{"id":7480,"date":"2026-06-17T08:05:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T02:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/?p=7480"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:55:12","slug":"what-happens-at-closing-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/what-happens-at-closing-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens at Closing When You Buy a House in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rl-page rl-page-lrg\">\n<div class=\"rl-wrap\">\n<header class=\"rl-hero\">\n<a class=\"rl-cta-primary\" href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=what-happens-at-closing-buying-house-texas\">Connect with LRG \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<\/header>\n<nav aria-label=\"Jump to section\" class=\"rl-jump-nav\">\n<a href=\"#texas-closing-document-errors-to-watch-for\">Texas Closing Document Errors to Watch For<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#what-happens-at-closing-when-buying-a-house-in-texas\">What Happens at Closing When Buying a House in Texas?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#how-long-does-a-texas-home-closing-usually-take\">How Long Does a Texas Home Closing Usually Take?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#texas-closing-costs-to-expect\">Texas Closing Costs to Expect<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><br \/>\n<\/nav>\n<p>Closing on a Texas home means signing roughly 100 pages of documents, wiring your remaining funds to the title company, and walking out with the deed in your name. The process typically takes 60 to 90 minutes at the title company&#8217;s office. What catches most buyers off guard is the stack of last-minute figures that can shift from the original loan estimate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rl-quick-grid\">\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>What You Need Before Closing Day<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Required documents:<\/strong> Bring government-issued photo ID, proof of homeowners insurance, and your cashier&#8217;s check or wire transfer confirmation for closing funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing Disclosure review:<\/strong> Your lender sends the Closing Disclosure three business days before closing. Compare every line to your original Loan Estimate for surprises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common blocker:<\/strong> Wire fraud is the biggest closing-day risk in Texas. Verify wiring instructions by phone using a number you found independently, never from an email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> Texas buyers typically pay 2-5% of the purchase price at closing. On a $350,000 home, that&#8217;s $7,000 to $17,500 you need liquid and verified before sitting down at the title company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>What You Need for Closing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-negotiable documents:<\/strong> Bring government-issued photo ID, a cashier&#8217;s check or wire transfer confirmation for closing funds, and proof of homeowners insurance effective on or before closing day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three-day review:<\/strong> Your lender sends the Closing Disclosure at least three business days before signing. Compare every line against your Loan Estimate and flag discrepancies immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final walkthrough:<\/strong> Walk the property 24 to 48 hours before closing. Confirm agreed-upon repairs are done, appliances function, and the home matches contract condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> One missing document or an unverified wire can push your closing back a week or more. Have your title company confirm everything is clear at least 48 hours out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>Closing Day Timeline<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Final walkthrough:<\/strong> You walk the property one last time, usually the morning of closing, confirming agreed repairs are done and nothing new is damaged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At the table:<\/strong> You sign the closing disclosure, deed of trust, and promissory note at the title company while the closing agent walks you through each document.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding and recording:<\/strong> The lender wires funds to the title company, the deed gets recorded with the county, and ownership officially transfers to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical duration:<\/strong> Most Texas closings take 60 to 90 minutes at the title company. You can get keys the same day once the county records the deed, usually within a few hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>Closing Costs in Texas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Title and escrow fees:<\/strong> Title insurance and escrow charges make up the largest share of the 2-5% buyers typically pay at closing. These fees scale with purchase price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lender prepaids:<\/strong> Property tax escrow, homeowner&#8217;s insurance, and prepaid daily interest are collected at the closing table. These are separate from your down payment and lender origination fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducing your total:<\/strong> Request seller concessions in your purchase offer. In slower markets or with homes listed 30 or more days, many Texas sellers agree to cover a share of buyer costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> Texas title companies do not accept personal checks. Arrange a wire transfer or cashier&#8217;s check for your closing funds, and confirm wiring instructions directly with the title company to avoid fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rl-atf-faqhead\"><span class=\"rl-kicker\">Asked First<\/span>Top questions before you dig in<\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>What happens at closing when buying a house in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>You sit down at the title company&#8217;s office with your agent and a closing agent to sign the deed of trust, loan documents, and title transfer paperwork. You also pay closing costs, which Texas buyers typically owe at 2-5% of the purchase price, then receive the keys once funding clears.