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A Hawaii licensee is reviewing a candidate asks whether a Hawaii mortgage passes title to the mortgagee. What is the best answer?

Correct Answer

D) A mortgage creates a lien as security for the obligation and does not pass title

HRS 506-1 provides that a mortgage of real property or fixtures creates a lien only as security and is not deemed to pass title. Source basis: Hawaii DCCA PSI state outline hi.VII Financing plus official HRS chapters 506 and 667; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
A Hawaii mortgage transfers full title to the lender immediately.
B
Foreclosure rules are identical nationwide and no Hawaii notice requirements apply.
C
The borrower must sign the foreclosure conveyance document after a power-of-sale sale.
D
A mortgage creates a lien as security for the obligation and does not pass title

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