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Licensed in Nevada

NV
License
Mortgage Company License
License #
5322
Licensed by
State of Nevada, Division of Mortgage Lending
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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

  • 220+wholesale lenders shopped
  • 19states Jerry is licensed in
  • 5322Loan Factory's Nevada license
  • $2,000Best Price Guarantee on eligible loans
Licensing

Licensed in Nevada.

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

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

NEVADA

Mortgage Company License
License#: 5322
Licensed by State of Nevada, Division of Mortgage Lending

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About Nevada

Nevada mortgage loans and home financing.

Nevada has about 3.3 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Nevada (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.

Nevada's biggest cities

The 10 largest Nevada cities by population. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025.

  • Las Vegaspop. 679,817Nevada's largest city, home of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
  • Hendersonpop. 353,289Nevada's second-largest city.
  • North Las Vegaspop. 296,653Nevada's third-largest city.
  • Renopop. 283,621Home of the University of Nevada, Reno, founded in 1874.
  • Sparkspop. 111,902Nevada's fifth-largest city.
  • Carson Citypop. 58,571The state capital, home of the Nevada State Capitol, built in 1870-71.
  • Fernleypop. 26,214Nevada's seventh-largest city.
  • Mesquitepop. 24,001Nevada's eighth-largest city.
  • Elkopop. 21,019Nevada's ninth-largest city.
  • Boulder Citypop. 14,884Nevada's 10th-largest city.

Whether you are buying in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, or a smaller community, we work with borrowers throughout Nevada and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · University of Nevada, Las Vegas · University of Nevada, Reno · Nevada State Museum, Nevada State Capitol.

Living in Nevada

Living in Nevada: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Nevada.

  • No state income taxNevada does not have a state income tax on individuals. Residents do not pay state tax on salaries, wages, or similar compensation.
  • Sales taxNevada's base state sales tax rate is 6.85%, and local jurisdictions can add more. The total rate is 8.375% in Clark County and 8.265% in Washoe County.
  • Weather in Las VegasLas Vegas averages summer highs of about 102°F, winter lows of about 41°F, and about 4 inches of precipitation a year.
  • Weather in RenoReno averages summer highs of about 90°F, winter lows of about 27°F, and about 21 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneNevada is on Pacific Time and observes daylight saving time. The exception is the city of West Wendover, on the Utah line, which is on Mountain Time.
  • Military installationNellis Air Force Base is home of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center.

Sources: Nevada Department of Taxation, income tax in Nevada · Nevada Department of Taxation, sales and use tax · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Las Vegas, Reno) · 49 CFR Part 71 (time zones) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · Nellis Air Force Base.

Explore

Top Nevada attractions.

From the Las Vegas desert to the shore of Lake Tahoe, here are six places to explore.

  • Great Basin National Park

    From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to sagebrush foothills, with ancient bristlecone pines, dark night skies, and caves.

  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, and valleys around two reservoirs, on the Nevada-Arizona line.

  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

    Nevada's first National Conservation Area, 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, with a 13-mile scenic drive and hiking trails.

  • Valley of Fire State Park

    40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone, with petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.

  • Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

    Beaches, clear water, and rock formations on Lake Tahoe's eastern shore, and home of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival each summer.

  • Nevada State Capitol

    In Carson City, built in 1870-71, with a silver-colored dome and the Battle Born Hall museum inside.

Sources: NPS Great Basin · NPS Lake Mead · BLM, Red Rock Canyon NCA · Nevada State Parks, Valley of Fire · Nevada State Parks, Sand Harbor · Nevada State Museum, Nevada State Capitol · Travel Nevada.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Nevada 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

Nevada mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Nevada?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Nevada, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds Nevada Mortgage Company License 5322 from the State of Nevada, Division of Mortgage Lending. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada?

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 Nevada?

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 Nevada?

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 Nevada have a state income tax?

No. Nevada does not have a state income tax on individuals, according to the Nevada Department of Taxation. Residents do not pay state tax on salaries, wages, or similar compensation.

What is the sales tax rate in Nevada?

The base state rate is 6.85%, and local jurisdictions can add more. The total rate is 8.375% in Clark County and 8.265% in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Department of Taxation.

What time zone is Nevada in?

Nevada is on Pacific Time and observes daylight saving time. The exception is the city of West Wendover, on the Utah line, which is on Mountain Time.

How do I get started?

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