Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Comes First

At GoAhead Finance, LLC, protecting your privacy is not simply a legal obligation—it is one of our core business principles.

Unlike many companies, GoAhead Finance does not maintain business social media accounts and does not use social media platforms to collect customer information, advertise to individuals based on online behavior, or participate in behavioral tracking. We believe that applying for a mortgage or asking financial questions should not result in your personal information being used for advertising profiles or marketing algorithms.

Our philosophy is simple:

Your financial information belongs to you. We collect only the information necessary to provide mortgage services, and we work to keep it that way.

Our Privacy Philosophy

At GoAhead Finance, LLC, we believe financial privacy deserves a higher standard.

For that reason, we have intentionally chosen not to maintain business social media accounts or build our marketing around platforms that profile users, track online behavior, or use algorithmic advertising. We believe your financial questions and mortgage decisions should remain between you and your mortgage professional—not become part of a marketing profile.

Our business has been intentionally designed to minimize the collection, sharing, and retention of personal information whenever possible.

We collect only the information necessary to answer your questions, evaluate mortgage options, and process loan applications.

Outside of the parties required to complete your mortgage transaction—such as wholesale lenders, title companies, appraisal providers, credit reporting agencies, and others directly involved in your loan—we do not sell, rent, license, or otherwise monetize your personal information.

Simply put:

Your information is not our product. Our mortgage expertise is.

We believe trust is earned by protecting your privacy, communicating honestly, and collecting only the information necessary to serve you.

Our Commitment

GoAhead Finance was founded on the belief that mortgage lending should be transparent, educational, and respectful of client privacy.

We strive to provide clear guidance, honest communication, and a straightforward lending experience while collecting only the information necessary to serve our clients. We believe trust is earned through professionalism, integrity, and respect for your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to assist you with mortgage inquiries and loan applications.

Depending on your interaction with us, this may include:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Telephone number

  • Email address

  • Employment information

  • Financial information required for mortgage qualification

  • Property information

  • Documents you voluntarily submit during the mortgage process

If you simply browse our website, we collect only the limited technical information normally generated by your web browser, such as IP address, browser type, and pages viewed.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

  • Respond to your questions

  • Evaluate mortgage options

  • Prepare loan applications

  • Communicate throughout the mortgage process

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements applicable to mortgage lending

  • We do not use your information for behavioral advertising or profile building.

Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise distribute your personal information.

Your information is shared only when necessary to complete the mortgage services you request.

This may include:

  • Wholesale mortgage lenders

  • Investors purchasing mortgage loans

  • Appraisal companies

  • Title companies

  • Credit reporting agencies (when authorized)

  • Government agencies or regulators as required by law

Information is shared only as required to process your loan application or comply with legal obligations.

Outside of these necessary business purposes, your information stays with GoAhead Finance.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or market updates, you may receive:

  • Mortgage market commentary

  • Interest rate updates

  • Educational articles

  • Homebuying and refinancing information

  • Company announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email.

We never purchase email lists or send unsolicited mass email.

Cookies

Our website may use limited cookies necessary for website functionality and anonymous traffic statistics.

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you choose.

Data Security

Mortgage information is among the most sensitive personal information an individual can provide.

We take that responsibility seriously and employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect client information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Review the personal information we maintain about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults seeking mortgage financing.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact Information

GoAhead Finance, LLC

Website: https://www.goaheadfinance.com

Email: schelbert@goahead.finance

Phone: 847-556-9300