Know About Australia Home Loans.

By Guy Baldwin

It is mystifying that the vast array of home loan products there are out there. It is unbelievable that we have so many choices but it can be confusing. The last thing you want is to be confused over a choice of mortgage. It is just such a big decision. It really pays to research the options and make an informed choice based on your individual needs. These needs can be so vastly different, some people have bad credit and this can complicate things. Others want to consolidate their finances with their home loan product. There are plenty of different factors that may affect the final choice you make on the type of home loan you desire.

A fixed rate home loan may appeal to you for your mortgage. Essentially this means that for a certain period of time your repayments on the loan will always be the same. In other words the interest rate on your home loan will not vary. This has got to take a lot of worry out of things for you. You can choose to fix the loan period for between one and five years and no matter what happens your monthly repayments will not rise. This could be the home loan product for you. There are a few things to take into account though. No one can predict with certainty what the market is going to do. It is possible that interest rates will go up and your fixed rate home loan will save you a lot of money. It is also entirely possible that interest rates will go down and in real terms your fixed rate may have cost you money. It is good to have the peace of mind though especially if you are the kind of person who worries.

Another option that you have is the variable rate home loan. This is appealing much to the opposite of the fixed rate loan. In other words it follows the nationwide interest rate. If the rate goes down so do your monthly payments, if it goes up then your monthly repayments will too. It is important to note that these fluctuations can be quite thoughtful. Again, it is impossible to precisely forecast what will happen in the financial system. If you have some room in your monthly budget it may be worth taking the risk on this type of loan.

Variable home loans, just to make things more complicated, come in two different types. A basic version that is pretty much a no frills bottom line, mortgage. Traditionally these are taken out by first home loan buyers who want to get into their first house as soon as possible. They often run at up to half a percent below the national interest rate.

The second type is called a standard variable rate. This is the most common form of home loan and it includes features that are useful such as a redraw facility and phone banking. This type allows you to make extra repayments without penalty which can be a very useful thing.

If all of this seems too confusing without further explanation then you need to consult the experts. The people at Directmoney Home loans would love to help you, it is, after all their job.

About the Author:

Guy Baldwin is an executive of the website http://www.directmoneyhomeloans.com.au where you can get access to all leading lenders to get a best low ratesof home loan .You can also contact at 1300 882 432 and take their services free of charge.

CFD BROKERS SINGAPORE- Trade with The best

By CFD BROKERS

So you are Trading Contracts for Difference on the Singapore Stock Exchange or you are thinking of trading CFDs on the Singapore Stock Exchange, then this maybe the most important article that you read. As selecting the right CFD Broker is an important as selecting a winning trade.

So give yourself every chance of success and make sure you have the Best CFD BROKER.

Online brokers give an important role to play when you open an online trading account. Every Last broker can offer different services and features. You must research all the online brokers to find the foremost broker to meet your needs. I experience listed a huge number of online brokers and placed their information for you to read in one easy-to-read webpage. This is a free, "no-cost to you" service for our valued readers and can be seen on this link: Best Online Brokers or email support@cfdfxreport.com

What to look for in an online broker.

Brokerage House rates - this is the value at which you are charged for buying or selling through your online account. These rates are usually charged based on a sliding scale. The more units you purchase in a single transaction, the less the "cost per unit" you will pay. The correct sliding scale can vary and may sometimes be negotiable for larger buys. Comparability each broker and read the fine print within contracts. Selection the special that best meets your buying and selling style.

Account fees - Look for secret fees in account contracts within the terms and conditions. I recognize of one broker who requires an extra $10 to transfer money out of an account "quickly" as against withdrawing money normally. Hardly a common fee, I'd say. All fees should be listed in the terms and conditions listed in opening an account.

Phone access - Online services can go down during hours of service. Gaps to broadband services, power outages and computer problems can stop you from accessing information you need at critical points. This is why you must experience phone access to your online broker. Do not even consider using an online broker if they do not provide phone access.

