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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 was very helpful navigating through the closing process.
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August 12th, 2026 01:29 PM
Thank you, Hosea! Glad we could help make the closing process easier to navigate.
Overall a great experience! I initially got in contact with Michael to get pre approved. While searching for homes his team helped me look at the numbers for a few houses to see what would work best. Once I was under contract the process was...
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August 12th, 2026 01:26 PM
Appreciate the review, Efren! Glad Michael could make the approval process a smooth one.
LendFriend is the absolute best. I found them after I was denied by a lender due to an appraisal issue. I spoke with dozens of lenders, but LendFriend was the only one that could figure out a solution. They were able to close my jumbo loan...
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August 12th, 2026 01:27 PM
Thank you, Nora! We’re glad we could find a solution and get your financing across the finish line.
As a first-time homebuyer, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better team to work with than LendFriend Mortgage. Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know what you don't know. My biggest concerns were staying within...
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August 12th, 2026 01:27 PM
Daniel, thank you for taking the time to write this. It was a pleasure working with you, and the entire team appreciates the kind words!
Highly recommend Eric and Team!! Very smooth and straightforward the whole way through — especially with our complicated RSU comp. The team had zero issues navigating this. Their communication was excellent, they laid out a clear timeline upfront...
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August 12th, 2026 01:28 PM
Thank you, Melisa! We’re happy we could make a complicated RSU loan feel straightforward and keep everything moving smoothly.
LendFriend Mortgage has received a review with 5 star rating from Logan L
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August 12th, 2026 01:28 PM
Thanks for the 5 stars, Logan! We appreciate it.
Michael & his team were top notch! Very communicative and I’d highly recommend working with LendFriend.
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August 12th, 2026 01:28 PM
Appreciate it, Collin! Michael and the team loved working with you.
Had a great experience as a first time home buyer using LendFriend Mortgage. Michael was very informative and answered all my questions. Provided the best rate available after receiving other estimates.
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August 12th, 2026 01:28 PM
Thank you, Chris! Glad Michael could make your first homebuying experience a great one and help you secure a strong rate.
made the transaction very smooth. would use them again!
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August 12th, 2026 01:28 PM
Appreciate the kind words, Matt! We’d be happy to work with you again anytime.
As the listing agent, I was impressed. They received the purchase agreement 10 days late, worked from out of state, communicated throughout the process, and still closed on time. Great job and highly recommended!
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August 12th, 2026 01:29 PM
Thank you, Joseph! Getting everything closed on time despite the late contract was a team effort. Glad we could get it done!
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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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- LendFriend Mortgage - PresidentApr 12th, 2018 - Current
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- National Association of Mortgage Brokers
- NAMB
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Year Started
2015
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Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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- 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.