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Licensed in North Carolina

NC
License
Mortgage Broker License
License #
B-194058
Licensed by
North Carolina Commissioner of Banks Office
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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

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Licensing

Licensed in North Carolina.

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

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

NORTH CAROLINA

Mortgage Broker License
License#: B-194058
Licensed by North Carolina Commissioner of Banks Office

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About North Carolina

North Carolina mortgage loans and home financing.

North Carolina has about 11.2 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in North Carolina (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.

North Carolina's biggest cities

The 12 largest North Carolina cities and towns by population. Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025.

  • Charlottepop. 964,784North Carolina's largest city and the 14th-largest city in the U.S.
  • Raleighpop. 506,306The state capital, home of the North Carolina State Capitol.
  • Greensboropop. 308,667Home of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
  • Durhampop. 305,561Home of Duke University, established in 1924.
  • Winston-Salempop. 257,271Home of Wake Forest University since 1956.
  • Fayettevillepop. 209,120North Carolina's sixth-largest city.
  • Carypop. 183,582North Carolina's most populous town.
  • Wilmingtonpop. 126,809North Carolina's eighth-largest city.
  • High Pointpop. 120,571North Carolina's ninth-largest city.
  • Concordpop. 114,598North Carolina's 10th-largest city.
  • Greenvillepop. 96,443Home of East Carolina University.
  • Ashevillepop. 93,523In North Carolina's mountain region, near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Whether you are buying in the Charlotte region, in the Triangle, on the coast, or in the mountains, we work with borrowers throughout North Carolina and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates · NC Historic Sites, State Capitol · NPS Guilford Courthouse · Duke University · Wake Forest University · East Carolina University · NPS Blue Ridge Parkway · Visit NC regions.

Living in North Carolina

Living in North Carolina: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in North Carolina.

  • Flat state income taxNorth Carolina's individual income tax rate is 4.25% for tax year 2025 and 3.99% for tax year 2026.
  • Sales taxThe general state sales tax rate is 4.75%. With local and transit taxes, county totals range from 6.75% to 8.25%.
  • Weather in Raleigh-DurhamRaleigh-Durham averages summer highs of about 89°F, winter lows of about 34°F, and about 5 inches of snow a year.
  • Weather in the mountainsAsheville averages summer highs of about 84°F and about 10 inches of snow a year.
  • Hurricane seasonThe Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center.
  • Time zoneAll of North Carolina is on Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time.
  • Military installationsNorth Carolina is home to Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Sources: NCDOR, tax rate schedules · NCDOR, current sales and use tax rates · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Raleigh-Durham, Asheville) · NOAA National Hurricane Center · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · U.S. Army, State of Fort Bragg 2026 · MCB Camp Lejeune · MCAS Cherry Point · Seymour Johnson AFB.

Explore

Top North Carolina attractions.

Visit NC divides the state into the mountains, the Piedmont, and the coast, which has 300 miles of barrier island beaches. Here are six places to explore.

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Straddles the North Carolina-Tennessee border. The NPS calls it America's most visited national park.

  • Blue Ridge Parkway

    A 469-mile scenic drive through the mountains of the Appalachian Highlands.

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Barrier islands, salt marshes, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903.

  • Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Remote barrier islands three miles offshore, reached by boat, with horse watching and a lighthouse.

  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

    Site of the March 15, 1781, battle that changed the course of the Revolution's Southern Campaign.

Sources: Visit NC · NPS Great Smoky Mountains · NPS Blue Ridge Parkway · NPS Cape Hatteras · NPS Wright Brothers · NPS Cape Lookout · NPS Guilford Courthouse.

Loan programs

Loan programs for North Carolina 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

North Carolina mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in North Carolina?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in North Carolina, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds North Carolina Mortgage Broker License B-194058 from the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks Office. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

Can you help me in North Carolina if you are not local?

Yes. Jerry is licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

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 North Carolina?

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 North Carolina?

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 North Carolina have a state income tax?

Yes. North Carolina has a flat individual income tax rate of 4.25% for tax year 2025 and 3.99% for tax year 2026, according to the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

What is the sales tax rate in North Carolina?

The general state rate is 4.75%. With local and transit taxes, county totals range from 6.75% to 8.25%, according to the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

When is hurricane season in North Carolina?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center.

How do I get started?

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