Finance
In a typical Hawaii residential transaction, which document creates the borrower's personal obligation to repay the loan?
ADeed of trust
BMortgage
CPromissory note✓ Correct
DWarranty deed
Explanation
The promissory note is the borrower's written promise to repay the loan under stated terms. The mortgage or deed of trust is the security instrument pledging the property as collateral.
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