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Licensed in Arkansas

AR
License
Combination of Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Banker and/or Mortgage Servicer Licenses
License #
124754
Licensed by
Arkansas Securities Department
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

Loan Factory, Inc. license, from our state license list.

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  • 19states Jerry is licensed in
  • 124754Loan Factory's Arkansas license
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Licensing

Licensed in Arkansas.

Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841), the brokerage behind Pick My Mortgage Rate, holds this Arkansas license. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is personally licensed as a mortgage loan originator in Arkansas.

Loan Factory, Inc. license in Arkansas, from our state license list:

ARKANSAS

Combination of Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Banker and/or Mortgage Servicer Licenses
License#: 124754
Licensed by Arkansas Securities Department

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About Arkansas

Arkansas mortgage loans and home financing.

Arkansas has about 3.1 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Arkansas (NMLS #2397823) with access to 220+ wholesale lenders through Loan Factory, Jerry Kindig helps you compare loan options, whether you are buying your first home, moving up, refinancing, or investing.

Arkansas's biggest cities

The 10 largest Arkansas cities by population, plus Hot Springs. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025.

  • Little Rockpop. 206,427Arkansas's capital and largest city, on the banks of the Arkansas River.
  • Fayettevillepop. 106,623Arkansas's second-largest city, home of the University of Arkansas.
  • Fort Smithpop. 90,855Home of Fort Smith National Historic Site and the U.S. Marshals Museum.
  • Springdalepop. 90,685Arkansas's fourth-largest city.
  • Jonesboropop. 83,296Home of Arkansas State University.
  • Rogerspop. 76,956Arkansas's sixth-largest city.
  • Conwaypop. 72,328Home of the University of Central Arkansas, about 30 miles north of Little Rock.
  • North Little Rockpop. 65,120Linked to Little Rock by the Big Dam Bridge across the Arkansas River.
  • Bentonvillepop. 63,057In Northwest Arkansas, home of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
  • Bentonpop. 38,898Arkansas's 10th-largest city.
  • Hot Springspop. 37,979Home of Hot Springs National Park and its historic bathhouses.

Whether you are buying in Little Rock, in Northwest Arkansas, or in a smaller community, we work with borrowers throughout Arkansas and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · Arkansas Tourism · Arkansas Secretary of State, State Capitol · University of Arkansas · Arkansas State University · University of Central Arkansas · Crystal Bridges · NPS Fort Smith · NPS Hot Springs.

Living in Arkansas

Living in Arkansas: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Arkansas.

  • State income taxFor tax year 2025, Arkansas's individual income tax rates range up to a top rate of 3.9%.
  • Sales taxArkansas's state sales and use tax rate is 6.5%. City and county taxes are added, so the total rate depends on where you buy.
  • No state tax on groceriesThe state reduced food tax rate is 0% as of January 1, 2026.
  • Weather in Little RockLittle Rock averages summer highs of about 91°F and winter lows of about 33°F, with about 50 inches of precipitation and about 4 inches of snow a year.
  • Fort Smith weatherFort Smith averages summer highs of about 92°F and about 3 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneAll of Arkansas is on Central Time and observes daylight saving time.
  • Military installationLittle Rock Air Force Base is home of the 19th Airlift Wing, which flies the C-130.

Sources: Arkansas DFA, 2025 indexed tax brackets · Arkansas DFA, state sales and use tax rates · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Little Rock, Fort Smith) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · Little Rock AFB, 19th Airlift Wing.

Explore

Top Arkansas attractions.

Arkansas calls itself The Natural State and has 52 state parks. Here are eight places to explore.

  • Hot Springs National Park

    Historic bathhouses, ancient thermal springs, and forested hikes, all in the middle of town.

  • Buffalo National River

    Established in 1972, it flows freely for 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains.

  • Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

    Site of the 1957 confrontation over enforcing civil rights after Brown v. Board of Education, and the story of the Little Rock Nine.

  • Pea Ridge National Military Park

    A 4,400-acre Civil War battlefield where more than 23,000 soldiers fought in March 1862.

  • Fort Smith National Historic Site

    Preserves almost 80 years of frontier history, from 1817 to 1896.

  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

    Five miles of sculpture and walking trails link the museum's 134-acre park to downtown Bentonville.

  • Petit Jean State Park

    Cedar Falls, sandstone formations on the Seven Hollows Trail, and prehistoric rock art at Rock House Cave.

  • Mount Magazine State Park

    The state's highest point, in the Arkansas River Valley.

Sources: Arkansas Tourism · NPS Hot Springs · NPS Buffalo National River · NPS Little Rock Central High School · NPS Pea Ridge · NPS Fort Smith · Crystal Bridges.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Arkansas borrowers.

Home loans, investor loans, and equity options, all shopped for you. Eligibility varies by program. All loans are subject to approval.

Our promise

$2,000 Best Price Guarantee

Close a loan with another lender at a lower combination of interest rate, fees, and monthly mortgage insurance, and we'll send you a $2,000 check.

Conditions apply

  • Not available in Washington.
  • Loan amounts of $200,000 or more.
  • Fixed-rate Conventional conforming, FHA, and VA loans on identical loan types.
  • Builder preferred-lender and credit union offers excluded.
  • Additional conditions apply. Read the full terms.

The Best Price Guarantee does not apply to Down Payment Assistance (DPA), Reverse, Non-QM, DSCR, Fix & Flip, Construction, Mobile, Wealth Builder HELOC, or USDA loans. See the full terms.

FAQ

Arkansas mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Arkansas?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Arkansas, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds Arkansas license 124754 (Combination of Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Banker and/or Mortgage Servicer Licenses) from the Arkansas Securities Department. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

Can you help me in Arkansas if you are not local?

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Arkansas and works with borrowers by phone, text, email, and online, so you can get started from wherever you are in the state.

Which loan programs can I use in Arkansas?

Home loans (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, down payment assistance, mobile homes, and self-employed Non-QM), investor loans (DSCR, Fix and Flip, and construction), and equity and retirement options (Wealth Builder HELOC and reverse mortgages). Eligibility varies by program, and all loans are subject to approval.

Do you offer down payment assistance in Arkansas?

Yes. Down payment assistance programs can help bridge the gap, and we pair them with the right loan. Eligibility, income limits, and terms vary by program, so ask us which programs you may qualify for.

Does the Best Price Guarantee apply in Arkansas?

Yes, for eligible loans. Conditions apply, including loan amounts of $200,000 or more and fixed-rate Conventional conforming, FHA, and VA loans on identical loan types. It does not apply to Down Payment Assistance (DPA), Reverse, Non-QM, DSCR, Fix and Flip, Construction, Mobile, Wealth Builder HELOC, or USDA loans.

Can you help if I am buying in another state?

Jerry is licensed in 19 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Loan Factory, the brokerage behind Pick My Mortgage Rate, is licensed in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?

Yes. For tax year 2025, Arkansas's individual income tax rates range up to a top rate of 3.9%, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?

The state sales and use tax rate is 6.5%, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. City and county taxes are added, so the total rate depends on where you buy.

What time zone is Arkansas in?

All of Arkansas is on Central Time and observes daylight saving time.

How do I get started?

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