Privacy Policy — MortgageOne | VA Home Loans | Team Bales
Team Bales · NMLS# 139842 · MortgageOne NMLS# 898812 · Licensed 43 States · Equal Housing Lender
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Privacy Policy

MortgageOne, Inc. · VAHomeOwnership.com · Team Bales VA Lending
📅 Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how MortgageOne, Inc. ("MortgageOne," "we," "us," or "our"), operating through VAHomeOwnership.com and Team Bales VA Lending, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. By using our websites, tools, and mortgage services you agree to the practices described here. This policy supplements the MortgageOne Corporate CCPA Privacy Notice.

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Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Property information — state, purchase price, estimated value, and loan type
  • Financial information — gross monthly income, monthly debt payments, and self-reported credit profile
  • VA eligibility details — disability rating, branch of service, and prior VA loan use
  • Homeowner insurance amounts and property tax estimates
  • IRRRL loan details — current balance, interest rate, and years remaining
  • Cash-out details — current balance, cash requested, and debts to pay off at closing

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on site, and referring website
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

No credit pull without your consent. Our pre-qualification tools use self-reported information only and do not access your credit report or Social Security number. A formal credit inquiry only occurs when you explicitly authorize it during a full mortgage application.

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How We Use Your Information

  • Generate pre-qualification estimates, payment calculations, and VA loan comparisons
  • Contact you regarding your mortgage inquiry and schedule calls with a licensed VA loan advisor
  • Process your mortgage application and verify VA eligibility
  • Comply with federal and state mortgage lending laws including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, HMDA, and GLBA
  • Send you relevant information about VA loan programs, rates, and benefits (with your consent)
  • Improve our website, tools, and services through analytics
  • Prevent fraud and maintain system security
  • Respond to regulators, auditors, and law enforcement as required by law
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How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. In the preceding 12 months, MortgageOne has not sold any personal information and has no intention of doing so. We do not collect or sell the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

We may share your information with:

  • MortgageOne loan officers, staff, and affiliates to process your inquiry and application
  • Service providers and contractors who assist with technology, marketing, analytics, and communications — subject to confidentiality agreements
  • Mortgage investors, lenders, and warehouse banks as required to process and fund your loan
  • Credit reporting agencies when you authorize a full credit pull during the application process
  • Government agencies and regulators as required by applicable law
  • Real estate professionals and referral partners only when you have specifically requested a referral
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Essential cookies — required for our website and tools to function
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant ads and track campaigns (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. California residents may opt out of sale/sharing through cookies by visiting our CCPA Privacy Notice.

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Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training. No transmission method is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].

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Your Rights and Choices

  • Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion — request deletion, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt-out of marketing — reply STOP to any text, click unsubscribe in any email, or contact us directly
  • Do Not Sell / Do Not Share — opt out of sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Data portability — receive your information in a portable format
  • Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate for exercising these rights

Contact us to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 30 days (California residents: 45 days).

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California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

This section applies to California residents only and supplements all other sections of this policy. It is adopted to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The Company does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those specified in California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations 7027(m).

Categories of Personal Information Collected in the Past 12 Months:

CategoryExamplesCollected
A. IdentifiersName, address, email, phone, IP addressYes
B. Personal Records (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))Name, financial information, employment historyYes
C. Protected ClassificationsMilitary/veteran status, disability ratingYes
D. Commercial InformationProperty records, loan products consideredYes
E. Biometric InformationFingerprints, facial scansNo
F. Internet ActivityBrowsing history, site interaction dataNo
G. GeolocationPhysical location or movementsNo
H. Sensory DataAudio, visual recordingsNo
I. Professional / EmploymentEmployer, employment status, incomeYes
J. Education InformationTranscripts, student recordsNo
K. InferencesProfiles reflecting creditworthiness, preferencesYes

Personal information does not include publicly available government records, de-identified information, or data excluded from CCPA scope under FCRA, GLBA, or FIPA.

Your California Rights:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights

How to Exercise California Rights — Contact MortgageOne Corporate:

We will respond to California requests within 45 days. If additional time is needed (up to 90 days), we will notify you in writing.

For the full MortgageOne CCPA Privacy Notice including complete disclosure tables and opt-out procedures, visit: mortgageonehomeloans.com/ccpa-privacy-notice

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Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us immediately. We do not collect or sell the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy and to comply with federal and state mortgage laws. RESPA and Regulation B require loan records to be retained a minimum of 3 years; completed loan files are typically retained up to 7 years. Adverse action notices are retained 25 months as required by ECOA. Pre-qualification inquiries not resulting in an application may be retained up to 2 years.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites including booking platforms, the VA, NMLS Consumer Access, and partner sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

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State-Specific Disclosures

⚠ Texas Applicants — Required Disclosure

TEXAS RESIDENTS: CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A MORTGAGE COMPANY OR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSED IN TEXAS SHOULD SEND A COMPLETED COMPLAINT FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING (SML): 2601 N. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705; TELEPHONE: 1-877-276-5550. INFORMATION AND FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SML WEBSITE AT SML.TEXAS.GOV. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.

⚠ Illinois Applicants — Required Disclosure

Pursuant to the Illinois Residential Mortgage License Act (205 ILCS 735/35-20): MortgageOne, Inc. is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to engage in the business of residential mortgage lending. Complaints about residential mortgage lenders may be submitted to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601; telephone 1-888-473-4858.

All States — Full Licensing & State Disclosures

For a complete list of state licensing information and required disclosures for all states in which MortgageOne is licensed, visit: mortgageonehomeloans.com/state-by-state-licensing

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)

MortgageOne collects and reports mortgage data as required by HMDA. View our HMDA Notice: mortgageonehomeloans.com/home-mortgage-disclosure-act-notice

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Regulatory Information & Licensing

  • MortgageOne, Inc. — NMLS# 898812
  • Brady Bales, Loan Officer — NMLS# 139842
  • Bryce Schetselaar, Founder — NMLS# 474282
  • Corporate Office: 5860 Owens Ave. Ste 130, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • MortgageOne, Inc. Licensed in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming (43 states + DC — see full state licensing details)
  • Brady Bales, NMLS# 139842 personally licensed in: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, North Carolina, Texas

Verify our licensing at NMLS Consumer Access — Company #898812. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This is not a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Lender.

For the full list of state license numbers and regulatory contacts, visit: mortgageonehomeloans.com/state-by-state-licensing

To file a consumer complaint: mortgageonehomeloans.com/consumer-complaints

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

Privacy Questions, Requests & Opt-Outs

To exercise your privacy rights, request information, submit an opt-out, or ask questions about this policy, contact us through either channel below. We respond within 30 days (California: 45 days).

Team Bales — VA Lending

🏫 Brady Bales, NMLS# 139842
Brady personally licensed: FL, GA, AL, IL, IN, TN, MO, AZ, PA, VA, CA, NC, TX

MortgageOne Corporate

5860 Owens Ave. Ste 130, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attn: David Schetselaar
This policy applies to vahomeowership.com and associated MortgageOne VA lending properties operated by Brady Bales, NMLS# 139842, a licensed loan officer of MortgageOne, Inc. NMLS# 898812.