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How does closing on a house work in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>You meet at the title company&#8217;s office with your agent, the closing agent, and typically the seller. You sign the deed, loan documents, and transfer paperwork, then pay closing costs (usually 2-5% of the purchase price). Once funding clears, you receive the keys and take possession.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Who attends closing when buying a house in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>At a Texas closing, you sit at the title company&#8217;s office with your real estate agent, a closing agent, your lender&#8217;s representative, and any co-borrowers on the loan. The seller may attend separately or pre-sign documents, and buyers typically bring 2-5% of the purchase price to cover closing costs.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<section class=\"rl-bluf\">\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line-up-front\">The Bottom Line Up Front<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Closing day in Texas means sitting at a title company office, signing a stack of legal documents, wiring funds, and walking out with the keys. The real pressure point is preparation: buyers who show up without reviewing their closing disclosure, confirmed wire instructions, and a valid photo ID face delays, added fees, or a postponed closing entirely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Texas buyers typically pay 2% to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs. On a $350,000 home, that ranges from $7,000 to $17,500 due at closing on top of your down payment. A title company runs the process: you sit down with your agent, the closing agent, any co-borrowers, and sometimes the seller. You review and sign the deed of trust, settlement statement, and loan documents. Federal rules require your lender to deliver the closing disclosure at least three business days before the signing date.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas closings happen at a title company office, not an attorney&#8217;s office, in most transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a government-issued photo ID, a cashier&#8217;s check or wire confirmation, and proof of homeowners insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Review your closing disclosure line by line at least three days before the signing appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Funding typically occurs one to two business days after signing, and keys transfer at funding.<\/li>\n<li>Buyer closing costs in Texas run 2% to 5% of the purchase price on average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"texas-closing-document-errors-to-watch-for\">Texas Closing Document Errors to Watch For<\/h2>\n<p>Closing document mistakes happen more often than buyers expect, and catching them at the signing table saves thousands in correction costs. The most common errors in Texas closings involve incorrect loan terms, misspelled legal names, wrong property addresses, and miscalculated prorated taxes. Title companies process dozens of files per week, and even experienced closers transpose numbers or pull outdated figures from prior transactions. Review every page before you sign.<\/p>\n<p>Your Closing Disclosure should match the Loan Estimate you received at least three business days before closing. Compare the interest rate, monthly payment, loan amount, and <a href=\"\/tools\/lower-cash-to-close-texas-credits\/\">cash to close<\/a> line by line. In Texas, property tax prorations cause frequent errors because rates vary by county, city, school district, and special taxing entity. A home in Bexar County might fall under four overlapping taxing jurisdictions, and a miscalculated proration can shift your closing costs by $500 to $1,500. Verify the daily rate, the number of days credited, and whether the title company used the current or prior year&#8217;s figures.<\/p>\n<p>If you spot an error, do not sign until the title company issues a corrected document. Buyers sometimes feel pressured to sign and fix discrepancies later, but post-closing corrections require new documents, notarization, re-recording with the county clerk&#8217;s office, and weeks of delay that could have been avoided by pausing for ten minutes at the table. The deed, deed of trust, and settlement statement carry the highest risk for mistakes that affect ownership or payment. Mismatched legal descriptions between the deed and title commitment create disputes that surface months after move-in. Get it corrected on the spot.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-at-closing-when-buying-a-house-in-texas\">What Happens at Closing When Buying a House in Texas?