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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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9 AM to 5 PM
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We have used Eric and LendFriend Mortgage multiple times for the purchase of our new homes. Eric has always been super responsive, informative and willing to support us through every step. I can trust him and that means the world to us.
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August 1st, 2025 01:20 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your home purchases, Jamie! It's been such a pleasure working with you each time. Your trust means everything to us, and we look forward to helping you in the future!
Working with Eric we had exceptional service. He was easy to contact, responsive and always made sure we understood the process and what was needed. We have used Eric multiple times and will continue to, thank you Eric!
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August 1st, 2025 12:52 AM
Thank you, Jason! We appreciate your continued support and are looking forward to many more. Enjoy the new home!
Highly recommend LendFriend & will use again in the future! Mike was extremely easy to work with. Always available for questions and updates (even on holiday and weekend). He set realistic expectations and was transparent throughout the process....
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July 21st, 2025 04:28 PM
Thank you, Precious! We’re so glad you and Trung had a great experience with Mike - he’s definitely known for going the extra mile (even on holidays and weekends!). We really appreciate you choosing LendFriend and can’t wait to work with you...
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Had a great experience with the team from LendFriend mortgage! I highly recommend this team, they make the process easy !
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July 21st, 2025 04:30 PM
We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with the team. Making the process easy and stress-free is what we’re all about. Congratulations again on purchasing your first home, Jorge!
LendFriend Mortgage was such a wonderful company to work with as a first-time homebuyer. I found them through Google reviews, reached out, and connected with Eric that same day. He was friendly, responsive, and made the whole process feel much...
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Thank you for quick, easy, and informative experience.
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July 19th, 2025 02:03 PM
It was a pleasure working with you and Nancy to tailor the financing to your unique needs. Thank you for placing your trust in us, we’re always just a call or message away if you need anything at all!
LendFriend Mortgage was such a wonderful company to work with as a first-time homebuyer. I found them through Google reviews, reached out, and connected with Eric that same day. He was friendly, responsive, and made the whole process feel much...
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July 19th, 2025 02:12 PM
Stephanie - wow, thank you so much! We're really glad you found us through Google and even more grateful that we had the chance to be part of your first home-buying experience. Eric and the whole team loved working with you!It means a lot to...
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We had a great experience working with Morgan. She made the process of securing our property and construction loan smooth and stress-free. Always responsive, helpful, and professional—highly recommend!
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July 19th, 2025 01:58 PM
We're thrilled we were able to find the right program for your unique situation. Thank you for your trust and recommendation - it truly means a lot, Nancy! We're always here if you need anything in the future!
Eric and his team were incredibly helpful and communicative throughout the lending and refinancing process, and made me feel very supported. Will definitely go back to them in the future.
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July 19th, 2025 02:19 PM
James - thank you! Eric and everyone on the team loved working with you and are ready to jump back in whenever you need. Enjoy the new home!
We have used Eric and LendFriend Mortgage multiple times for the puchase of our new homes. Eric has always been super responsive, informative and willing to support us through every step. I can trust him and that means the world to us.
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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
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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.