George borrows funds from Hometown Credit Union (HCU)to buy real property.George signs a written instrument that gives HCU an interest in the property as security for the debt's payment.This is

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A mortgage is a written instrument that provides security for a debt by giving the lender an interest in the real property being purchased. In this case, George has borrowed funds from HCU and has given them an interest in the property as security for the debt's payment. This fits the definition of a mortgage. The other choices are not relevant to this scenario - an artisan's lien involves a mechanic or contractor's right to hold onto property they've worked on until they receive payment, a reaffirmation is a term used in bankruptcy proceedings, and a suretyship arrangement involves a third party (the surety) guaranteeing the payment of a debt.

George Borrows Funds from Hometown Credit Union (HCU)to Buy Real