
$25.00 per share (the "Preferred Stock, Series A"). The issuance of the 
Preferred Stock, Series A, resulted in an $89.0 million increase in the 
equity capital of California Federal, after deducting issue costs of $4.5 
million. Effective January 1, 1996, the Preferred Stock, Series A, is 
convertible by the holders into the common stock of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. at 
any time at a conversion price of $20.16 per share, subject to adjustment. 
The Preferred Stock, Series A, is not redeemable prior to March 31, 1996. At 
or after March 31, 1996, the Preferred Stock, Series A, is redeemable at the 
option of California Federal, in whole or in part, at par value plus declared 
but unpaid dividends. 

   In March 1994, California Federal issued 1,725,000 shares of 10 5/8% 
noncumulative perpetual preferred stock at its liquidation preference of 
$100.00 per share (the "Preferred Stock, Series B"). The issuance of the 
Preferred Stock, Series B resulted in an $164.2 million increase in the 
equity capital of California Federal, after deducting issue costs of $8.3 
million. The Preferred Stock, Series B, is generally not redeemable prior to 
April 1, 1999. The Preferred Stock, Series B, is redeemable at the option of 
California Federal, in whole or in part, at $105.313 per share on or after 
April 1, 1999 and prior to April 1, 2000, and at prices decreasing annually 
thereafter to the liquidation preference of $100.00 per share on or after 
April 1, 2003, plus declared but unpaid dividends. In addition, the Preferred 
Stock, Series B, is redeemable at the option of California Federal or its 
successor or any acquiring or resulting entity with respect to California 
Federal on or after April 1, 1996 and prior to April 1, 1999 in whole, but 
not in part, in the event of a change of control of California Federal at 
$114.50 per share. The preferred stock of subsidiary is accounted for as a 
minority interest in the accompanying financial statements. Dividends on 
preferred stock of subsidiary are accounted for as expense in the audited 
financial statements. 

 Common Stock Warrants 

   In December 1992, California Federal issued 13,879,865 warrants to 
purchase California Federal common stock during June 1994. Throughout June 
1994, warrant holders were entitled to purchase one share of the common stock 
of California Federal for $9.00 and five warrants. Approximately 93% of the 
warrants were exercised. Warrants not exercised by June 30, 1994 became 
worthless and no longer entitled the holders to purchase any shares of the 
common stock of California Federal. The exercised warrants provided 
California Federal with $23.3 million of additional equity capital during 
1994. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 23: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, PREFERRED STOCK OF SUBSIDIARY AND REGULATORY 
         CAPITAL  (Continued) 

  Participation Interests 

   During 1995, California Federal registered contingent litigation recovery 
participation interests ("Participation Interests") to be issued to its 
common shareholders. The Participation Interests represent a right to receive 
an amount equal to up to 25.377745% of the cash payment, if any, actually 
received by California Federal, resulting from the pending goodwill lawsuit 
of California Federal against the federal government. In the lawsuit, 
California Federal Bank, alleges that the United States breached certain 
contractual commitments regarding the computation of its regulatory capital 
and deprived California Federal of certain of its property without just 
compensation in violation of the United States constitution. The claims of 
California Federal arose from changes, mandated by FIRREA, with respect to 
the rules for computing the regulatory capital of California Federal. The 
Bank's stockholders of record on July 14, 1995, received one Participation 
Interest for every ten shares of common stock owned on the record date. The 
Participation Interests were distributed on July 28, 1995 and began trading 
on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market under the symbol "CALGZ" on August 1, 1995. 

 Regulatory Capital 

   As a savings institution which is regulated by the OTS, California Federal 
is required to comply with the capital requirements of the OTS. The 
regulations of the OTS require savings institutions to maintain certain 
minimum levels of regulatory capital. An institution that fails to comply 
with its regulatory capital requirements must obtain OTS approval of a 
capital plan and can be subject to a capital directive and certain 
restrictions on its operations. An institution that fails to obtain OTS 
approval of its capital plan is deemed to be in an unsafe and unsound 
condition and could be the subject of the appointment of a conservator or a 
receiver. At December 31, 1995, the industry-wide minimum regulatory capital 
requirements were: 

     o  Tangible capital of 1.5% of adjusted total assets, consisting 
        generally of stockholders' equity, but excluding most intangible 
        assets such as goodwill. 

     o  A leverage ratio requiring core capital of 3.0% of adjusted total 
        assets, consisting of tangible capital plus supervisory goodwill 
        (certain goodwill arising as a result of the acquisition of troubled 
        institutions and regulatory assisted acquisitions). 

     o  Total risk-based capital consisting of core capital plus certain 
        subordinated debt and other capital instruments and general valuation 
        allowances on loans receivable equal to 8.0% of the value of 
        risk-weighted assets plus off-balance sheet items. 

   The table below presents the capital ratios of California Federal as 
compared to the industry-wide minimum capital requirements at December 31, 
1995: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         CALIFORNIA         REGULATORY       EXCESS 
                          FEDERAL           REQUIREMENT      CAPITAL 
                     -------------------   -------------    ------------
                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                   <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
Tangible Capital  .   $845.3     5.91%    $214.5    1.50%    $630.8 
Core Capital ......   $845.3     5.91%    $429.0    3.00%    $416.3 
Risk-based Capital    $961.4    12.36%    $623.0    8.00%    $338.4 
</TABLE>

   The OTS has implemented a system requiring regulatory sanctions against 
institutions that are not adequately capitalized, with the sanctions growing 
more severe the lower the institution's capital. The OTS has established 
specific capital ratios for five separate capital categories: "well 
capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly 
undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized." 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 23: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, PREFERRED STOCK OF SUBSIDIARY AND REGULATORY 
         CAPITAL  (Continued) 

    Under the OTS regulations, an institution is treated as well capitalized 
if its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is 10.0% or more, its 
ratio of core capital to risk-weighted assets is 6.0% or more, its ratio of 
core capital to total assets is 5.0% or greater and it is not subject to any 
order or directive by the OTS to meet a specific capital level. 

   At December 31, 1995, (i) the total risk-based capital ratio of California 
Federal was 12.36 percent, $183.3 million in excess of "well-capitalized" 
requirements, (ii) the Tier I risk-based capital ratio of California Federal 
was 10.90 percent, $380.1 million in excess of "well-capitalized" 
requirements, and (iii) the leverage ratio of California Federal was 5.91 
percent, $130.2 million in excess of "well-capitalized" requirements. 
Therefore, at December 31, 1995, California Federal met and exceeded all of 
the requirements of a well capitalized institution. 

   An institution is undercapitalized if its ratio of total capital to 
risk-weighted assets is less than 8.0%, its ratio of core capital to 
risk-weighted assets is less than 4.0% or its ratio of core capital to total 
assets is less than 4.0% (3.0% if the institution receives the highest rating 
on the CAMEL examination rating system). An institution whose capital falls 
between the well capitalized and undercapitalized levels is treated as 
adequately capitalized. An institution is treated as significantly 
undercapitalized if the above capital ratios are less than 6.0%, 3.0%, or 
3.0% respectively. An institution is treated as critically undercapitalized 
if its ratio of tangible equity (core capital, plus cumulative preferred 
stock, minus intangible assets other than qualifying supervisory goodwill and 
certain purchased mortgage servicing rights) to total assets is equal to or 
less than 2.0%. The OTS can apply to an institution in a particular capital 
category the sanctions that apply to the next lower capital category if the 
OTS determines, after providing the institution notice and opportunity for a 
hearing, that (1) the institution is in an unsafe and unsound condition, or 
(2) the institution received, in its most recent report of examination, a 
less-than-satisfactory rating for asset quality, management, earnings, or 
liquidity, and the deficiency has not been corrected. The OTS cannot, 
however, use this authority to require an adequately capitalized institution 
to file a capital restoration plan, or to subject a significantly 
undercapitalized institution to the sanctions applicable to critically 
undercapitalized institutions. 

   Following is a reconciliation of the shareholder's equity of California 
Federal Bank, F.S.B. to regulatory capital as of December 31, 1995: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            TANGIBLE     CORE      RISK-BASED 
                                                            CAPITAL     CAPITAL     CAPITAL 
                                                          ---------  ------------ --------------
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>        <C>
Shareholders' Equity of California Federal ..............    $887.5     $887.5       $887.5 
Non-allowable capital: 
  Intangible assets  ....................................     (17.1)     (17.1)       (17.1) 
  Investment in non-permissible subsidiaries  ...........     (25.1)     (25.1)       (25.1) 
Tier II capital items: 
  Allowable subordinated debt  ..........................        --         --         19.2 
  Allowable general valuation allowance on loans 
  receivable 
   (limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets)  ..........        --         --         96.9 
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------ 
Regulatory capital of California Federal ................     845.3      845.3        961.4 
Bank's minimum regulatory capital requirement  ..........     214.5      429.0        623.0 
                                                          ----------  ---------  ------------ 
  Excess over minimum regulatory capital requirements  ..    $630.8     $416.3       $338.4 
                                                          ==========  =========  ============ 
</TABLE>


   With certain limited exceptions, California Federal's investments in and 
extensions of credit to any subsidiary engaged in activities not permissible 
for a national bank ("non-includable subsidiaries") must be deducted from 
capital over a phase-in period. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 23: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, PREFERRED STOCK OF SUBSIDIARY AND REGULATORY 
         CAPITAL  (Continued) 

    The table below presents the amount of investments in and extensions of 
credit to non-includable subsidiaries which may be included in regulatory 
capital for the periods indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       AMOUNT WHICH 
                                      MAY BE INCLUDED 
          FOR THE PERIOD                IN CAPITAL 
- ---------------------------------  ------------------- 
<S>                                <C>
July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995  ...          60% 
July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996  ...          40% 
After June 30, 1996 ..............           0% 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995, California Federal had $16.7 million included in the 
regulatory capital relating to such investments and extensions of credit. 

 Restriction on Shareholder's Equity and Dividends 

   The payment of dividends, stock repurchases, and other capital 
distributions by California Federal are subject to regulation by the OTS. The 
OTS requires 30 days' prior notice of any capital distribution. On December 
5, 1994, the OTS proposed various amendments to its rules on capital 
distributions to conform them to the prompt corrective action system 
established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 
1991. Under the proposed regulation, those institutions that have the CAMEL 
ratings of 1 or 2 and are not controlled by a holding company would no longer 
be required to notify OTS before capital distributions. Most other savings 
institutions could make capital distributions upon giving notice to OTS 
provided that, following the distribution, the institution would remain at 
least adequately capitalized as defined by the prompt corrective action 
system. The proposed amendments are pending. 

   Pursuant to statutes, savings institutions that do not meet their current 
capital requirements generally may not make any capital distributions. 

 Tax Bad Debt Reserves 

   For federal income tax purposes, savings institutions meeting certain 
definitional and other tests are allowed special bad debt reserve deductions. 
If amounts appropriated to these tax bad debt reserves in excess of an 
allowable offset computed under the experience method ("excess tax bad debt 
reserves") are used for the payment of nontaxable dividends or other 
distributions to stockholders (including distributions in dissolution, 
liquidation or redemption of stock), an amount will generally be includable 
in taxable income. The amount includable in taxable income is equal to the 
distribution plus the federal income tax attributable thereto, up to the 
aggregate amount of excess tax bad debt reserves. At December 31, 1995, the 
Bank's total tax bad debt reserves of approximately $76 million did not 
include any amount which may represent excess tax bad debt reserves. 

NOTE 24: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS 

 Retirement Plans 

   The Bank has two defined benefit plans: one covering its employees 
("retirement income plan") and one for the non-employee directors ("outside 
directors plan"). Prior to 1995, the bank had two outside directors plans. 
During 1995, one of the outside directors plans was terminated and 
subsequently liquidated. Effective May 31, 1993, the retirement income plan 
was frozen and all accrued benefits were automatically 100% vested. The plan 
froze all accrued benefits, however; credited service will continue to accrue 
for purposes of determining eligibility for early retirement (and the 
applicable early retirement reduction factors). 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 24: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued) 

    The Bank's funding policy for the retirement income plan is to contribute 
an amount equal to the minimum required contribution under the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Bank from time to time may 
increase its contribution beyond the minimum reflecting the tax and cash 
position of the Bank and the funded status of the plan. The outside directors 
plan is unfunded. Additionally, the Bank had a supplemental defined benefit 
retirement plan for key employees (the "supplemental plan") which was 
terminated on December 31, 1993. The Bank has recorded a liability of $0.1 
million as of December 31, 1995 related to the supplemental plan. 

   The following tables set forth the pension plan's funded status and 
amounts recognized in the Bank's consolidated statements for the years 
indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN 
                                                              ------------------------------------------- 
                                                                  ASSETS         ASSETS         ASSETS 
                                                                  EXCEED         EXCEED         EXCEED 
                                                                ACCUMULATED    ACCUMULATED    ACCUMULATED 
                                                                 BENEFITS       BENEFITS       BENEFITS 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                                   1995           1994           1993 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: 
 Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits 
 of  $34.4 million in 1995, $30.9 million in 1994, $39.1 
 million  in 1993 ...........................................      $35.3          $30.1          $39.0 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
 Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date  .      $35.3          $30.1          $39.0 
 Plan assets at fair value, primarily listed stock and fixed 
  income securities .........................................       35.5           33.3           40.5 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 Excess of projected benefit obligation under plan assets  ..       (0.2)          (3.2)          (1.5) 
 Unrecognized net gain (loss) from past experience different 
  from that assumed .........................................       (7.7)          (3.3)          (4.5) 
 Transition amount from initial application of SFAS 87  .....         --             --             -- 
 Unrecognized prior service cost ............................         --             --             -- 
 Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability  ........         --             --              - 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
Pension (asset) included in other liabilities ...............      $(7.9)         $(6.5)         $(6.0) 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
Net pension expense included the following components: 
Service cost -benefits earned during the period  ............      $  --          $  --          $ 2.0 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation ...............        2.0            2.4            2.9 
Actual return on plan assets ................................       (5.7)          (1.5)          (3.2) 
Other, net ..................................................        3.3           (1.3)           0.5 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
Net periodic pension (income) expense .......................      $(0.4)         $(0.4)         $ 2.2 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 24: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                ACCUMULATED    ACCUMULATED    ACCUMULATED 
                                                                 BENEFITS       BENEFITS       BENEFITS 
                                                                  EXCEED         EXCEED         EXCEED 
                                                                  ASSETS         ASSETS         ASSETS 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                                  1995(A)        1994(A)        1993(B) 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: 
 Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits 
 of  $34.4 million in 1995, $30.9 million in 1994, $39.1 
 million  in 1993 ...........................................      $0.1           $ 2.3          $ 2.7 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
 Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date  .      $0.1           $ 2.3          $ 2.7 
 Plan assets at fair value, primarily listed stock and fixed 
  income securities .........................................        --              --             -- 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 Excess of projected benefit obligation over plan assets  ...       0.1             2.3            2.7 
 Unrecognized net gain (loss) from past experience different 
  from that assumed .........................................        --            (0.9)          (1.2) 
 Transition amount from initial application of SFAS 87  .....        --            (0.2)          (0.2) 
 Unrecognized prior service cost ............................        --              --             -- 
 Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability  ........        --             1.1            1.4 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
Pension (asset) liability included in other liabilities  ....      $0.1           $ 2.3          $ 2.7 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
Net pension expense included the following components: 
Service cost -benefits earned during the period  ............      $ --           $ 0.1          $ 0.1 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation ...............        --             0.2            0.2 
Actual return on plan assets ................................        --              --             -- 
Other, net ..................................................        --             0.1            0.1 
                                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
Net periodic pension expense ................................      $ --           $ 0.4          $ 0.4 
                                                              =============  =============  ============= 
</TABLE>

(A) These amounts relate to both the supplemental plan and the outside 
directors plan. 

(B) These amounts relate to the outside directors plan. 

   Average assumptions used for all plans were: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          AS OF DECEMBER 31, 
                                                 ---------------------------------- 
                                                     1995        1994        1993 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                              <C>         <C>         <C>
Discount rate ..................................     7.25%       8.00%       7.25% 
Rate of increase in compensation levels  .......    N/A(C)      N/A(C)      N/A(C) 
Expected long-term rate of return on assets  ...     8.50%       8.50%       8.50% 
</TABLE>

(C) Not applicable due to a freeze in accrued benefits of the plan. 

   The FASB has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, 
Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions ("SFAS 
106"). SFAS 106 became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 
15, 1992. SFAS 106 establishes accounting standards for all employers' 
postretirement benefits other than pensions; however, it focuses on 
postretirement health care benefits. SFAS 106 changes the current practice of 
accounting for postretirement benefits on a cash basis by accruing the cost 
of these benefits during the years the employee renders the necessary 
service. The Bank has a defined benefit postretirement plan which provides 
for postretirement medical benefits to eligible retired employees. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 24: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued) 

    The following table sets forth the postretirement benefits plans funded 
status and amount recognized in the Bank's consolidated statements for the 
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             1995     1994 
                                                                           -------  ------- 
                                                                                (DOLLARS 
                                                                              IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                                        <C>      <C>
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation: 
 Current Retirees ........................................................   $ 2.1    $ 2.2 
 Current Actives .........................................................     1.0      1.5 
                                                                           -------  ------- 
                                                                             $ 3.1    $ 3.7 
                                                                           =======  ======= 
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation ............................   $ 3.1    $ 3.7 
Plan assets at fair value ................................................      --       -- 
                                                                           -------  ------- 
Excess of accumulated postretirement benefit obligations under plan 
 assets ..................................................................     3.1      3.7 
Unrecognized transition obligation .......................................    (4.0)    (4.3) 
Unrecognized net gain ....................................................     3.1      2.4 
                                                                           -------  ------- 
 Net postretirement benefit liability included in other liabilities  .....   $ 2.2    $ 1.8 
                                                                           =======  ======= 
Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost: 
 Service cost ............................................................   $ 0.2    $ 0.3 
 Interest cost ...........................................................     0.3      0.4 
 Amortization of transition obligation ...................................     0.2      0.3 
 Other, net ..............................................................    (0.2)     0.4 
                                                                           -------  ------- 
  Net periodic postretirement benefit cost ...............................   $ 0.5    $ 1.4 
                                                                           =======  ======= 
Effect of one percent increase in trend rates: 
 Service and interest cost ...............................................   $ 0.1    $ 0.1 
                                                                           =======  ======= 
 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ...........................   $ 0.4    $ 0.5 
                                                                           =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

   The cost of inflation for health care and medical costs of plan 
participants (the "health care trend rate") was assumed to start at 11.5% and 
gradually trend downward over 11 years to 6%. The assumed discount rate, in 
determining postretirement benefits, was 7.25% and 8.00% at December 31, 1995 
and 1994, respectively. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, there were no plan 
assets related to this plan. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 24: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS  (Continued) 
  Investment Plus Plan 

   The Investment Plus Plan (the "Plan") is a defined contribution plan that 
is available to substantially all employees. The Plan is a qualified plan 
under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employee contributions are 
voluntary, as employees may elect to defer from one to ten percent of 
compensation, exclusive of overtime, bonuses or other special payments 
("qualifying compensation"). Participants vest immediately in their own 
contributions and they vest in the Bank's contributions based on years of 
service. Up to 4% of participants' contributions are matched by the Bank on a 
schedule that is determined by the participants' years of service with the 
Bank. The table below presents the Bank's matching contributions as 
determined by the participants' years of service. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            BANK'S MATCHING 
                                            OF PARTICIPANTS'   PARTICIPANTS' 
                                            CONTRIBUTIONS UP   VESTING IN THE 
                                           TO 4% OF QUALIFIED      BANK'S 
             YEARS OF SERVICE                 COMPENSATION      CONTRIBUTION 
- ----------------------------------------  ------------------  -------------- 
<S>                                       <C>                 <C>
Less than 1 year ........................           0%                0% 
At least 1 year but less than 2 years  ..         125                 0 
At least 2 years but less than 3 years  .         125                25 
At least 3 years but less than 4 years  .         125                50 
At least 4 years but less than 5 years  .         125                75 
At least 5 years, but less than 10 years          150               100 
10 or more years ........................         200%              100% 
</TABLE>

   The Bank's contributions may be made without regard to current or 
accumulated profits, provided that the Plan is designed to qualify as a 
profit sharing plan for purposes of Section 401(a), et seq. of the Internal 
Revenue Code. For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the 
Bank's pre-tax plan expense was $3.9 million, $4.2 million and $3.3 million, 
respectively. 