Access to your money - I favour having instant access to my money sure though it is held in a cash account by the broker. Most brokers will experience a cash account facility that is linked to your trading account. My account is linked to a MasterCard account, which means I can access that money anytime through any ATM or make purchases as I would normally using a MasterCard. Don't be misled into thinking you must only experience a separate cash holding account with the online broker. There are lots of options open to you as a client and good online brokers will provide several options for your cash holding account.

Extra benefits - essay out those brokers that give you extra inducements to open an account with them. Some offer a limited free brokerage period. Others will offer free reports on the markets you are interested in. These bonus offers can help you getting you account given and setup a profitable trading account. For more information on finding the best online stock broker feel free to visit our website.

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The CFD FX REPORT is the real time traders tool, that gives you daily trading ideas, stock market and forex education.. Helps find the best CFD BROKER AND FOREX BROKER

Credit Repair via Credit Counseling

By Rob Kosberg

Although repairing your own credit is highly recommended, it is sometimes beyond what you believe to be our capability. It may be too emotionally laden and/or you may just not be able to buckle down and make the necessary money management changes without professional help.

If you choose to take the professional route, you also need to be very thorough in you investigations of the third party options available to you. The public is bombarded with paper media and online information about credit repair. Beware of a lot of this information. Many of these almost unbelievable claims are just that "unbelievable."

When you first read the claims of some of the agencies, you should be able to tell that the claims are ridiculous, such as: repair credit overnight. While those kinds of claims are fairly obvious, others are not. The internet will have ads for you to have several agencies contact you for help. You provide some information. What you might end up with are some annoying and possible nasty phone calls.

For example, if you contact an agency simply for initial information about their services and costs, and they ask for your information before they will provide answers to your questions. If you are not given the answer to your request for information, stay away from such an agency.

You need to be able to get the basic information about a company such as its services and fees without being asked for any of your financial situation. If you are not provided with this information do not go further with such an agency.

Once you are satisfied with an initial contact, you can ask further questions such as how the procedure will affect your credit reports, how the agency provides assistance with debt management, how does the agency inform you of their activities and does the company offer other money management services.

One of the most important questions to be answered is: what are the agency fees? Some will ask for large amounts of money upfront and large monthly fees. If you can't afford all your debt payments, how will you afford agency fees? Be careful that you don't get into a long, drawn out repayment situation because of charged fees even if the agency claims to be nonprofit.

It is apparent that finding the right credit repair agency will take some work from you, the payoff will be finding the right match for you.

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With unprecedented problems in the credit markets it?s more important than ever to have excellent credit. For more information check out Rob Kosbergs' Detailed FREE Guide on Maintaining and Repairing your Credit Score by going to Bad Credit Repair for your FREE information.

Vast Majority of Seniors Still Not Reverse Mortgage Versed

By Matt Vanrock

We've seen Robert Wagner on television, and if you are a senior, you are getting solicitations in the mail for a reverse mortgage.

Even with all of this information being thrown at us most sixty two plusers can't give a rudimentary explanation of how a reverse mortgage works.

That's why I'm here. I'm the answer man and I'm here to educate.

To understand a reverse mortgage you simply need to understand a traditional forward mortgage. A forward mortgage is simply a loan utilizing equity in the house to back the security of loan.

What I painted was not just the picture of a forward loan but a reverse loan as well. This is what i want to get across to all those who think this mortgage is something it isn't. There is too much bologne flying around.

They are very similar. They just works a little differently.

The lender is loaning money to you. You get to use that money for whatever purpose you desire. It's your money afterall.

There is any number of things we can do with the money from our mortgage. If its a purchase those proceeds are used to pay the seller. If it's a refinance it's limitless.

All I'm saying is the borrower taps the built up equity or money in the home to use for the borrower's benefit.

The benefit of the reverse mortgage is you do not ever have to make monthly payments to the mortgage company.

Well, if the lender isn't receiving payments how does it stay in business, and why would it do this?

Reverse mortgages are true negative equity loans. That means since the borrower makes no interest payments the interest accumulates and accrues against the equity of the home.

The bank is only repaid either when the borrower decides to make a full repayment or when the borrower dies and home is sold.

Important to note, because of all myths, is the borrower or it's family never loses ownership of the home during the mortgage.

The real hook to reverse mortgage, which is really helping many seniors in dire financial straights, is the lack of period payment to the lender.

