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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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Eric was able to close my loan within the down payment parameters I wanted and that another lender insisted wasn’t possible and I am super appreciative of that. There were delays in closing that shouldn’t have happened and various stressors...
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March 19th, 2026 11:18 PM
Hi Meghan - Thank you for the feedback. We never want a client to feel like their process was chaotic or stressful. It was a tough transaction on a tight timeline but the deal closed and we did our best to provide you with great service. In...
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LendFriend Mortgage delivered exceptional service to my husband and I with competitive rates, low fees, and a smooth, stress‑free process. Their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, helping us first time home-buyers...
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March 28th, 2026 11:29 AM
Thanks for your thoughtful review, Heather. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your husband found the experience smooth and stress-free, especially as first-time home buyers. Looking forward to assisting you in the future!
The entire LendFriend team was great to work with! Very knowledgable and responsive, they made the mortgage process a breeze.
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March 28th, 2026 11:30 AM
Thanks, Todd! Enjoy the new home!
Eric and the team at LendFriend were an absolute pleasure to work with. Having had terrible experiences in the past with national/online brokers, I wanted a local broker who I could build trust with. The team was always proactive in making...
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March 28th, 2026 11:33 AM
Amazing review! Thanks for putting your faith in us to get the deal done. We strive to provide an excellent experience and glad we were able to assist on this transaction. Look forward to helping you in the future.
Easy to work with, very responsive to questions and concerns. Closed in a timely manner. Thank you!
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March 28th, 2026 11:34 AM
We're glad to hear that you found the process smooth and responsive, Darren. It's important to us to ensure everything proceeds efficiently. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing LendFriend...
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Michael, Morgan, and Crystal were absolutely fantastic. Their communication was clear, their response time was incredibly fast, and they handled every step of the process with professionalism and care. Michael was outstanding, and the entire...
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March 28th, 2026 11:35 AM
We're pleased to hear how well Michael, Morgan, and Crystal assisted you and that their efforts made for a smooth and stress-free experience. Thanks for taking the time to recommend us.
We had a great experience with Lendfriend Mortgage. They made the VA IRRRL process easy and quick!
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March 28th, 2026 11:35 AM
Thanks Marcus! Happy we could assist with your VA IRRRL. Looking forward to assisting you again in the future.
We had an excellent experience using Lendfriend! They were able to get us a good rate and answered all our questions
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March 28th, 2026 11:39 AM
So glad you had a positive experience with LendFriend Mortgage. If there's anything else you need in the future, please feel free to reach out.
I maintain exceptionally high standards for the professionals I partner with, and Michael and Morgan at LendFriend consistently exceeded them. When structuring the financing for our new home, they demonstrated a level of precision and market...
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LendFriend is my "go to" mortgage company when it comes to helping my friends, family and valued clients find just the right loans. They always go above and beyond for each of their clients and work hard to get them to the finish line smoothly...
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March 28th, 2026 11:52 AM
Thanks Pamela - for the kind review and for putting your trust in us on your and your friends and family's transactions.
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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.
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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
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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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- 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.