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LendFriend Mortgage
President | NMLS # 1486987
Eric Bernstein is the President and Co-Founder of LendFriend Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage built for today’s homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors. Based in Austin, LendFriend originates loans across Texas, California, Florida,... Show More
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8 AM to 7:30 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
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10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Lend Friend came highly recommended to us but our trusted Realtor. They were quick and responsive from the get go and easy to work with. Would choose to work with Lend Friend again and recommend to others.
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October 10th, 2026 12:18 PM
Thanks, Chris! We’re glad your realtor connected us and that everything went smoothly. We appreciate your trust and recommendation!
Lend Friend came highly recommended to us but our trusted Realtor. They were quick and responsive from the get go and easy to work with. Would choose to work with Michael and Eric+ Lend Friend again and recommend to others.
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October 10th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thanks, Chris! We’re glad your realtor connected us, and Michael and I really enjoyed working with you. Hearing that you’d choose us again is about the best compliment we could ask for. Congratulations on your new home, and thank you for recommending...
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Lendfriend is an exceptional lender and my go-to lender referral as a realtor here! It is invaluable to have a true partnership with a lender where your clients needs and the experience they receive is consistent with my own - Lendfriend delivers...
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October 10th, 2026 12:18 PM
Thank you, Stephanie! We love working with you and know our buyers are in great hands when we send them your way.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about LendFriend and the entire team who helped us through our mortgage journey. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive, communicative, patient, and supportive. As first-time homebuyers,...
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October 10th, 2026 10:57 AM
Thanks, Derek! Michael, Kevin and Morgan loved helping you through your first home purchase. We’re glad you felt supported every step of the way. Congratulations!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about LendFriend Mortgage and the entire team who helped us through our mortgage journey. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive, communicative, patient, and supportive. As first-time homebuyers,...
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October 10th, 2026 12:00 AM
Derek, thank you for such a thoughtful review! Buying your first home comes with plenty of questions, and you should always feel comfortable asking every one of them. We loved helping you through the process and appreciate you trusting our...
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Really smooth transaction with excellent communication
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October 10th, 2026 12:17 PM
Thanks, David! Appreciate the kind review. Please reach out if you ever need home financing in the future.
Working with Eric & the team at LendFriend was the best decision we could have made while finding our first ever home. Eric helped us along every step of the way, including finding the best Realtor ever. We feel incredibly taken care of and...
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October 10th, 2026 12:17 PM
Thank you, Julie! Eric and the team loved helping you find your first home and connecting you with your realtor. So happy you’re loving the new place!
I genuinely cannot recommend Kristen, Morgan and Crystal at Lending Friend enough. Honestly, you would have never known I was taking out a mortgage — this was one of the easiest, smoothest transactions I’ve ever been through.I’ve closed on...
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October 10th, 2026 12:16 PM
Thanks, Aubrey! Kristen, Morgan and Crystal will love hearing this. We’re glad everything felt easy and that you’re loving your new home!
We absolutely loved working with Eric and the team at LendFriend. We chose them for their great reviews (and great business name), and as soon as we spoke to Eric the first time we knew it would be a great fit. He helped us every step of the...
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October 10th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Julie! I’m so glad our reviews brought you to LendFriend, and love that the name earned us some points too! It was a pleasure working with you and helping you through the homebuying process. We appreciate your trust and hope you’re...
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I was really nervous and overwhelmed going through my first-ever mortgage process, but I can tell you that there is no other person that I would have rather had holding my hand through this process than Eric and his amazing team at LendFriend...
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About
Eric Bernstein is the President and Co-Founder of LendFriend Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage built for today’s homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors. Based in Austin, LendFriend originates loans across Texas, California, Florida, Colorado, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, and additional states nationwide. The team specializes in Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA and VA IRRRL loans, along with Non-QM loans such as bank statement loans, asset depletion mortgages, DSCR financing, and crypto mortgages. Known for great rates, clear guidance and excellent client service, LendFriend helps clients navigate purchases, refinances, and complex scenarios with confidence.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Medical Professional Mortgages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Non-QM
DSCR Loans
Self-Employed Mortgages
Bank Statement Mortgages
Mortgage Broker
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Home Purchasing Assistance
Mortgage Loan Shopping Assistance
Mortgage Rate Shopping Assistance
Mortgage Lender
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinances
Non-QM
DSCR Loans
Profit & Loss Only Mortgage
Bank Statement Mortgages
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Crypto Mortgages
Asset Depletion Mortgages
Retirement Mortgages
Bank Statement Loans
Physician Loans
Non-QM Loans
Jumbo Loans
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Positions
- LendFriend Mortgage - PresidentApr 12th, 2018 - Current
Memberships
- National Association of Mortgage Brokers
- NAMB
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Year Started
2015
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 1486987
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Achievements
- 2026 Top Mortgage Broker
Hobbies
- Pickleball
- Cooking
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Reviews reflect individual experiences and opinions and may not represent all customer experiences. Loan programs, rates, terms, and approvals are subject to borrower qualification and lender guidelines. Results may vary based on credit profile, property type, and market conditions.