Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/11/2025

TheLoanOfficer is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in data handling.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how TheLoanOfficer ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our loan marketplace platform. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and transparency.

By using our platform, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name, email address, and contact information
  • • Financial information necessary for loan applications
  • • Professional credentials and licensing information (for loan officers)
  • • Identity verification documents

Usage Information

  • • Platform interaction data and preferences
  • • Communication logs between borrowers and loan officers
  • • Search history and listing views
  • • Device information and IP addresses

Ephemeral Storage and Data Retention

Temporary Data Storage

Certain sensitive information is stored temporarily and automatically purged to enhance security.

Ephemeral Data Types

  • Document uploads: Scanned by AI, then automatically deleted
  • Conversation data: xxxx
  • Search queries: xxxx
  • Session data: Automatically cleared upon logout or after 24 hours of inactivity
  • Error logs: Retained for 14 days for debugging purposes

Data Retention Schedule

Borrower Data

  • • Profile: 3 years after last activity
  • • Loan applications: 7 years (regulatory requirement)
  • • Communication logs: 90 days

Loan Officer Data

  • • Professional credentials: 5 years
  • • Subscription data: 7 years
  • • Performance metrics: 2 years

Consent and Authorization

Borrower Consent

By creating an account and using our platform, borrowers explicitly consent to:

  • • Sharing financial information with verified loan officers
  • • Temporary storage of documents for loan processing
  • • Communication through our secure messaging system
  • • Data processing for loan matching and verification
  • • Receiving loan offers and related communications

Loan Officer Authorization

Loan officers must provide explicit authorization for:

  • • Access to borrower information within their subscription tier
  • • Professional credential verification and background checks
  • • Communication with borrowers through our platform
  • • Data processing for loan origination activities
  • • Compliance monitoring and audit requirements

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our support team. However, please note that withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform. We will process your request within 30 days and ensure all applicable data is properly handled according to your preferences.

Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

  • • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
  • • Multi-factor authentication for all accounts
  • • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • • SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • • Automated data backup and recovery systems

Access Controls

  • • Role-based access permissions
  • • Regular access reviews and updates
  • • Audit logging for all data access
  • • Employee background checks and training
  • • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With:

  • Verified loan officers: Only within their subscription tier and for legitimate business purposes
  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in platform operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Regulatory authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
  • Business partners: Only with your explicit consent for specific services

Loan Officer Matching

Based on your loan details, here are loan officers who typically work with similar borrowers or loan programs.

You may choose freely who to contact.

We Do NOT Share:

  • • Personal information with unverified third parties
  • • Financial data for marketing purposes
  • • Contact information with other users without consent
  • • Sensitive documents outside of the loan application process

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theloanofficer.com

Phone: 1-800-LOAN-HELP

Address: TheLoanOfficer Privacy Team, 123 Financial District, Suite 100, New York, NY 10004

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.