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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP. JUNE 30, 1997 FORM 10-Q INCLUDING THE CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS,
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, AND THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1997
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<INT-BEARING-DEPOSITS>                           1,280
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<TRADING-ASSETS>                                     0
<INVESTMENTS-HELD-FOR-SALE>                     73,941
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<INVESTMENTS-MARKET>                                 0
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<INTEREST-INVEST>                                2,630
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<LOAN-LOSSES>                                    1,170
<SECURITIES-GAINS>                                  89
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<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  3,957
<INCOME-PRE-EXTRAORDINARY>                       3,957
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