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Dave

Dave Chmiel

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS: 1019783

The right home begins with the right person by your side. I'll be with you from pre-approval to the closing table.

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97.6%

Customer Satisfaction Score.

Scotsman Guide Award

Awards

13

Years of helping homeowners like you.

Proudly serving Indiana

Meet our happy homeowners***

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Review 1

Jocelyn B.

Fort Wayne, IN, Jul 5, 2024, 1:22 PM

5.0

Dave and the whole team (Ellen, Megan) went above and beyond to keep us informed and to keep our entire home-buying process moving smoothly. Dave even called to update us while he was on vacation! Everyone we worked with at Ruoff was kind, professional, and well-informed.

Review 2

Jalyn C G.

Fort Wayne, IN, May 25, 2024, 7:18 PM

5.0

Dave was amazing. He picked up after another loan officer with a different company dropped the ball on my mortgage and we still closed a week early. He was responsive, explained everything, answered all my questions, and kept me in the loop through the whole process. I have nothing but good things to say about him and the great people at Ruoff!

Review 3

Katherine L.

Fort Wayne, IN, Apr 18, 2024, 3:06 PM

5.0

Dave is the best. This is the 2nd time he has helped me get a mortgage. I wouldn't even consider working with anyone else.

Review 4

Nathan M N.

Marion, IN, Nov 4, 2025, 2:17 PM

5.0

This was my 3rd time using ruoff and Dave C. As my loan officer. Cant recommend enough! The whole process was smooth and clear. I was always informed of the progress and Dave and his team always made themselves available to answer any questions even after hours. We don't plan on buying another house but if we do, I will be calling Dave again!

Review 5

Sarah M S.

Fort Wayne, IN, Nov 1, 2025, 11:02 PM

5.0

Dave was communicative and helpful right up to the end of closing and continued to help me with issues after closing also!

Review 6

Benjamin C T.

Churubusco, IN, Jul 3, 2025, 3:37 PM

5.0

Dave and Pam made an excellent and responsive team! They were so informative especially when my spouse and I didn't know the process as well since we don't always move houses all the time. So glad we went with those two individuals just based off of how hard they worked for us.

Review 7

Samantha M T.

Churubusco, IN, Jun 30, 2025, 3:18 PM

5.0

I had an outstanding experience working with Dave Chmiel and Pam Zent. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire loan process. They took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made sure I felt confident and informed. Their attention to detail and dedication ensured a smooth, stress-free closing. It’s rare to find someone who combines expertise with such genuine care for clients. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy loan officer—you’ll be in excellent hands from start to finish. Thank you for everything!

Review 1

Jocelyn B.

Fort Wayne, IN, Jul 5, 2024, 1:22 PM

5.0

Dave and the whole team (Ellen, Megan) went above and beyond to keep us informed and to keep our entire home-buying process moving smoothly. Dave even called to update us while he was on vacation! Everyone we worked with at Ruoff was kind, professional, and well-informed.

Review 2

Jalyn C G.

Fort Wayne, IN, May 25, 2024, 7:18 PM

5.0

Dave was amazing. He picked up after another loan officer with a different company dropped the ball on my mortgage and we still closed a week early. He was responsive, explained everything, answered all my questions, and kept me in the loop through the whole process. I have nothing but good things to say about him and the great people at Ruoff!

Review 3

Katherine L.

Fort Wayne, IN, Apr 18, 2024, 3:06 PM

5.0

Dave is the best. This is the 2nd time he has helped me get a mortgage. I wouldn't even consider working with anyone else.

Review 4

Nathan M N.

Marion, IN, Nov 4, 2025, 2:17 PM

5.0

This was my 3rd time using ruoff and Dave C. As my loan officer. Cant recommend enough! The whole process was smooth and clear. I was always informed of the progress and Dave and his team always made themselves available to answer any questions even after hours. We don't plan on buying another house but if we do, I will be calling Dave again!

Review 5

Sarah M S.

Fort Wayne, IN, Nov 1, 2025, 11:02 PM

5.0

Dave was communicative and helpful right up to the end of closing and continued to help me with issues after closing also!

Review 6

Benjamin C T.

Churubusco, IN, Jul 3, 2025, 3:37 PM

5.0

Dave and Pam made an excellent and responsive team! They were so informative especially when my spouse and I didn't know the process as well since we don't always move houses all the time. So glad we went with those two individuals just based off of how hard they worked for us.

Review 7

Samantha M T.

Churubusco, IN, Jun 30, 2025, 3:18 PM

5.0

I had an outstanding experience working with Dave Chmiel and Pam Zent. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire loan process. They took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made sure I felt confident and informed. Their attention to detail and dedication ensured a smooth, stress-free closing. It’s rare to find someone who combines expertise with such genuine care for clients. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy loan officer—you’ll be in excellent hands from start to finish. Thank you for everything!

Review 8

Stephen C. E.

Spencerville, IN, Jun 10, 2025, 12:51 PM

5.0

Dave was exceptional at replying information and thorough on explaining any of 100 questions I had for him. Dave has a winning personality and very kind! I can not give him enough credit for all he did!

Review 9

Cassandra N. V.

Roanoke, IN, Apr 12, 2025, 7:10 PM

5.0

Dave was very personable, helpful, and informative. While my husband had previously bought a home, this was my first home purchase and Dave was very patient and thorough with all of my questions.

Review 10

Darienne R M.

Bluffton, IN, Feb 25, 2025, 5:45 PM

5.0

Very clear communication so there were no surprises! Dave was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions with ease!