NOTE 25: STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS 

   In December 1995, the Bank's stockholders approved the 1995 Employee Stock 
Incentive Plan for Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. Under the 1995 Employee Stock 
Incentive Plan, 2,000,000 shares of common stock of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. may 
be issued pursuant to grants of options or other stock based awards, subject 
to certain adjustments to prevent dilution. The 1995 Employee Stock Incentive 
Plan became effective upon its adoption by the stockholders. As of December 
31, 1995, no options were granted or exercised under the 1995 Employee Stock 
Incentive Plan. 

   In addition, in December 1995, the stockholders also approved the 1995 
Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan for Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. Under the 
1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, 170,000 shares of common stock 
of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. may be issued pursuant to grants of options, subject 
to certain adjustments to prevent dilution. The 1995 Non-Employee Director 
Stock Option Plan became effective upon its adoption by the stockholders and 
these options generally became exercisable over a twenty year period from the 
date of grant. The first date of grant is the day after the 1997 Annual 
Meeting of Stockholders of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. As of December 31, 1995, no 
options of the 1995 Non-Employee Directors Plan were granted or exercised. 

   In 1983, the Bank's stockholders approved the 1983 Stock Incentive Plan 
under which 1,500,000 shares of common stock could have been granted as 
options or sold as restricted stock to eligible employees. Those options 
generally became exercisable over a four year period from the date of grant. 
All options granted under the 1983 Stock Incentive Plan were vested on 
December 16, 1992. Option 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 25: STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS  (Continued) 

activity, giving effect for the one-for-five reverse stock split which 
occurred on February 28, 1993, during 1995, 1994 and 1993 follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  1995                          1994                          1993 
                      ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ---------------------------- 
                        NUMBER                        NUMBER                        NUMBER 
                          OF          RANGE OF          OF          RANGE OF          OF          RANGE OF 
                        SHARES     OPTION PRICES      SHARES     OPTION PRICES      SHARES     OPTION PRICES 
                      ---------  ----------------  ----------  ----------------  ----------  ---------------- 
<S>                   <C>        <C>               <C>         <C>               <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1  .    1,200    $15.63-$172.50      43,200     $15.63-$172.50    104,554     $15.63-$172.50 
Granted .............       --                --          --                 --         --                 -- 
Canceled or expired     (1,200)             86.875   (42,000)     21.25- 163.75    (61,354)     15.63- 172.50 
Exercised ...........       --                --          --                 --         --                 -- 
                      ---------  ----------------  ----------  ----------------  ----------  ---------------- 
Balance, December 31        --               --- --    1,200     $15.63-$172.50     43,200     $15.63-$172.50 
                      =========  ================  ==========  ================  ==========  ================ 
</TABLE>

   There were no 1983 Stock Incentive Plan options exercised during 1995, 
1994 or 1993. 

   In 1993, the Bank's stockholders approved the 1993 Employee Stock 
Incentive Plan under which 1,600,000 shares of common stock may be granted 
subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution. Option activity during 
1995 and 1994 follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   1995                           1994                           1993 
                      -----------------------------  -----------------------------  ----------------------------- 
                         NUMBER                         NUMBER                         NUMBER 
                           OF           RANGE OF          OF           RANGE OF          OF           RANGE OF 
                         SHARES      OPTION PRICES      SHARES      OPTION PRICES      SHARES      OPTION PRICES 
                      -----------  ----------------  -----------  ----------------  -----------  ---------------- 
<S>                   <C>          <C>               <C>          <C>               <C>          <C>
Balance, January 1  .   1,411,450   $ 1.000-$15.875    1,318,500    $1.000-$15.875           --                -- 
Granted .............      35,000     9.875- 12.750      287,200     9.375- 13.625    1,655,900   $ 1.000-$15.875 
Canceled or expired       (12,850)   12.125- 15.750     (194,250)    7.300- 15.750     (337,400)   13.875- 15.875 
Exercised ...........      (1,400)           12.125           --                --           --                -- 
                      -----------  ----------------  -----------  ----------------  -----------  ---------------- 
Balance, December 31    1,432,200   $ 1.000-$15.875    1,411,450    $1.000-$15.875    1,318,500   $ 1.000-$15.875 
                      ===========  ================  ===========  ================  ===========  ================ 
</TABLE>


   At December 31, 1995, there were 166,400 shares available for future 
grant. At December 31, 1995, the weighted average option prices for shares 
under option and for shares exercisable were $7.21 and $6.51, respectively. 
The weighted average option prices of shares exercised was $12.125 at 
December 31, 1995. On the date of the 1993 grant, the market price of the 
Bank's common stock exceeded the exercise price such that $8.0 million of 
deferred compensation expense was recorded at the date of grant. These 
options generally vest and become exercisable to the participants over a 36 
month period. During 1995 and 1994, approximately $2.0 million and $4.3 
million, respectively, was charged to compensation expense. The Bank has a 
total of $1.7 million of deferred compensation expense scheduled to be 
recorded between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. 

   In 1994, the Bank's stockholders approved the 1994 Non-Employee Director 
Stock Option Plan under which 161,000 shares of common stock may be granted 
subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution. 

   Option activity for the 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan 
follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1995                              1994 
                          --------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
                             NUMBER OF        RANGE OF         NUMBER OF        RANGE OF 
                              SHARES        OPTION PRICES       SHARES        OPTION PRICES 
                          -------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------------- 
<S>                       <C>            <C>                <C>            <C>
Balance, January 1 ......     120,000          $10.00                --          $   -- 
Granted .................          --              --           120,000           10.00 
Canceled or expired  ....          --              --                --              -- 
Exercised ...............          --              --                --              -- 
                          -------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------------- 
Balance, December 31  ...     120,000          $10.00           120,000          $10.00 
                          =============  =================  =============  ================= 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 25: STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS (CONTINUED) 

   At December 31, 1995, there were 41,000 shares available for future grant. 
The weighted average exercise price for shares under option was $10.00 at 
December 31, 1995. 

NOTE 26: QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     QUARTER ENDED 
                                                --------------------------------------------------- 
                                                 MARCH 31,    JUNE 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                    1995        1995           1995            1995 
                                                ----------   ---------   --------------   ------------- 
                                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 
<S>                                             <C>          <C>         <C>              <C>
Interest income ...............................    $245.6       $252.1        $249.9           $260.4 
Interest expense ..............................     172.8        175.7         170.0            177.6 
                                                -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
Net interest income ...........................      72.8         76.4          79.9             82.8 
Provision for loan losses .....................       8.3          8.6           7.6              7.3 
Other income ..................................      14.5         14.3          21.5(A)          13.2 
Other expenses ................................      64.3         60.3          61.9             63.4 
Income tax expenses ...........................        --          0.1            --               -- 
Dividends on Preferred Stock of Subsidiary  ...       6.4          6.4           6.4              6.4 
                                                -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
Net earnings available for common stockholders     $  8.3       $ 15.3        $ 25.5           $ 18.9 
                                                ===========  ==========  ===============  ============== 
Net earnings per share ........................    $ 0.17       $ 0.31        $ 0.50           $ 0.38 
                                                ===========  ==========  ===============  ============== 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      QUARTER ENDED 
                                                 --------------------------------------------------- 
                                                  MARCH 31,    JUNE 30,    SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                     1994        1994           1994            1994 
                                                 ----------   ---------   --------------   ------------- 
                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 
<S>                                              <C>          <C>         <C>              <C>
Interest income ................................    $ 224.1      $229.6        $222.3           $232.1 
Interest expense ...............................      133.1       139.0         139.6            154.8 
                                                 -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
Net interest income ............................       91.0        90.6          82.7             77.3 
Provision for loan losses ......................       43.9        11.4          11.2              8.4 
Other income ...................................       17.4        17.5         151.4(B)          14.9 
Other expenses .................................      381.1(C)     85.7          73.4(D)          70.8 
Income tax expense .............................        5.8         0.5            --               -- 
Dividends on Preferred Stock of Subsidiary  ....        1.8         2.3           6.4              6.4 
                                                 -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
(Loss) earnings before the cumulative effect of 
 change in accounting for goodwill .............     (324.2)        8.2         143.1              6.6 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for 
 goodwill ......................................     (273.7)         --            --               -- 
                                                 -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
Net (loss) earnings available for common 
 stockholders ..................................    $(597.9)     $  8.2        $143.1           $  6.6 
                                                 ===========  ==========  ===============  ============== 
Net (loss) earnings per share before the 
 cumulative effect of change in accounting for 
 goodwill ......................................    $(11.39)     $ 0.17        $ 2.87           $ 0.13 
Net (loss) earnings per share of the cumulative 
 effect of change in accounting for goodwill  ..      (9.62)         --            --               -- 
                                                 -----------  ----------  ---------------  -------------- 
Net (loss) earnings per share ..................    $(21.01)     $ 0.17        $ 2.87           $ 0.13 
                                                 ===========  ==========  ===============  ============== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
   (A) Includes a $6.8 million gain on the sale of $729.3 million of Treasury 
       securities. 

   (B) Includes $135.0 million gain from the sale of Southeast Division. 

   (C) Includes $280.0 million provision for estimated losses on assets held 
       for accelerated disposition. 

   (D) Includes $5.2 million recovery upon consummation of the sale of assets 
       held for accelerated disposition. 

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 27: PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

   The following financial statements are for Cal Fed Bancorp Inc., the 
parent company, on a stand-alone basis. These financial statements should be 
read in conjunction with the other Notes to the consolidated financial 
statements. 

                      STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       DECEMBER 31, 
                                   ------------------ 
                                      1995      1994 
                                   --------  -------- 
<S>                                <C>       <C>
                        ASSETS 
Cash .............................   $ 22.1    $   -- 
Investment in California Federal      599.4     532.3 
                                   --------  -------- 
                                     $621.5    $532.3 
                                   ========  ======== 
         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Total liabilities ................   $   --    $   -- 
                                   --------  -------- 
Total stockholders' equity  ......    621.5     532.3 
                                   --------  -------- 
                                     $621.5    $532.3 
                                   ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

                           STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                            ------------------------------- 
                                                              1995       1994        1993 
                                                            -------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                         <C>      <C>         <C>
Equity in undistributed net earnings (loss) of 
 subsidiaries available for common stockholders  ..........   $68.0    $(440.0)    $(149.3) 
                                                            -------  ----------  ---------- 
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders  .....   $68.0    $(440.0)    $(149.3) 
                                                            =======  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                                            -------------------------------- 
                                                               1995       1994        1993 
                                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>         <C>
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities: 
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders  .....   $ 68.0    $(440.0)    $(149.3) 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash 
 provided by operating activities: 
  Equity in undistributed net (earnings) loss of 
   subsidiaries available for common stockholders  ........    (68.0)     440.0       149.3 
                                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
   Net cash provided by operating activities ..............       --         --          -- 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: .....................       --         --          -- 
                                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: 
 Proceeds from initial capitalization .....................     22.1         --          -- 
                                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
Net increase in cash ......................................   $ 22.1    $    --     $    -- 
Cash at beginning of year .................................       --         --          -- 
                                                            --------  ----------  ---------- 
Cash at end of year .......................................   $ 22.1    $    --     $    -- 
                                                            ========  ==========  ========== 
</TABLE>

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                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                     1996             1995 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
<S>                                                            <C>              <C>
                            ASSETS 
Cash .........................................................     $   197.9       $   273.7 
Short-term liquid investments ................................            --            74.1 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell ..............       1,438.4         1,674.6 
Securities available for sale ................................           6.0           200.3 
Securities held to maturity ..................................       2,040.8         2,366.7 
Loans receivable held for sale ...............................          32.2            13.6 
Loans receivable held for investment .........................      10,022.9         9,290.0 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock .................................         164.3           135.7 
Interest receivable ..........................................          74.9            79.5 
Premises and equipment .......................................          64.0            71.2 
Real estate held for sale ....................................          15.2            49.5 
Prepaid expenses and other assets ............................          70.1            91.7 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
    Total Assets .............................................     $14,126.7       $14,320.6 
                                                               ===============  ============== 
             LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits .....................................................     $ 8,763.0       $ 9,476.7 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks ........................       3,261.0         2,671.0 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ...............         962.7           857.3 
Student Loan Marketing Association advances ..................            --           200.0 
Subordinated debentures ......................................          57.0            57.6 
Interest payable .............................................          23.4            29.4 
Other liabilities ............................................         232.5           141.1 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
    Total Liabilities ........................................      13,299.6        13,433.1 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
Stockholders' Equity 
 Preferred Stock of Subsidiary ...............................         172.5           266.0 
 Common stock ................................................          49.4            49.2 
 Additional paid-in capital ..................................         841.0           838.6 
 Net unrealized holding losses on securities available for 
  sale .......................................................            --              -- 
 Retained earnings (deficit) .................................        (235.8)         (266.3) 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
    Total Stockholders' Equity ...............................         654.6           621.5 
                                                               ---------------  -------------- 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity ...............     $14,126.7       $14,320.6 
                                                               ===============  ============== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
   * Common stock value at par is $100. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                 (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     FOR THE NINE 
                                                                        MONTHS 
                                                                  ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                                                  ------------------ 
                                                                     1996      1995 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
<S>                                                               <C>       <C>
Interest income: 
 Loans receivable ...............................................   $567.8    $520.7 
 Securities held to maturity ....................................    109.9     128.3 
 Securities purchased under agreements to resell ................     71.0      41.8 
 Securities available for sale ..................................      9.2      46.0 
 Short-term liquid investments ..................................      3.7      10.8 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Total interest income .......................................    761.6     747.6 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
Interest expense: 
 Deposits .......................................................    326.2     322.8 
 Borrowings .....................................................    174.5     195.7 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Total interest expense ......................................    500.7     518.5 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Net interest income .........................................    260.9     229.1 
Provision for loan losses .......................................     30.8      24.5 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Net interest income after provision for loan losses  ........    230.1     204.6 
Other income: 
 Fee income .....................................................     44.6      40.3 
 Gain (loss) on sales of loans ..................................      0.7      (0.3) 
 Gain on sales of securities held for sale ......................      1.1       6.8 
 Other ..........................................................     15.5       3.5 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Total other income ..........................................     61.9      50.3 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
Other expenses: 
 Compensation ...................................................     72.3      72.8 
 Office occupancy ...............................................     27.9      29.5 
 Other general and administrative ...............................     58.6      57.5 
 Federal deposit insurance premiums .............................     17.7      19.4 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Total general and administrative expenses ...................    173.9     179.2 
 Savings Association Insurance Fund special assessment  .........     58.1        -- 
 Operations of real estate held for sale ........................      8.0       7.3 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Total other expenses ........................................    242.6     186.5 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
Earnings (loss) before income tax expenses ......................     51.1      68.4 
Income tax expense ..............................................      0.1       0.1 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
    Earnings (loss) before dividends on preferred stock of 
     subsidiary .................................................     49.3      68.3 
Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary ......................     18.9      19.2 
                                                                  --------  -------- 
Net earnings (loss) available for common stockholders  ..........   $ 30.4    $ 49.1 
                                                                  ========  ======== 
Primary net earnings (loss) per common share ....................   $ 0.61    $ 0.99 
Fully diluted net earnings (loss) per common share ..............     0.60      0.98 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

                              F-184           
<PAGE>
                     CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            FOR THE NINE 
                                                                               MONTHS 
                                                                        ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                                                     ------------------------ 
                                                                         1996         1995 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
<S>                                                                  <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
(Loss) earnings before dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary  .   $    49.3    $    68.3 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided 
 by operating activities: 
 Depreciation and amortization .....................................         8.7          9.8 
 Accretion of fees and discounts ...................................        (0.9)       (12.8) 
 Provision for losses on loans receivable ..........................        30.8         24.5 
 Provision for losses (recoveries) on real estate held for sale  ...         5.0         (7.2) 
 Savings Association Insurance Fund special assessment  ............        58.1           -- 
 (Gain) loss on sales of loans .....................................        (0.7)         0.3 
 Loans originated for sale .........................................      (191.5)       (81.5) 
 Gain on sales of securities .......................................        (1.1)        (6.8) 
 Proceeds from sales of loans receivable held for sale  ............       219.8        149.1 
 Decrease in other assets ..........................................        26.2         23.8 
 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities ..........................        27.6        (13.1) 
 Other items .......................................................       (12.5)         0.7 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash provided by operating activities ......................       218.8        155.1 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
 Loans originated for investment ...................................    (1,894.6)    (1,634.6) 
 Purchases of securities available for sale ........................      (211.0)      (152.5) 
 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale  .............       250.4        952.2 
 Purchases of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity  .........          --        (65.7) 
 Principal collected on loans receivable held for investment  ......     1,026.9        804.5 
 Principal collected on securities held to maturity ................       325.1        310.2 
 Proceeds from maturities of securities ............................       156.0        807.8 
 Net (increase) decrease in FHLB stock .............................       (28.6)        13.1 
 Proceeds from sales of real estate held for sale, net  ............       103.7         91.3 
 Net additions of premises and equipment ...........................        (1.3)        (1.3) 
 Net (increase) decrease in short-term liquid investments  .........        74.1         99.7 
 Net decrease (increase) in securities purchased under agreements 
  to resell ........................................................       236.2     (1,382.4) 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash provided (used) by investing activities ...............        36.9       (157.7) 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
 (Decrease) increase in deposits ...................................      (713.1)     1,077.1 
 Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances .....................     2,030.0      1,235.0 
 Payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances .......................    (1,440.0)    (1,385.0) 
 Net increase (decrease) in reverse repurchase agreements  .........       105.4       (949.7) 
 Proceeds from other borrowings ....................................         0.3          3.0 
 Payments on other borrowings and subordinated debentures  .........      (201.1)        (9.7) 
 Redemption of preferred stock of subsidiary .......................       (93.5)          -- 
 Payment of dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary  ............       (18.9)       (19.2) 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
    Net cash used by financing activities ..........................      (330.9)       (48.5) 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
Net decrease increase in cash ......................................       (75.8)       (51.1) 
Cash at beginning of period ........................................       273.7        292.8 
                                                                     -----------  ----------- 
Cash at end of period ..............................................   $   197.9    $   241.7 
                                                                     ===========  =========== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

                              F-185           
<PAGE>
                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 

(1) PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

   In the opinion of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiaries (the 
"Company"), the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, 
prepared from the Company's books and records, contain all adjustments 
(consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair 
presentation of the Company's financial condition as of September 30, 1996, 
June 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1995, and the results of 
operations and statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 
30, 1996 and 1995. 

   The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do 
not include all information and footnotes necessary to present the financial 
position, results of operations and statements of cash flows in conformity 
with generally accepted accounting principles. 

   Included in the preparation of such statements are certain material 
estimates related to determining the allowances for potential losses on 
loans, real estate and the impairment of other assets. Additionally, the 
Company has made certain estimates relating to various legal proceedings in 
which the Company has been named as a defendant and has established 
allowances in accordance with its estimates. In the event that actual losses 
materially exceed the allowances established, the Company may realize a 
material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operations. 

   During the 1995 fourth quarter, California Federal Bank F.S.B. (the 
"Bank") obtained regulatory and shareholder approval to reorganize into a 
holding company structure to provide greater flexibility for meeting future 
financial and competitive needs. As a result of the reorganization, on 
January 1, 1996, each share of the Bank's common stock was converted into one 
share of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. common stock and the Bank became a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. In order to present comparative financial 
statements and other financial information, the Company's financial 
statements and other financial information reported herein for periods prior 
to the reorganization into a holding company structure are presented on an 
"as if" pooling-of-interests basis. 

