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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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LendFriend helped us with our Mortgage process. Eric is extremely helpful and responsive.
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April 9th, 2024 05:37 PM
Congratulations once again on your new investment purchase, Izzy & Ashfaq! If there's anything else we can do for you as you continue your investment journey, just let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way!
We used LendFriend to secure a loan to renovate our home. They made a stressful endeavor as easy as possible and helped us navigate some unexpected roadblocks with ease. We love the LendFriend Team!
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April 9th, 2024 05:34 PM
Thanks, Kelly! We aim to make every experience with us a stress-free one so we are delighted to here it was smooth for y'all, even considering the few roadblocks we were able to overcome together. We hope the home renovations went smoothly...
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I recently worked with LendFriend again, this time for refinancing my home, and the experience was just as outstanding as my previous encounter. The team maintained their exceptional communication, always keeping me updated throughout the process...
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April 9th, 2024 05:28 PM
Emma, your kind words are very much appreciated! Knowing we made your home buying journey seamless means everything to us. If you ever need anything at all, whether it's related to your home or not, know that we're here for you. Looking forward...
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Made the home-buying process super simple and easy! Got pre-approved very quickly and into my new house faster than I could have ever imagined. Bailey was my original point of contact and she was amazing and answered any questions I had the...
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December 26th, 2023 06:28 PM
We appreciate your kind words about Bailey! We are delighted to hear she provided amazing service and answered all your questions throughout the entire process with your unique situation. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're...
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Had a great experience working with LendFriend. Got slightly confusing working with several people but got everything done quickly and with a minimum of fuss. Eric was great to work with. Thanks for ya'll's help.
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December 26th, 2023 06:48 PM
Thank you for the feedback Jacob! Teamwork lies at the core of our operation. Wishing you the happiest conclusion to 2023! Here's to hoping lower rates are on the horizon for 2024. Stay in touch!
Eric was patient with my incessant questions and very helpful in getting things in order. Never felt I was being difficult or trouble. Thank you for all your help and all the help from your team.
Eric was professional and knowledgeable. He helped me secure a loan very quickly to fund an investment property in the Austin Area. He simplified and explained everything well. I recommend him as he will help avoid unnecessary steps/documents...
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This is my third time buying a home and I can confidently say that Lendfriend helped us close on our property the fastest I have ever seen! Mike was able to address all of my many questions about the process and logistics. We had a very positive...
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April 9th, 2024 05:14 PM
Thank you, Mina! We're thrilled to have made your third home buying experience one to remember and rave about! Michael and our team eagerly look forward to working with you again in the future, as well! Cheers to your 3rd investment and many...
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Lendfriend helped us with our loan for our first investment property. We had a great experience with the whole team! Each team member was courteous & worked efficiently to helped us close extremely quickly! Mike is very knowledgeable and was...
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April 9th, 2024 05:09 PM
Thanks so much, Nicole! We had an amazing experience working with you and Mina to purchase your first investment property, as well! Michael and our team look forward to helping y'all purchase many more investments down the road. Congrats once...
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LendFriend is top notch. These people will do everything they can to earn your business or guarantee you end up with the best possible deal to get your new home. During a time where rates are abysmal, I was able to secure the most phenomenal...
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April 9th, 2024 05:04 PM
We appreciate your meaningful words so much, Jaxson. We strive to make your home buying experience not only a rememberable one, but the best one and are so happy to hear your experience was top notch. We're here for you whenever you need us...
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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
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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.