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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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As a first-time home buyer, I had the best experience with LendFriend. I was looking for a local mortgage broker that would work fast and get me the lowest interest rates on a jumbo loan. The entire home loan process was seamless with the team....
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March 22nd, 2026 12:42 PM
Alexis, it's great to hear that your home buying experience with LendFriend was smooth and positive, especially as a first-time home buyer. We're so happy that Eric was able to assist you effectively in securing a competitive interest rate...
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Submitted application and uploaded all files. Stuck at processing for 2 weeks then the application was deleted. No response during this time frame despite calling them before I submitted to notify.
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March 13th, 2026 05:21 PM
Hi Ryan - I'm sorry, but we can't find any record of working with any Ryan in the Austin area. Did you try contacting the person who was handling your file? Our system doesn't delete applications unless specifically requested by the client....
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Eric and Kevin were extremely reliable and made the entire process so easy for us. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions, and they constantly went above and beyond to make sure everything was clearly explained and that we felt...
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March 28th, 2026 11:53 AM
Great to hear about your positive experience with Eric and Kevin during your journey as first-time home buyers. Hope you enjoy your new home!
LendFriend made my loan process so easy and straightforward! I can't thank Eric and his team enough.
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March 12th, 2026 03:48 PM
Sophia, I'm glad to hear that your loan process was easy and straightforward. It's great to know Eric and the team provided the support you needed. If there's anything else I can do for you, feel free to reach out.
Eric Bernstein is the best. I’d recommend LendFriend Mortgage to anyone looking for a home loan!
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March 12th, 2026 03:49 PM
Thanks, Natalie. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm happy LendFriend Mortgage could assist you. If there's anything more I can do for you, feel free to reach out.
LendFriend is the best mortgage lender I’ve worked with. They’re committed to giving their clients the best experience and I recommend them to everyone I know looking to buy a home in Texas. Best team in the business!!
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March 12th, 2026 03:49 PM
Thank you for recommending us to others looking to buy a home. If you ever need assistance in the future, I'm here to help.
Truly can’t recommend the LendFriend team enough ! Nobody works harder to make sure the homebuying process is seamless, quick, and as easy as it could be. I truly can’t say enough how amazing it was to work with Eric and his team as a first...
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March 12th, 2026 03:50 PM
I'm so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with my team and me, Alexandra. It's wonderful to know that Eric and the team were able to support you effectively through the homebuying process. I really appreciate you taking the time...
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I just wrapped up a VA IRRRL refinance with Michael, and the entire experience was unbelievably seamless. He helped me lock in a significantly lower rate, and the numbers speak for themselves — I’ll earn back my ROI in under seven months. The...
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March 4th, 2026 02:44 PM
We're so happy we could help with your VA IRRRL. Michael is very passionate about helping veterans lower their mortgage payment and I'm glad that came through here. We look forward to helping you in the future!
Eric and his Team were super professional, knowledgeable, timely, and friendly! They made their part of the home buying process less stressful and an overall enjoyable experience. We have already referred them to others who have had similar...
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March 4th, 2026 02:46 PM
Thanks for trusting us with your home loan and referring us to your friends and colleagues. It means the world to us that we created an experience worth sharing. Look forward to assisting you in the future.
I shopped many mortgage lenders and LendFriend offered the best rates, costs, and customer service with a hands-on approach. I highly recommend LendFriend and a huge shout-out to Michael Bernstein for being phenomenal throughout the process....
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February 28th, 2026 06:33 PM
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for trusting us with your VA IRRRL. Michael and the team look forward to working with you again!
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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
Specialities
Crypto Mortgages
Asset Depletion Mortgages
Retirement Mortgages
Bank Statement Loans
Physician Loans
Non-QM Loans
Jumbo Loans
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- 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
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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.