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Chuck F. Jarrard III

Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 246433 Licensed in AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD,MI, MN, NJ, NC, OH, OK, TN, WI and WY

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(312) 607-8221 (630) 225-7587 [email protected]

1801 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 500
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Branch License Number #1962205

About Chuck F. Jarrard III

Your mortgage is personal, and I understand that.

Whether you’re looking to buy, build, or refinance your home, our experienced mortgage professionals are here to help. Here at Preferred Rate, we offer a variety of loan options that can help you achieve homeownership with the speed and service you deserve. Plus, as a mortgage professional, I am dedicated to finding the right loan with great rates, terms and costs to meet your specific needs.

Financing a home is one of the most significant commitments you will ever make - let me guide you throughout the entire loan process from application to closing and beyond. I look forward to putting our mortgage service to work for you!
Whether you’re looking to buy, build, or refinance your home, our experienced mortgage professionals are here to help. Here at Preferred Rate, we offer a variety of loan options that can help you achieve homeownership with the speed and service you deserve. Plus, as a mortgage professional, I am dedicated to finding the right loan with great rates, terms and costs to meet your specific needs.

Financing a home is one of the most significant commitments you will ever make - let me guide you throughout the entire loan process from application to closing and beyond. I look forward to putting our mortgage service to work for you!

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We keep the mortgage process easy

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Whether this is your first home, your next home, or you’re thinking about refinancing, we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way.

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Get Pre-Approved

  • Step 3 Make Offers

  • Step 4 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 5 Move in to your new home

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 3 Get your new loan approved!

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Home Loans

  • Fixed-rate Mortgages
  • Adjustable-rate Mortgages
  • Interest-only Loans
  • Jumbo Loans
  • FHA
  • VA Loans
  • USDA Loans
  • Reverse Mortgages

Speciality Products

  • Keys On Time Program
  • Secure Lock Program
  • Jumbo Investor Loan Programs
  • Peak Loan Program
  • High Balance Solutions
  • Jumbo Solutions
  • Home Ready
  • Home Possible Advantage
  • STaR Program for First-Responders
  • Doctor Program for Medical Professionals
  • Manufactured Housing Loans

See what Chuck's clients have to say

Johnny R

Imagine an app that transforms the complex mortgage process into a simple, guided journey. From dream to keys, it’s your personal homebuying companion. **Key Features:** * **Instant Pre-Approval:** Get a reliable, real-time pre-approval letter in minutes, not days, with a user-friendly, step-by-step process. * **Intuitive Dashboard:** A single, crystal-clear hub showing your loan status, upcoming tasks, and document checklist—all in plain language. * **Seamless Document Upload:** Securely snap photos of your financial documents (W-2s, pay stubs) with auto-capture and categorization. No more scanners or email chaos. * **Real-Time Collaboration:** Message your dedicated loan officer instantly, get immediate answers, and schedule calls directly within the app. * **Transparent Tracking:** Visually track your loan’s progress from application to underwriting and final approval, with proactive notifications for any action needed. * **Integrated Learning:** Access bite-sized, personalized articles and videos on interest rates, closing costs, and homebuying tips relevant to your specific stage. **In essence, it’s a secure, all-in-one platform that empowers you with clarity, control, and confidence, making one of life's biggest decisions feel surprisingly effortless.** ... Read More

Oct 02, 2025

Francisco M

Awesome!! Thank you.

Sep 11, 2025

Matt T

Chuck and the team were fantastic. They communicated often and were challenge solvers when they needed to be.

Sep 09, 2025

Basilios M

Karen made our home lending process smooth and stress-free. She was knowledgeable, quick to respond, and genuinely cared about helping us. Highly recommend!

Sep 08, 2025

Patricia M

Chad was amazing, very helpful, always answered or returned calls. Great communication

Aug 30, 2025

matthew f

Great Service. Brittney gave me full personal attention. She was in contact with me every step of the way and assisted me in locking in a great rate for the loan.

Aug 26, 2025

Robbie O

Karen Brown was our lender with purchasing our new home. She was amazing and did exactly what she said she would do! High recommended!

Aug 08, 2025

Cynthia R

We had a very difficult loan process, and I know that your entire staff did their very best to accommodate some very stringent rules from underwriting, so I’m eternally grateful for Chuck and his team. It would not have been a success without them… ... Read More

Jul 08, 2025

Rafa

Very easy to work with and detailed orientated... Chuck kept us well informed of what had taken place, and what the next steps were, all through closing and funding!

Jul 03, 2025

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Licensed as Preferred Rate in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Preferred Rate operates under American Pacific Mortgage in NV. AZ BK 0906702. CA #01215943. Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee. NV MB 164. Licensed under the Oregon Consumer Finance Act. OK MLO13426.

Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Residential Mortgage License # MB.6761304 | James R. Thompson Center | IDPR – 555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60661 | (888) 473-4858

Licensed by the Dept of Financial Protection and Innovation under the CRMLA.

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department." (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 3-23-21.)

CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE 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.”

THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE 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