Its not all a bowl of cherries for the reverse mortgage. High costs and possible negative equity positions for the borrower are just a couple of the downsides.

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This is for California. Know you stuff regarding the reverse mortgage here. Additionally, you can pick yourself up a well written 12 page California reverse mortgage report.

Hunting down the illusive low rate credit card

By John Braveman

2008 turned out to be the year when the financial chickens came home to roost, and its looking increasingly like 2009 will be a continuation of an economic freeze. Financial institutions are nervous, and even the lowest base rate of interest in the Bank of Englands 315-year history has done little to calm a jittery financial market. The common consensus is that the heady days of easy credit are over. However, consumers are still hungry for good credit card deals and have become accustomed to 0% offers and low APR on credit cards. Credit card companies are worried about exposing themselves to bad debt, so are there still low rate cards available to the clever consumer?

The number of television adverts offering credit cards at 0% interest has been noticeable by their absence this year. Compared to 2008 (when many of us still believed that the recession was a dark and distant memory, unlikely to rear its ugly head again), there has been very little in the way of credit card temptations presented to a discerning public hungry for quick credit. This absence of availability has been backed up by findings from the organisation Credit Action, who concur that credit in general and low rate cards in particular are not as prevalent as they were 12 months ago. They also found that where credit was available, it was often more expensive than before. The findings suggest that the banks really are tightening up their criteria, making it more difficult for consumers to access credit in the first place.

However, the popularity of credit cards remains unabated and consumers are still on the lookout for a credit bargain. Director of Credit Action Chris Tapp has commented on this, explaining that credit cards are an integral part of modern consumer money management for the public and a very normalised part of the way consumers manage and borrow their money. It looks like it is going to be very difficult to persuade a public that has grown so used to using plastic on a daily basis to change to a different system any time soon. The advent of online shopping and auction sites such as Ebay has also prompted an increase in the use of credit cards, as transactions online are almost exclusively credit card based. The combination of a public in love with credit and a shift in how we shop confirms that credit cards still have a special place in the nations wallets.

There are still some cards out there that do offer a 0% grace period on purchases, although many of these grace periods are much shorter than before. 0% balance transfer offers are still relatively plentiful, but even their criteria have been tightened. Once these 0% honeymoon periods are over, the APR on purchases can rise rapidly (usually around the 18% level) and this can prompt many customers to start card jumping in the hunt for a 0% transfer deal. Frequent card jumping is a quick way to send your credit rating down, as card providers are looking to consolidate their customer bases rather than add to them. To them, the 2009 buzzword is 'loyalty, not liquidity. In the coming months we may see a credit industry that tries to stabilise its position rather than going overboard to attract new customers. The lack of product promotion in January points to this groundshift.

Rather than chasing illusive 0% deals, 2009 credit card customers would be better placed to accept that, along with death and taxes, credit card interest payments are inevitable and look for the best deals they can find. This includes not only the APR of the card, but any additional fees that a customer may incur such as insurance, handling fees, late payment charges and other hidden extras. The consumer has to realize that the days of free and easy lending are over and has to adjust their expectations accordingly. After all; if businesses have to bend to the financial wind, so do consumers.

The Internet has had a huge influence in how credit card customers approach the market, with online comparison sites giving the savvy consumer the power of knowledge. Credit card consumers are much more aware of the small print that previously went unnoticed and are much more likely to spend longer comparing and contrasting cards before making an informed, final decision. This puts the consumer in a very powerful position, as it is up to the credit card companies to make attractive (but realistic) offers to tempt in new customers and keep existing ones in the fold. Despite the dire financial warnings issued almost daily by the media, the consumer is very much in charge this time and isnt going to be fooled by cards that promise the earth. A far more symbiotic relationship between credit card lender and the consumer will be the result of this market readjustment.

About the Author:

John Braveman has many years of experience working in the financial sector. He writes for various websites and uses his experience to help present a clear view of the financial market. You can read more about low interest rate credit cards here.

Facts you should know about your Home equity loan

By Doc Schmyz

Home equity loans are a great source of cash. However, before you plunge right into the process of drawing out a loan out of the equity of your property; you should take a look at the fine print and what it means to you.