   In March 1993, the Bank issued 3,740,000 shares of 7 3/4% noncumulative 
convertible preferred stock at a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share 
(the "Preferred Stock, Series A"). Effective January 1, 1996, the Preferred 
Stock, Series A, was convertible by the holders into the common stock of Cal 
Fed Bancorp Inc. at any time at a conversion price of $20.16 per share, 
subject to adjustment. 

   During the second quarter of 1996, the Bank called for redemption all 
3,740,000 shares of the Preferred Stock, Series A. Except for the conversion 
of 18,820 shares into 23,336 shares of the Company's common stock, the Series 
A shares were redeemed effective June 14, 1996 at a redemption price of 
$25.00 per share, plus a dividend of $0.398264 per share. 

   In March 1994, the Bank issued 1,725,000 shares of 10.625% noncumulative 
perpetual preferred stock at its liquidation preference of $100.00 per share 
(the "Preferred Stock, Series B"). The issuance of the Preferred Stock, 
Series B is generally not redeemable prior to April 1, 1999. The Preferred 
Stock, Series B, is redeemable at the option of the Bank, in whole or in 
part, at $105.313 per share on or after April 1, 1999 and prior to April 1, 
2000, and at prices decreasing annually thereafter to the liquidation 
preference of $100.00 per share on or after April 1, 2003, plus declared but 
unpaid dividends. In addition, the Preferred Stock, Series B, is redeemable 
at the option of the Bank or its successor or any acquiring or resulting 
entity with respect to the Bank on or after April 1, 1996 and prior to April 
1, 1999 in whole, but not in part, in the event of a change of control of the 
Bank at $114.50 per share. 

                              F-186           
<PAGE>
                    CAL FED BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 

    The Preferred Stock, Series A and Series B are presented on the Company's 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as "Preferred Stock of 
Subsidiary." 

   The following material under the heading "Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" is written with 
the presumption that the users of the interim financial statements have read 
or have access to the most recent report on Form 10-K which contains the 
latest audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with the 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations as of December 31, 1995 and for the year then ended. 

(2) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

   For the purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Bank 
defines cash as currency on hand and demand deposits with other financial 
institutions. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               FOR THE NINE MONTHS 
                                                               ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                                              ---------------------                                  
                                                               1996           1995 
                                                              ------         ------ 
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 
<S>                                                            <C>       <C>
Cash Paid (Received) During the Period for: 
  Interest expense  ........................................   $506.7    $514.7 
  Income taxes  ............................................     11.4      (1.6) 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: 
  Additions to real estate acquired in settlement of loans       97.0     110.0 
  Loans exchanged for mortgage-backed securities  ..........       --     239.7 
  Change in unrealized gain on securities available for 
  sale  ....................................................       --      18.5 
  Transfers (from) to loans held for sale (to) from loans 
  held  for investment  ....................................     47.1      78.5 
</TABLE>

(3) NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION 

   For the purposes of calculating net earnings (loss) per common share, the 
Company used the following weighted average number of shares for the periods 
presented: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           FOR THE THREE MONTHS        FOR THE NINE MONTHS 
                                           ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,         ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                       --------------------------  -------------------------- 
                                            1996          1995          1996          1995 
                                       ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                    <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Primary net earnings (loss) per 
 common share ........................   49,412,545    49,946,620    50,147,218    49,807,312 
Fully diluted net earnings (loss) per 
 common share ........................   49,412,545    54,658,496    50,253,911    50,020,288 
</TABLE>

   Please refer to Exhibit 11 for further information on the calculation of 
earnings (loss) per common share. 

                              F-187           
<PAGE>
                           PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA 

   The following pro forma financial data gives effect to the Acquisitions, 
the Branch Sales the Capital Corporation Offering and and the issuances of 
the Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 
and the Notes. The Branch Purchases and the Home Federal Acquisition have not 
been reflected in the pro forma financial data because such transactions are 
not material either individually or in the aggregate. 

   The following pro forma financial data as of and for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1996 are based on (i) the historical consolidated statement of 
financial condition of Holdings giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the 
issuance of the Notes, and the Capital Corporation Offering as if such 
transactions occurred on September 30, 1996, and (ii) the historical 
consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1996 giving effect to the Cal Fed Acquisition, the SFFed 
Acquisition, the LMUSA 1996 Purchase, the Branch Sales, the Capital 
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the 
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes, as if such 
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The following pro forma financial 
data for the year ended December 31, 1995 is based on the historical 
consolidated statement of operations of Holdings for the year ended December 
31, 1995 giving effect to the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the Capital 
Corporation Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the 
Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes as if such 
transactions occurred on January 1, 1995. The pro forma adjustments are based 
on available information and upon certain assumptions that management 
believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Acquisitions are 
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under this method of 
accounting, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets and 
liabilities acquired based on preliminary estimates of fair value. The actual 
fair value is determined as of the consummation of each of the Acquisitions. 
The pro forma financial data do not necessarily reflect the results of 
operations or the financial position of Holdings that actually would have 
resulted had the Acquisitions, the Branch Sales, the Capital Corporation 
Offering and the issuances of the Holdings Preferred Stock, the Holdings
9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Notes occurred at the dates indicated,
or project the results of operations or financial position of Holdings for 
any future date or period. 

   The following pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with 
the Consolidated Financial Statements of Holdings and the notes thereto, the 
Consolidated Financial Statements of SFFed and the notes thereto and the 
Consolidated Financial Statements of Cal Fed and California Federal and the 
notes thereto. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein have the 
meanings set forth in the Prospectus. 

                               P-1           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                CAL FED ACQUISITION (A) 
                                            ------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                                CAL FED 
                                HOLDINGS        CAL FED        VALUATION       PRO FORMA      ACQUISITION 
                               HISTORICAL    HISTORICAL(I)  ADJUSTMENTS(II) ADJUSTMENTS(III)   PRO FORMA 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
<S>                          <C>            <C>            <C>              <C>             <C>
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents  .   $   271,218    $   197,900      $      0        $(992,839)(2)  $  (794,939) 
Securities .................       572,210      1,444,400          (741)(1)     (300,000)(2)    1,143,659 
Mortgage-backed securities       3,360,527      2,040,800         4,768 (1)           --        2,045,568 
Loans receivable, net  .....    11,307,216     10,055,100       (31,685)(1)           --       10,023,415 
Office premises and 
 equipment, net ............        92,088         64,000       (56,633)(1)           --            7,367 
Mortgage servicing rights, 
 net .......................       406,669          4,866        27,392 (1)           --           32,258 
Core deposit and other 
 intangible assets .........       144,782         14,580       (14,580)(1)      531,094 (1)      531,094 
Other assets ...............       814,768        305,054       185,720 (1)           --          490,774 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
Total assets ...............   $16,969,478    $14,126,700      $114,241        $(761,745)     $13,479,196 
                             =============  =============  ===============  ==============  ============= 
LIABILITIES, MINORITY 
 INTEREST AND 
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits ...................   $ 8,799,990    $ 8,763,000      $  3,839 (1)    $      --      $ 8,766,839 
Borrowings .................     6,507,942      4,304,100        (2,043)(1)           --        4,302,057 

Other liabilities ..........       431,291        232,500         5,300 (1)           --          237,800 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
Total liabilities ..........    15,739,223     13,299,600         7,096               --       13,306,696 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
Minority interest ..........       309,376        172,500            --               --          172,500 
Stockholders' Equity: 
 Preferred Stock ...........       150,000             --            --               --               -- 
 Common Stock ..............             1         49,400            --          (49,400)(3)           -- 
 Additional paid-in 
  capital ..................        47,752        841,000            --         (841,000)(3)           -- 
 Net unrealized holding 
  gain on securities .......        35,087             --            --               --               -- 
 Retained earnings 
  (deficit) ................       688,039       (235,800)      107,145 (1)      128,655 (3)           -- 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
  Stockholders' equity  ....       920,879        654,600       107,145         (761,745)              -- 
                             -------------  -------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
Total liabilities, minority 
 interest and stockholders' 
 equity ....................   $16,969,478    $14,126,700      $114,241        $(761,745)     $13,479,196 
                             =============  =============  ===============  ==============  ============= 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 PRO FORMA 
                            CAPITALIZATION(B)    COMBINED 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
<S>                         <C>               <C>
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents  .     $ 555,000 (1)  $    31,279 
Securities .................            --        1,715,869 
Mortgage-backed securities              --        5,406,095 
Loans receivable, net  .....            --       21,330,631 
Office premises and 
 equipment, net ............            --           99,455 
Mortgage servicing rights, 
 net .......................            --          438,927 
Core deposit and other 
 intangible assets .........            --          675,876 
Other assets ...............        20,000 (1)    1,325,542 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
Total assets ...............     $ 575,000      $31,023,674 
                             ===============  ============= 
LIABILITIES, MINORITY 
 INTEREST AND 
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Deposits ...................     $      --      $17,566,829 
Borrowings .................      (482,650)(2)   10,902,349 
                                   575,000 (1) 
Other liabilities ..........                        669,091 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
Total liabilities ..........        92,350       29,138,269 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
Minority interest ..........       500,000 (2)      981,876 
Stockholders' Equity: 
 Preferred Stock ...........            --          150,000 
 Common Stock ..............            --                1 
 Additional paid-in 
  capital ..................       (17,350)(2)       30,402 
 Net unrealized holding 
  gain on securities .......            --           35,087 
 Retained earnings 
  (deficit) ................            --          688,039 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
  Stockholders' equity  ....       (17,350)         903,529 
                             ---------------  ------------- 
Total liabilities, minority 
 interest and stockholders' 
 equity ....................     $ 575,000      $31,023,674 
                             ===============  ============= 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

(A)    See note (A) on page P-3. 

(B)    See note (B) on page P-7. 

(i)    Represents historical amounts obtained from Cal Fed's unaudited 
       financial statements. 

(ii)   Represents adjustments to (i) record Cal Fed's assets and liabilities 
       at preliminary estimates of their respective fair values and (ii) the 
       elimination of Cal Fed's historical intangible assets. 

(iii)  Represents adjustments to record (i) the purchase price of the Cal Fed 
       Acquisition, and (ii) the elimination of the common equity of Cal Fed. 

                               P-2           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
    NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) 

(A) CAL FED ACQUISITION 

(1) The Cal Fed Acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method 
    of accounting. The total purchase cost will be allocated first to the 
    tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities of Cal Fed 
    based on their respective fair values and the remainder will be allocated 
    to goodwill. The aggregate purchase price was determined as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                          <C>                 
 Purchase price, as defined: 
 Shares outstanding at September 30, 1996  .   49,427,074 
 Options outstanding at September 30, 1996      1,355,140 
                                             ------------ 
    Total ..................................   50,782,214 
 Purchase price per share ..................  $     23.50 
                                             ------------ 
 Purchase price for outstanding shares  ....  $ 1,193,382 
 Exercise of options outstanding (a)  ......      (10,800) 
                                             ------------ 
 Purchase price ............................    1,182,582 
 Acquisition fees and expenses (b)  ........      110,257 
                                             ------------ 
    Total ..................................  $ 1,292,839 
                                             ============ 
</TABLE>

    The following is a reconciliation of the common equity of Cal Fed to the 
    fair value of the net assets to be acquired by Holdings: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                <C>         <C>
Common equity of Cal Fed at September 30, 1996 ...             $  654,600 
Fair value adjustments (c): 
 Securities ......................................   $   (741) 
 Mortgage-backed securities ......................      4,768 
 Loans receivable, net ...........................    (31,685) 
 Mortgage servicing rights .......................     27,392 
 Office premises and equipment (d) ...............    (56,633) 
 Litigation receivable, net (other assets) (e)  ..    132,720 
 Other assets (f) ................................     53,000 
 Deposits accounts ...............................     (3,839) 
 Borrowings ......................................      2,043 
 Other liabilities (g) ...........................     (5,300) 
 Elimination of historical intangible assets  ....    (14,580) 
                                                   ----------   
                                                      107,145      107,145 
                                                               ----------- 
 Fair value of net assets acquired ...............                 761,745 
 Purchase cost ...................................               1,292,839 
                                                               ----------- 
 Excess of purchase cost over net assets acquired 
  ("goodwill") ...................................              $  531,094 
                                                               =========== 
</TABLE>

   (a) Represents cash to be received by Cal Fed in settlement of stock 
       options and stock appreciation rights outstanding as of September 30, 
       1996 (1,355,140 options outstanding at an average price of $7.97 per 
       share). 

                               P-3           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
    NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) 

(A) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

   (b) Represents fees and costs consisting of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                      <C>
 Severance costs .......................................  $ 45,500 
 Pension plan termination costs ........................     6,700 
 Conversion and contract termination costs .............    33,257 
 Investment banking, legal and other professional costs     24,800 
                                                         --------- 
                                                          $110,257 
                                                         ========= 
</TABLE>

   Severance costs were estimated based on (i) obligations assumed by 
  Holdings under Cal Fed's compensation agreements with eleven of its 
  executive officers; (ii) transaction bonuses paid to six California Federal 
  executive officers; (iii) severance benefits paid or payable pursuant to a 
  letter agreement between Cal Fed and Holdings for approximately 850 
  employees who are parties to separate employment agreements; and (iv) 
  relocation benefits for employees who have been offered employment 
  opportunities in northern California. The obligations of Holdings pursuant 
  to items (i) and (ii) above approximate $15.5 million and $10 million, 
  respectively. Non-contract employees are eligible to be paid three weeks of 
  severance per year of service, with a minimum payment of eight weeks 
  severance. In addition, 52 employees have guaranteed minimum severance 
  payments, which often exceed the three weeks per year of service. Holdings' 
  termination plan has been developed, and employees to be terminated have 
  been so notified. Termination dates generally fall within six months of the 
  consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition. 

   Pension termination costs represent lump sum distributions which are 
  required under Cal Fed's defined benefit programs upon termination of such 
  plans. These amounts, totalling $4.2 million, have not been previously 
  accrued. In addition, the purchase agreement includes $2.5 million to be 
  allocated to an employee retention pool, established to provide additional 
  incentive to critical employees to remain with Cal Fed until the Cal Fed 
  Acquisition was consummated. 

   The majority of conversion and contract costs of $33.3 million represents 
  costs and penalties expected to be incurred by Holdings in connection with 
  the cancellation of outstanding contracts. Such contracts consist primarily 
  of data processing services and real property lease arrangements. This 
  amount also includes the transfer cost of mortgage loan servicing, 
  estimated at $40 per loan, based on First Nationwide's historical 
  experience. 

   (c) Fair value adjustments are amortized against (accreted to) net income 
  as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     PERIOD OF AMORTIZATION 
              ITEM                      METHOD OF AMORTIZATION (ACCRETION)                (ACCRETION) 
- ------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------  -------------------------- 
<S>                             <C>                                               <C>
Mortgage-backed securities      Level yield method over effective terms of such           6 to 9 years 
                                assets, considering estimated prepayments 
Loans receivable                Level yield method over effective terms of                2 to 12 years 
                                   such assets, considering estimated 
                                   prepayments 
Mortgage servicing rights       Level yield method over effective terms of                2 to 7 years 
                                   such assets, considering estimated 
                                   prepayments 
Goodwill                        Straight-line method                                         15 years 
Deposit accounts                Level yield method over stated terms of such              1 to 6 years 
                                   liabilities 
Borrowings                      Level yield method over stated terms of such              1 to 9 years 
                                   liabilities 
</TABLE>

                               P-4           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
    NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) 

(A) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

   With respect to goodwill, representing the excess of the purchase price 
  over the fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed 
  (the "Excess"), Holdings does not currently anticipate that any of the 
  Excess will be allocated to "identifiable intangible assets" (i.e., core 
  deposit intangible) in connection with the Cal Fed Acquisition. Based on 
  prior core deposit intangible studies, management estimates that the value 
  of California deposits would approximate $135 million, at September 30, 
  1996. The average life of this intangible, based on historical experience, 
  is approximately five years. On the other hand, goodwill related to 
  financial institutions is, by industry standards, typically amortized over 
  a 25 year period. Holdings has elected to amortize the Excess over 15 
  years. This treatment is predicated on the fact that 15 years is a 
  reasonable approximation of the combined lives of a separately determinable 
  core deposit intangible and the remaining Excess, and that non-segregation 
  of these assets would not have a significant effect on Holdings' financial 
  statements. 

   (d) Includes (i) $45.7 million in fair value adjustments to reflect 
       obligations assumed under master lease arrangements on Cal Fed's two 
       corporate facilities at market rental rates, net of sub-lease income; 
       (ii) fair value adjustments to reflect lease obligations on branch 
       facilities at market rates; and (iii) fair value adjustments related 
       to certain data processing hardware and software. 

   (e) Represents the estimated after-tax recovery that will inure to 
       Holdings from the California Federal Litigation, net of amounts 
       payable to holders of the Litigation Interests and the Secondary 
       Litigation Interests. The estimated fair value of such litigation 
       asset was determined based on the following methodology: 

           CALCULATION OF ESTIMATED GROSS PROCEEDS (WHOLE DOLLARS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                        <C>
CALGZ Closing Price at September 30, 1996    $     11.375 
CALGZ Shares Outstanding .................      5,075,549 
                                           --------------- 
CALGZ Total Value ........................   $ 57,734,370 
CALGZ Share of Litigation Proceeds  ......       25.37775% 
                                           --------------- 
Total Value, After-tax Proceeds ..........   $227,499,955 
Gross-up for Tax Effect (1-40.2%)  .......          59.80% 
                                           --------------- 
                                             $380,434,708(i) 
Subjective Discount (ii) .................     57,065,206 
                                           --------------- 
Estimated Gross Proceeds .................   $323,369,502 
                                           =============== 
</TABLE>

        (i) No adjustment for expenses included due to immateriality to total 
            proceeds. 

       (ii) Subjective discount of approximately 15% was applied in 
            consideration of the variability of the market prices of the CALGZ 
            interests over time (which may be attributed in part to the 
            market's assumptions concerning, among other things, the time 
            frame for the final settlement of the California Federal 
            Litigation, the related discount for the time value of money, and 
            past and future expenses incurred in pursuing the California 
            Federal Litigation). After discount, estimated gross proceeds 
            represent a CALGZ price of $9.67 per share. 

                               P-5           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
    NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) 

(A) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

                           DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                           <C>
Estimated Gross Proceeds ....................   $ 323,370 
Tax Liability, Estimated at 40.2% ...........     129,995 
                                              ----------- 
Total After-tax Proceeds ....................   $ 193,375 
                                              =========== 
Distribution to Class A Certificate Holders     $ 193,375 
CALGZ Share of After-tax Proceeds ...........    25.37775% 
                                              ----------- 
Total Distribution to Class A Holders  ......   $  49,074 
                                              =========== 
Remaining After-tax Proceeds ................   $ 144,301 
Holdings Initial Distribution ...............     125,000 
                                              ----------- 
Remainder for Secondary Distribution  .......   $  19,301 
                                              =========== 
Holdings--40% Distribution ..................   $   7,720 
Class B Certificate Holders--60% 
 Distribution ...............................      11,581 
                                              ----------- 
 Total Secondary Distribution ...............   $  19,301 
                                              =========== 
Holdings Distribution: 
 Initial Distribution .......................   $ 125,000 
 40% Secondary Distribution .................       7,720 
                                              ----------- 
  Total Holdings Distribution ...............   $ 132,720 
                                              =========== 
</TABLE>

       Once the allocation of purchase price has been made, Holdings will 
       incur periodic charges against earnings for any market value 
       declines in the carrying value of this asset. Market value will be 
       determined based upon the market value of the CALGZ and Secondary 
       Litigation Interests, and will also consider a decline in value 
       related to factors of which management is aware which may not be 
       reflected in the market values of these securities. Any increases in 
       market value above the original cost basis established through 
       purchase accounting will be deferred until the final realization of 
       the settlement. 