<\/h2>\n<p>Texas closing day starts with a final walkthrough of the property, then moves to the title company&#8217;s office where you sign roughly 100 pages of legal and financial documents. The seller signs the deed transferring ownership, you wire your remaining cash to close, and the title company records everything with the county. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Your closing agent walks through each document before you sign. The two heaviest stacks are the closing disclosure, which itemizes every dollar changing hands including lender fees, title insurance, prepaid <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/2026-texas-property-taxes-homestead\/\">property taxes<\/a>, and homeowner&#8217;s insurance, and the deed of trust, which secures the lender&#8217;s interest in the property. Texas requires the deed of trust to carry specific statutory language, so it runs longer than versions you&#8217;d see in most other states. You&#8217;ll also sign a property tax proration statement splitting current-year taxes between you and the seller based on the exact closing date, plus an affidavit confirming your identity.<\/p>\n<p>After signing, the title company wires your lender&#8217;s funds to the seller and submits the deed to the county clerk for recording. Texas is a table-funding state. Your lender funds the loan right at the closing table rather than holding disbursement for several days, which means you can receive keys the same afternoon in most cases. Once the county records the deed, usually the same business day, you officially own the property. The title company provides copies of every signed document before you leave, and your owner&#8217;s title policy arrives by mail within two to four weeks.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-texas-home-closing-usually-take\">How Long Does a Texas Home Closing Usually Take?<\/h2>\n<p>Most Texas home closings take 30 to 45 days from accepted offer to recorded deed. Cash purchases close in as few as 14 days because they skip lender underwriting entirely. VA and FHA loans sometimes stretch past 50 days due to government <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/pass-va-appraisal-in-san-antonio-2025\/\">appraisal requirements<\/a> and additional compliance steps. Your title company coordinates every deadline between all parties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bullet-section-green\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option and inspection period:<\/strong> Texas uses an option period, typically 7 to 10 days, that starts immediately after both parties execute the contract. Buyers pay an option fee ($100 to $500 on most transactions) for the right to terminate for any reason. Inspections, repair negotiations, and amendment requests all happen inside this window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appraisal and survey:<\/strong> The lender orders an appraisal once the option period ends or the buyer waives it. Texas appraisals take 7 to 14 days depending on the county. Most lenders also require a current property survey, which runs another 10 to 14 days. These two steps run concurrently when the title company schedules them together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underwriting and clear to close:<\/strong> Conventional loans spend 21 to 30 days in underwriting. Conditions like updated pay stubs, bank statements, or employer verification letters add time if buyers don&#8217;t submit them upfront. Once every condition clears, the lender issues a &#8220;clear to close&#8221; and sends final numbers to the title company for the closing disclosure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding and recording:<\/strong> After the signing appointment, the lender wires funds to the title company for disbursement. The county clerk then records the deed and deed of trust before the transaction is final. Recording takes one business day in most Texas counties. Keys transfer once the title company confirms the deed is recorded and all funds are distributed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"rl-cta-mid\"><a class=\"rl-cta-pill\" href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=what-happens-at-closing-buying-house-texas\">Connect with LRG \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"texas-closing-costs-to-expect\">Texas Closing Costs to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>Texas buyers pay between 2% and 5% of the purchase price in closing costs. On a $350,000 home, that puts the total between $7,000 and $17,500 due at the title company on top of your down payment. The exact figure depends on your lender&#8217;s origination fees, the county where the property sits, and whether you negotiated <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/seller-concessions-2026-guide\/\">seller concessions<\/a> during the contract phase.<\/p>\n<p>The largest line items include the loan origination fee (typically 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount), title insurance premium, appraisal fee ($400 to $600 in most Texas metros), property survey ($350 to $500), and prepaid escrow deposits for homeowners insurance and property taxes. Texas does not charge a state transfer tax on residential sales, which saves buyers several thousand dollars compared to states like California or New York. Your lender sends a Closing Disclosure at least three business days before the signing appointment, and every figure on that document should closely match the Loan Estimate you received at application.