Are you debating on getting a home equity loan? Home equity loans might be an easy to acquire type of loan, but somehow even a seemingly great deal might turn out to be bad if the process of getting one is not done right.[I:0:J]

What areas of home equity loan do we need to know? Let us look at the following.

Points

If you are charged 1 point, this would mean 1 percent of the loan. And so 1 percent of a 100,000 dollar loan is an up front charge of 1000 dollars. Do not worry, there are lenders that do not charge points.How are you affected by this? Most lenders charge a part of the loan for commissions for themselves and for their sub-agents. Actually such points vary from little to exorbitant; it all depends on the company.

Interest rate terms

You have to know if it is a fixed or variable type of loan. If it is a fixed loan, then you do not have to worry about external forces such as economic situations directly affecting your interest rate. But on the other hand, if you have variable type of loan, you may actually have an initial good interest rate. Interest rates that go up naturally makes your monthly payments go up too in the process. So what do you want " a home equity loan with interest rate that stays the same all throughout the duration of the loan, or one with the possibility of going up anytime?

Pre Payment penalties

Perhaps it might be a concern if you earn penalties for paying off your loans early. You have to be aware that indeed, many second time loans have pre payment penalties. Pre-payment penalties lock you into paying off your loan over its entire duration, and if you still decide on paying it off early, the lending company will have to add a penalty, usually running to a thousand dollars.

Late payment penalties

Does a home equity loans interest rate go up with late payments? With many lenders, with delinquent payment, penalties usually follow. More so, there sometimes is a clause on default interest rate increase in the loan which raises automatically the loan rates when payments are late. This can actually be costly for the borrower.

Insurance

One thing you want to check for is if the home equity loan that you are prospecting has insurance costs hidden somewhere, a cost that you definitely do not want. Whenever you get a loan, you can take in corresponding credit insurance. You can have credit life insurance, which takes care of your loan in the event that you die. However, if in the case of home equity loan, if you feel that insurance is just added cost, then by all means avoid the lender that requires you to pay for them.

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Doc Schmyz has done real estate deals all over the US and Canada. He built a free website shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find Real estate investing information by state

Finding The Right Secured Personal Loans

By Trinity Davidson

If you need to send a child to college, remodel your house, or you simply think its time to go on that vacation youve always wanted to, a secured personal loan just might be able to help you meet those needs. It can make your needs and even your wants attainable by offering you a loan with a fixed annual percentage rate and a monthly payment that you can make.

You can lock in a loan with a fixed annual percentage rate and a monthly payment that is manageable for your income level while being able to provide for the urgent expenses. The bank will offer you a lower percentage rate on this kind of loan because you will be required to provide approved collateral.

Obviously, not everyone is able to qualify for this kind of loan since it does require collateral. A true candidate for approval of this loan will have something of large value to back up the loan and lessen the risk to the lender. Some banks will allow you to offer a mobile or manufactured home as security for repayment.

Applicants who qualify, may be able to borrow anywhere from $3,000 to $250,000 depending on what the loan is going to be used for and of course your financial income. Most lending sources wont put an early repayment penalty in the contract so you are free to pay down more principal of the loan anytime you are able to.

The term of the loan will usually vary and will be set in accordance with the size of the loan and with your ability to pay. In some cases these loan can extend for as long as ten years. If you're looking to extend to a longer term, you might want to consider a mortgage type loan instead.

Since loans of this type are often quite large, the bank usually requires significant documentation before they will sign off on the loan. You will probably be required to provide income information, a copy of your driver's license, and probably some additional forms of identification.

The quicker part will be once you qualify for the loan. There should be no problem with the bank getting you the entire amount in as few as three business days. A secured personal loan is one of the least expensive ways to finance a need or a want.

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Trinity shows people interesting options for online personal loans including personal loans for bad credit.

Common Types of Mortgage Loans

By Trinity Clawson

When it comes to choosing a mortgage loan to purchase a home, there are a lot of different options to choose from. The best mortgage option for you might be different from the one that is best for your neighbor. If you are looking to take on a mortgage sometime in the near future, it might be helpful to know what some of the common types of mortgage loans are all about so you can make an educated decision when the time comes to make a choice.

