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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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Team, was very knowledgeable and helpful with any and all questions. Quick response time, will recommend
Eric and Michael handled this transaction completely professionally. They stood out to me for their clear, upfront explanations, consistent availability, and mainly for their ability to back up their words and generate a seamless transaction....
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Eric, Morgan, Chelsey, and Crystal at LendFriend were exceptional from start to finish. I'm self-employed with a non-traditional income profile, which is the kind of file that makes most lenders either slow down, pile on endless document requests,...
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Eric, Morgan, and Crystal at LendFriend were exceptional from start to finish. I'm self-employed with a non-traditional income profile, which is the kind of file that makes most lenders either slow down, pile on endless document requests, or...
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Michael and his team were wonderful in assisting us with our first home-buying experience. Our case was very particular since I had just graduated, but they gave us the best rate in the market and provided a premium customer experience. It...
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September 16th, 2026 02:30 PM
Thank you, Luciana. We’re glad Michael and the team could help make your first home purchase a smooth one, especially with the unique circumstances around your recent graduation. We really appreciate you trusting LendFriend with the process....
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I cannot recommend LendFriend highly enough! As a first-time homebuyer, the entire process could have been overwhelming, but Eric, Kevin, and Morgan made it an incredible experience from start to finish.They were consistently kind, responsive,...
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September 16th, 2026 02:30 PM
Thank you for taking the time to write this. Buying your first home comes with a lot of questions, and Eric, Kevin, and Morgan work hard to make sure clients understand what is happening at every step. We appreciate the trust you placed in...
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The team did a great job from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with them.
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September 16th, 2026 02:31 PM
Thank you, Kevin. We appreciate the kind words and enjoyed working with you as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future.
Eric, Morgan and the rest of the team provided a great experience from offer to close!
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September 16th, 2026 02:31 PM
Thank you, Michael. Eric, Morgan, and the team really appreciate it. We’re glad we could help keep everything moving smoothly from the offer through closing.
Eric, Morgan, and the rest of the team delivered a great experience to us as first-time home buyers. Everything from offer to close went smoothly, and the team explained every step of the process.
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September 16th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Mike. First-time homebuying can feel like a lot at once, so we’re glad Eric, Morgan, and the team could make the process clear and straightforward from offer to close. We appreciate you choosing LendFriend.
The LendFriend team was great! As a first time home buyer, they walked me through the entire process and kept me in the loop.
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September 16th, 2026 02:32 PM
Thank you, Jesse. We’re glad the team could help guide you through your first home purchase and keep you informed along the way.
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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.
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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
Specialities
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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- 2026 Top Mortgage Broker
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- 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.