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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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Eric and team were exceptionally helpful getting us approved on short notice and throughout the process, I would highly recommend
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July 15th, 2026 03:47 PM
Happy we could help get you approved quickly. We're here to help if you ever need assistance in the future!
I had such a great experience working with Eric at LendFriend. He was awesome from start to finish! Quick, helpful, and made the whole mortgage process feel so much easier. He was always responsive and on top of everything, which I really appreciated...
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July 15th, 2026 03:48 PM
Hi Crystal, we appreciate you trusting Eric and the LendFriend team. Making the mortgage process quick, responsive, and stress-free is exactly what we aim for. Congrats on closing!
Michael and his team made the lending process easy. They were helped us navigate the process in a way that was simple and straightforward and reassuring. Plus, they were able to help us achieve our earlier than usual requested closing date....
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July 15th, 2026 03:50 PM
We love helping our clients close early! Michael and the team work hard to keep every step simple, straightforward, and reassuring. Thanks for the review
Everyone was extremely helpful. Responces were quick and personal.
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July 15th, 2026 03:49 PM
Hi Steven, we loved helping you through the process! Quick, personal service is what the LendFriend team is all about. Thanks for the review.
Michael, Crystal and Morgan were excellent to work with — the team is responsive and focused on finding solutions. Would highly recommend LendFriend for any lending needs!
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September 23rd, 2026 12:10 AM
Thank you Barry! We really enjoyed working with you and hope to assist on your next home loan.
Experts in bank statement loans and asset depletion mortgages. Can’t work with a better team. I’ve worked with them for years!
If you’re looking for an asset only loan or if you’re a self employed borrower- give them a call!
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July 5th, 2026 05:40 PM
Thanks Nick. It's always great working with you. Appreciate the endorsement
This is a great team of hard workers. They helped put me in my first home as a self-employed borrower. Thank you Meagan, Morgan and Micheal Team Lendfriend!
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September 23rd, 2026 12:10 AM
Thanks Anthony. We always strive to give each borrower attention and respect they deserve. We're glad it didn't go unnoticed. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need our assistance on another transaction.
We recently worked with Eric and the Lend Friends team to purchase our home in Houston and couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were going through the jumbo loan process which can be stressful, but Eric made everything so straightforward....
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September 23rd, 2026 12:10 AM
Thanks for the kind words. Glad we could help!
Thank you to Eric and the entire team to helping us look to buy a home in Houston. There were multiple offers with a tight timeline and LendFriend came through.
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September 23rd, 2026 12:10 AM
Thanks, Matt. Enjoy the new home!
Michael and his Team were always positive, helpful, and timely! We have had many mtg transactions thru out the years and knew the delays to expect but LendFriend was excellent in navigating it all and keeping it moving until the end and the...
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July 5th, 2026 05:43 PM
Thanks, Charles. Glad we were able to assist!
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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
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)
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- 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.