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Licensed in Pennsylvania

PA
License
Mortgage Lender License
License #
116324
Licensed by
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Loan officer
Jerry Kindig, NMLS #2397823

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Licensing

Licensed in Pennsylvania.

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

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Mortgage Lender License
License#: 116324
Licensed by Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities

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About Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania mortgage loans and home financing.

Pennsylvania has about 13.1 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025. As a licensed mortgage loan originator in Pennsylvania (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.

Pennsylvania's biggest cities

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

  • Philadelphiapop. 1,574,281Pennsylvania's largest city and the sixth-largest city in the U.S., home of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
  • Pittsburghpop. 307,632Pennsylvania's second-largest city.
  • Allentownpop. 126,044Pennsylvania's third-largest city.
  • Readingpop. 95,832Pennsylvania's fourth-largest city.
  • Eriepop. 91,838On Lake Erie. The Presque Isle State Park peninsula meets the mainland four miles west of downtown.
  • Bethlehempop. 79,644Pennsylvania's sixth-largest city.
  • Scrantonpop. 75,514Home of Steamtown National Historic Site, in the city's former railyards.
  • Lancasterpop. 58,366Pennsylvania's eighth-largest city.
  • Harrisburgpop. 50,522The state capital, home of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, dedicated in 1906.
  • Yorkpop. 45,342Pennsylvania's 10th-largest city.
  • Wilkes-Barrepop. 44,523Pennsylvania's 11th-largest city.
  • Altoonapop. 42,347Pennsylvania's 12th-largest city.

Whether you are buying in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or a smaller community, we work with borrowers throughout Pennsylvania and can walk you through loan options that fit your plans and your property.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates · NPS Independence · Pennsylvania State Parks, Presque Isle · NPS Steamtown · Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Living in Pennsylvania

Living in Pennsylvania: what homebuyers should know.

A few facts worth knowing before you buy in Pennsylvania.

  • State income taxPennsylvania's personal income tax rate is 3.07%.
  • Sales taxThe state sales tax rate is 6%. By law, a 1% local tax is added in Allegheny County and a 2% local tax in Philadelphia.
  • Weather in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia averages summer highs of about 86°F, winter lows of about 28°F, and about 23 inches of snow a year.
  • Weather in PittsburghPittsburgh averages summer highs of about 81°F and about 44 inches of snow a year.
  • More snow in ErieErie, on Lake Erie, averages about 104 inches of snow a year.
  • Time zoneAll of Pennsylvania is on Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time.
  • Military installationCarlisle Barracks is home of the U.S. Army War College.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, personal income tax · Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, sales and use tax · NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie) · U.S. DOT time zone map · NIST, daylight saving time · U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks.

Explore

Top Pennsylvania attractions.

From Philadelphia's founding sites to the shore of Lake Erie, here are eight places to explore.

  • Independence National Historical Park

    Home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed.

  • Gettysburg National Military Park

    Site of the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War and the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

  • Valley Forge National Historical Park

    Where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge in the winter of 1777-1778, with 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and monuments.

  • Flight 93 National Memorial

    Honors the 40 passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, whose actions thwarted the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Hiking, paddling, and fishing along 40 miles of the Delaware River, on the Pennsylvania-New Jersey line.

  • Steamtown National Historic Site

    Steam locomotives and the story of steam railroading, in the former railyards of Scranton.

  • Presque Isle State Park

    Sandy beaches on a Lake Erie peninsula that shelters Presque Isle Bay, the harbor for the city of Erie.

  • Fallingwater

    The Frank Lloyd Wright house, a National Historic Landmark inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, open for tours.

Sources: NPS Independence · NPS Gettysburg · NPS Valley Forge · NPS Flight 93 · NPS Delaware Water Gap · NPS Steamtown · Pennsylvania State Parks, Presque Isle · Fallingwater · Visit Pennsylvania.

Loan programs

Loan programs for Pennsylvania 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

Pennsylvania mortgage questions.

Are you licensed in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Jerry Kindig (NMLS #2397823) is licensed in Pennsylvania, and Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841) holds Pennsylvania Mortgage Lender License 116324 from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities. You can verify both on NMLS Consumer Access.

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

Yes. Jerry is licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania have a state income tax?

Yes. Pennsylvania's personal income tax rate is 3.07%, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

What is the sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?

The state rate is 6%. By law, a 1% local tax is added in Allegheny County and a 2% local tax in Philadelphia, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

How much snow does Erie get?

Erie averages about 104 inches of snow a year, compared with about 44 inches in Pittsburgh and about 23 inches in Philadelphia, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals.

How do I get started?

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