I recently worked with Helgaard Muller and the LendFriend Fam for my mortgage loan. I contacted him after I already encountered a lot of frustration from another lender. From the beginning he has shown exemplary professionalism in handling my loan. He was straight forward and very helpful in explaining the process from start to finish. He got me in contact with Mike Bernstein, the branch manager, and talked me through my frustration from the previous lender. Thus, I was able to get my dream home. Robin and Stephanie were amazing by notifying me of the docs needed for processing, underwriting and closing and communicated with me immediately! Y'all: I started my loan process with them on May 20th...I closed June 15th!!! In this crazy market, that is AMAZING! I could not have done this without him. I highly recommend Helgaard and the LendFriend Family to my friends and family. My children and I now have a place to call HOME! I have made another friend for life! read more

Outstanding Experience with LendFriend! I just closed on my home with LendFriend, and the whole process was fantastic. The team was professional, super responsive, and genuinely cared about making things easy for me. They explained every step clearly, answered every question, and turned what can be a stressful experience into something completely smooth. What truly stands out is how forward-thinking they are--they accept cryptocurrency holdings as proof of assets/income, which made qualifying a breeze for me in ways traditional lenders couldn't. Communication was excellent, they locked in a great rate, closed right on schedule with zero hidden fees, and the online portal was incredibly user-friendly. If you're looking for a modern mortgage lender that truly puts customers first and embraces crypto, go with LendFriend. I'll be recommending them to all my friends and family--thank you for helping make my dream home a reality! read more

I'm originally from Florida and had very little familiarity with Austin or who I should be working with when I decided to buy a second home here. A buddy recommended Eric at LendFriend, and it turned out to be an excellent call. Eric made the entire process very straightforward and easy to understand. He took the time to educate me on the Austin market, walked me through every step, and connected me with a great realtor, which made everything run smoothly. He also locked in a great rate that bigger banks couldn't match. What really stood out was how genuine and helpful he was throughout the process. It never felt transactional. He's become a good friend, and now whenever I'm in town on business we hang out as friends while he makes sure I try every 'best of' restaurant in Austin. Great guy, great mortgage broker. I highly recommend Eric and the LendFriend team. read more

My overall experience with the Team was absolutely fantastic, Chris was extremely knowledgeable and took the time with me to explain, instruct and guide me trough the whole process. I have to say I learned a great deal till the end. The website/app very super user friendly. The professionalism, fast response and attention to detail made me feel the whole team was there for me 24/7 specially with this competitive market I had pre-approval letters in no time to enable me to make offers left and right ( as each letter has to be with it's specific address) . Honestly, being my first home purchase having this type of culture as a team available to you makes this experience unforgettable! Thank you to Chris, Jen and Morgan who were part of my first home buying experience and the great Service you provided. read more

These guys are the best in the business. At the recommendation from a friend, we used LendFriend to help us purchase our home in Connecticut, and I could not be more satisfied with the level of service they provided. This was not our first home purchase, and the difference between obtaining the mortgage this time around and the last is no comparison. They helped come up with solutions to make purchasing our new home as easy as possible prior to completing the sale of our current, were available to answer all of our questions 24/7, and most importantly were able to close with an extremely quick timeline. The entire team is personable and easy to work with, and made the process completely painless for us. I highly recommend considering them if you're in the market for a new home. read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Eric Bernstein and his team at LendFriend, and the experience was outstanding. Their communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire process, making everything smooth and hassle-free. The team was friendly and easy-going, creating a comfortable environment that put us at ease. They offered a competitive interest rate, even matching or outperforming other lenders we considered. Eric and his team streamlined the process, ensuring there were no unnecessary delays or complications. We highly recommend LendFriend for their exceptional service and professionalism. Working with them was a truly positive experience. Highly recommended! read more

Being a first time homebuyer I was feeling overwhelmed after trying two other mortgage companies. LendFriend stepped in and made everything so easy. They were always in touch with me, walked me through the entire process, and were always available if and when I had any questions and believe me I had a lot! They listened to my needs on what I could afford and made it all work out. I even got approved for an amazingly low interest rate! I am so happy and blessed to have had LendFriend as my mortgage company and it's amazing staff as friends.Thank you so much for helping make my dream of being a homeowner a reality!! Forever grateful! read more

