Eric Bernstein

President and Co-Founder, LendFriend

Eric Bernstein is president and co-founder of LendFriend Mortgage. He has originated more than $1 billion in home loans since 2015 and specializes in Non-QM lending, including bank statement, DSCR, and asset depletion loans for self-employed borrowers, investors, and other clients with complex financial profiles.

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The Next Refi Window Will Open Fast And Could Close Even Faster. Most Pipelines Aren't Ready.

Oil shocks and geopolitical headlines are moving mortgage rates before the Fed acts, leaving originators little time to prepare borrowers and lock loans when opportunity returns

Sales and Marketing

Opinion

Jul 17, 2026

How To Qualify Self-Employed Borrowers When Tax Returns Fall Short

A practical guide to using bank statement loans for borrowers whose cash flow isn't reflected on their tax returns

Non-QM

Jul 01, 2026