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Meet Our Team

At LendFriend, we’re more than a mortgage broker — we’re your partners on the path to homeownership. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or exploring your loan options, our dedicated team brings deep expertise, integrity, and personal service to every client we serve. Get to know the people who will help you make smarter home financing decisions and feel confident at every step.

Eric Bernstein

PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER

NMLS #1486987

Eric has helped thousands of people buy homes, build wealth, and feel confident about one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2015, he’s closed over $1 billion in home loans and earned a reputation for solving complex financing scenarios with clarity, speed, and care.

Eric’s approach is deeply shaped by the customer service philosophy in Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard—a book he credits as a major influence in his career. He believes every client deserves more than a smooth transaction—they deserve a standout experience that’s personal, consistent, and always better than expected. That mindset drives everything he does at LendFriend, from how his team communicates to how they show up when things get complicated.

While Eric works with a wide range of homebuyers and homeowners, he has deep expertise in helping clients who fall outside the traditional lending box—self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, crypto holders, and others with unique financial profiles. He specializes in VA, Conventional, and Jumbo loans, as well as Non-QM solutions like bank statement, DSCR, and asset depletion programs.

Whether you're buying your first home or financing your fifth, Eric brings the same thoughtful, personalized approach to every deal. He leads the LendFriend team with a focus on transparency, creativity, and making sure every client walks away feeling like they had someone in their corner from day one.

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Michael Bernstein

MORTGAGE BROKER AND CO-FOUNDER

NMLS #1588184

Michael believes that everyone deserves the chance to own a home—and he’s made it his mission to help more people get there. As part of the family behind LendFriend, he brings heart, hustle, and a deep sense of responsibility to every client he serves. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a crypto investor, or someone who’s been told “no” by a traditional lender, Michael is the kind of person who will roll up his sleeves and find a way forward.

With a strong background in technology and a passion for decentralized finance, Michael specializes in modern lending strategies like crypto-backed mortgages, Buy Before You Sell programs, and flexible Conventional loan options. He believes the mortgage process should feel empowering—not invasive—and uses smart tools and streamlined systems to keep things efficient, transparent, and stress-free.

Above all else, Michael is a people person. He’s known for being compassionate, responsive, and genuinely invested in each borrower’s success. Whether he’s working with a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, his goal is always the same: to make the experience feel clear, personal, and built around your goals—not the bank’s.

At LendFriend, Michael is proud to carry on the family’s mission of doing mortgage lending differently—by putting relationships first and helping more people win the keys to a home they love.

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Max Liporace

Director Of Strategy

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Morgan Cunningham

Client Experience Specialist

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Bailey Davis

Loan Originator

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Chelsey Dungan

Production Manager