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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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Working with LendFriend was fantastic from end to end. During our home buying process, we vetted six different lenders. Eric and his team rose to the top because of how responsive they were; it really felt like they were working hard in our...
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August 27th, 2025 09:21 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words Rebekah!! It means a lot to hear how supported you felt throughout the process. We know homebuying can be stressful—especially juggling work and family—so hearing that we could make the lending part the...
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Best rates around and very friendly. Would do business again.
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August 27th, 2025 09:16 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Samantha! We’re thrilled you had a great experience with us and loved your rate. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Lend Friend made the entire process simple and stress-free. Their team was professional, responsive, and took the time to explain everything clearly. I really appreciated the fast approval and fair terms. It felt like they truly cared about...
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August 27th, 2025 09:14 PM
Terence, this absolutely made our day—thank you! It was such an honor to walk alongside you through the process. Hearing that it felt simple and stress-free is the best compliment we could ask for. We know mortgages aren’t usually described...
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LendFriend made my homebuying experience so easy. As a business owner, I heard horror stories about how hard it can be for guys like me to get a mortgage. Thankfully I found LendFriend. Eric and the team had me approved in no time. My rate...
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Reply from Owner
June 9th, 2026 03:44 PM
Helping business owners get approved without the usual mortgage headaches is exactly what we love to do. Eric and the team enjoyed working with you, and we’re happy we could get you approved quickly, secure a great rate, and close on time.
We loved how nice and professional all of them are! They gave us the right information and orientation that we needed on every step! Thanks a lot!
Reply from Owner
August 27th, 2025 09:11 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review Zaira! We’re so glad you felt supported every step of the way—that’s always our goal. It was such a pleasure working with you and Angel. Congratulations again on the new home!
Eric and everyone at Lend Friend were great to work with! Helped every step of the way and made one of the most daunting things you can do much easier than it should be!
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August 27th, 2025 09:09 PM
Thank you so much, Noah!! We know how big of a journey this is, and it means the world to us that we could make it feel easier for you. We loved getting to be a part of your homebuying experience—congratulations again on your new place!
Excellent service, found a great rate, smooth closing. Highly recommend.
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August 25th, 2025 07:55 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Justin! We’re so glad we could get you a great rate and make the process smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are excited for y'all in your new home!
Eric and LendFriend saved the day! We had a lender who struggled so terribly that the sellers were willing to put their property back on the market. Our realtor pulled the deal from the ashes and we chose LendFriend to make it right quickly....
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August 25th, 2025 07:54 PM
We’re so glad we could step in and help make your homeownership dream a reality on such a short timeline! Thank you for trusting us to get everything on track and we’re thrilled you’re in your beautiful forever home. Huge congratulations, and...
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As a first home buyer, the team helped me tremendously through the entire process. They explained every single step and answered my million questions. I have a better understanding thanks in part them, of this whole process when i go through...
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August 25th, 2025 07:50 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this! We know buying your first home can feel overwhelming, so it means a lot to hear that we were able to make the process clear and smooth for you. Congratulations on your first home Dom! We can’t wait to help...
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Professional, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free!
Reply from Owner
August 1st, 2025 01:25 AM
We appreciate your support, Lisa! So glad we could help make things easy and stress free for you. It was a pleasure working with you!
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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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Positions
- LendFriend Mortgage - PresidentApr 12th, 2018 - Current
Memberships
- National Association of Mortgage Brokers
- NAMB
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Other Serving Areas
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.