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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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Super impressed with how fast and smooth the whole process was — especially given my complex RSU comp structure that traditional banks kept discounting.Eric and the team had no problem including my full base + RSU compensation. They were extremely...
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June 19th, 2026 12:07 AM
Hi Krishan - We absolutely loved working with you and are so happy we were able to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.You were awesome to work with from start to finish, and we’re really glad Eric and the team were able...
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Very good service from Eric!
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June 9th, 2026 01:25 AM
Our pleasure! Thanks for the review Valentina
Michael Bernstein of LendFriend was great to work with. He spent time with us to figure out what we were looking for in a house and figure out what we could afford. My husband and I are both self-employed business owners and while some other...
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June 19th, 2026 12:07 AM
We really enjoyed working with you both and helping you find a path that made sense for your goals, your budget, and the way you actually earn income. We’re glad the LendFriend team was able to find the right product and make the process easy...
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Everything was smooth from start, to finish. Thank you for an easy home purchasing experience!
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June 19th, 2026 12:08 AM
Happy to help Bill! Thanks for the review
Financing a home with acreage and unconventional retirement income can be overwhelming, but LendFriend Mortgage made the process smooth from beginning to end.They were always quick to respond, answered every question we had, and explained each...
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June 9th, 2026 01:28 AM
We’re so glad we were able to help find the right lender for this one. Homes with acreage and ag exemptions can create challenges that not every lender knows how to handle, so it means a lot that you trusted us to work through it and find a...
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This is my first time doing an IRRRL Refinance. I started with some of the local places and found out pretty quick that they don’t really specialize in what I needed. I went to ChatGPT and Entered some of my information, to which I got a list...
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Reply from Owner
June 19th, 2026 12:08 AM
We’re so happy we could help make your first IRRRL refinance such a smooth experience. VA streamline refinances can be frustrating when lenders do not truly understand the program, so it means a lot that you trusted LendFriend to stick with...
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Everyone at Lendfriend was wonderful. They were prompt and friendly when answering any questions my husband or I had. It made everything much less stressful.
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June 9th, 2026 09:38 AM
You and your husband were an absolute pleasure to work with. We’re so glad our team could help make the process feel less stressful and were always here to answer your questions along the way. Congratulations again!
I've been working with LendFriend for a few years now and thee service they provide to my clients is FIRST CLASS! You won't find a better mortgage lender in the business.
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June 9th, 2026 09:39 AM
Thanks Ray! We truly appreciate your continued trust and partnership over the years. Your clients are always great to work with and it means a lot to know that you value working with us.
I had a fantastic experience working with Eric, Morgan, and Crystal at LendFriend, and I highly recommend their team. They helped me secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage that made it possible for my family to purchase an incredible home.What...
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June 22nd, 2026 12:00 AM
Thanks Jason. it was a pleasure working with you. Enjoy the new home!
Eric and the LendFriend team made our home purchase completely stress-free. He was available seven days a week, answered every question the same day, and kept us updated throughout the entire process. We never felt lost or confused. Closed...
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June 19th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad we were able to make the process feel smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Buying a home is a huge step, and our goal is always to make sure our clients feel informed, supported, and never...
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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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- 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.