   (f) Includes fair value adjustments to reflect (i) federal income tax and 
       interest receivable, net of California franchise tax and interest 
       payable, and (ii) investor advances accounts related to the loan 
       servicing operation. 

   (g) Includes fair value adjustments to deficit escrow accounts. 

(2) Represents payment by Holdings in connection with the Cal Fed 
    Acquisition. The cash portion of the purchase price will be obtained by 
    liquidating certain of Cal Fed's assets at book value, as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                <C>
Existing cash ....................................................  $  992,839 
Sale of securities available for sale and proceeds from 
 securities purchased under agreements to resell .................     300,000 
                                                                   ----------- 
  Purchase Price .................................................  $1,292,839 
                                                                   =========== 
</TABLE>

(3) Represents the elimination of the common equity components of Cal Fed of 
$761,745. 

                               P-6           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
    NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) 

(B) CAPITALIZATION 

(1) Represents the issuance of the Notes: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                      <C>
Proceeds from the issuance of the Notes    $575,000 
Less: deferred issuance costs ..........    (20,000) 
                                         ---------- 
 Net proceeds ..........................   $555,000 
                                         ========== 
</TABLE>

(2) Represents the proceeds from the Capital Corporation Offering: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                         <C>
Proceeds from the issuance of the Capital Corporation 
 Preferred Stock ..........................................   $500,000 
Less: issuance costs (additional paid-in capital)  ........    (17,350) 
                                                            ---------- 
 Net proceeds .............................................   $482,650 
                                                            ========== 
Net proceeds will be used to reduce borrowings of the Bank. 

</TABLE>

                               P-7           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
             PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       SFFED       LMUSA 1996      CAL FED 
                                                    ACQUISITION     PURCHASE     ACQUISITION 
                                       HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA 
                                      HISTORICAL     TOTALS(A)     TOTALS(B)     TOTALS (C) 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                                 <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ..................    $716,523       $21,821        $   --       $579,125 
Securities ........................      24,875         1,017            --         80,200 
Mortgage-backed securities ........     191,602         3,174            --        127,000 
Other interest income .............       1,413            --            --        (21,792) 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total interest income ............     934,413        26,012            --        764,533 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ..........................     323,246        12,401            --        318,700 
Borrowings ........................     290,037         6,114          (848)       173,525 

                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense ...........     613,283        18,515          (848)       492,225 
Net interest income ...............     321,130         7,497           848        272,308 
Provision for loan losses .........      29,700           500            --         30,800 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
Net interest income after 
 provision for loan losses ........     291,430         6,997           848        241,508 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .............      34,356           199            --         36,300 
Mortgage banking operations  ......      92,150           191         3,484          3,500 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets      414,413        (1,140)           --          1,800 
Other .............................      54,542           239            51         15,500 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income .........     595,461          (511)        3,535         57,100 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits .........     155,976         1,257         2,070         50,994 
Other .............................     223,329         2,616         1,099        175,824 

                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense ........     379,305         3,873         3,169        226,818 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 

Income (loss) before income taxes 
 and minority interest ............     507,586         2,613         1,214         71,790 
Income tax (benefit) expense  .....     (79,724)          369           120         11,439 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before minority 
 interest .........................     587,310         2,244         1,094         60,351 
MINORITY INTEREST .................      34,584            --            --         18,900 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) .................     552,726         2,244         1,094         41,451 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends           --            --            --             -- 
                                    ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) available to 
 common stockholders ..............    $552,726       $ 2,244        $1,094       $ 41,451 
                                    ============  =============  ============  ============= 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      BRANCH SALES 
                                       PRO FORMA        PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA 
                                       TOTALS(D)     ADJUSTMENTS (E)    COMBINED 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
<S>                                 <C>             <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ..................     $   (110)       $     --       $1,317,359 
Securities ........................           --              --          106,092 
Mortgage-backed securities ........           --              --          321,776 
Other interest income .............           --              --          (20,379) 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total interest income ............         (110)             --        1,724,848 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ..........................      (40,742)             --          613,605 
Borrowings ........................       44,835         (19,757)(1)      540,791 
                                                          45,820 (2) 
                                                           1,065 (2) 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total interest expense ...........        4,093          27,128        1,154,396 
Net interest income ...............       (4,203)        (27,128)         570,452 
Provision for loan losses .........           --              --           61,000 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net interest income after 
 provision for loan losses ........       (4,203)        (27,128)         509,452 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .............       (3,965)             --           66,890 
Mortgage banking operations  ......           --              --           99,325 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets            10              --          415,083 
Other .............................         (163)             --           70,169 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest income .........       (4,118)             --          651,467 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits .........       (4,337)             --          205,960 
Other .............................       (3,387)          2,143 (3)      401,691 
                                                              67 (3) 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest expense ........       (7,724)          2,210          607,651 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 

Income (loss) before income taxes 
 and minority interest ............         (597)        (29,338)         553,268 
Income tax (benefit) expense  .....          (59)         (1,859)(4)      (69,714) 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before minority 
 interest .........................         (538)        (27,479)         622,982 (7) 
MINORITY INTEREST .................           --          30,797 (5)       84,281 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) .................         (538)        (58,276)         538,701 
Holdings Preferred Stock dividends            --          13,859 (6)       13,859 
                                    --------------  ---------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) available to 
 common stockholders ..............     $   (538)       $(72,135)      $  524,842 (i) 
                                    ==============  ===============  ============ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
   (A) See note (A) on page P-9.  

   (B) See note (B) on page P-12. 

   (C) See note (C) on page P-14. 

   (D) See note (D) on page P-17. 

   (E) See note (E) on page P-19. 

                               P-8           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  ONE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 31, 1996 (A) 
                                     ------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                          SFFED 
                                                                                       ACQUISITION 
                                                       VALUATION        PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA 
(A) SFFED ACQUISITION                  HISTORICAL   ADJUSTMENTS (B)  ADJUSTMENTS (C)     TOTALS 
- -----------------------------------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
<S>                                  <C>           <C>              <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
                                                                            $ 
Loan receivable ....................    $20,524        $   1,297 (1)          --         $21,821 
Securities .........................      1,017               --              --           1,017 
Mortgage-backed securities .........      2,976              198 (1)          --           3,174 
Other interest income ..............         --               --              --              -- 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest income .............     24,517            1,495              --          26,012 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ...........................     11,693              708 (1)          --          12,401 
Borrowings .........................      5,861              253 (1)          --           6,114 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense ............     17,554              961              --          18,515 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income ................      6,963              534              --           7,497 
Provision for loan losses ..........        500               --              --             500 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income after provision 
 for loan losses ...................      6,463              534              --           6,997 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees ..............        199               --              --             199 
Mortgage banking operations  .......        557             (366)(1)          --             191 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets       (1,140)              --              --          (1,140) 
Other ..............................        239               --              --             239 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income ..........       (145)           (366)              --            (511) 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ..........      6,041               --          (4,784)(3)       1,257 
Other ..............................      4,315            1,076 (2)      (2,775)(4)       2,616 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense .........     10,356            1,076          (7,559)          3,873 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes 
 and minority taxes ................     (4,038)           (908)           7,559           2,613 
Income tax (benefit) expense  ......     (4,993)              --           5,362 (5)         369 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority 
 interest ..........................        955            (908)           2,197           2,244 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
MINORITY INTEREST ..................         --               --              --              -- 
                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) ..................    $   955        $   (908)         $ 2,197         $ 2,244 
                                     ============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (a) The SFFed Acquisition was consummated on February 1, 1996. Historical 
       results represent unaudited results of operations of SFFed for the 
       month ended January 31, 1996. 

   (b) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization or accretion of 
       fair value adjustments and (ii) the elimination of amortization of 
       historical goodwill. 

   (c) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the elimination of certain 
       noninterest expense due to consolidation of SFFed operations with First 
       Nationwide's and (ii) the elimination of certain historical noninterest 
       expense recorded by SFFed as a result of the acquisition by First 
       Nationwide, and (iii) income taxes relative to the SFFed Acquisition. 

                               P-9           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        IMPACT ON INCOME 
                                                                                       BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                                                                                      AND MINORITY INTEREST 
(A) SFFED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)                                                      INCREASE (DECREASE) 
- ---------------------------------                                                  ------------------------- 
<S>                                                                                <C>
(1) Represents amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments for the one 
    month ended January 31, 1996 as follows: 
    Loans receivable, net .........................................................           $ 1,297 
    Mortgage-backed securities ....................................................               198 
    Deposits ......................................................................              (708) 
    Borrowings ....................................................................              (253) 
    Mortgage servicing rights .....................................................              (366) 

                                                                                      IMPACT ON INCOME 
                                                                                     BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                                                                                    AND MINORITY INTEREST 
                                                                                     INCREASE (DECREASE) 
                                                                                   ------------------------- 
(2) Represents adjustments for the one month ended January 31, 1996 consisting of the following: 
    Amortization of fair value adjustments--amortization of goodwill ..............           $(1,131) 
    Elimination of amortization of SFFed's historical goodwill ....................                55 
                                                                                   ------------------------- 
                                                                                              $(1,076) 
                                                                                   ========================= 
(3) Represents adjustments to compensation and benefits expense for the one month ended January 31, 1996 
    relating to the consolidation of SFFed's operations into those of Holdings: 
       Decrease in compensation and benefits due to the reduction in headcount from 
       620 at January 1, 1996 to approximately 260 after the consummation of the SFFed 
       Acquisition. Substantially all retained employees represent retail branch 
       personnel. ................................................................           $ 1,586 
       Elimination of certain nonrecurring expenses recorded by SFFed related  to 
       the acquisition by Holdings: 
         Accrual for severance for employees noticed for termination in  January 
         1996 ....................................................................             2,459 
         Directors retirement plan and fees ......................................               388 
         Expense related to restricted stock options .............................               351 
                                                                                   ------------------------- 
                                                                                             $ 4,784 
                                                                                   ========================= 
</TABLE>

                              P-10           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
  NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(A) SFFED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

(4) Represents adjustments to other noninterest expense relating to the 
    consolidation of SFFed's operations into those of Holdings. Substantially 
    all of SFFed's operations have been consolidated into the existing 
    operations of Holdings, resulting in a reduction in headcount of 
    approximately 58% with the remaining personnel primarily consisting of 
    retail branch personnel. In addition, ten retail branches have been 
    closed. The estimates are based on the pro-rata portion of the annual 
    expense reduction computed for the year ended December 31, 1995. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               SFFED        COST OF        1995 
                                                             HISTORICAL     ONGOING       EXPENSE 
                                                               COSTS       OPERATIONS    REDUCTION 
                                                           ------------  ------------  ----------- 
<S>                                                        <C>           <C>           <C>
    Expense decreases due to consolidation: 
     Mortgage banking operations: 
      Occupancy expenses, including insurance  ...........    $ 1,329       $   588       $   741 
      Travel, automobile and employee dues  ..............        282            67           215 
      Telecommunications, postage and supplies  ..........        900           214           686 
      Other, net  ........................................      1,047           460           587 
                                                           ------------  ------------  ----------- 
       Subtotal mortgage banking operations  .............    $ 3,558       $ 1,329       $ 2,229 
                                                           ============  ============  =========== 
     Retail Banking operations--reductions due to 
      consolidation of ten retail branches and retail 
      operations center: 
      Occupancy expenses, including insurance  ...........    $11,220       $ 3,405       $ 7,815 
      SAIF assessment reduction based on lower historical 
       assessment rate for First Nationwide  .............      6,811         6,011           800 
      Travel, automobile and employee dues  ..............        410            60           350 
      Telecommunications and data processing  ............      1,766           364         1,402 
      Postage and messenger costs  .......................        666           473           193 
      Other costs, net  ..................................        216           108           108 
                                                           ------------  ------------  ----------- 
       Subtotal retail banking operations  ...............    $21,089       $10,421       $10,668 
                                                           ============  ============  =========== 
     Overhead areas, including executive offices, legal, 
      human resources, information services, accounting, 
      and strategic planning areas: 
      Occupancy costs  ...................................    $ 1,316       $    --       $ 1,316 
      Data processing costs  .............................      2,848         1,000         1,848 
      Marketing and advertising expenses  ................      2,094           500         1,594 
      Other overhead costs  ..............................      8,072         8,072            -- 
                                                           ------------  ------------  ----------- 
       Subtotal overhead areas  ..........................    $14,330       $ 9,572       $ 4,758 
                                                           ============  ============  =========== 
        Total decreases due to consolidation  ............    $38,977       $21,322       $17,655 
                                                           ============  ============  =========== 
    Estimated impact on January 1996 ( 1/12 of 1995 Expense Reduction)  ..............    $ 1,471 
    Elimination of certain nonrecurring expenses recorded by 
     SFFed related to the acquisition by First Nationwide: 
     Retirement of office, premises and equipment  ...................................      1,115 
     Directors and officers insurance premiums  ......................................        189 
                                                                                       ----------- 
        Total expense reduction for the month ended January 31, 1996  ................    $ 2,775 
                                                                                       =========== 
(5) Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro forma computation. Pro 
     forma tax expense for the month ended January 31, 1996 related to the SFFed Acquisition was 
     computed as follows: 
      Income before taxes  ...........................................................    $ 2,613 
      Add: permanent differences--amortization of goodwill  ..........................      1,131 
                                                                                       ----------- 
      Taxable income  ................................................................    $ 3,744 
                                                                                       =========== 
      Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net operating loss carryovers  ..    $    69 
      State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8%  .........................................        300 
                                                                                       ----------- 
                                                                                          $   369 
                                                                                       =========== 
</TABLE>

                              P-11           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         ONE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 31, 1996 (A) 
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                                                    LMUSA 
                                                                                              PRO FORMA         1996 PURCHASE 
(B) LMUSA 1996 PURCHASE                               HISTORICAL (A)    ADJUSTMENTS (B)    ADJUSTMENTS (C)     PRO FORMA TOTALS 
- -----------------------                             ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
<S>                                                 <C>               <C>                <C>                <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ..................................       $   --            $    --            $   --               $   -- 
Securities ........................................           --                 --                --                   -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ........................           --                 --                --                   -- 
Other interest income .............................           --                 --                --                   -- 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
  Total interest income ...........................           --                 --                --                   -- 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ..........................................           --                 --                --                   -- 
Borrowings ........................................           --                 --              (848)(2)             (848) 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
  Total interest expense ..........................           --                 --              (848)                (848) 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
Net interest income ...............................           --                 --               848                  848 
Provision for loan losses .........................           --                 --                --                   -- 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses ...........................................           --                 --               848                  848 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .............................           --                 --                --                   -- 
Mortgage banking operations .......................        5,363             (1,879)(1)            --                3,484 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ................           --                 --                --                   -- 
Other .............................................           51                 --                --                   51 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
  Total noninterest income ........................        5,414             (1,879)               --                3,535 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits .........................        2,070                 --                --                2,070 
Other .............................................        1,940                 --              (841)(3)            1,099 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
  Total noninterest expense .......................        4,010                 --              (841)               3,169 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority 
 interest .........................................        1,404             (1,879)            1,689                1,214 
Income tax (benefit) expense ......................           --                 --               120 (4)              120 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority interest  .......        1,404             (1,879)            1,569                1,094 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
MINORITY INTEREST .................................           --                 --                --                   -- 
                                                    ----------------  -----------------  -----------------  -------------------- 
Net income (loss) .................................       $1,404            $(1,879)           $1,569               $1,094 
                                                    ================  =================  =================  ==================== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (a) The LMUSA 1996 Purchase was consummated on January 31, 1996. 
       Accordingly, historical financial data relating to operations acquired 
       in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase is presented for the month ended January 31, 
       1996 (unaudited). Historical financial statements were not available; 
       accordingly, historical data presented reflects best estimates of 
       management. 

   (b) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization of the fair 
       value of mortgage servicing rights and (ii) the elimination of 
       amortization of historical mortgage servicing rights. 

   (c) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the decrease in interest expense 
       resulting from the transfer of custodial accounts acquired to First 
       Nationwide, (ii) elimination of certain other noninterest expense due 
       to consolidation with the Bank's existing mortgage banking operations, 
       and (iii) income taxes relative to the LMUSA 1996 Purchase. 

                              P-12           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(B) LMUSA 1996 PURCHASE (CONTINUED) 

(1) Represents the difference between the amortization of pro forma recorded 
    balance of mortgage servicing rights and the historical amortization of 
    mortgage servicing rights as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              IMPACT ON INCOME BEFORE 
                                 INCOME TAXES AND 
                                 MINORITY INTEREST 
                                INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                             ----------------------- 
<S>                          <C>
Pro forma amortization  ....          $(2,284) 
Historical amortization (i)               405 
                             ----------------------- 
                                      $(1,879) 
                             ======================= 
</TABLE>

         (i) Represents elimination of amortization of mortgage servicing 
             rights of $405 included in LMUSA's historical statement of 
             operations for the month ended January 31, 1996. 

(2) Represents a decrease in interest expense resulting from the transfer of 
    custodial accounts acquired to First Nationwide. 

(3) Represents the impact on other noninterest expense of (i) the elimination 
    of historical amounts related to LMUSA operations not included in the 
    LMUSA 1996 Purchase and (ii) the consolidation of the LMUSA 1996 Purchase 
    into the Bank's existing mortgage banking operations, as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  DECREASE 
                                                        LMUSA       ESTIMATED     IN OTHER 
                                                      HISTORICAL     FUTURE      NONINTEREST 
                                                        COSTS         COSTS        EXPENSE 
                                                    ------------  -----------  ------------- 
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>          <C>
Components of LMUSA historical noninterest 
 expense: 
 Facilities depreciation ..........................     $  128       $   -- (ii)    $(128) 
 Data processing, document storage, administrative 
  services and management fees ....................        833          120 (iii)    (713) 
 Other miscellaneous costs ........................        979          979            -- 
                                                    ------------  -----------  ------------- 
                                                        $1,940       $1,099         $(841) 
                                                    ============  ===========  ============= 
</TABLE>

    (ii) Represents historical amounts related to operations not included in 
         the LMUSA 1996 Purchase. 

   (iii) Represents amounts necessary to replace these services based on 
         Holdings' historical annual cost per loan based on the average 
         number of loans serviced. 

(4) Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
    forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the month ended January 31, 
    1996 related to the LMUSA 1996 Purchase was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                 <C>
 Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net 
  operating loss carryovers ........................  $ 23 
 State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% .............    97 
                                                     ----- 
                                                      $120 
                                                     ===== 
</TABLE>

                              P-13           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. 

        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                         CAL FED 
                                                                                                       ACQUISITION 
                                                        CAL FED        VALUATION        PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA 
(C) CAL FED ACQUISITION                                HISTORICAL   ADJUSTMENTS (A)  ADJUSTMENTS (B)     TOTALS 
- -----------------------                              ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>              <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ...................................    $567,800       $ 11,325 (1)   $         --      $579,125 
Securities .........................................      80,200             --                 --        80,200 
Mortgage-backed securities .........................     109,900         17,100 (1)             --       127,000 
Other interest income ..............................       3,700             --           (25,492)(3)    (21,792) 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest income .............................     761,600         28,425           (25,492)       764,533 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ...........................................     326,200         (7,500)(1)             --       318,700 
Borrowings .........................................     174,500           (975)(1)             --       173,525 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense ............................     500,700        (8,475)                 --       492,225 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income ................................     260,900         36,900           (25,492)       272,308 
Provision for loan losses ..........................      30,800             --                 --        30,800 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses      230,100         36,900           (25,492)       241,508 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees ..............................      36,300             --                 --        36,300 
Mortgage banking operations ........................       8,300         (4,800)(1)             --         3,500 
Net loss on sales of assets ........................       1,800             --                 --         1,800 
Other ..............................................      15,500             --                 --        15,500 (6) 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income ..........................      61,900        (4,800)                 --        57,100 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ..........................      72,300             --            (21,306)(4)    50,994 
Other ..............................................     170,300         41,909 (2)        (36,385)(4)   175,824 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense .........................     242,600         41,909           (57,691)       226,818 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes ..................      49,400        (9,809)             32,199        71,790 
Federal and state income taxes .....................         100             --             11,339 (5)    11,439 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) ..................................      49,300        (9,809)             20,860        60,351 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
MINORITY INTEREST ..................................      18,900             --                 --        18,900 
                                                     ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders      $ 30,400       $(9,809)       $     20,860      $ 41,451 
                                                     ============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
<FN>
- ------------ 

   (a) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization or accretion of 
       fair value adjustments and (ii) the elimination of amortization of Cal 
       Fed's historical intangible assets. 