Review 11

Qura-Tul-Ain S.

Fort Wayne, IN, Dec 19, 2024, 2:24 AM

5.0

Communication

Review 12

Alexander J H.

Fort Wayne, IN, Oct 31, 2024, 8:08 PM

5.0

Dave is very responsive and answers any and all questions throughout the process. Highly recommended!

Review 13

Kylie D.

Fort Wayne, IN, Jul 12, 2024, 3:16 PM

5.0

Dave was wonderful

Review 14

Susan E B.

Huntington, IN, Jun 30, 2024, 9:48 PM

5.0

Easy to deal with vary organized

Review 15

Glen D B.

Huntington, IN, Jun 27, 2024, 8:53 PM

5.0

Great communication

Review 8

Stephen C. E.

Spencerville, IN, Jun 10, 2025, 12:51 PM

5.0

Dave was exceptional at replying information and thorough on explaining any of 100 questions I had for him. Dave has a winning personality and very kind! I can not give him enough credit for all he did!

Review 9

Cassandra N. V.

Roanoke, IN, Apr 12, 2025, 7:10 PM

5.0

Dave was very personable, helpful, and informative. While my husband had previously bought a home, this was my first home purchase and Dave was very patient and thorough with all of my questions.

Review 10

Darienne R M.

Bluffton, IN, Feb 25, 2025, 5:45 PM

5.0

Very clear communication so there were no surprises! Dave was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions with ease!

Review 11

Qura-Tul-Ain S.

Fort Wayne, IN, Dec 19, 2024, 2:24 AM

5.0

Communication

Review 12

Alexander J H.

Fort Wayne, IN, Oct 31, 2024, 8:08 PM

5.0

Dave is very responsive and answers any and all questions throughout the process. Highly recommended!

Review 13

Kylie D.

Fort Wayne, IN, Jul 12, 2024, 3:16 PM

5.0

Dave was wonderful

Review 14

Susan E B.

Huntington, IN, Jun 30, 2024, 9:48 PM

5.0

Easy to deal with vary organized

Review 15

Glen D B.

Huntington, IN, Jun 27, 2024, 8:53 PM

5.0

Great communication

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Dave Chmiel

A Bit About Me

At Ruoff Mortgage, being a loan officer means being more than a lender. I’m your advocate, guide, and trusted partner during your homebuying journey. I take pride in educating clients, answering questions, and creating tailored strategies that fit their unique goals. From our first conversation to closing, I’m there every step of the way. As a loan officer with Ruoff Mortgage, I’m dedicated to delivering a premium home financing experience built on trust and transparency. Whether you're a first-time buyer or refinancing, I provide personalized loan solutions and expert insight to help you move forward with confidence. My goal is simple: to make homeownership feel achievable, informed, and stress-free.

Awards & Achievements

Top Mortgage Lenders Award

Top Mortgage Lenders

The Scotsman Guide’s list of Top Mortgage Lenders, a ranking of the nation’s top-producing mortgage companies.

Experience the Ruoff Advantage

We've worked hard to earn our A+ BBB rating, and we're committed to maintaining it. Our team puts your needs first and takes pride in guiding you through the mortgage process.

42

Years of helping homeowners like you

We are excited to announce that for the ninth year in a row we have made The Scotsman Guide’s list of Top Mortgage Lenders, a ranking of the nation’s top-producing mortgage companies. We are ranked #31 in Retail Units, #48 in Retail Volume, and #59 on the Overall Lender list.

15 DAY

Average Clear to Close**

Ruoff Mortgage has earned a top spot on Experience.com’s Top Performers list for the third year in a row, being recognized as a top 10 Mortgage Company in the Jumbo Division for customer satisfaction. This competition ranks loan officers and their organizations based on millions of customer reviews, survey completion rates, and star ratings submitted to the Experience.com platform.

98.5%

Customer satisfaction rating*

At Ruoff Mortgage, customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. We are the experts, so you don't have to be.*

Proudly serving Indiana

My Operating Hours

Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tue: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thu: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat: Closed

Sun: Closed

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Reviews and comments have been submitted by customers voluntarily, and are solely the views of such customers, and have been screened by Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. Terms were specific to customers’ specific qualifications and program availability and personal experiences may vary. Loan?decision is subject to satisfactory appraisal and title review and no change in financial condition. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Interest rate subject to change based on market condition and credit review.

The average Clear to Close time is dependent on loan type, proper documentation, and other qualifying factors. Loan decision is subject to satisfactory appraisal, title review, and no change to financial condition. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Some restrictions may apply. Ruoff Mortgage NMLS #141868. Equal Housing Lender.

Based on 2025 independent third party customer satisfaction survey data. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and interest rate are subject to change at any time and without notice. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS#141868. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868.

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Some restrictions apply. Ask for details. This calculation and associated communications are provided to you for informational purposes only. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Please contact the Ruoff Mortgage team directly to learn more about its mortgage products and your eligibility for such products. Loan decision is subject to satisfactory appraisal and title review and no change in financial condition. Interest rate subject to change based on market condition and credit review. Mortgage insurance is required on mortgage loans with loan amounts greater than 80% of the home value. Loan options that include private mortgage insurance are reflected as a Borrower Paid Mortgage Insurance (BPMI) premium, the cost of which is added to the monthly principal and interest payment. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS#141868.

Experience.com is a leading provider of Customer Experience Management Software, and this marks the tenth year of recognizing top mortgage professionals and companies that have shown exceptional customer service and performance over the past year.