There’s something unmistakable about people who build things with their hands, work long days, and still show up with a smile. The kind of people most lenders don’t always understand. But that’s exactly who Chase Tuengel is. His journey to becoming a mortgage lender wasn’t traditional… and that’s exactly what makes his story meaningful to the families he helps.
Colorado Beginnings: Work Ethic in the Mountains
Chase was born and raised in Colorado, where mountain air, hard work, and family values were part of everyday life. He learned early what it meant to roll up your sleeves and get to work; not just for yourself, but for those who depend on you.
His biggest mentor and father figure has been his grandfather, who runs Western Innovations, Inc. in Denver. From running packaging lines to managing operations, his grandfather built a business that epitomized resilience, grit, and service excellence, lessons that shaped Chase’s work ethic from a young age.
First Career: HVACR + Early Fatherhood
Before Chase ever thought about finance or mortgages, he was deeply immersed in the world of commercial HVACR and refrigeration work, a field that demands precision, problem-solving, long hours, and teamwork. There’s no room for shortcuts when it’s 20°F outside and systems have to work.
At the same time, life was changing quickly. Chase became a dad to two daughters, and that responsibility only strengthened his work ethic. His daily rhythm was intense:
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Full-time HVACR + service calls
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Overtime and on-call schedules
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Running pizzas on the side just to make ends meet
By age 25, Chase had accomplished something many struggle with for years, he became a homeowner.
That personal experience, of doing real work, earning every dollar, and building a home is what gives him genuine empathy and insight into the working-class families he serves today.
Why He Became a Lender
Chase didn’t get into lending because it was convenient, easy, or predictable. He got into it because he saw something missing in the way the financial system treated people like him… and people like those in his community:
✔ Hard-working
✔ Dedicated to family
✔ Determined to build stability
✔ Blue-collar roots
✔ Eager to achieve the American dream
Too often, people in working-class careers; HVAC techs, first responders, teachers, tradespeople, service workers are treated like numbers on a spreadsheet. Chase wanted to change that.
He wanted lending to feel: Human. Practical. Accessible. Honest.
He wanted to help people buy homes not just as assets, but as homes; places where memories are made, families grow, and futures are built.
What Chase Offers Today
As a mortgage professional, Chase brings more than financial expertise.
He brings:
🌟 First-hand homeownership experience
🌟 Real empathy for hardworking families
🌟 Deep knowledge of lending options
🌟 Strategic guidance tailored to real life, not just credit scores
🌟 A calm voice during stressful decisions
Whether a family is:
🏠 Buying their first home
🏠 Thinking about refinancing
🏠 Navigating interest rate options
🏠 Balancing budgets with dreams
Chase helps them understand not just what’s possible, but what makes sense; with clarity and without pressure.
His Passion in Practice
Chase’s approach is simple and sincere:
“I want people to understand their options and feel confident in the decisions they make.”
That’s not just good service, it’s the kind of support that changes financial trajectories.
He helps working families see that owning a home isn’t just something for a few… it’s within reach with the right plan, the right advice, and someone in your corner who has lived the journey alongside you.
A Final Thought
Chase’s story is about more than career pivots or titles. It’s about:
✨ Grit
✨ Family
✨ Hard work
✨ Purpose
✨ Helping others succeed
From Colorado roots and HVACR hustle, to long nights with textbooks and loan programs, to helping everyday working families make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Chase’s path has been real, grounded, and intentional.
And that’s exactly why the people he serves trust him.