   (b) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the reduction in interest income 
       relative to the loss in yield on the purchase price of the Cal Fed 
       Acquisition funded with existing cash, (ii) the elimination of certain 
       noninterest expense due to consolidation of Cal Fed's operations with 
       Holdings' and (iii) income taxes relative to the Cal Fed Acquisition. 
       See further discussion at Notes (3) and (4). 
</TABLE>

                              P-14           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(C) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

(1)    Represents amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments as 
       follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                IMPACT ON INCOME 
                               BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                              AND MINORITY INTEREST 
                               INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                             --------------------- 
<S>                                 <C>
Loans receivable, net  .....         $11,325 
Mortgage-backed securities            17,100 
Deposits ...................           7,500 
Borrowings .................             975 
Mortgage servicing rights  .          (4,800) 

</TABLE>

(2)    Represents adjustments consisting of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  IMPACT ON INCOME 
                                                                 BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                                                                AND MINORITY INTEREST 
                                                                 INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                                                               --------------------- 
<S>                                                            <C>
Amortization of fair value adjustment--amortization of 
 goodwill ....................................................        $(44,465) 
Elimination of amortization of Cal Fed's historical 
 intangible assets ...........................................           2,556 
                                                               --------------------- 
                                                                      $(41,909) 
                                                               ===================== 
</TABLE>

(3)    Represents the reduction in interest income relative to the loss in 
       yield on the purchase price of the Cal Fed Acquisition funded with 
       existing cash. The loss was estimated using an interest rate of 5.75%, 
       which approximates the average interest rate on short term investments 
       for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. 

(4)    Represents adjustments to other noninterest expense relating to the 
       consolidation of Cal Fed's operations into those of Holdings. A 
       substantial portion of Cal Fed's operations will be consolidated into 
       the existing operations of Holdings, resulting in a reduction in 
       headcount of 850, or approximately 36%, across all business areas. In 
       addition, seven retail branches and two administrative offices will be 
       closed. Expected savings from such consolidation include compensation, 
       occupancy, travel, telecommunications, data processing and marketing 
       expenses. The expense reduction for the nine months ended September 30, 
       1996 represents a 36% reduction over historical levels based on 
       management's current transition plan for the second year following the 
       consummation of the Cal Fed Acquisition: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            CAL FED       COST OF      ADJUSTMENT- 
                           HISTORICAL     ONGOING        EXPENSE 
BUSINESS AREA:               COSTS       OPERATIONS     REDUCTION 
- -----------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                      <C>           <C>           <C>
Compensation: 
 Retail Banking ........    $36,731       $36,245        $   486 
 Information Technology         532           951           (419) 
 Commercial Real Estate       5,005         1,643          3,362 
 Mortgage Banking ......     13,837         9,452          4,385 
 Legal .................      1,371           618            753 
 Finance ...............      5,163           924          4,239 
 Internal Audit ........      1,154           212            942 
 Executive and Other  ..      4,014           243          3,771 
 Human Resources .......      2,941           347          2,594 
 Corporate Services  ...      1,571           378          1,193 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------- 
                             72,319        51,013         21,306 
</TABLE>

                              P-15           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.

        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(C) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    CAL FED       COST OF      ADJUSTMENT- 
                                  HISTORICAL      ONGOING        EXPENSE 
BUSINESS AREA:                       COSTS       OPERATIONS     REDUCTION 
- ------------------------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                             <C>            <C>           <C>
Occupancy & Other Expense: 
 Retail Banking ...............    $ 48,397       $ 22,955      $ 25,442 
 Information Technology  ......      20,862          7,164        13,698 
 Commercial Real Estate  ......       2,306            381         1,925 
 Mortgage Banking .............       2,809          3,363          (554) 
 Legal ........................       1,919          5,145        (3,226) 
 Finance ......................       4,410            570         3,840 
 Internal Audit ...............         317             33           284 
 Executive and Other ..........       4,935            458         4,477 
 Human Resources ..............       1,790            173         1,617 
 Corporate Services ...........       4,202         15,320       (11,118) 
                                -------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                     91,947         55,562        36,385 
SAIF Deposit Insurance Premium       75,778         75,778            -- 
                                -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total Noninterest Expense  ...    $240,044(i)    $182,353      $ 57,691 
                                =============  ============  ============= 
</TABLE>

   (i) Balance represents total historical noninterest expense of $242,600 
       less historical amortization of intangible assets already adjusted in 
       note 2 on page P-15. 

(5)    Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
       forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the nine months ended 
       September 30, 1996 related to the Cal Fed Acquisition was computed as 
       follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                               <C>
Income before taxes .............................................   $ 71,790 
Add back: permanent differences--amortization of goodwill  ......     44,465 
                                                                  ---------- 
Taxable income ..................................................   $116,255 
                                                                  ========== 
Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net operating 
 loss carryovers ................................................   $  2,139 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% ...........................      9,300 
                                                                  ---------- 
                                                                    $ 11,439 
                                                                  ========== 
</TABLE>

(6)    Includes $12,000 gain on sale of California Federal's branches in San 
       Diego county. 

                              P-16           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               BRANCH SALES 
                                                OHIO SALE     MICHIGAN SALE   NORTHEAST SALE    PRO FORMA 
(D) BRANCH SALES                                PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA         TOTALS 
- --------------------------------------------  ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
<S>                                           <C>           <C>              <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................  $        (6)(a)    $    (27)(a)     $    (77)(a)  $   (110) 
Securities ..................................           --              --               --            -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................           --              --               --            -- 
Other interest income .......................           --              --               --            -- 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total interest income ......................           (6)            (27)             (77)         (110) 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................       (3,392)(a)     (17,009)(a)      (20,341)(a)   (40,742) 
Borrowings ..................................        3,522 (1)      19,560 (1)       21,753 (1)    44,835 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total interest expense .....................          130           2,551            1,412         4,093 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net interest income .........................         (136)         (2,578)          (1,489)       (4,203) 
Provision for loan losses ...................           --              --               --            -- 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................         (136)         (2,578)          (1,489)       (4,203) 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................         (256)(a)      (2,147)(a)       (1,562)(a)    (3,965) 
Mortgage banking operations .................           --              --               --            -- 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........           --               2                8            10 
Other .......................................          (15)(a)         (63)(a)          (85)(a)      (163) 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total noninterest income ...................         (271)         (2,208)          (1,639)       (4,118) 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................         (516)(a)      (2,133)(a)       (1,688)(a)    (4,337) 
Other .......................................         (265)(a)      (1,456)(a)       (1,666)(a)    (3,387) 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total noninterest expense ..................         (781)         (3,589)          (3,354)       (7,724) 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................          374          (1,197)             226          (597) 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................           37            (118)              22           (59)(2) 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority interest  .          337          (1,079)             204          (538) 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................           --              --               --            -- 
                                              ------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net income (loss) ...........................  $       337    $     (1,079)     $       204     $    (538) 
                                              ============  ===============  ==============  ============== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

(a) Represents historical information for the six months ended June 30, 1996 
    related to the retail banking facilities in Ohio, Michigan and the 
    Northeast. Other noninterest expense includes occupancy, SAIF insurance 
    premiums, marketing, OTS assessments, data processing and 
    telecommunications directly attributable to the Ohio, Michigan and 
    Northeast retail branch operations. Amounts represent historical 
    information from January 1, 1996 through the date of sale. 

                              P-17           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(D) BRANCH SALES (CONTINUED) 

(1)    Represents increase in interest expense on borrowings to fund the 
       Branch Sales, as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   SALE                     DEPOSITS                PRE-TAX       AMOUNT                            PRO FORMA 
   DATE       LOCATION        SOLD       ASSETS       GAIN       BORROWED       RATE      DAYS   INTEREST EXPENSE 
- ---------  ------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  ------------  ----------  ------  ---------------- 
<S>        <C>           <C>           <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>     <C>
 1/19/96   Ohio            $1,392,561    $20,480    $130,660    $1,241,417      5.45%(i)   19        $ 3,522 
                                                                                                ================ 
 1/12/96   New York           416,476      5,997      32,991       377,512      5.45%(i)   12        $   676 
 2/23/96   New York           270,046      1,838      17,027       251,154      5.45%(i)   54          2,025 
 3/15/96   New York           615,572      8,083      48,933       558,514      5.45%(i)   75          6,255 
 3/22/96   New Jersey         501,262      6,396      35,938       458,932      5.45%(i)   82          5,619 
 3/22/96   New York           637,045      9,465      41,286       586,269      5.45%(i)   82          7,178 
                                                                                                ---------------- 
           Total Northeast                                                                           $21,753 
                                                                                                ================ 

 6/28/96   Michigan           799,226     15,060      56,177       727,755      5.45%(i)  180        $19,560 
                                                                                                ================ 
</TABLE>

       (i)  Rate represents the average rates paid on new borrowings used to 
            finance the Branch Sales during the nine months ended September 
            30, 1996. 

(2)    Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
       forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the nine months ended 
       September 30, 1996 related to the Branch Sales was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                               <C>
 FEDERAL AMT, REDUCED, TO THE EXTENT OF 90%, BY NET OPERATING 
 LOSS CARRYOVERS ................................................   $(11) 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% ...........................    (48) 
                                                                  ------- 
                                                                    $(59) 
                                                                  ======= 
</TABLE>

                              P-18           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                     NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(E) PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS 

(1)    Represents the decrease in interest expense relative to the paydown of 
       securities sold under agreements to repurchase with proceeds from the 
       issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock. The reduction in 
       interest expense was established using an interest rate of 5.458%, the 
       weighted average rate of these obligations during the nine months ended 
       September 30, 1996 using a one month LIBOR rate less five basis points. 

(2)    Represents interest expense as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                           <C>
     $575 million Notes ......................................   $45,820 
     $140 million Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes 
      issued January 31, 1996 (expense for one month)  .......     1,065 
</TABLE>

(3)    Represents the amortization of: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                <C>
     $20,000 in deferred debt issuance costs over the seven year 
      term of the Notes .............................................   $2,143 
     $5,60 0 in deferred debt issuance costs over the seven year term 
      of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (for one 
      month) ........................................................       67 
</TABLE>

(4)    Represents amounts necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the 
       pro forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the nine months ended 
       September 30, 1996 related to the reduction in interest expense on 
       borrowings related to the utilization of proceeds from the Capital 
       Corporation Offering, the issuance of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior 
       Subordinated Notes and the Notes was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                         <C>
     Federal AMT, reduced to the extent of 90%, by net 
      operating loss carryovers ................................  $  (561) 
     State taxes, at an assumed rate of 4.425% .................   (1,298) 
                                                            --------- 
                                                             $(1,859) 
                                                            ========= 
</TABLE>

(5)    Represents preferred stock dividends on the $500,000 Series A Preferred 
       Shares, net of tax benefit, at 9 1/8% per annum. The tax benefit is due 
       to the deductibility of the dividend for income tax purposes as a 
       result of California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation's 
       qualification as a real estate investment trust. It is expected that 
       the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, by increasing 
       core capital, will enable the Bank to retain a higher base of 
       interest-earning assets, resulting in incrementally higher related 
       earnings. 

(6)    Represents dividends on Holdings Preferred Stock (estimated at 12% per 
       annum), including the compounding effect of dividends paid-in-kind. 

(7)    Includes the following: 
       (a) gains of approximately $334.0 million (on an after-tax basis) 
           realized in connection with the Branch Sales consummated during the 
           nine months ended September 30, 1996; 
       (b) gain of approximately $10.8 million (on an after-tax basis) 
           representing California Federal's gain on branch sales consummated 
           during the nine months ended September 30, 1996; 
       (c) deferred tax benefit of the Bank of $125 million; 
       (d) after-tax gain on sale of Affiliated Computer Systems (ACS) common 
           stock of $36.4 million; 
       (e) expense of $106.4 million (on an after-tax basis) relating to the 
           Special SAIF Assessment; 
       (f) after-tax income of $23.0 million realized in connection with the 
           termination of the Assistance Agreement; and 
       (g) expense of $30.2 million (on an after-tax basis) relating to a 
           management incentive plan. 

                              P-19           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
             PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SFFED         LMUSA        CAL FED 
                                                              ACQUISITION    PURCHASES    ACQUISITION 
                                                 HOLDINGS      PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA 
                                                HISTORICAL     TOTALS(A)     TOTALS(B)     TOTALS(C) 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
<S>                                           <C>           <C>            <C>          <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................   $  823,864     $230,713       $22,477     $  722,000 
Securities ..................................       28,396       10,685            --        124,200 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................      212,880       62,403            --        192,600 
Other interest income .......................       10,705           --            --        (21,089) 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total interest income ......................    1,075,845      303,801        22,477      1,017,711 

INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................      447,359      143,797            --        396,200 
Borrowings ..................................      287,456       74,587         2,018        245,400 

                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense .....................      734,815      218,384         2,018        641,600 

Net interest income .........................      341,030       85,417        20,459        376,111 
Provision for loan losses ...................       37,000       11,094            --         31,800 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 

Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................      304,030       74,323        20,459        344,311 

NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................       47,493        5,291            --         42,100 
Mortgage banking operations .................       70,265          860        76,445          3,600 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........          147           --        (1,851)         6,600 
Other .......................................       33,068        1,677         2,690          2,400 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income ...................      150,973        7,828        77,284         54,700 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................      154,288       11,141        19,500         69,408 
Other .......................................      178,265       34,896        38,081        158,283 

                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense ..................      332,553       46,037        57,581        227,691 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................      122,450       36,114        40,162        171,320 

Income tax (benefit) expense ................      (57,185)       4,890         3,952         22,692 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before minority interest  .....      179,635       31,224        36,210        148,628 

MINORITY INTEREST ...........................       34,584           --            --         25,600 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) ...........................      145,051       31,224        36,210        123,028 

Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........           --           --            --             -- 
                                              ------------  -------------  -----------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................   $  145,051     $ 31,224       $36,210     $  123,028 
                                              ============  =============  ===========  ============= 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                BRANCH SALES 
                                                 PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA      PRO FORMA 
                                                 TOTALS(D)     ADJUSTMENTS(E)    COMBINED 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
<S>                                           <C>             <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................    $    (623)       $     --      $1,798,431 
Securities ..................................           --              --         163,281 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................           --              --         467,883 
Other interest income .......................           --              --         (10,384) 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total interest income ......................         (623)             --       2,419,211 

INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................     (211,530)             --         775,826 
Borrowings ..................................      280,671         (28,998)(1)     935,003 
                                                                    61,094 (2) 
                                                                    12,775 (2) 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total interest expense .....................       69,141          44,871       1,710,829 

Net interest income .........................      (69,764)        (44,871)        708,382 
Provision for loan losses ...................           --              --          79,894 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 

Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................      (69,764)        (44,871)        628,488 

NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................      (22,228)             --          72,656 
Mortgage banking operations .................           --              --         151,170 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........           --              --           4,896 
Other .......................................         (789)             --          39,046 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest income ...................      (23,017)             --         267,768 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................      (19,476)             --         234,861 
Other .......................................      (25,823)          2,857 (3)     387,359 
                                                                       800 (3) 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total noninterest expense ..................      (45,299)          3,657         622,220 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................      (47,482)        (48,528)        274,036 

Income tax (benefit) expense ................       (4,671)         (3,075)(4)     (33,397) 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 

Income (loss) before minority interest  .....      (42,811)        (45,453)       307,433 

MINORITY INTEREST ...........................           --          41,063 (5)    101,247 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) ...........................      (42,811)        (86,516)       206,186 

Holdings Preferred Stock dividends ..........           --          18,139 (6)     18,139 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss) available to common 
 stockholders ...............................     $(42,811)      $(104,655)      $188,047 
                                              ==============  ==============  ============ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (A) See note (A) on page P-21. 

   (B) See note (B) on page P-25. 

   (C) See note (C) on page P-27. 

   (D) See note (D) on page P-30. 

   (E) See note (E) on page P-32. 

                              P-20           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(A) SFFED ACQUISITION 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               SFFED 
                                                                                            ACQUISITION 
                                                             VALUATION       PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA 
                                              HISTORICAL   ADJUSTMENTS(A)  ADJUSTMENTS(B)     TOTALS 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
<S>                                         <C>           <C>             <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ..........................    $215,147      $  15,566 (1)    $     --       $230,713 
Securities ................................      10,685             --              --         10,685 
Mortgage-backed securities ................      60,024          2,379 (1)          --         62,403 
Other interest income .....................          --             --              --             -- 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total interest income ....................     285,856         17,945              --        303,801 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ..................................     135,299          8,498 (1)          --        143,797 
Borrowings ................................      71,543          3,044 (1)          --         74,587 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense ...................     206,842         11,542              --        218,384 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
Net interest income .......................      79,014          6,403              --         85,417 
Provision for loan losses .................      11,094             --              --         11,094 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
Net interest income after provision for 
 loan losses ..............................      67,920          6,403              --         74,323 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .....................       5,291             --              --          5,291 
Mortgage banking operations ...............       5,255         (4,395)(1)          --            860 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets  .......          --             --              --             -- 
Other .....................................       1,677             --              --          1,677 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income .................      12,223        (4,395)              --          7,828 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits .................      35,518             --         (24,377)(3)     11,141 
Other .....................................      43,257         12,905 (2)     (21,266)(4)     34,896 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense ................      78,775         12,905         (45,643)        46,037 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ........................       1,368       (10,897)          45,643         36,114 
Income tax (benefit) expense ..............       1,568             --           3,322 (5)      4,890 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority interest         (200)      (10,897)          42,321         31,224 
MINORITY INTEREST .........................          --             --              --             -- 
                                            ------------  --------------  --------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) .........................    $   (200)     $(10,897)        $ 42,321       $ 31,224 
                                            ============  ==============  ==============  ============= 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

   (a) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization or accretion of 
       fair value adjustments and (ii) the elimination of amortization of 
       historical goodwill. 

   (b) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the elimination of certain 
       noninterest expense due to consolidation of SFFed operations with First 
       Nationwide, (ii) the elimination of certain historical noninterest 
       expense recorded by SFFed as a result of the acquisition by First 
       Nationwide and (iii) income taxes relative to the SFFed Acquisition. 

                              P-21           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.

        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(A) SFFED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

(1) Represents amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                IMPACT ON INCOME 
                             BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND 
                                MINORITY INTEREST 
                               INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                            ----------------------- 
<S>                         <C>
Loans receivable, net  ....          $15,566 
Mortgage-backed securities             2,379 
Deposits ..................           (8,498) 
Borrowings ................           (3,044) 
Mortgage servicing rights             (4,395) 
</TABLE>

(2) Represents adjustments consisting of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               IMPACT ON INCOME 
                                                            BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND 
                                                               MINORITY INTEREST 
                                                              INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                                                           ----------------------- 
<S>                                                        <C>
Amortization of goodwill .................................         $(13,574) 
Elimination of amortization of SFFed's historical 
 goodwill ................................................              669 
                                                           ----------------------- 
                                                                   $(12,905) 
                                                           ======================= 
</TABLE>

(3) Represents adjustments to noninterest expense relating to the 
    consolidation of SFFed's operations into those of Holdings and the 
    elimination of nonrecurring historical expenses related to the SFFed 
    Acquisition: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                             <C>
Decrease in compensation and benefits due to the reduction in headcount from 620 
 at January 1, 1995 to approximately 260 after the consummation of the SFFed 
 Acquisition. Substantially all retained employees represent retail branch 
 personnel  ...................................................................   $19,037 
Elimination of certain accruals recorded by SFFed related to the acquisition 
 by Holdings: 
  Payments under employment contracts .........................................     2,080 
  Accruals for benefit plans frozen by First Nationwide .......................     3,260 
                                                                                --------- 
                                                                                  $24,377 
                                                                                ========= 
</TABLE>

(4) Represents adjustments to other noninterest expense relating to the 
    consolidation of SFFed's operations into those of Holdings and the 
    elimination of nonrecurring historical expenses of SFFed. Substantially 
    all of SFFed's operations have been consolidated into the existing 
    operations of Holdings, resulting in a reduction in headcount of 
    approximately 58% with the remaining personnel primarily consisting of 
    retail branch personnel. In addition, ten retail branches have been 
    closed. 

