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First-Time Home Buyer Resources

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Physician Mortgage Loans: Helping Doctors Buy a Home With Student Loans and Limited Savings

By dreamhomemortgage,

First Time Home Buyer Programs

By alex_davis

The Day After Closing on a House in Texas? Don’t Miss These 7 Critical Steps

By dreamhomemortgage,

First Time Home Buyer Programs

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By nalas13

Thinking about buying a home in Texas in 2026. Which cities are actually worth considering?

By dreamhomemortgage,

First Time Home Buyer Programs

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By psychology453

Confused about which home mortgage loan fits your situation?

By dreamhomemortgage,

First Time Home Buyer Programs

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By skyharris344

Getting through the FHA hoops as a newbie homebuyer

By gandalf_writer,

FHA Loans for First Time Buyers

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By snowboarder40

Mortgage Lenders vs Banks: Which Option Is Better for Buyers?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Finding a Real Estate Agent

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By illustrator30

First-time buyer and confused about down payment, FHA, and approval?

By dreamhomemortgage,

First Time Home Buyer Programs

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By baking_andrew

Guidance on Home Financing Texas – What Buyers Should Know

By dreamhomemortgage,

Budgeting for Homeownership

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By emilyathlete

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Mortgage Types & Options

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Maintenance costs to budget for with a jumbo-loan home

By aaron_hawk4305,

Jumbo Loans

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Getting a loan to build a house—why's it gotta be so complicated?

By naturalist39,

Construction Loans

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By adambaker8090

Are Jumbo Loans Worth Considering for a High-Value Home Purchase?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Jumbo Loans

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Does a VA loan require an inspection? What are the VA loan inspection requirements for buyers and spouses? (29 viewing)

By dreamhomemortgage,

VA Loans for Veterans

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By rjoker24

FHA Loan in Texas: What If You Don’t Have 20% Down?

By dreamhomemortgage,

FHA Loans

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By barbarapianist

Why does getting a bigger mortgage have to be so complicated?

By film719,

Jumbo Loans

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By cosplayer87

Taking the plunge with adjustable rate mortgages—worth it?

By lstar89,

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

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By aaron_hawk

Construction Loans Texas — Why Most Buyers Get Confused (And What Actually Helps)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Construction Loans

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By historian46

H1B Visa Holder Trying to Build Credit in the U.S. — Is a Personal Loan a Smart Move?

By dreamhomemortgage,

FHA Loans

By math_toby

Has anyone actually used rhs loans or down payment assistance to buy a home?

By dreamhomemortgage,

USDA Loans for Rural Housing

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By maxgreen982

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Mortgage Rates & Market Trends

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Scored a lower down payment thanks to a state housing perk—anyone else?

By mary_leaf,

Regional Mortgage Rate Trends (USA)

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By dreamhomemortg...

Is paying upfront for a lower mortgage rate actually worth it?

By daisytraveler,

Factors Affecting Mortgage Rates

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43% DTI wall" actually real in 2026, or just a myth people repeat?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Regional Mortgage Rate Trends (USA)

By dreamhomemortg...

H1B Visa Holders Gain More Home Buying Opportunities in the USA

By dreamhomemortgage,

National Mortgage News

By dreamhomemortg...

Why Waiting for the Perfect Mortgage Rate Could Cost You

By dreamhomemortgage,

Current Mortgage Rates Discussion

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Texas Homebuyers: What’s Stopping You From Your Dream Household? (7 viewing)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Regional Mortgage Rate Trends (USA)

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By dennis_rogue31...

Fixed mortgage payment went up?

By dreamhomemortgage,

National Mortgage News

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By running_nate86...

Donald Trump on H1-B Visa Crackdown: What We’re Seeing from Borrowers

By dreamhomemortgage,

Regional Mortgage Rate Trends (USA)

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By donaldmechanic

Texas mortgage rates are confusing buyers more than they realize

By dreamhomemortgage,

Current Mortgage Rates Discussion

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By crafts741

Finding the best home loan rates without losing your mind

By leadership_melissa,

Comparing Mortgage Rates from Lenders

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By swoof36

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Mortgage Refinancing

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Cut my monthly bills in half by rolling loans together—anyone else try this?

By nater19,

Refinancing for Debt Consolidation

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By dreamhomemortg...

