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License
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MB320841
Licensed by
Massachusetts Division of Banks
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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Licensing

Licensed in Massachusetts.

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

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Mortgage Broker License
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Licensed by Massachusetts Division of Banks

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About Massachusetts

Massachusetts mortgage loans and home financing.

Massachusetts has about 7.2 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Massachusetts (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.

Massachusetts's biggest cities

The 12 largest Massachusetts cities by population. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025.

  • Bostonpop. 672,973The state capital and largest city, home of the Massachusetts State House and the Freedom Trail.
  • Worcesterpop. 213,862Massachusetts's second-largest city, home of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1865.
  • Springfieldpop. 154,702Home of Springfield Armory National Historic Site, the nation's first armory.
  • Cambridgepop. 122,588Home of Harvard University, founded in 1636, and MIT.
  • Lowellpop. 119,971Its water-powered textile mills are preserved at Lowell National Historical Park.
  • Brocktonpop. 106,134Massachusetts's sixth-largest city.
  • Lynnpop. 104,236Massachusetts's seventh-largest city.
  • Quincypop. 103,173The birthplaces of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams sit side by side here.
  • New Bedfordpop. 101,834Home of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
  • Fall Riverpop. 95,298Massachusetts's 10th-largest city.
  • Newtonpop. 90,741Massachusetts's 11th-largest city.
  • Lawrencepop. 89,320Massachusetts's 12th-largest city.

Whether you are buying in Greater Boston, in Central or Western Massachusetts, or on Cape Cod, we work with borrowers throughout Massachusetts and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · Mass.gov, Massachusetts State House · NPS Boston · WPI · NPS Springfield Armory · Harvard University · MIT · NPS Lowell · NPS Adams · NPS New Bedford Whaling · Visit Massachusetts regions.

Living in Massachusetts

Living in Massachusetts: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Massachusetts.

  • State income taxMassachusetts taxes most income at 5%. For tax year 2026, income over $1,107,750 is subject to an additional 4% surtax.
  • Sales taxThe state sales and use tax rate is 6.25%. Restaurant meals are also taxed at 6.25%, and a city or town may add a local meals tax.
  • Snowy wintersBoston Logan averages about 49 inches of snow a year, with winter lows of about 26°F and summer highs of about 80°F.
  • More snow inlandWorcester, at about 1,000 feet, averages about 73 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneAll of Massachusetts is on Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time.
  • Military installationHanscom Air Force Base is home of the 66th Air Base Group, which supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

Sources: Mass.gov, Massachusetts tax rates · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Boston Logan, Worcester) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · Hanscom AFB.

Explore

Top Massachusetts attractions.

Visit Massachusetts groups the state into six regions, from Greater Boston to Cape Cod & The Islands and Western Massachusetts. Here are eight places to explore.

  • Boston National Historical Park

    The 2.5-mile Freedom Trail through downtown Boston and Charlestown, plus the Charlestown Navy Yard and USS Constitution.

  • Cape Cod National Seashore

    Forty miles of sandy beach, marshes, and ponds, with lighthouses and wild cranberry bogs.

  • Minute Man National Historical Park

    The battlefields of April 19, 1775, the opening battle of the American Revolution.

  • Lowell National Historical Park

    The water-powered textile mills of the industrial revolution.

  • Salem Maritime National Historical Park

    Established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the U.S., on the Salem waterfront.

  • New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

    The story of New Bedford's whaling era.

  • Adams National Historical Park

    The Quincy birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams and the family home at Peace field.

  • Springfield Armory National Historic Site

    The world's largest historic U.S. military small arms collection.

Sources: Visit Massachusetts · NPS Boston · NPS Cape Cod · NPS Minute Man · NPS Lowell · NPS Salem Maritime · NPS New Bedford Whaling · NPS Adams · NPS Springfield Armory.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Massachusetts 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.

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  • Loan amounts of $200,000 or more.
  • Fixed-rate Conventional conforming, FHA, and VA loans on identical loan types.
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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

Massachusetts mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Massachusetts?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Massachusetts, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds Massachusetts Mortgage Broker License MB320841 from the Massachusetts Division of Banks. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts have a state income tax?

Yes. Massachusetts taxes most income at 5%, and for tax year 2026 income over $1,107,750 is subject to an additional 4% surtax, according to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?

The state sales and use tax rate is 6.25%, according to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

How much snow does Boston get?

Boston Logan International Airport averages about 49 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals.

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