                              P-22           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(A) SFFED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       SFFED        COST OF      ADJUSTMENT- 
                                                     HISTORICAL     ONGOING        EXPENSE 
                                                       COSTS       OPERATIONS     REDUCTION 
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                                                <C>           <C>           <C>
Expense decreases due to consolidation: 
  Mortgage banking operations: 
   Occupancy expenses, including insurance .......    $ 1,329       $   588        $   741 
   Travel, automobile and employee dues ..........        282            67            215 
   Telecommunications, postage and supplies ......        900           214            686 
   Other, net ....................................      1,047           460            587 
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
    Subtotal mortgage banking operations .........    $ 3,558       $ 1,329        $ 2,229 
                                                   ============  ============  ============= 
 Retail Banking operations -reductions due to 
  consolidation of ten retail branches and retail 
  operations center: 
   Occupancy expenses, including insurance .......    $11,220       $ 3,405        $ 7,815 
   SAIF assessment reduction based on lower 
    historical assessment rate for First 
    Nationwide  ..................................      6,811         6,011            800 
   Travel, automobile and employee dues ..........        410            60            350 
   Telecommunications and data processing ........      1,766           364          1,402 
   Postage and messenger costs ...................        666           473            193 
   Other costs, net ..............................        216           108            108 
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
    Subtotal retail banking operations ...........    $21,089       $10,421        $10,668 
                                                   ============  ============  ============= 
 Overhead areas, including executive offices, 
  legal, human resources, information services, 
  accounting, and strategic planning areas: 
   Occupancy costs ...............................    $ 1,316       $    --        $ 1,316 
   Data processing costs .........................      2,848         1,000          1,848 
   Marketing and advertising expenses ............      2,094           500          1,594 
   Other overhead costs ..........................      8,072         8,072             -- 
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
    Subtotal overhead areas ......................    $14,330       $ 9,572        $ 4,758 
                                                   ============  ============  ============= 
     Total decreases due to consolidation ........    $38,977       $21,322        $17,655 
Elimination of certain nonrecurring expense 
 recorded by SFFed related to the acquisition  by 
First Nationwide: 
   Data processing termination fees ..............        875            --            875 
   Investment banker fees related to the SFFed 
    Acquisition  .................................      2,311            --          2,311 
   Legal fees related to the SFFed Acquisition ...        425            --            425 
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
     Total expense reduction .....................    $42,588(i)    $21,322        $21,266 
                                                   ============  ============  ============= 

</TABLE>
- ------------ 

   (i) Balance represents total historical noninterest expense of $43,257 less 
       historical amortization of goodwill already adjusted in note 2 on page 
       P-22. 

                              P-23           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(A) SFFED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

(5) Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
    forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the year ended December 31, 
    1995 related to the SFFed Acquisition was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                               <C>
Income before taxes .............................................   $36,114 
Add back: permanent differences--amortization of goodwill  ......    13,574 
                                                                  --------- 
Taxable income ..................................................   $49,688 
                                                                  ========= 

Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net operating 
 loss carryovers ................................................   $   915 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% ...........................     3,975 
                                                                  --------- 
                                                                    $ 4,890 
                                                                  ========= 
</TABLE>

                              P-24           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(B) LMUSA PURCHASES 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                PRO FORMA     LMUSA PURCHASES 
                                               HISTORICAL(A)  ADJUSTMENTS(B)  ADJUSTMENTS(C)  PRO FORMA TOTALS 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
<S>                                           <C>            <C>             <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ............................    $  22,477       $    --      $      --           $22,477 
Securities ..................................           --            --             --                -- 
Mortgage-backed securities ..................           --            --             --                -- 
Other interest income .......................           --            --             --                -- 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
  Total interest income .....................       22,477            --             --            22,477 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ....................................           --            --             --                -- 
Borrowings ..................................       38,358            --        (36,340)(2)         2,018 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
  Total interest expense ....................       38,358            --        (36,340)            2,018 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Net interest income .........................      (15,881)           --         36,340            20,459 
Provision for loan losses ...................           --            --             --                --
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .....................................      (15,881)           --         36,340            20,459 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .......................           --            --             --                -- 
Mortgage banking operations .................       77,887        (1,442)(1)         --            76,445 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ..........       (1,851)           --             --            (1,851) 
Other .......................................        2,690            --             --             2,690 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
  Total noninterest income ..................       78,726        (1,442)                --        77,284 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ...................       38,426            --        (18,926)(3)        19,500 
Other .......................................      300,091            --       (262,010)(4)        38,081 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Total noninterest expense ...................      338,517            --       (280,936)           57,581 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest ..........................     (275,672)       (1,442)       317,276            40,162 
Income tax (benefit) expense ................           --            --          3,952 (5)         3,952 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority interest  .     (275,672)       (1,442)       313,324            36,210 
MINORITY INTEREST ...........................           --            --             --                -- 
                                              -------------  --------------  --------------  ---------------- 
Net income (loss) ...........................    $(275,672)      $(1,442)     $ 313,324           $36,210 
                                              =============  ==============  ==============  ================ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

(a)    The LMUSA 1995 Purchase was consummated on October 2, 1995. 
       Accordingly, historical financial data relating to operations acquired 
       in the LMUSA 1995 Purchase is presented for the nine months ended 
       September 30, 1995 (unaudited). Historical financial data relating to 
       operations acquired in the LMUSA 1996 Purchase is presented for the 
       year ended December 31, 1995 (unaudited). Historical financial 
       statements were not available; accordingly, historical data presented 
       reflects best estimates of management. 

(b)    Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization of the fair 
       value of mortgage servicing rights and (ii) the elimination of 
       amortization of historical mortgage servicing rights. 

(c)    Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the decrease in interest expense 
       resulting from the transfer of custodial accounts acquired to First 
       Nationwide, (ii) decreases in compensation and benefits expense due to 
       reduction in staffing, (iii) elimination of certain other noninterest 
       expense due to consolidation with Holdings' existing mortgage banking 
       operations, and (iv) income taxes relative to the LMUSA Purchases. 

                              P-25           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
 (B) LMUSA PURCHASES (CONTINUED) 

   (1) Represents the difference between the amortization of pro forma 
       recorded balance of mortgage servicing rights and the historical 
       amortization of mortgage servicing rights as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             IMPACT ON INCOME BEFORE 
                                INCOME TAXES AND 
                                MINORITY INTEREST 
                               INCREASE (DECREASE) 
                            ----------------------- 
<S>                         <C>
Pro forma amortization  ...         $(48,941) 
Historical amortization(i)            47,499 
                            ----------------------- 
                                    $ (1,442) 
                            ======================= 

</TABLE>

         (i) Represents elimination of amortization of mortgage servicing 
             rights of $47,499 included in LMUSA's historical consolidated 
             statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1995. 

   (2) Represents a decrease in interest expense resulting from a reduction in 
       funding costs due to the transfer of custodial accounts acquired to the 
       Bank. 

   (3) Represents the adjustment necessary to reduce compensation and benefits 
       expense to the level necessary for the incremental number 
       (approximately 650) of LMUSA employees retained by Holdings as a result 
       of the LMUSA Purchases, with average annual compensation and benefits 
       per employee of $30. 

   (4) Represents the impact on other noninterest expense of (i) the 
       elimination of historical amounts related to LMUSA operations not 
       included in the LMUSA Purchases and (ii) the consolidation of the LMUSA 
       Purchases into the Bank's existing mortgage banking operations, as 
       follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 DECREASE 
                                                     LMUSA        ESTIMATED      IN OTHER 
                                                   HISTORICAL      FUTURE       NONINTEREST 
                                                     COSTS          COSTS         EXPENSE 
                                                 ------------  -------------  ------------- 
<S>                                              <C>           <C>            <C>
  Components of historical noninterest expense: 
   Interest rate swap agreements ...............    $  6,615       $    -- (ii)  $  (6,615) 
   Facilities charge-offs ......................      38,559            -- (ii)    (38,559) 
   Facilities depreciation .....................       1,797            -- (ii)     (1,797) 
   Provision for losses on assets held for sale      180,255            -- (ii)   (180,255) 
   Reorganization items ........................      16,892            -- (ii)    (16,892) 
   Data processing, document storage, 
    administrative services and management 
    fees .......................................      20,896         3,004 (iii)   (17,892) 
   Other miscellaneous costs ...................      35,077        35,077              -- 
                                                 ------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                                    $300,091       $38,081       $(262,010) 
                                                 ============  =============  ============= 

</TABLE>

          (ii) Represents historical amounts related to operations not 
               included in the LMUSA Purchases. 

         (iii) Represents amounts necessary to replace these services based 
               on Holdings' historical annual cost per loan based on the 
               average number of loans serviced. 

   (5) Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
       forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the year ended December 
       31, 1995 related to the LMUSA Purchases was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                          <C>
Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net 
 operating loss carryovers .................................  $  739 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% ......................   3,213 
                                                             ------- 
                                                              $3,952 
                                                             ======= 
</TABLE>

                              P-26           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
 (C) CAL FED ACQUISITION 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    CAL FED 
                                                                                                  ACQUISITION 
                                                   CAL FED        VALUATION        PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA 
                                                  HISTORICAL   ADJUSTMENTS (A)  ADJUSTMENTS (B)     TOTALS 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
<S>                                             <C>           <C>              <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable ..............................   $  706,900    $     15,100 (1) $         --     $  722,000 
Securities ....................................      124,200              --               --        124,200 
Mortgage-backed securities ....................      164,000          28,600 (1)           --        192,600 
Other interest income .........................       12,900              --          (33,989)(3)    (21,089) 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest income ........................    1,008,000          43,700         (33,989)      1,017,711 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ......................................      441,600         (45,400)(1)           --        396,200 
Borrowings ....................................      254,500          (9,100)(1)           --        245,400 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total interest expense .......................      696,100        (54,500)               --        641,600 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income ...........................      311,900          98,200         (33,989)        376,111 
Provision for loan losses .....................       31,800              --               --         31,800 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net interest income after provision for loan 
 losses .......................................      280,100          98,200         (33,989)        344,311 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees .........................       42,100              --               --         42,100 
Mortgage banking operations ...................       12,400          (8,800)(1)           --          3,600 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets ............        6,600              --               --          6,600 
Other .........................................        2,400              --               --          2,400 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest income .....................       63,500         (8,800)               --         54,700 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits .....................       97,100              --          (27,692)(4)     69,408 
Other .........................................      152,800          55,811 (2)      (50,328)(4)    158,283 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total noninterest expense ....................      249,900          55,811         (78,020)        227,691 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority 
 interest .....................................       93,700          33,589           44,031        171,320 
Income tax (benefit) expense ..................          100              --           22,592 (5)     22,692 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority interest  ...       93,600          33,589           21,439        148,628 
MINORITY INTEREST .............................       25,600              --               --         25,600 
                                                ------------  ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
Net income (loss) .............................   $   68,000    $     33,589     $     21,439     $  123,028 
                                                ============  ===============  ===============  ============= 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

(a) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the amortization or accretion of 
    fair value adjustments and (ii) the elimination of amortization of Cal 
    Fed's historical intangible assets. 

(b) Represents adjustments to reflect (i) the reduction in interest income 
    relative to the loss in yield on the purchase price of the Cal Fed 
    Acquisition funded with existing cash, (ii) the elimination of certain 
    noninterest expense due to consolidation of Cal Fed operations with 
    Holdings' and (iii) income taxes relative to the Cal Fed Acquisition. 

                              P-27           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. 

        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS)
 
(C) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

(1)  Represents amortization or accretion of fair value adjustments as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               IMPACT ON INCOME 
                              BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                             AND MINORITY INTEREST 
                              INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                            --------------------- 
<S>                         <C>
Loans receivable, net  ....         $15,100 
Mortgage-backed securities           28,600 
Deposits ..................          45,400 
Borrowings ................           9,100 
Mortgage servicing rights            (8,800) 
</TABLE>

(2)    Represents adjustments consisting of the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         IMPACT ON INCOME 
                                                                        BEFORE INCOME TAXES 
                                                                       AND MINORITY INTEREST 
                                                                        INCREASE/(DECREASE) 
                                                                      --------------------- 
<S>                                                                   <C>
Amortization of fair value adjustment--amortization of goodwill  ....        $(59,287) 
Elimination of amortization of Cal Fed's historical intangible 
 assets .............................................................           3,476 
                                                                      --------------------- 
                                                                             $(55,811) 
                                                                      ===================== 
</TABLE>

(3)    Represents the reduction in interest income relative to the loss in 
       yield on the purchase price of the Cal Fed Acquisition funded with 
       existing cash. The loss was estimated using an interest rate of 5.75%, 
       which approximates the average interest rate on short term investments 
       during 1995. 

(4)    Represents adjustments to other noninterest expense relating to the 
       consolidation of Cal Fed's operations into those of Holdings. A 
       substantial portion of Cal Fed's operations will be consolidated into 
       the existing operations of Holdings, resulting in a reduction in 
       headcount of 850, or approximately 35%, across all business areas. In 
       addition, seven retail branches and two administrative offices will be 
       closed. Expected savings from such consolidation include compensation, 
       occupancy, travel, telecommunications, data processing and marketing 
       expenses. The expense reduction for the year ended December 31, 1995 
       represents a 32% reduction over historical levels based on management's 
       current transition plan: 

                              P-28           
<PAGE>
                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS)
 
(C) CAL FED ACQUISITION (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     CAL FED       COST OF      ADJUSTMENT- 
                                   HISTORICAL      ONGOING        EXPENSE 
BUSINESS AREA:                        COSTS       OPERATIONS     REDUCTION 
- --------------                   -------------  ------------  ------------- 
<S>                              <C>            <C>           <C>
Compensation: 
 Retail Banking ................    $ 50,284       $ 50,913      $   (629) 
 Information Technology ........         625          1,428          (803) 
 Commercial Real Estate ........       8,248          1,851         6,397 
 Mortgage Banking ..............      18,426         12,545         5,881 
 Legal .........................       1,930            880         1,050 
 Finance .......................       6,412            875         5,537 
 Internal Audit ................       1,383            212         1,171 
 Executive and Other ...........       5,932              0         5,932 
 Human Resources ...............       2,818            300         2,518 
 Corporate Services ............       1,071            433           638 
                                 -------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                      97,129         69,437        27,692 
Occupancy & Other Expense: 
 Retail Banking ................      12,166         27,555       (15,389) 
 Information Technology ........      30,048          8,549        21,499 
 Commercial Real Estate ........       3,739            379         3,360 
 Mortgage Banking ..............       7,055          4,788         2,267 
 Legal .........................       3,364          7,420        (4,056) 
 Finance .......................       7,819            481         7,338 
 Internal Audit ................         560              0           560 
 Executive and Other ...........       6,193              0         6,193 
 Human Resources ...............       3,574              0         3,574 
 Corporate Services ............      48,782         23,800        24,982 
                                 -------------  ------------  ------------- 
                                     123,300         72,972        50,328 

SAIF Deposit Insurance Premium        25,996         25,996            -- 
                                 -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Total Noninterest Expense  ....    $246,425(i)    $168,405      $ 78,020 
                                 =============  ============  ============= 
</TABLE>

(i)    Balance represents total historical noninterest expense of $249,900 
       less historical amortization of intangible assets already adjusted in 
       note 2 on page P-28. 

(5)    Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
       forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the year ended December 
       31, 1995 related to the Cal Fed Acquisition was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                               <C>
Income before taxes .............................................   $171,320 
Add back: permanent differences--amortization of goodwill  ......     59,287 
                                                                  ---------- 
Taxable income ..................................................   $230,607 
                                                                  ========== 

Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net operating 
 loss carryovers ................................................   $  4,243 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% ...........................     18,449 
                                                                  ---------- 
                                                                    $ 22,692 
                                                                  ========== 
</TABLE>

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                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(D) BRANCH SALES 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           BRANCH SALES 
                                            OHIO SALE     MICHIGAN SALE   NORTHEAST SALE    PRO FORMA 
                                            PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA         TOTALS 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>              <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME: 
Loans receivable .......................  $       (119)(a) $       (64)(a)  $      (440)(a) $     (623) 
Securities .............................            --              --               --             -- 
Mortgage-backed securities .............            --              --               --             -- 
Other interest income ..................            --              --               --             -- 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total interest income .................          (119)            (64)            (440)          (623) 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Deposits ...............................       (65,588)(a)     (32,677)(a)     (113,265)(a)   (211,530) 
Borrowings .............................        86,565 (1)      45,869 (1)      148,237 (1)    280,671 (1) 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total interest expense ................        20,977          13,192           34,972         69,141 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net interest income ....................       (21,096)        (13,256)         (35,412)       (69,764) 
Provision for loan losses ..............            --              --               --             -- 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net interest income after provision for 
 loan losses ...........................       (21,096)        (13,256)         (35,412)       (69,764) 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Customer banking fees ..................        (7,076)(a)      (5,673)(a)       (9,479)(a)    (22,228) 
Mortgage banking operations ............            --              --               --             -- 
Net gain (loss) on sales of assets  ....            --              --               --             -- 
Other ..................................          (240)(a)        (139)(a)         (410)(a)       (789) 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total noninterest income ..............        (7,316)         (5,812)          (9,889)       (23,017) 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: 
Compensation and benefits ..............        (6,771)(a)      (4,154)(a)       (8,551)(a)    (19,476) 
Other ..................................        (7,436)(a)      (4,348)(a)      (14,039)(a)    (25,823) 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
 Total noninterest expense .............       (14,207)         (8,502)         (22,590)       (45,299) 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes and 
 minority interest .....................       (14,205)        (10,566)         (22,711)       (47,482) 
Income tax (benefit) expense ...........        (1,397)         (1,039)          (2,235)        (4,671)(2) 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net income (loss) before minority 
 interest ..............................       (12,808)         (9,527)         (20,476)       (42,811) 
MINORITY INTEREST ......................            --              --               --             -- 
                                         -------------  ---------------  --------------  -------------- 
Net income (loss) ......................  $    (12,808)    $    (9,527)    $    (20,476)    $  (42,811) 
                                         =============  ===============  ==============  ============== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 

(a)    Represents historical information related to the retail banking 
       facilities in Ohio, Michigan and the Northeast. Other noninterest 
       expense includes occupancy, SAIF insurance premiums, marketing, OTS 
       assessments, data processing and telecommunications directly 
       attributable to the Ohio, Michigan and Northeast retail branch 
       operations. 

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                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
 
        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 

(D) BRANCH SALES (CONTINUED) 

   (1) Represents increase in interest expense on borrowings to fund the 
       Branch Sales, as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     FUNDING                                            ADDITIONAL                 INTEREST 
     SOURCE                     PERIOD                  BORROWINGS      RATE       EXPENSE 
- ---------------  -----------------------------------  ------------  -----------  ---------- 
<S>              <C>                                  <C>           <C>          <C>
FHLB advances     January 1, 1995 -December 31, 1995    $2,000,000      7.72%(i)   $154,400 
Reverse repos     January 1, 1995 -December 31, 1995     2,132,967      5.92%(ii)   126,271 
                                                      ------------               ---------- 
                                                        $4,132,967                 $280,671 
                                                      ============               ========== 
</TABLE>

The sales are assumed to be funded by a combination of a one-year FHLB 
advance of $2 billion and reverse repurchase agreements, as these instruments 
most closely meet the Bank's current interest rate risk management objectives 
in conjunction with the borrowing capacities for the respective debt 
instruments. Additional pro forma borrowings are computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  OHIO       MICHIGAN    NORTHEAST       TOTAL 
                                             ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                          <C>           <C>         <C>           <C>
Deposit totals at January 1, 1995 ..........   $1,431,872    $749,788    $2,369,728    $4,551,388 
Less: 
 Carrying value of office premises and 
  equipment ................................        8,591       6,510        13,397        28,498 
 Carrying value of loans receivable  .......        2,836       3,333         6,353        12,522 
 Carrying value of cash and cash 
  equivalents ..............................        9,395       3,830         8,150        21,375 
 Gain on sale (iii) ........................      131,233      52,510       172,283       356,026 
                                             ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------ 
Additional pro forma borrowings ............   $1,279,817    $683,605    $2,169,545    $4,132,967 
                                             ============  ==========  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

(i)     Represents rate for a one-year fixed rate FHLB advance as of January 
        1, 1995. 