Why many Texas homeowners misunderstand cash-out refinancing

By dreamhomemortgage,

Cash-Out Refinancing

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I keep seeing homeowners ask the same refinance question:

By dreamhomemortgage,

When to Refinance Your Mortgage

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By donaldmechanic

What Texas Homeowners Should Know About Cash Out Refinance

By dreamhomemortgage,

Cash-Out Refinancing

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By markbeekeeper

Are You Paying More on Your Mortgage Than You Need To?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Refinancing to Lower Monthly Payments

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By benwhiskers48

Home equity sounds great until real life gets expensive

By dreamhomemortgage,

Cash-Out Refinancing

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By podcaster33554...

Anyone else thinking about using home equity instead of taking another high-interest loan?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Cash-Out Refinancing

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By oreo_dust

Finally Cut My Mortgage Payment—Anyone Else Score a Great Refi Deal Lately? (5 viewing)

By andrewpilot,

Refinancing to Lower Monthly Payments

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By kevincyclotour...

Is tapping home equity for cash really worth it? (9 viewing)

By andrewp68,

Cash-Out Refinancing

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By comics893

Refinance Personal Loan & Actually Lower Your Payments (Most People Do It Wrong)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Refinancing to Lower Monthly Payments

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By kathygeocacher

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Mortgage Application & Approval

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Has anyone here qualified for a mortgage using mainly 1099 income?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

By aaronyogi2197

Mortgage Dilemma: Bigger Deposit or Keep Cash for Business?

By bexplorer37,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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By dreamhomemortg...

Cutting my debt-to-income ratio: finally made it work

By mlopez28,

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) Explained

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By dreamhomemortg...

Choosing between direct lenders and middlemen for home loans—worth it?

By elizabethgadgeteer,

Working with a Mortgage Broker

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By dreamhomemortg...

Self-employed for only one year — is getting a mortgage realistic?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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Mortgage paperwork nightmare when you're your own boss

By timc56,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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By dreamhomemortg...

Self-Employed and Struggling to Prove Income for a Mortgage?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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By michaelr33

Got denied for a mortgage because of high DTI? Don’t give up yet.

By dreamhomemortgage,

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) Explained

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By snorkeler17

I kept getting denied for a mortgage because I’m 1099… turns out I was doing it completely wrong

By dreamhomemortgage,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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By zeldak87

Self-employed but tax returns make your income look low?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Self-Employed Mortgage Applications

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Credit & Debt Management

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High DTI and trying to buy a home — are there mortgage options?

By dreamhomemortgage,

Debt Consolidation Options

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Keeping your house after filing for bankruptcy: step-by-step tips?

By atail89,

Bankruptcy and Mortgage Options

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By rachelpoet

Struggling with Bad Credit but Still Want to Buy a Home? You’re Not Alone.

By dreamhomemortgage,

Improving Your Credit Score for a Mortgage

By writer52

Student debt and mortgages: Did you know this weird connection?

By sailing1735017,

Student Loan Impact on Mortgage Approval

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Can a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Really Lower Monthly Payments in 2026? (6 viewing)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Debt Consolidation Options

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By tyleryoung319

Getting through debt counseling without losing your mind (1 viewing)

By design641,

Credit Counseling Resources

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By beckyallen205

CHOOSING BETWEEN KEEPING THE HOUSE OR STARTING FRESH AFTER BANKRUPTCY (9 viewing)

By beckymusician556,

Bankruptcy and Mortgage Options

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By sonicn71

Found a sneaky way to lower those pesky interest rates (15 viewing)

By runner71,

Debt Consolidation Options

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By snorkeler64

Rolling Multiple Debts Into One Payment—Worth It? (1 viewing)

By mobile_christopher,

Debt Consolidation Options

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By milo_diver6420

Buying a house after bankruptcy—bigger down payment or wait it out? (36 viewing)

By edreamer24,

Bankruptcy and Mortgage Options

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By nevans88

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Home Equity & HELOCs

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Home Equity Loan Texas confusion in 2026 – what most homeowners are getting wrong

By dreamhomemortgage,

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan

By aartist55

Using home equity to pay off debt: did it actually help? (2 viewing)

By dance_ashley,

Using Home Equity for Debt Consolidation

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By dreamhomemortg...

PSA for Texas homeowners: a home equity loan and a HELOC are NOT the same thing

By dreamhomemortgage,

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan

By dreamhomemortg...

Tapping into home equity: worth it or too risky?

