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Licensed in Kentucky

KY
License
Mortgage Company License
License #
MC753976
Licensed by
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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Licensing

Licensed in Kentucky.

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

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KENTUCKY

Mortgage Company License
License#: MC753976
Licensed by Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions

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About Kentucky

Kentucky mortgage loans and home financing.

Kentucky has about 4.6 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Kentucky (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.

Kentucky's biggest cities

The 11 largest Kentucky cities by population, plus Frankfort, the state capital. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025 (Louisville and Lexington: consolidated city-county governments).

  • Louisvillepop. 641,962Kentucky's largest city, home of Churchill Downs, where the Kentucky Derby is held, and the University of Louisville, founded in 1798.
  • Lexingtonpop. 329,751Home of the University of Kentucky.
  • Bowling Greenpop. 78,505Kentucky's third-largest city.
  • Owensboropop. 60,892Kentucky's fourth-largest city.
  • Covingtonpop. 41,847Kentucky's fifth-largest city.
  • Georgetownpop. 40,883Kentucky's sixth-largest city.
  • Richmondpop. 40,663Kentucky's seventh-largest city.
  • Elizabethtownpop. 35,448Kentucky's eighth-largest city.
  • Florencepop. 34,018Kentucky's ninth-largest city.
  • Nicholasvillepop. 33,857Kentucky's 10th-largest city.
  • Hopkinsvillepop. 30,411Kentucky's 11th-largest city.
  • Frankfortpop. 28,657The state capital, home of the Kentucky State Capitol, dedicated in 1910.

Whether you are buying in Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky, or a smaller community, we work with borrowers throughout Kentucky and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · Kentucky Derby · University of Louisville · University of Kentucky · Kentucky Historic Properties, State Capitol.

Living in Kentucky

Living in Kentucky: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Kentucky.

  • Flat state income taxKentucky's individual income tax rate is 3.5% of net income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
  • Sales taxKentucky's sales and use tax rate is 6%, and there are no local sales and use taxes.
  • Weather in LouisvilleLouisville averages summer highs of about 88°F, winter lows of about 30°F, about 48 inches of precipitation, and about 13 inches of snow a year.
  • Weather in LexingtonLexington averages summer highs of about 86°F, winter lows of about 28°F, and about 15 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneMost of Kentucky is on Eastern Time, including Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort. Western Kentucky, including Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah, is on Central Time. Both observe daylight saving time.
  • Military installationsKentucky is home to Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

Sources: Kentucky Revised Statutes 141.020 · Kentucky Department of Revenue, 2026 withholding formula · Kentucky Department of Revenue, sales and use tax · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Louisville, Lexington) · 49 CFR Part 71 (time zones) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · U.S. Army Fort Knox · U.S. Army Fort Campbell.

Explore

Top Kentucky attractions.

From Mammoth Cave to Cumberland Gap, here are seven places to explore.

  • Mammoth Cave National Park

    Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and what the NPS calls the world's longest known cave system. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

    The nation's first memorial to Lincoln, in rural Central Kentucky, and the site of his childhood home.

  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

    The gateway where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians, with 85 miles of trails and a spot where you can stand in three states at once.

  • Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau in Kentucky and Tennessee, with scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs.

  • Camp Nelson National Monument

    An 1863 Army supply depot that became a recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families.

  • Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

    The site of an early Civil War victory for the United States.

  • Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

    Held each year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Sources: NPS Mammoth Cave · NPS Abraham Lincoln Birthplace · NPS Cumberland Gap · NPS Big South Fork · NPS Camp Nelson · NPS Mill Springs Battlefield · Kentucky Derby · Kentucky Tourism.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Kentucky 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

Kentucky mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Kentucky?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Kentucky, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds Kentucky Mortgage Company License MC753976 from the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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 Kentucky?

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 Kentucky?

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 Kentucky have a state income tax?

Yes. Kentucky's individual income tax rate is 3.5% of net income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, under Kentucky Revised Statutes 141.020.

What is the sales tax rate in Kentucky?

The sales and use tax rate is 6%, and there are no local sales and use taxes in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.

What time zone is Kentucky in?

Most of Kentucky is on Eastern Time, including Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort. Western Kentucky, including Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah, is on Central Time. Both observe daylight saving time.

How do I get started?

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