<\/p>\n<p>The line item that surprises first-time Texas buyers most is the prepaid property tax escrow. Texas <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/property-taxes-in-san-antonio\/\">property tax rates<\/a> run between 1.6% and 2.3% depending on the county and school district, and most lenders require two to four months of taxes collected upfront at closing. On a $350,000 purchase in Bexar County at roughly 2.1%, that escrow deposit alone adds around $3,000 to your closing check. Ask your lender for a preliminary escrow breakdown well before closing week so the final total at the title company does not catch you short.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"what-to-bring-to-your-texas-closing-day\">What to Bring to Your Texas Closing Day<\/h2>\n<p>Texas title companies require government-issued photo ID for every person on the deed or loan. Bring two forms if your name has changed since your loan application. You also need a cashier&#8217;s check or wire confirmation for your closing funds, your homeowner&#8217;s insurance declaration page, and any documents your lender flagged in the clear-to-close notice.<\/p>\n<p>Your real estate agent should send a closing preparation checklist three to five days before the appointment. That checklist typically includes the exact wire amount, which changes daily with per-diem interest adjustments, the title company&#8217;s wire instructions, and reminders about documents you signed during underwriting that need original signatures again at the table. Save your lender&#8217;s contact number in your phone because last-minute questions come up more often than buyers expect.<\/p>\n<p>One detail that catches <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/top-rated-schools-in-san-antonio-a-first-time-homebuyers-guide\/\">first-time buyers<\/a> off guard in Texas: if you are married but only one spouse is on the loan, both spouses still need to attend closing and sign the deed of trust. Texas community property law requires it. Forgetting this delays the recording, and you will not get your keys until the county records the deed. Confirm attendance with your title company at least 48 hours ahead so they prepare the right number of signature packets.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"what-steps-happen-between-the-final-walkthrough-and-getting-the-keys\">What Steps Happen Between the Final Walkthrough and Getting the Keys?<\/h2>\n<p>The sequence from final walkthrough to keys typically spans 2-4 hours on a Texas closing day. You confirm the property&#8217;s condition matches your contract terms, drive to the title company for document execution, wait for your lender to wire purchase funds, and receive keys once the title company verifies funding and the county accepts the deed for recording.<\/p>\n<p>The step most buyers underestimate is the funding gap. After you finish executing documents, the closing agent packages your complete file and transmits it electronically to your lender&#8217;s funding department, where a compliance officer runs a final check to verify nothing in your financial profile changed since underwriting cleared the loan weeks earlier. This step takes 45 minutes to several hours. Morning appointments typically fund by early afternoon. Afternoon signings risk pushing the wire to the next business day because most banks halt outgoing transfers around 3:00 PM Central.<\/p>\n<p>Once funding confirms, the title company electronically files your warranty deed with the county clerk. Texas counties using e-recording post confirmation within 30 minutes on average. A handful of rural counties still rely on paper filing and may take until the next morning. Your purchase contract specifies whether possession transfers at funding or at recording. Most Texas residential contracts designate funding as the possession trigger, so you walk out with keys the moment the title company confirms the lender&#8217;s money hit escrow. Book your signing before 10:00 AM to give the full cycle room to close same-day.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-section\">\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>Texas home closings follow a predictable path: final walkthrough, roughly 100 pages of documents at the title company, and recorded deed transfer that typically wraps up 30 to 45 days after your accepted offer. Closing costs run 2% to 5% of the purchase price, putting a $350,000 home between $7,000 and $17,500 on top of your down payment. Cash purchases can close in as few as 14 days, while VA and FHA loans sometimes stretch the timeline further.<\/p>\n<p>What matters most is showing up prepared. Bring government-issued photo ID for every person on the deed or loan, a cashier&#8217;s check or wire transfer for your funds, and enough attention to catch document errors at the signing table. Mistakes in closing documents happen more often than buyers expect, and catching them before you sign saves real money.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-faq\">\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the home closing process timeline in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>In Texas, the closing process typically takes 30 to 45 days from the date your offer is accepted. The first two weeks cover the option period (usually 7 to 10 days), during which you complete inspections and negotiate repairs. The appraisal usually comes back within 10 to 14 days. Title work, including a title search and survey review, runs concurrently. Your lender needs about 3 weeks for underwriting and final loan approval. Texas requires the buyer to receive the closing disclosure at least 3 business days before closing day, so factor that into your final timeline.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What are the steps of the closing process in order?