The fixed rate mortgage is a very typical mortgage loan. This type of mortgage offers an interest rate that is fixed to one set rate. With the interest rate set, your monthly mortgage payment will be set and won't change over time. This mortgage allows people to truly plan on what their housing payments will be over the course of the loan.

Terms of loans for fixed rate mortgages can be ten years, fifteen years, twenty years, thirty years, forty years, and in some rare cases, fifty years. Lower interest rates are offered for loans that have shorter terms since they are lower risk loans for the lenders.

Another type of mortgage loan that has gained in popularity over the past years is the adjustable rate mortgage. It is often referred to as an ARM. Adjustable rate mortgages have interest rates that will change depending on the market interest rates at the time. Sometimes they adjust every three or five years.

Adjustable rate mortgages are another type of mortgage loan offered. They have become more popular and well known in the past few years as more and more people have been taking them out. Often referred to as an ARM, adjustable rate mortgages have interest rates that change throughout the term of the loan. This means your monthly mortgage payment will adjust as the interest rate adjust. The loans usually adjust every three or five years.

Interest only loans are mortgage loans that are commonly used for people using real estate as an investment. With this loan, the payments you make each month are only paid on the interest of the loan. If you were using the property as an investment and can find renters to pay the mortgage on the home, then you can make money selling the home years later when it has appreciated in value.

The fixed rate mortgage, adjustable rate mortgage, and interest only mortgage are the most commonly used mortgage loans. Depending on your situation, one of them could be the best mortgage for you.

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Trinity walks people through the process of getting mortgage loans for people with bad credit and home loans for people with bad credit.

Payday Loans Online - The Fastest Way To Get The Money You Need!

By Gressly Stevens

Do you have bills piling up, rent due, a medical emergency, or a car repair and you need some fast cash? Are you in the middle of a financial crisis and you need to deal with it fast? You do have other options than just calling friends and family for a loan.

There are pay day loans online that you can get and they are very fast. The process is a piece of cake and they don't require much of you. Here is what you need to know to get a pay day loan online in a hurry.

You will need to start by finding 5 or more pay day loan websites. This can be done with a search from Google, Yahoo, or any other search engine. There are a bunch of them out there so finding 5 should be pretty easy. Once you have at least 5 sites you will begin to eliminate the ones that you don't want to use.

Start by checking the qualifications to see if you fit. There is usually a pre approval questionnaire that will help you with this. If you fit the requirements, then leave that company on your list, but if you don't, then get rid of them.

The next step is to see if the sites are legit or not. Start with their customer service number and make sure it works. You want them to have an address other than a PO Box listed somewhere on their website as well.

Checking their testimonials from past customers is another good thing do to. You should also check the better business bureau and the Attorney General as well. This will give you enough information to make a decision to whether they are legit or not.

Once you have gotten rid of the companies that may not be legit, it is time to apply for your loan or loans. If you don't need $1,000 or more you should only apply at one company, but if you need more than you qualify for, then you might need to apply at multiple companies.

You have to know, though, that you will be paying back all the loans you take out within about 30 days. Some companies will give you an extension if you need one. However, this will cost you more in interest and they might charge a fee for this as well.

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Columbus Home

By Won Kim

The real estate market has certainly become a lot weaker in recent months because of the current financial situation and this has made it ideal for those looking to buy property. Whether you are buying a Columbus home or one anywhere else you need to work out what is the right offer price to put to the seller.

For you to be able to decide just what price you should be offering on a house that you are thinking of purchasing there are certain things that you need to take into consideration. Below we take a look at just what some of these factors are and which you should help you to come up with an offer price that the seller of the house will see as being fair.

Step 1 - It is a good idea to do some research to find out what houses of similar style have currently been sold for. Today there are numerous places online that you can glean this information from. But don't just look at the price that the house sold for but also what other things would have contributed to the sale.

For example look at the properties condition and any improvements which have been made to it. Properties such as these are going to sell for lots more than those that nothing has been done to. Another thing that can influence the sale price of a home is where it is located so take this in to consideration when determining your offer.