By christophermagician,

Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans

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By chess_pat

How Homeowners Can Use Equity Without Selling

By dreamhomemortgage,

Using Home Equity for Renovations

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By politics921

Home equity helped some homeowners when savings were not enough

By dreamhomemortgage,

Home Equity Loan Rates

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By barbara_furry

Which is the better deal: HELOC or home equity loan rates? (1 viewing)

By zeuspoet,

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan

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By art757

How Family Home Sales Can Help You Buy Faster (Without Huge Cash) (21 viewing)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans

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By ryoung87

Unlocking your home's value—did you know this? (16 viewing)

By tigger_fox,

Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans

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By rrebel69

Tapping into your home's value for a remodel: step-by-step? (4 viewing)

By drakejackson261,

Using Home Equity for Renovations

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By photo53

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Foreclosure & Loss Mitigation

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Little-known legal loopholes that can slow down losing your home (9 viewing)

By sports_john,

Foreclosure Legal Advice

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By dreamhomemortg...

How meeting with a rental advisor changed my apartment search (6 viewing)

By writing_marley,

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

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By dreamhomemortg...

Navigating the court process when your home’s on the line

By bearactivist,

Foreclosure Legal Advice

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By enomad21

FIGHTING FORECLOSURE: TECHNICAL ERRORS VS. LENDER MISCONDUCT—WHICH WORKS BETTER?

By josephb35,

Understanding Foreclosure Process

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By minimalism_ech...

Struggling with mortgage payments? (5 viewing)

By leadership_storm,

Loan Modification Options

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By kathyfire296

Getting a lender to budge on underwater home sales—tips?

By jessica_perez3607,

Short Sales Explained

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By donaldnomad789

Getting a letter about property being sold—what now? (6 viewing)

By sports_mocha,

Understanding Foreclosure Process

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By arain66

Is it better to pay upfront or roll counseling costs into your loan? (3 viewing)

By ptail45,

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

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By hiker115630

Did you know housing counselors can help with credit issues too? (22 viewing)

By travel342,

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

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Need help with foreclosure but lawyers seem pricey—what's your move? (12 viewing)

By jenniferreader,

Foreclosure Legal Advice

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By chall25

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Mortgage Servicing & Management

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How much can you really save by paying a little extra on your mortgage?

By pilot93,

Making Extra Mortgage Payments

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Lowering monthly payments: is it worth refinancing the mortgage?

By historian76,

Refinancing to Pay Off Mortgage Early

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By bailey_rider

When your mortgage statement looks... off: a story thread

By vintage_donald,

Dealing with Mortgage Servicer Errors

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By cheryl_writer

KNOCKED YEARS OFF MY MORTGAGE BY REFINANCING—ANYONE ELSE DO THIS?

By marleyhistorian,

Refinancing to Pay Off Mortgage Early

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By lstar89

Escrow accounts—better through banks or independent services? (16 viewing)

By frodofox43,

Escrow Accounts Explained

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By lindarebel669

How Do You Shop Around For Home Insurance—Or Do You Just Stick With The Same Company? (25 viewing)

By sailing617,

Property Taxes and Homeowners Insurance

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By robotics386

Taking over someone’s mortgage: a trick I learned the hard way (4 viewing)

By williamhistorian,

Mortgage Assumptions

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By geocacher17

Things that always confuse me on my mortgage statement

By jennifer_allen,

Understanding Your Mortgage Statement

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TAKING OVER SOMEONE ELSE'S FHA LOAN VS. GETTING A NEW ONE—WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? (1 viewing)

By sports_bear,

Mortgage Assumptions

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By pevans39

Getting Results When Your Loan Servicer Drops the Ball (20 viewing)

By debbie_leaf,

Mortgage Servicer Issues & Complaints

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By diver45

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Real Estate Investing & Mortgages

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Comparing hard-money and bridge loans for a first fix-and-flip project

By alex_cloud,

Fix and Flip Loans

By alex_cloud

Every Investor I Talk To Is Switching to DSCR Loans — Here’s Why

By dreamhomemortgage,

DSCR Loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

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By culture475

Real Estate Investors — This Could Change How You Finance Deals

By dreamhomemortgage,

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DSCR Loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

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Anyone here using DSCR loans instead of conventional financing for rentals?

By dreamhomemortgage,

BRRRR Strategy Financing

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Commercial property financing in Texas feels way more confusing than it should

By dreamhomemortgage,

Investment Property Mortgages

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Physicians are missing out on major tax savings with the wrong mortgage (1 viewing)

By dreamhomemortgage,

Real Estate Investing Tax Strategies

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Hard money lenders vs. online fix and flip platforms: which is less hassle?

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Fix and Flip Loans

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Physicians Loans Available Take Tax Advantage Now

By dreamhomemortgage,

Commercial Mortgages

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Waiting forever on my refinance loan approval—is this normal? (17 viewing)

By nalaanderson100,

BRRRR Strategy Financing

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Choosing Between National and Local Debt Service Coverage Ratio Options (11 viewing)

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DSCR Loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

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