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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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I recently used LendFriend for my home purchase, and they were fantastic! The team was professional, responsive, and truly caring. They explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made the process smooth and stress-free.What...
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December 23rd, 2025 12:00 AM
Alex, thank you man! It was so great working with you and finding a program that best fit your situation. You made the process so easy, and we truly enjoyed working with you. Congratulations on your new home! We really appreciate your recommendation,...
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Had a great experience working with Eric to get the best rate on our mortgage!
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December 22nd, 2025 11:35 PM
Thank you, Sydney! You're the best and your review means so much to the team. It was a pleasure working with you and Andrew and hope y'all are settling into the home nicely. We'll always be here whenever you need us in the future!
LendFriend Mortgage has received a review with 5 star rating from Kyle R
Reply from Owner
December 23rd, 2025 12:01 AM
Thank you so much for review, Kyle! We really appreciate your support and are glad to have had the chance to work with you. We’re always here if you need us in the future!
My wife and I chose LendFriend when financing our first home purchase and we could not be happier with the process. The entire team was so knowledgeable, helpful, and communicative from the initial consultation through closing. We absolutely...
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December 22nd, 2025 11:28 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting the LendFriend team with your first home purchase! We’re honored to have been part of such an exciting milestone. Congratulations once again to you both on your new home! we’re always here...
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Great experience! Very communicative and walked me through every step
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December 22nd, 2025 09:12 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us again with your refinance! We truly appreciate your continued confidence in our team. It was a pleasure walking you through each step, and we’ll be here whenever you’re ready for your...
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I'm originally from Florida and had very little familiarity with Austin or who I should be working with when I decided to buy a second home here. A buddy recommended Eric at LendFriend, and it turned out to be an excellent call.Eric made the...
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June 9th, 2026 03:43 PM
Thanks. It was great helping you through the Austin second-home process, and I’m glad we could make everything smooth from start to finish. Eric says he's so happy he can now call you his buddy too.
Working with the LendFriend team was an excellent experience. They are all very responsive and on top of things and have very competitive rates. They can stand to communicate a little bit more actively once the rate is locked and goes into...
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December 22nd, 2025 09:09 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting the LendFriend team, Judah! It truly means a lot to us. Most importantly, congratulations to you and your growing family on the new baby! We’re honored to have played a small part during...
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I have nothing but great things to say about Eric Bernstein and his team at LendFriend! Truly white-glove service from beginning to end, making my home buying journey so much easier than ever before. Eric took the time to ensure I understood...
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December 22nd, 2025 09:06 PM
Suzanne - thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and generous review! We know how challenging today’s market can be, so hearing that the process felt seamless from start to finish truly means everything to us. It was an absolute pleasure...
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Lendfriend helped me effectively refinance my duplex!
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December 18th, 2025 05:21 AM
Thanks, Zach! It’s always a pleasure working with you, and we’re glad your refinance experience went just as smoothly as your purchase with us! We really appreciate your continued trust in LendFriend and look forward to working with you again...
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LendFriend Mortgage has received a review with 5 star rating from Erin H
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December 18th, 2025 05:18 AM
Thanks for the review, Erin! Congratulations again on your new home and we hope you're settling in and enjoying Austin. We'll be here if you need anything and are looking forward to staying in touch!
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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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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
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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.