Step 2 - Another thing to look at is not just properties that are similar that have sold but the ones which are currently on the market. It is important that again you look not only at the price requested to buy at but what features it has which may be influencing this.

Step 3 - If you find a Columbus home that you are keen to put an offer on before doing so get an inspection carried out beforehand. This provides you with the opportunity to identify any issues which may result in you having to spend more on the property in the future. By having such information to hand then you are in a better position to put in an offer that you see as being fair and reasonable.

Step 4 - Look carefully at how long the property has been on the market for. Certainly with the current financial situation house sales have dropped dramatically. So you may find that when it comes to buying a Columbus home or a home anywhere else that the seller is more willing to negotiate on the sales price. This will especially be true if they have been trying to sell the property for quite some considerable time or if they need to sell quickly because of financial problems.

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Become Successful at Debt Management!

By Denzel Abintenk

Unfortunately it is very normal for people to get themselves into severe debt using their credit cards that they require the services from debt management companies. Many people will think that this is resolving the problem, however unless you can practice some self control then you will be unable to stop spending and quickly find yourself in exactly the same position again.

Credit card debt is a vicious circle, once you get into debt you continue to owe more and more which eventually means you will be in trouble. If you continue to pay the minimum amount every month then your credit limit will continue to grow which encourages you to spend more. The best way to prevent credit card debt is to be cautious when using your credit card. You should spend a long time managing your debts to make sure that they do not get out of control.

Everyone needs to avoid using debt management services because these will get you a better deal by negotiating with your credit card company and get you the best deal. Although this sounds like a good idea they will negotiate to suit themselves, and you will also have to pay a fee for their services. This fee will already reduce the amount of money that they have saved you.

The credit card company may have been open to another deal which would have been much better for your credit rating, and would of still allowed you to repay your debt comfortably. Using the services of a credit repair company might seem like a good idea however it will almost certainly damage your credit rating severely.

Few people bother to spend time thinking about how to repair their credit rating, however it is something that you need to do. If you repair your credit rating then you will be able to do much better than otherwise.

What should you do?

If you're serious about reducing the debt on your credit cards then there are a few things that you need to do.

Firstly the most important thing is to stop using your cards. Just cut the cards up, and then contact the credit card companies to get them to freeze your account. This will prevent you from using the cards. Instead of spending money on the cards you can repay money on them.

You might also want to consider getting another job to get some extra money in so that you can repay your debts quicker.

While you are talking to your credit card company you should try to negotiate with them by yourself to find a good method of repayment. Credit card debt reduction services will do the same, however if you do it by yourself you can look after yourself much better. You will be able to negotiate for your best interests.

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Denzel Abintenk repeatedly creates reports on information related to how to eliminate credit card dept. You might come across his comments on eliminating high interest credit card debt over at http://www.debtania.com .

Tips on Sending Money to the Dominican Republic

By Chloe Banks

There are numerous ways to send money to the Dominican Republic. The costs of these services vary, as do the level of security provided for the transfer of funds and amount of time it takes for the money to arrive.

Sometimes the amount of time it takes to send the money is the most important factor. In this instance it is important to know what options you have when sending money to the Dominican Republic. The most pressing thing to remember is to prepare now to have everything in place for a transfer.

In instances like this it may be easiest to send money using an online service such as ATM Cash, which allows you to send money 24/7 from your computer.

Another quick way to ensure getting money to the Dominican Republic is making sure the recipient has a debit or ATM card, possibly linked to your checking or savings account.

As long as your are comfortable with the cardholder having access to your account at all times, they could have a card and PIN number so that they could have access to cash through an ATM machine. For situations where you do not want the recipient to have unlimited access to the money, a pre-paid debit card is another way to go. It works just like an ATM card except that it is loaded with a specific amount of money.

Once you have refilled the pre-paid debit card the cardholder will have access to the funds. The PIN number is given to the recipient so a phone call to notify that the money has been added is all that is required to gain access to the money.

Another way to send money quickly is by opening an account with a bank that has branches in both the Dominican Republic and the U.S. This will help facilitate easier transfers.

The above steps are some ways that will help ensure that money arrives quickly when you need it.

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