<\/summary>\n<p>The sequence starts with an executed contract, then moves through these stages: option period and earnest money deposit (due within 1 to 3 days), home inspection and negotiation of repairs, appraisal ordered by your lender, title commitment review and survey, underwriting and final loan approval, closing disclosure delivery (3 business days before closing), final walkthrough of the property, and closing day itself where you sign documents and fund the loan. In Texas, the title company handles the closing rather than an attorney, and funds typically disburse the same day or the next business day after all documents record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What closing documents does a buyer need in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas buyers sign several key documents at closing. The closing disclosure (CD) itemizes every cost and credit. The deed of trust secures the lender&#8217;s interest in the property. The promissory note is your promise to repay the loan. The general warranty deed transfers ownership to you. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a cashier&#8217;s check or wire confirmation for your funds to close. If you are using a VA loan, you will also sign the VA funding fee certification. Review the CD against your original loan estimate before signing, and ask the title company about anything that looks different.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much are closing costs for buyers in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas buyers typically pay 2% to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs. On a $350,000 home, that means $7,000 to $17,500 due at closing on top of your down payment. Common line items include lender origination fees, appraisal ($400 to $600), title insurance (required in Texas and paid by the buyer in most counties), survey ($400 to $600), recording fees, and prepaid property taxes and homeowner&#8217;s insurance. You can negotiate seller concessions to cover part of these costs, and some loan programs allow rolling certain fees into the mortgage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What happens at a house closing for the seller?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas sellers have a shorter closing appointment than buyers. You sign the warranty deed transferring ownership, a settlement statement showing your net proceeds, any required affidavits (like the T-47 affidavit confirming no survey changes), and a bill of sale for personal property included in the contract. The title company calculates your net proceeds after paying off your existing mortgage, prorated property taxes, real estate commissions (typically 5% to 6% of the sale price), and any agreed-upon repair credits. Most Texas sellers receive proceeds via wire transfer within 1 to 2 business days after the deed records with the county.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long after closing on a house can you move in?<\/summary>\n<p>In a standard Texas residential purchase, you get the keys at closing or the same day, and you can move in immediately. The contract typically specifies a possession date, which is usually &#8220;upon closing and funding.&#8221; If the seller negotiated a leaseback (temporary lease after closing), your move-in date could be 7 to 60 days after closing. Read section 9 of the TREC contract carefully. Funding in Texas usually happens the same day as signing, so once the title company confirms the loan has funded and the deed is recorded, you are clear to move in.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"rl-resources\">\n<h2 id=\"resources-used\">Resources Used<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/owning-a-home\/close\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ConsumerFinance.gov \u2014 Closing on your new home | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsahc.org\/homebuyers-renters\/step-10\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tsahc.org \u2014 Step 10: Close on Your Home &#8211; Texas State Affordable Housing &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/texascountrytitle.com\/real-estate-closing-process-in-texas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Texascountrytitle.com \u2014 Texas Real Estate Closing Process Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yourhome.fanniemae.com\/buy\/what-expect-closing-house\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yourhome.fanniemae.com \u2014 What To Expect at Closing on a House &#8211; Fannie Mae<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herringbank.com\/learn\/typical-closing-costs-in-texas-for-buyers-and-sellers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Herringbank.com \u2014 Typical Closing Costs in Texas for Buyers and Sellers &#8211; Herring Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelers.com\/resources\/home\/buying-selling\/house-closing-checklist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Travelers.com \u2014 House Closing Checklist &#8211; Travelers Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/learn\/real-estate-closing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow.com \u2014 How Does Closing on a House Work? | Zillow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.har.com\/blog_111850_what-happens-during-the-closing-process-a-guide-for-homebuyers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Har.com \u2014 What Happens During the Closing Process: A Guide for Homebuyers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect with LRG \u2192 Texas Closing Document Errors to Watch For What Happens at Closing When Buying a House in Texas? 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