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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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8 AM to 7:30 PM
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8 AM to 7:30 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM
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Always recommend my friends to use this company and especially to work with Chelsea Sweatman. She has an eagle eye for detail and helps explain each step which is extremely helpful.
LendFriend made the loan process a breeze for me. The team was very helpful with all the questions I had. Their rates are competitive and favorable over many other companies I looked into.
Everyone is so nice and helpful ! No question I had throughout the refinance process went unanswered. Simple and stress free process. thank you again teamlendfriend!!
LendFriend has an absolutely amazing team! Talking with Chelsea was always very informative and easy. She was great in answering all my questions; thank you for educating me in the home buying loan process!
LendFriend has an absolutely amazing team! Working with Eric, Morgan, Crystal, and the whole team was wonderful. They worked with me by educating and guiding me throughout the whole home buying process and helped me secure the best loan to...
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December 18th, 2025 04:55 AM
Sean, it was beyond a pleasure working with you! Buying your first home is a huge milestone, and we’re so glad the team could walk alongside you and help make the process a breeze. Congratulations on becoming a homeowner! We’re grateful you...
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Chelsea is amazing! Super helpful and friendly! Highly recommended working with her if you are in need of a home lender!
Was really worried about starting the lending process, but the LendFriend team made sure I was always in the loop. The entire process was super quick, and the folks at Lendfriend kept everything simple, honest, and transparent for me. You can...
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Honestly had the best experience with the LendFriend team! I was super nervous to start this process, but the folks at Lendfriend were honest, transparent, and took the time to explain the entire process to me. They were available whenever...
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AWESOME SERVICE
Great service and communication from the entire team. Really made the entire experience pleasurable
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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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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
- Watches
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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.