### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define mortgage?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4601*, **mortgage** is defined as:

> such classes of liens as are commonly given to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of, real property, under the laws of the State in which the real property is located, together with the credit instruments, if any, secured thereby

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 61-UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

