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Licensed in Indiana

IN
Loan Broker License
320775Licensed by Indiana Secretary of State Securities Division
Mortgage Lending License
70981Licensed by Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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

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Licensing

Licensed in Indiana.

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

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

INDIANA - SOS

Loan Broker License
License#: 320775
Licensed by Indiana Secretary of State Securities Division

INDIANA - DFI

Mortgage Lending License
License#: 70981
Licensed by Indiana Department of Financial Institutions

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About Indiana

Indiana mortgage loans and home financing.

Indiana has about 7.0 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Indiana (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.

Indiana's biggest cities

The 12 largest Indiana cities by population. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025 (Indianapolis: consolidated city).

  • Indianapolispop. 901,116The state capital and the 16th-largest city in the U.S., home of the Indiana Statehouse, completed in 1888.
  • Fort Waynepop. 275,203Indiana's second-largest city.
  • Evansvillepop. 116,176In southwestern Indiana, on Central Time.
  • Carmelpop. 105,634Indiana's fourth-largest city.
  • Fisherspop. 104,812Indiana's fifth-largest city.
  • South Bendpop. 103,201Indiana's sixth-largest city.
  • Bloomingtonpop. 83,307Home of Indiana University Bloomington.
  • Noblesvillepop. 76,111Indiana's eighth-largest city.
  • Hammondpop. 75,712In northwestern Indiana, on Central Time.
  • Lafayettepop. 71,238Indiana's 10th-largest city.
  • Greenwoodpop. 69,349Indiana's 11th-largest city.
  • Garypop. 67,289In northwestern Indiana, on Central Time.

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

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · IN.gov, Indiana Statehouse · Indiana University Bloomington · 49 CFR Part 71 (time zones) · U.S. DOT time zone map.

Living in Indiana

Living in Indiana: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Indiana.

  • Flat state income taxIndiana's individual adjusted gross income tax rate is 2.95% for 2026. Counties also levy a local income tax, and rates vary by county.
  • Sales taxIndiana's sales tax rate is 7%.
  • Weather in IndianapolisIndianapolis averages summer highs of about 84°F, winter lows of about 24°F, about 44 inches of precipitation, and about 26 inches of snow a year.
  • Snow in South BendSouth Bend averages about 65 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneMost of Indiana is on Eastern Time, including Indianapolis. Twelve counties are on Central Time: six in the northwest corner, including Gary and Hammond, and six in the southwest corner, including Evansville. Both observe daylight saving time.

Sources: Indiana Department of Revenue, rates · Indiana Department of Revenue, Departmental Notice #1 (county rates) · Indiana Department of Revenue, sales tax · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Indianapolis, South Bend) · 49 CFR Part 71 (time zones) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time.

Explore

Top Indiana attractions.

From the Lake Michigan shore to southern Indiana, here are six places to explore.

  • Indiana Dunes National Park

    15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, with over 50 miles of trails through dunes, woodlands, prairies, and wetlands.

  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

    Where Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood, in southern Indiana.

  • George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

    Marks the February 1779 surrender of Fort Sackville to American Colonel George Rogers Clark.

  • Brown County State Park

    Nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges, and ravines near Nashville, Indiana, nicknamed the Little Smokies.

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    Home of the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Brickyard Weekend.

  • Indiana Statehouse

    The current State House in Indianapolis was completed in October 1888, after 10 years of construction.

Sources: NPS Indiana Dunes · NPS Lincoln Boyhood · NPS George Rogers Clark · Indiana DNR, Brown County State Park · Indianapolis Motor Speedway · IN.gov, Indiana Statehouse · Visit Indiana.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Indiana 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

Indiana mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Indiana?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Indiana, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds two Indiana licenses: Loan Broker License 320775 from the Indiana Secretary of State Securities Division and Mortgage Lending License 70981 from the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana?

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 Indiana?

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 Indiana?

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 Indiana have a state income tax?

Yes. Indiana's individual adjusted gross income tax rate is 2.95% for 2026, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue. Counties also levy a local income tax, and rates vary by county.

What is the sales tax rate in Indiana?

Indiana's sales tax rate is 7%, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue.

What time zone is Indiana in?

Most of Indiana is on Eastern Time, including Indianapolis. Twelve counties are on Central Time: six in the northwest corner, including Gary and Hammond, and six in the southwest corner, including Evansville. Both observe daylight saving time.

How do I get started?

Apply with AI, shop rates online, or call or text (480) 526-4505. You can also send us a message with the form below.

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