(ii)    Represents average reverse repurchase rate for 1995. 

(iii)   Represents pro forma gain on Branch Sales, computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        OHIO       MICHIGAN    NORTHEAST       TOTAL 
                                   ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------ 
<S>                                <C>           <C>         <C>           <C>
Deposit totals at January 1, 1995    $1,431,872    $749,788    $2,369,728    $4,551,388 
Premium percentage per contract  .         9.10%       7.18%         7.30%         7.85% 
                                   ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------ 
 Total pro forma premium .........      130,300      53,835       172,990       357,125 
 Adjustment of intangibles 
  related to deposits sold .......          933      (1,325)         (707)       (1,099) 
                                   ------------  ----------  ------------  ------------ 
 Gain on sale of deposits (a)  ...   $  131,233    $ 52,510    $  172,283    $  356,026 
                                   ============  ==========  ============  ============ 
</TABLE>

  (a)    The remaining assets and liabilities will be sold at their 
         respective carrying values, resulting in no gain or loss. 

(2)    Represents amount necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the pro 
       forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the year ended December 
       31, 1995 related to the Branch Sales was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                 <C>
 Federal AMT, reduced, to the extent of 90%, by net 
 operating loss carryovers ........................   $  (873) 
State taxes, at an assumed rate of 8% .............    (3,798) 
                                                    --------- 
                                                      $(4,671) 
                                                    ========= 
</TABLE>

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                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC. 

        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

(E) PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS 

(1)    Represents the decrease in interest expense relative to the paydown of 
       securities sold under agreements to repurchase with proceeds from the 
       issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock. The reduction in 
       interest expense was established using an interest rate of 6.008%, the 
       weighted average rate of these obligations during the year ended 
       December 31, 1995 using a one month LIBOR rate less five basis points. 

(2)    Represents interest expense as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                    <C>
       $575 million Notes ................................   $61,094 
       $140 million Holdings 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated 
       Notes ............................................     12,775 
</TABLE>

(3)    Represents the amortization of: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                <C>
        $20,000 in deferred debt issuance costs over the 
         seven year term of the Notes ...............................   $2,857 
        $5,600 in deferred debt issuance costs over the 
         seven year term of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior 
         Subordinated Notes .........................................      800 
</TABLE>

(4)    Represents amounts necessary to adjust historical tax expense to the 
       pro forma computation. Pro forma tax expense for the year ended 
       December 31, 1995 related to the reduction in interest expense on 
       borrowings related to the utilization of proceeds from the Capital 
       Corporation Offering, the issuance of the Holdings 9 1/8% Senior 
       Subordinated Notes and the Notes was computed as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                         <C>
      Federal AMT, reduced to the extent of 90%, by net 
       operating loss carryovers ................................   $  (928) 
      State taxes, at an assumed rate of 4.425 ..................    (2,147) 
                                                                  --------- 
                                                                    $(3,075) 
                                                                  ========= 
</TABLE>

(5)    Represents preferred stock dividends on the $500,000 Series A Preferred 
       Shares, net of tax benefits, at 9 1/8% per annum. The tax benefit is 
       due to the deductibility of the dividend for income tax purposes as a 
       result of California Federal Preferred Capital Corporation's 
       qualification as a real estate investment trust. It is expected that 
       the issuance of the Capital Corporation Preferred Stock, by increasing 
       core capital, will enable the Bank to retain a higher base of 
       interest-earning assets, resulting in incrementally higher related 
       earnings. 

(6)    Represents dividends on Holdings Preferred Stock (estimated at 12% per 
       annum), including the compounding effect of dividends paid-in-kind. 

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<PAGE>

   NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY 
INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN 
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER MADE BY THIS PROSPECTUS. IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH 
INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN 
AUTHORIZED BY THE ISSUER. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR A 
SOLICITATION IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE, OR TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM, IT IS 
UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS 
PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE 
AN IMPLICATION THAT THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME 
SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF OR THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE OF THE ISSUER 
SINCE SUCH DATE. 

                              TABLE OF CONTENTS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             PAGE 
                                            ------ 
<S>                                       <C>
Available Information ...................      2 
Summary .................................      3 
Risk Factors ............................     22 
Strategic Acquisitions and Dispositions       31 
Use of Proceeds .........................     34 
Consolidated Capitalization .............     35 
Pro Forma Financial Data ................     36 
Selected Historical Financial Data  .....     51 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
 Financial Condition and Results of 
 Operations .............................     54 
The Exchange Offer ......................    123 
Business ................................    130 
Regulation ..............................    200 
Management ..............................    210 
Ownership of the Common Stock ...........    217 
Certain Transactions ....................    217 
Description of the Notes ................    222 
Description of Other Indebtedness
 and Preferred Stock ....................    246 
Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax 
 Considerations .........................    248 
Plan of Distribution ....................    250 
Legal Matters ...........................    250 
Experts .................................    251 
Index of Defined Terms ..................    252 
Index to Financial Statements ...........    F-1 
</TABLE>

UNTIL                 , 1997 (90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL 
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE NEW NOTES, WHETHER OR NOT PARTICIPATING 
IN THE EXCHANGE OFFER, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. 

                                 $575,000,000 
                               FIRST NATIONWIDE 
                                HOLDINGS INC. 

                         10 5/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED 
                                EXCHANGE NOTES 
                                   DUE 2003


                                   ---------
                                  PROSPECTUS
                                   ---------







                                         , 1997 

                                           


<PAGE>
                                    PART II 
                    INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS 

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION 

   Set forth below is a table of the SEC registration fee and estimates of 
all other expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance and 
distribution of the securities described in this Registration Statement: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                   <C>
SEC registration fee ................   $174,243 
Printing and engraving expenses  ....       * 
Legal fees and expenses .............       * 
Transfer agent fees and expenses  ...       * 
Accounting fees and expenses  .......       * 
Blue Sky fees and expenses ..........       * 
Miscellaneous .......................       * 
                                      ------------ 
  Total .............................       $* 
                                      ============ 
</TABLE>
- ---------
   * To be filed by amendment. 


ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

   Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the 
"Delaware Corporation Law") empowers a Delaware corporation to indemnify any 
persons who are, or are threatened to be made, parties to any threatened, 
pending or completed legal action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, 
criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the 
right of such corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was 
an officer, director, employee or agent of such corporation, or is or was 
serving at the request of such corporation as a director, officer, employee 
or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other 
enterprise. The indemnity may include expenses (including attorneys' fees), 
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably 
incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, 
provided that such officer or director acted in good faith and in a manner he 
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the corporation's best 
interests, and, for criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe 
his conduct was unlawful. A Delaware corporation may indemnify officers and 
directors against expenses (including attorneys' fees) in an action by or in 
the right of the corporation under the same conditions, except that no 
indemnification is permitted without judicial approval if the officer or 
director is adjudged to be liable to the corporation. Where an officer or 
director is successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any 
action referred to above, the corporation must indemnify him against the 
expenses which such officer or director actually and reasonably incurred. 

   Article VIII of the By-laws of the Registrant, a copy of which is filed as 
Exhibit 3.2 to this Registration Statement, allows the Registrant to maintain 
director and officer liability insurance on behalf of any person who is or 
was a director or officer of the Registrant or such person who serves or 
served as a director, officer, employee or agent, of another corporation, 
partnership or other enterprise at the request of the Registrant. Article 
VIII of the Registrant's By-Laws provides for indemnification of the officers 
and directors of the Registrant to the fullest extent permitted by applicable 
law. 

   Pursuant to Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware Corporation Law, Article 
Fifth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, a copy of which 
is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Registration Statement, provides that no 
director of the Registrant shall be personally liable to the Registrant or 
its shareholders for monetary damages for any breach of his fiduciary duty as 
a director; provided, however, that such clause shall not apply to any 
liability of a director (1) for any breach of his duty of loyalty to the 
Registrant or its stockholders, (2) for acts or omissions that are not in 
good faith or involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the 
law, (3) under Section 174 of the Delaware Corporation Law, or (4) for any 
transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. 

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<PAGE>

ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES 

   In connection with the organization of the Registrant, on July 27, 1994, 
Holdings contributed 800 shares of common stock of the Bank to the Registrant 
in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock of the Registrant. 

   On July 27, 1994, the Registrant sold $194,300,000 aggregate principal 
amount of its 12 1/4% Senior Notes Due 2001 (the "Old Senior Notes") to CS 
First Boston Corporation, Smith Barney Inc. and Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & 
Co., Inc. (the "Senior Notes Initial Purchasers") and $5,700,000 aggregate 
principal amount of Old Senior Notes to Gerald J. Ford, Carl B. Webb and Lacy 
G. Newman for $200,000,000 less the aggregate discount to Initial Purchasers 
of $7,000,000. Such transactions were exempt from the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, in reliance on Section 4(2) of 
the Securities Act on the basis that such transactions did not involve a 
public offering. In accordance with the agreement pursuant to which the 
Senior Notes Initial Purchasers purchased the Old Senior Notes, such Senior 
Notes Initial Purchasers agreed to offer and sell the Old Senior Notes only 
to "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in Rule 144A under the 
Securities Act), a limited number of institutional "accredited investors" (as 
defined in Rule 501(A)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act) and 
pursuant to offers and sales that occur outside the United States within the 
meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act. 

   On January 31, 1996, the Registrant sold $140,000,000 aggregate principal 
amount of its Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2003 (the "Old Senior 
Subordinated Notes") to Smith Barney Inc. and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. 
(the "Senior Subordinated Notes Initial Purchasers") for $140,000,000 less 
the aggregate discount to Senior Subordinated Notes Initial Purchasers of 
$4,900,000. The transaction was exempt from the registration requirements of 
the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act on the 
basis that such transaction did not involve a public offering. In accordance 
with the agreement pursuant to which the Senior Subordinated Notes Initial 
Purchasers purchased the Old Senior Subordinated Notes, such Senior 
Subordinated Notes Initial Purchasers agreed to offer and sell the Old Senior 
Subordinated Notes only to "qualified instituted buyers," a limited number of 
institutional "accredited investors" and pursuant to offers and sales that 
occur outside the United States within the meaning of Regulation S under the 
Securities Act. 

   On September 19, 1996, First Nationwide Escrow Corp. (which merged with 
and into the Registrant on January 3, 1997) sold $575,000,000 aggregate 
principal amount of its 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2003 (the "Old 
Notes") to Smith Barney Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., CS First Boston, 
Citicorp Securities, Inc. and NationsBanc Capital Markets, Inc. (the "Initial 
Purchasers") for $575,000,000 less the aggregate discount to Initial 
Purchasers of $17,250,000. The transaction was exempt from the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the 
Securities Act on the basis that such transaction did not involve a public 
offering. In accordance with the agreement pursuant to which the Initial 
Purchasers purchased the Old Notes, such Initial Purchasers agreed to offer 
and sell the Old Notes only to "qualified instituted buyers," a limited 
number of institutional "accredited investors" and pursuant to offers and 
sales that occur outside the United States within the meaning of Regulation S 
under the Securities Act. 

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 

   (a) Exhibits: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
<S>          <C>
     2.1     Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of the 27th day of July, 1996 by and 
             between the Registrant, CFB Holdings, Inc., Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and California Federal Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current 
             Report on Form 8-K dated January 3, 1997). 
    *3.1     Fifth Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant. 
    *3.2     By-laws of the Registrant, as amended. 

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<PAGE>

 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    *4.1     Indenture, dated as of September 19, 1996, between First Nationwide Escrow Corp. and The Bank 
             of New York, as trustee, relating to the 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes Due 2003 
             (the "New Notes"). 
    *4.2     First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 3, 1997, among the Registrant, First 
             Nationwide Escrow Corp. and The Bank of New York, as trustee, relating to the New Notes. 
     4.3     Indenture, dated as of January 31, 1996, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York, as 
             trustee, relating to the 9 1/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes Due 2003 (incorporated by 
             reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 
             333-00854)). 
     4.4     Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1994, between the Registrant and The First National Bank of 
             Boston, as trustee, relating to the 12 1/4% Senior Exchange Notes Due 2001 (the "12 1/4% Senior 
             Note Indenture") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration 
             Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    *4.5     First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 17, 1997, between the Registrant and State 
             Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, supplementing the 12 1/4% Senior Note Indenture. 
     4.6     Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1986, between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, 
             and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association Re: $100,000,000 10% Subordinated 
             Debentures due 2006 (the "2006 Indenture") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
     4.7     First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 1994, among First Madison Bank, FSB, 
             First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Bank of America National Trust and Savings 
             Association, as trustee, supplementing the 2006 Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
             4.6 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    *4.8     Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 3, 1997, among First Nationwide Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank, California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank and Bank of America 
             National Trust and Savings Association, as trustee, supplementing the 2006 Indenture. 
     4.9     Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1994, between SFFed Corp. and each of the 
             purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Registrant's Registration Statement 
             on Form S-1 (File No. 333-00854)). 
     4.10    First Amendment and Waiver Agreement, dated as of December 11, 1995, between SFFed Corp. and 
             each of the purchasers, supplementing the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 1, 
             1994, between SFFed Corp. and each of the purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 
             to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-00854)). 
    *4.11    Indenture, dated February 15, 1986, between Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. and Manufacturers Hanover 
             Trust Company, as trustee, relating to the 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2001 
             (the "6 1/2% Convertible Debenture Indenture"). 
    *4.12    First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 16, 1992, among Cal Fed Bancorp Inc., XCF 
             Acceptance Corporation, California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Chemical Bank, 
             supplementing the 6 1/2% Convertible Debenture Indenture. 
    *4.13    Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 13, 1996 among XCF Acceptance Corporation, 
             California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as trustee, 
             supplementing the 6 1/2% Convertible Debenture Indenture. 

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<PAGE>

 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    *4.14    Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 13, 1996 among Cal Fed Bancorp Inc., XCF 
             Acceptance Corporation, California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and The Chase 
             Manhattan Bank, as trustee, supplementing the 6 1/2% Convertible Debenture Indenture. 
    *4.15    Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 13, 1996 among Cal Fed Bancorp Inc., XCF 
             Acceptance Corporation, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as trustee, supplementing the 6 1/2% 
             Convertible Debenture Indenture. 
    *4.16    Indenture, dated December 1, 1992, between California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank and 
             Chemical Bank, as trustee, relating to the 10% Subordinated Debentures Due 2003. 
    *4.17    Certificate Agent Agreement regarding participation of certificates dated as of     , 1995 
             between California Federal Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Chemical Trust Company of 
             California. 
    *4.18    Registration Agreement, dated September 13, 1996, among the Registrant, First Nationwide Escrow 
             Corp. and the Initial Purchasers. 
    *5.1     Opinion of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, counsel to the Registrant, regarding the 
             legality of the New Notes. 
    10.1     Tax Sharing Agreement, effective as of January 1, 1994, by and among First Madison Bank, FSB, 
             the Registrant and Mafco Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the 
             Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.2     Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 14, 1994, between First Madison Bank, FSB, and 
             First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 8-K dated October 3, 1995). 
    10.3     Assistance Agreement, dated as of December 28, 1988, among the Federal Savings and Loan 
             Insurance Corporation, First Madison Bank, FSB (formerly named First Texas Bank, FSB) and 
             MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the 
             Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.4     Modification Agreement, dated January 31, 1992, among the Federal Deposit Insurance 
             Corporation, as manager of the FSLIC Resolution Fund, Resolution Trust Corporation, First 
             Madison Bank, FSB (formerly named First Gibraltar Bank, FSB), First Gibraltar Holdings Inc. and 
             MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the 
             Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.5     Amendment No. 1 to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1994, between First 
             Madison Bank, FSB, and First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (incorporated by reference 
             to Exhibit 2.3 to the Registrant's filing on Form 8-K dated October 3, 1994). 
    10.6     Amendment No. 2 to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1994, between First 
             Madison Bank, FSB, and First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank (incorporated by reference 
             to Exhibit 2.4 to the Registrant's filing on Form 8-K dated October 3, 1994). 
    10.7     Non-Performing Asset Sale Agreement, dated September 30, 1994, between First Madison Bank, FSB, 
             and Granite Management and Disposition, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 8-K dated October 3, 1994). 
    10.8     Settlement Agreement, dated July 17, 1991, by and among First Gibraltar Bank, FSB, Affiliated 
             Computer Services, Inc. and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in its corporate 
             capacity, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Gibraltar Savings 
             Association, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for First Texas Savings 
             Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's filing on Form 8-K 
             dated October 3, 1994). 

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<PAGE>

 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    10.9     Office Lease dated as of November 15, 1990, between Webb/San Francisco Ventures, Ltd. and First 
             Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank. Confidential treatment has been granted for portions 
             of this document (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Amendment No. 3 to the 
             Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.10    Exchange Agreement dated September 26, 1994 by and among Gerald J. Ford, the Registrant and 
             NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 2 to 
             the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.11    Exchange Agreement dated October 20, 1994 between Carl B. Webb and the Registrant (incorporated 
             by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 
             333-00854)). 
    10.12    Stockholders Agreement dated October 3, 1994 by and among Gerald J. Ford, the Registrant and 
             First Nationwide (Parent) Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to 
             Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.13    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Gerald J. Ford, 
             dated as of October 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant's 
             filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.14    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Carl B. Webb, 
             II, dated as of February 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.15    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1996, between First Nationwide Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank, and Carl B. Webb, II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the 
             Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996). 
    10.16    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Christie S. 
             Flanagan, dated as of October 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.17    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Christie S. 
             Flanagan, dated as of June 1, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the 
             Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996). 
    10.18    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and James R. Staff, 
             dated as of February 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant's 
             filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.19    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1996, between First Nationwide Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank, and James R. Staff (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the 
             Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996). 
    10.20    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Lacy Newman, 
             dated as of February 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant's 
             Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-00854)). 
    10.21    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1996, between First Nationwide Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank, and Lacy Newman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the 
             Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996). 
    10.22    Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement by and among Resolution Trust Corporation as conservator 
             for Standard Federal Savings Association, America's Mortgage Servicing, Inc., A Mortgage 
             Company, America's Lending Network, Inc. and StanFed Financial Services, Inc., and First 
             Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to 
             Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 

                              II-5
           
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 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    10.23    Receivables Sale Agreement by and among Resolution Trust Corporation as conservator for 
             Standard Federal Savings Association, America's Mortgage Servicing, Inc., A Mortgage Company, 
             and America's Lending Network, Inc., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated as of 
             December 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's filing on Form 
             10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.24    Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Resolution Trust Corporation in its corporate 
             capacity and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1994 (incorporated 
             by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended 
             December 31, 1994). 
    10.25    Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among Resolution Trust Corporation as receiver of or 
             conservator for certain associations and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated as of 
             December 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant's filing on Form 
             10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.26    Letter agreement between the Resolution Trust Corporation, as conservator for Standard Federal 
             Savings Association, et al., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated December 2, 1994, 
             regarding the Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement, Receivable Sales Agreement, and two 
             Purchase and Sales Agreements among such parties, as of December 1, 1994 (incorporated by 
             reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
             31, 1994). 
    10.27    Letter agreement between the Resolution Trust Corporation, as conservator for Standard Federal 
             Savings Association, et al., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated February 23, 
             1995, regarding the Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement, Receivable Sales Agreement, and two 
             Purchase and Sales Agreements among such parties, as of December 1, 1994 (incorporated by 
             reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
             31, 1994). 
    10.28    Letter agreement between the Resolution Trust Corporation, as conservator for Standard Federal 
             Savings Association, et al., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated February 24, 
             1995, regarding the Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement among such parties, as of December 1, 
             1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for 
             the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.29    Letter agreement between the Resolution Trust Corporation, as conservator for Standard Federal 
             Savings Association, et al., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated February 28, 
             1995, regarding the Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement among such parties, as of December 1, 
             1994 (power of attorney matters) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.30    Letter agreement between the Resolution Trust Corporation, as conservator for Standard Federal 
             Savings Association, et al., and First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, dated February 28, 
             1995, regarding the Mortgage Company Asset Sale Agreement among such parties, as of December 1, 
             1994 (amendments to schedules) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant's 
             filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.31    Agreement for Provision of Services between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and 
             Trans Network Insurance Services Inc. (then named "First Gibraltar (Parent) Holdings Inc."), 
             dated effective December 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). 
    10.32    Assignment from Trans Network Insurance Services Inc. to First Nationwide Management Corp. of 
             Agreement for Provision of Services (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). 

