San Diego-based Great American First Savings Bank,...

San Diego-based Great American First Savings Bank, riding the crest of acquisitions in new markets, reported record third-quarter earnings of $26.1 million, up 101% over the prior year. Assets as of Sept. 30 rose 40% to nearly $12.4 billion, primarily from the acquisition earlier this year of Home Federal Savings & Loan in Tucson and its merger with Los Angeles Federal Savings Bank.