The whole team at LendFriend (Sean, Drew, Morgan, and the whole team) were extremely helpful and professional during the entire process. They were referred to us by our awesome real estate agent. They walked us through the entire process from start to finish. Always answered all of our questions promptly and made sure we knew what was happening every step of the way. Always reachable at all times during the process. We were able to close quickly and on time. Would highly recommend the LendFriend team to anyone looking for house. They made this first time buying experience very smooth. Thanks so much to the entire team. read more

Our LendFriend team was led by Chris and they did such an amazing job with our loan process! I had some unique complications and they worked super hard to make sure my loan was approved without a hitch. Chris made himself available to me any time of the day for questions or concerns. The entire team was SUPER responsive with both emails and text messages which was so important for us as we were moving from out of state. Overall I definitely recommend them and plan to use them again when we are ready for our forever home many years down the line!!! read more

Jon, Eric, Morgan, Swapna and the rest of the LendFriend made getting a mortgage an extremely fast, painless and efficient process. They kept us informed every step of the way with their loan tracking, texts, emails and calls. There was never a point in the mortgage process where I was wondering where I was. I would highly recommend the LendFriend team to anyone planning to purchase a house or condo. Having a local lender made a big difference to the sellers in a competitive bid situation. Thanks LendFriend Team! read more

LendFriend is a FANTASTIC lender - we'll never use anyone else! We had quite the complex financial portfolio and LendFriend was creative in their approach to securing us a loan. We were in conversations for nearly a year before we found the right loan and right home and they were gracious and patience throughout that duration. It meant so much to us to have real and empathetic humans behind this large and important transaction. I'm so happy to have a lender that we can trust. Thank you LendFriend! read more

Jon and the entire LendFriend team were amazing to work with from the initial conversation to closing, we can't recommend them enough. We had a more complicated closing situation than most, closing from a different state, certain powers of attorney needed, etc. Jon and his team held our hand every step of the way and clearly outlined everything needed with specific deadlines, there was no confusion on our end at any time. They are true professionals! read more

It had been a pleasure working with all of you at Lend Friend. From Zach and Vita at the very beginning to Tina these last few days. Tina has gone above and beyond to help me with my loan! She deserves a raise. You all do . Everyone is always so polite and helpful. You all made a difficult process easy for me, (the least techy person on the planet). I really appreciate your professionalism and caring attitude. You don't find that in south Florida. read more

Buying a home can be scary and it can feel like a lot, but with LendFriend they helped us through everything! The incredible team was referred to us by our relator and they are the best! Every question was answered by the team so quickly! We were able to close so quickly. Shout out to our team! Drew, Morgan and Alfred - We appreciate you all and your hard work thank you for work! You got my husband and I into our forever home read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The staff is well experienced, knowledgeable, honest, and professional. They made the process of receiving a home loan, which is usually a very stressful process, pretty much stress free through all the services they offer. This was the best experience I had in receiving a home loan and I recommended them to all my friends and family who are looking to move to the Austin, TX area. read more

Refinancing with LendFriend was the best decision, I highly recommend them! Throughout the process they were very responsive and always willing to answer my questions and help me understand everything about my loan (And I asked a lot of questions). They made what I thought would be a stressful process very painless and smooth. They offered the lowest rates and fess, I am really happy with my newly refinanced loan. read more

Eric and Jon's team was wonderful. They matched the best rate available and made sure the process of document request & verification was super smooth. All closing charges were explained clearly which was very helpful as a first time home buyer. They helped to close our first home earlier than anticipated. All team members are very amiable with work with. Highly recommend for first time home buyers like me! read more

As a first-time homebuyer, I was STRESSED going into this process. But LendFriend clearly explained the process, answered all of my questions and made the home loan process easy. From preapproval to home shopping to going under contract and closing, Eric, Jon and Chelsey were there every step of the way to make sure my wife and I had the best possible experience. We were even clear to close a week early! read more

Recently closed using LendFriend. I 'followed' them from another company, had such a great experience with them before, and they didn't disappoint the second time around either. They were quick, answered all my questions promptly, gave accurate numbers, listened to my concerns and everything! If i ever need a lender again, I would definitely use them a third time! Wonderful team! - Jennifer read more