                              II-6
           
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 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    10.33    Asset Purchase Agreement between Trans Network Insurance Services Inc. and FNC Insurance 
             Agency, Inc. dated effective June 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to 
             Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 
             33-82654)). 
    10.34    Trans Network Marketing and Support Services Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal 
             Savings Bank, and Trans Network Insurance Services Inc. dated effective June 1, 1995 
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the 
             Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.35    Amendment No. 2 to Lease between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and RNM 135 
             Main, L.P. dated April 6, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to Post-Effective 
             Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.36    Consulting Agreement between First Nationwide Management Corp. and Gerald J. Ford dated as of 
             October 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 
             to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82654)). 
    10.37    First Amendment, dated as of January 1, 1995, by and among First Nationwide Management Corp., 
             Diamond A-Ford Corporation, Trans Network Insurance Services, Inc. and Gerald J. Ford, 
             supplementing the Consulting Agreement between First Nationwide Management Corp. and Gerald J. 
             Ford dated as of October 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Registrant's 
             Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-00854)). 
    10.38    Management Incentive Plan for Certain Employees of First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings 
             Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 
             S-1 (File No. 333-00854). 
    10.39    Reimbursement and Expense Allocation Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1996, by and between 
             First Nationwide Management Corp. and the Registrant (incorporation by reference to Exhibit 
             10.35 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-00854)). 
    10.40    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Roger L. 
             Gordon, dated as of January 30, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the 
             Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). 
    10.41    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Richard P. 
             Hodge (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant's filing on Form 10-K for 
             the year ended December 31, 1995). 
    10.42    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1996, between First Nationwide Bank, A 
             Federal Savings Bank, and Richard P. Hodge (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the 
             Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996). 
   *10.43    Employment Agreement between First Nationwide Bank, A Federal Savings Bank, and Walter C. 
             Klein, dated as of January 8, 1996. 
   *10.44    Post--Employment Consulting Agreement between California Federal Bank, FSB and Edward G. 
             Harshfield, dated January 6, 1997. 
    12.1     Statement regarding the computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the Registrant. 
   *21.1     Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 
    23.1     Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, Independent Auditors of the Registrant. 
    23.2     Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, Independent Auditors of Cal Fed Bancorp Inc. 
    23.3     Consent of Coopers & Lybrand LLP, Independent Auditors. 
    23.4     Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Auditors. 

                              II-7
           
<PAGE>

 EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION 
 ----------                               -----------                                  
    *23.5    Consent of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (included in Exhibit 5.1). 
     24.1    Power of Attorney executed by Ronald O. Perelman. 
     24.2    Power of Attorney executed by Howard Gittis. 
     24.3    Power of Attorney executed by Irwin Engelman. 
     24.4    Power of Attorney executed by Laurence Winoker. 
     25.1    Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of The Bank of New York, as trustee 
             under the Indenture relating to the Notes (bound separately). 
    *99.1    Form of Letter of Transmittal. 
    *99.2    Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. 
    *99.3    Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. 
    *99.4    Form of Letter to Clients. 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
   *  To be filed by amendment. 

   (b)        Financial Statement Schedules: None 

                              II-8           
<PAGE>

 ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS 

    (a) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes: 

        (1)    To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being 
               made, a post-effective amendment to this registration 
               statement:
 
           (i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the 
       Securities Act of 1933;
 
          (ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after 
       the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent 
       post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the 
       aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth 
       in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any 
       increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total 
       dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was 
       registered) and any deviation from the low or high and of the 
       estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of 
       prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in 
       the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 
       20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in 
       the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective 
       registration statement.
 
         (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan 
       of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement 
       or any material change to such information in the registration 
       statement; 

       (2)     That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the 
               Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment 
               shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to 
               the securities offered therein, and the offering of such 
               securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona 
               fide offering thereof. 

       (3)     To remove from registration by means of a post-effective 
               amendment any of the securities being registered which remain 
               unsold at the termination of the offering. 

    (b) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes: 

    Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities 
    Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the 
    Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the 
    Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and 
    Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as 
    expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the 
    event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other 
    than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a 
    director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the 
    successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such 
    director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities 
    being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its 
    counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a 
    court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such 
    indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 
    Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such 
    issue. 

                              II-9           
<PAGE>
                                  SIGNATURES 

   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant 
has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, State of New 
York, on February 3, 1997. 

                                          FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.

 
                                          By      /s/ Glenn P. Dickes 
                                          ----------------------------------- 
                                                     Glenn P. Dickes 
                                                     Vice President 

   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this 
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the 
capacities and on the dates indicated. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       SIGNATURE                       TITLE                         DATE 
- ----------------------  ----------------------------------  -------------------- 
<S>                     <C>                                 <C>
           *            Chairman of the Board, Chief           February 3, 1997 
 ----------------------  Executive Officer and Director 
  Ronald O. Perelman     (Principal Executive Officer)

 
           *            Vice Chairman and Director             February 3, 1997 
 ---------------------- 
    Howard Gittis

 
           *            Executive Vice President and Chief     February 3, 1997 
 ----------------------  Financial Officer 
    Irwin Engelman       (Principal Financial Officer) 
           *
 
                        Vice President and Controller          February 3, 1997 
 ----------------------  (Principal Accounting Officer) 
    Laurence Winoker 
</TABLE>

   *Joram C. Salig, by signing his name hereto, does hereby execute this 
Registration Statement on behalf of the directors and officers of the 
Registrant indicated above by asterisks, pursuant to powers of attorney duly 
executed by such directors and officers and filed as exhibits to the 
Registration Statement.

 

                                          By     /s/ Joram C. Salig 
                                          ----------------------------------- 
                                                     Joram C. Salig 
                                                    Attorney-in-Fact 

                              II-10           


<PAGE>

                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
  RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                            September 30,                  Year Ended December 31,
                                                       ----------------------   --------------------------------------------------
                                                           1996       1995        1995       1994       1993      1992       1991
                                                           ----       ----        ----       ----       ----      ----       ----
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>           <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>

Fixed charges (excluding interest on deposits):        

Interest on borrowings:                                $  290,037   $220,317    $287,456   $ 98,888  $ 16,700  $ 11,137    $27,283
Total fixed charges (excluding interest on deposits)      290,037    220,317     287,456     98,888    16,700    11,137     27,283
Rent interest factor                                        3,528      5,737       6,628      1,746       361     2,595      3,757
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item
     and minority interest                                507,586     86,396     122,450     31,928   146,618   215,555    (26,376)
Earnings                                                  801,151    312,452     416,534    132,562   163,679   229,267      4,664
Fixed charges (excluding interest on deposits)            293,565    226,054     294,064    100,634    17,061    13,732     31,040
Preferred stock dividends                                  34,584     25,938      34,584          0         0     7,623     10,732
Combined fixed charges (excluding interest on
     deposits) and preferred stock dividends              328,149    251,992     328,668    100,634    17,061    21,355     41,772
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges
     (excluding interest on deposits) and preferred
     stock dividends (note 1)                                2.44 x     1.24 x      1.27 x     1.32 x    9.59 x   10.74 x  (26,376)

Fixed charges (including interest on deposits):

Interest on deposits                                   $  323,246   $328,879    $447,359   $100,957  $ 55,410  $430,933   $630,375
Interest on borrowings                                    290,037    220,317     287,456     96,888    16,700    11,137     27,283
Total fixed charges (including interest on deposits)      613,283    549,196     734,815    199,845    72,110   442,070    657,658
Rent interest factor                                        3,528      5,737       6,628      1,746       361     2,595      3,757
Income before income taxes, extraordinary item
     and minority interest                                507,586     86,398     122,450     31,928   146,618   215,555    (26,376)
Earnings                                                1,124,397    641,331     863,893    233,519   219,089   660,220    635,039
Fixed charges (including interest on deposits)            616,811    554,933     741,443    201,591    72,471   444,665    661,415
Preferred stock dividends                                  34,584     25,938      34,584          0         0     7,623     10,732
Combined fixed charges (including interest on
     deposits) and preferred stock dividends              651,395    580,871     776,027    201,591    72,471   452,288    672,147
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges
     (including interest on deposits) and preferred
     stock dividends (note 1)                                1.73 x     1.10 x      1.11 x     1.16 x    3.02 x    1.46 x  (26,376)

</TABLE>

Note (1)-Ratios with a less than one-to-one coverage are shown as dollar
         amounts which represent the amount of coverage deficiency.


<PAGE>





                            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


Board of Directors
First Nationwide Holdings Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus. Our report refers to a 
change in accounting for mortgage servicing rights in 1995, a change in 
accounting for certain investments in debt and equity securities in 1994 and
a change in accounting for income taxes in 1993.

                                     /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                                         ---------------------
                                         KPMG Peat Warwick LLP
           

Dallas, Texas
January 31, 1997






<PAGE>







                            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


Board of Directors
Cal Fed Bancorp Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus. Our report refers to a 
change in accounting for certain acquisitions of banking and thrift
institutions in 1994 and a change in accounting for certain investments in
debt and equity securities in 1993.

                                     /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                                         ---------------------
                                         KPMG Peat Warwick LLP
           

Los Angeles, California
January 31, 1997






<PAGE>




                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

     We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement of First
Nationwide Holdings Inc. on Form S-1 related to the offering of 10 5/8% Senior
Subordinated Exchange Notes Due 2003 of our report, which includes an
explanatory paragraph referring to a change in method of accounting for income
taxes and postretirement health benefits in 1992, dated May 10, 1994, on our
audits of the financial statements of the Acquired Business. We also consent to
the reference of our firm under the caption "Experts."


                                       /s/ Coopers & Lybrand LLP

San Francisco, California
January 31, 1997




<PAGE>





                             DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP 
                                 [LETTERHEAD]



                        INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of First Nationwide
Holdings Inc. on Form S-1, of our report dated April 15, 1996, (relating to the
consolidated financial statements of SFFed Corp. for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 and which expresses an unqualified opinion
and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the acquisition of SFFed 
Corp.) appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration 
Statements.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

January 31, 1997






<PAGE>

                               POWER OF ATTORNEY


     KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned hereby constitutes
and appoints each of Glenn P. Dickes, Laurence Winoker, Renee N. Tucei and
Joram C. Salig or any of them, each acting alone, his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for him and in
his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, in connection with the
First Nationwide Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation") Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to sign
the Registration Statement in the name and on behalf of the Corporation or on
behalf of the undersigned as a director or officer of the Corporation, and any
amendments and supplements relating thereto, including post-effective
amendments, and any instrument, contract, document or other writing of or in
connection with the Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements
thereto and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents
in connection therewith, including this power of attorney, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and any applicable securities exchange or securities
self-regulatory body, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned has signed these presents this 3rd day
of February, 1997.




                                            /s/ Ronald O. Perelman
                                            ----------------------
                                               Ronald O. Perelman


<PAGE>

                               POWER OF ATTORNEY


                  KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned hereby
constitutes and appoints each of Glenn P. Dickes, Laurence Winoker, Renee N.
Tucei and Joram C. Salig or any of them, each acting alone, his true and
lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for him
and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, in connection
with the First Nationwide Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation") Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, to sign the Registration Statement in the name and on behalf of the
Corporation or on behalf of the undersigned as a director or officer of the
Corporation, and any amendments and supplements relating thereto, including
post-effective amendments, and any instrument, contract, document or other
writing of or in connection with the Registration Statement and any amendments
and supplements thereto and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and
other documents in connection therewith, including this power of attorney,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any applicable securities
exchange or securities self-regulatory body, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, full power and authority to
do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, or his substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

                  IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned has signed these presents
this 3rd day of February, 1997.




                                            /s/ Howard Gittis
                                            -----------------
                                               Howard Gittis


<PAGE>

                               POWER OF ATTORNEY


     KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned hereby constitutes
and appoints each of Glenn P. Dickes, Laurence Winoker, Renee N. Tucei and
Joram C. Salig or any of them, each acting alone, his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for him and in
his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, in connection with the
First Nationwide Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation") Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to sign
the Registration Statement in the name and on behalf of the Corporation or on
behalf of the undersigned as a director or officer of the Corporation, and any
amendments and supplements relating thereto, including post-effective
amendments, and any instrument, contract, document or other writing of or in
connection with the Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements
thereto and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents
in connection therewith, including this power of attorney, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and any applicable securities exchange or securities
self-regulatory body, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned has signed these presents this 3rd day
of February, 1997.




                                             /s/ Irwin Engelman
                                             ------------------
                                               Irwin Engelman


<PAGE>

                               POWER OF ATTORNEY


                  KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned hereby
constitutes and appoints each of Glenn P. Dickes, Renee N. Tucei and Joram C.
Salig or any of them, each acting alone, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact
and agent, with full power of substitution, for him and in his name, place and
stead, in any and all capacities, in connection with the First Nationwide
Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation") Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the
"Registration Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to sign the
Registration Statement in the name and on behalf of the Corporation or on
behalf of the undersigned as a director or officer of the Corporation, and any
amendments and supplements relating thereto, including post-effective
amendments, and any instrument, contract, document or other writing of or in
connection with the Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements
thereto and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents
in connection therewith, including this power of attorney, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and any applicable securities exchange or securities
self-regulatory body, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.

                  IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned has signed these presents
this 3rd day of February, 1997.




                                             /s/ Laurence Winoker
                                             --------------------
                                               Laurence Winoker


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                                   FORM T-1

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                           STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
                  UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
                   CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

                     CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
                     ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
                            SECTION 305(b)(2) |__|

                            ----------------------

                             THE BANK OF NEW YORK
              (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


New York                                     13-5160382
(State of incorporation                      (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank)                 identification no.)

48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y.               10286
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip code)


                            ----------------------


                        FIRST NATIONWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
              (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Delaware                                     13-3778550
(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)               identification no.)


35 East 62nd Street
New York, New York                           10021
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip code)

                            ----------------------

              10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes due 2003
                      (Title of the indenture securities)


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1.   GENERAL INFORMATION. FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE TRUSTEE:

     (a)  NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH EXAMINING OR SUPERVISING AUTHORITY TO WHICH
          IT IS SUBJECT.

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                  Name                                        Address
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Superintendent of Banks of        2 Rector Street, New York,
         the State of New York             N.Y.  10006, and Albany, N.Y. 12203

         Federal Reserve Bank of           33 Liberty Plaza, New York,
         New York                          N.Y.  10045

         Federal Deposit Insurance         Washington, D.C.  20429
         Corporation

         New York Clearing House           New York, New York
         Association

     (B) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS.

         Yes.

2.   AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR.

         IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH
         AFFILIATION.

         None.

16.      LIST OF EXHIBITS.

         EXHIBITS IDENTIFIED IN PARENTHESES BELOW, ON FILE WITH THE
         COMMISSION, ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AS AN EXHIBIT
         HERETO, PURSUANT TO RULE 7A-29 UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939
         (THE "ACT") AND RULE 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES OF PRACTICE.

          1.   A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York
               (formerly Irving Trust Company) as now in effect, which
               contains the authority to commence business and a grant of
               powers to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 1 to
               Amendment No. 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement
               No. 33-6215, Exhibits 1a and 1b to Form T-1 filed with
               Registration Statement No. 33-21672 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1
               filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637.)

          4.   A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to
               Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-31019.)



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          6.   The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the
               Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement
               No. 33-44051.)

          7.   A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee
               published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its
               supervising or examining authority.


                                     -3-




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                                   SIGNATURE



     Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New
York, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New
York, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of New York,
and State of New York, on the 31st day of January, 1997.


                                   THE BANK OF NEW YORK



                                   By:    /s/ BYRON MERINO
                                       -------------------
                                       Name:  BYRON MERINO
                                       Title: ASSISTANT TREASURER



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                                   EXHIBIT 7


                      Consolidated Report of Condition of

                             THE BANK OF NEW YORK

                    of 48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. 10286

     And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, a member of the Federal Reserve
System, at the close of business September 30, 1996, published in accordance
with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the
provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           Dollar Amounts
ASSETS                                                       in Thousands
<S>                                                      <C>
Cash and balances due from depos- 
  itory institutions:
  Noninterest-bearing balances and
  currency and coin ..................                        $ 4,404,522
  Interest-bearing balances ..........                            732,833
Securities:
  Held-to-maturity securities ........                            789,964
  Available-for-sale securities ......                          2,005,509
Federal funds sold in domestic offices
  of the bank:
Federal funds sold ...................                          3,364,838
Loans and lease financing
  receivables:
  Loans and leases, net of unearned
    income .................28,728,602
  LESS: Allowance for loan and
    lease losses ..............584,525
  LESS: Allocated transfer risk
    reserve........................429
    Loans and leases, net of unearned
    income, allowance, and reserve                             28,143,648
Assets held in trading accounts ......                          1,004,242
Premises and fixed assets (including
  capitalized leases) ................                            605,668
Other real estate owned ..............                             41,238
Investments in unconsolidated
  subsidiaries and associated
  companies ..........................                            205,031
Customers' liability to this bank on
  acceptances outstanding ............                            949,154
Intangible assets ....................                            490,524
Other assets .........................                          1,305,839
                                                              -----------
Total assets .........................                        $44,043,010
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LIABILITIES
Deposits:
  In domestic offices ................                        $20,441,318
  Noninterest-bearing .......8,158,472
  Interest-bearing .........12,282,846
  In foreign offices, Edge and
  Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs ...                         11,710,903
  Noninterest-bearing ..........46,182


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  Interest-bearing .........11,664,721
Federal funds purchased in
  domestic offices of the
  bank:
  Federal funds purchased ............                          1,565,288
Demand notes issued to the U.S.
  Treasury ...........................                            293,186
Trading liabilities ..................                            826,856
Other borrowed money:
  With original maturity of one year
    or less ..........................                          2,103,443
  With original maturity of more than
    one year .........................                             20,766
Bank's liability on acceptances exe-
  cuted and outstanding ..............                            951,116
Subordinated notes and debentures ....                          1,020,400
Other liabilities ....................                          1,522,884
                                                              -----------
Total liabilities ....................                         40,456,160
                                                              -----------

EQUITY CAPITAL
Common stock ........................                             942,284
Surplus .............................                             525,666
Undivided profits and capital
  reserves ..........................                           2,129,376
Net unrealized holding gains
  (losses) on available-for-sale
  securities ........................                              (2,073)
Cumulative foreign currency transla-
  tion adjustments ..................                              (8,403)
                                                              -----------
Total equity capital ................                           3,586,850
                                                              -----------
Total liabilities and equity
  capital ...........................                         $44,043,010
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</TABLE>


      I, Robert E. Keilman, Senior Vice President and Comptroller of the
above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been
prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System and is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.

                                                           Robert E. Keilman

      We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report
of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of
our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the
instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
and is true and correct.

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