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Jerry Kindig is licensed in Michigan. As an independent mortgage broker, we shop your loan across 220+ wholesale lenders, whether you are buying or refinancing in Michigan.

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Licensed in Michigan

MI
1st Mortgage Broker/Lender License
FL0023417Licensed by Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
2nd Mortgage Broker/Lender License
SL0027009Licensed by Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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

  • 220+wholesale lenders shopped
  • 19states Jerry is licensed in
  • 2Loan Factory licenses in Michigan
  • $2,000Best Price Guarantee on eligible loans
Licensing

Licensed in Michigan.

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

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

MICHIGAN

1st Mortgage Broker/Lender License
License#: FL0023417
Licensed by Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services

MICHIGAN

2nd Mortgage Broker/Lender License
License#: SL0027009
Licensed by Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services

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About Michigan

Michigan mortgage loans and home financing.

Michigan has about 10.1 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Michigan (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.

Michigan's biggest cities

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

  • Detroitpop. 649,095Michigan's largest city and the 26th-largest city in the U.S.
  • Grand Rapidspop. 201,183Home of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
  • Warrenpop. 137,138Michigan's third-largest city.
  • Sterling Heightspop. 133,931Michigan's fourth-largest city.
  • Ann Arborpop. 122,233Home of the University of Michigan.
  • Lansingpop. 113,884The state capital, home of the Michigan State Capitol.
  • Dearbornpop. 105,611Home of The Henry Ford and its Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
  • Livoniapop. 92,603Michigan's eighth-largest city.
  • Troypop. 88,733Michigan's ninth-largest city.
  • Farmington Hillspop. 83,291Michigan's 10th-largest city.
  • Westlandpop. 82,333Michigan's 11th-largest city.
  • Flintpop. 79,306Michigan's 12th-largest city.

Whether you are buying in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or a smaller community, we work with borrowers throughout Michigan and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum · University of Michigan · Michigan State Capitol · The Henry Ford.

Living in Michigan

Living in Michigan: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Michigan.

  • Flat state income taxMichigan's individual income tax rate is 4.25% for the 2026 tax year.
  • Sales taxMichigan's sales tax rate is 6%.
  • Weather in DetroitDetroit Metro Airport averages summer highs of about 82°F, winter lows of about 22°F, and about 45 inches of snow a year.
  • More snow to the west and northGrand Rapids averages about 78 inches of snow a year, and Marquette about 197 inches.
  • Time zoneMost of Michigan is on Eastern Time. Four counties on the Wisconsin border, Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee, are on Central Time. Both observe daylight saving time.
  • Military installationSelfridge Air National Guard Base is home of the 127th Wing.

Sources: Michigan Department of Treasury, 2026 income tax rate · Michigan Department of Treasury, sales and use tax · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Marquette) · 49 CFR Part 71 (time zones) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Explore

Top Michigan attractions.

From the Lake Michigan dunes to the Lake Superior shore, here are seven places to explore.

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Sand beaches, bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan, clear inland lakes, and an island lighthouse.

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and sand dunes shaped by Lake Superior.

  • Isle Royale National Park

    A rugged, isolated island in Lake Superior for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers.

  • Keweenaw National Historical Park

    The stories of people and copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula, intertwined for more than 7,000 years.

  • River Raisin National Battlefield Park

    Preserves and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.

  • Mackinac Island

    Home of Fort Mackinac and Historic Downtown Mackinac, within Mackinac Island State Park.

  • The Henry Ford

    Home of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, in Dearborn.

Sources: NPS Sleeping Bear Dunes · NPS Pictured Rocks · NPS Isle Royale · NPS Keweenaw · NPS River Raisin · Mackinac State Historic Parks · The Henry Ford · Pure Michigan.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Michigan 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

Michigan mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Michigan?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Michigan, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds two Michigan licenses from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: 1st Mortgage Broker/Lender License FL0023417 and 2nd Mortgage Broker/Lender License SL0027009. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan?

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 Michigan?

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 Michigan?

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 Michigan have a state income tax?

Yes. Michigan's individual income tax rate is 4.25% for the 2026 tax year, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

What is the sales tax rate in Michigan?

Michigan's sales tax rate is 6%, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

What time zone is Michigan in?

Most of Michigan is on Eastern Time. Four counties on the Wisconsin border, Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee, are on Central Time. 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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