Finance
In Hawaii, which type of mortgage instrument transfers legal title to the lender until the loan is repaid?
AMortgage
BDeed of trust✓ Correct
CLand contract
DPromissory note
Explanation
A deed of trust transfers legal (bare) title to a neutral third-party trustee as security for the loan. Hawaii may use either mortgage or deed of trust instruments.
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