Meet Our Team
At LendFriend, we take our name literally. Planning on applying for a home loan? Meet the people who will help you through the process and be your real-life lend friends!
Eric Bernstein
PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
NMLS #1486987
Eric epitomizes energy, hard work, and creative service in every detail of his client’s transactions. Savvy negotiations and cutting-edge strategies join uncompromising integrity as the hallmarks of Eric’s service. He has a long record of successfully guiding hundreds of local, national, and multinational clients with their mortgage transactions.
“The best part of my job is getting to know my clients on a personal level and helping them achieve one of life’s greatest milestones, becoming a homeowner or investor. My goal is to provide a seamless mortgage experience to every one of my clients. It’s a privilege to lead my talented and dedicated team here at LendFriend.”
Michael Bernstein
CTO AND CO-FOUNDER
NMLS #1588184
Mike is committed to LendFriend providing top notch, white-glove service for its clients, agent partners, and transactional third parties. Mike has extensive experience in facilitating headache-free, on-time loan closings. An educator and helper on all things “home loans”, Mike taps into his marketing and customer service background to easily communicate some of the most difficult loan concepts to first time homebuyers and advocate the benefits of working with LendFriend.
“Never hesitate to pick up the phone and dial my number, that’s my mantra. I have an open-phone policy for friends, colleagues, clients and partners and it helps me achieve my goal of leading a stress-free, dare I say “fun” mortgage experience. Together we can go far, and I strongly believe that having a team mentality is the best way to succeed!”
Max Liporace
Director Of Strategy
Max Liporace
Director Of Strategy
NMLS# 2071783
max@lendfriendmtg.com Max Liporace
Max has a passion for executing and delivering successful transactions, especially when those transactions allow parties from different backgrounds or industries to align on the same objective and create a win-win for all parties. Max focuses on bringing value to our partners, whether that may be advertising firms, builders, charities and brokerages, and executing LendFriend’s growth strategy so LendFriend can provide customers in new markets across the US with the same level of service that LendFriend’s existing customer base enjoys every day.
“LendFriend is a special place that believes in white-glove service without the white glove price. A blend of approachability, transparency, reliability, and affordability is why our customers and partners choose LendFriend over any other mortgage company. Here at LendFriend, we feel it is our responsibility to ensure that anyone who chooses LendFriend understands that they are working with a company that wants to see them succeed, which is why we strive every day to provide the most possible value to our customers and partners.”
Morgan Cunningham
Client Experience Specialist
Morgan Cunningham
Client Experience Specialist
NMLS#
morgan@lendfriendmtg.com Morgan Cunningham
For Morgan, providing LendFriend’s clients with the utmost support and care comes naturally. Morgan came to LendFriend after a prior career in healthcare where she put patients’ needs above all else. Morgan applies her experiences in healthcare to make sure each LendFriend client feels as though they are receiving the best level of care possible. Morgan also works regularly with clients in LendFriend’s Heroes Program where she is still able to connect with the doctors, nurses and other frontline workers, which will always hold a special place in her heart from her time in the healthcare industry.
“One of my core beliefs is that every person deserves your best effort, attitude and attention. I feel extremely lucky to have found a company in LendFriend that shares this belief. One of our mottos at LendFriend is that “No Loan Goes Unloved” and therefore, every client feels like LendFriend is their partner in getting the deal done. It’s my responsibility to make sure that every client of LendFriend feels like they are part of the LendFamily.”
Bailey Davis
Loan Originator
Bailey Davis
Loan Originator
NMLS# 2314132
bailey@lendfriendmtg.com Bailey Davis
Bailey joined the Business Development Team at LendFriend after a stint on the Houston Rockets Sales Team. Unfortunately, she can’t get you courtside tickets to the game, but she’s still a great resource to all her realtor partners in Houston and the surrounding areas. Bailey loves helping her current realtor partners grow their business, and she’s looking forward to building new relationships as well!
“I truly enjoy getting to connect with realtors all over Houston, and I cherish the business relationships that have blossomed into friendships.”
Randon Casey
Loan Originator
Randon Casey
Loan Originator
NMLS# 1528615
rcasey@lendfriendmtg.com Randon Casey
Randon comes to LendFriend with over a decade in loan origination experience. Randon’s ability to simplify the home loan process for his clients is why he’s been able to win the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award each of the last 4 years. Randon prides himself on being able to structure loans in a way that other industry professionals may overlook, allowing him to help thousands of homeowners purchase and refinance homes.
“Buying or refinancing your home is a huge decision, and it’s my honor to help you make the process simple, no matter how complex your situation may be. Each of my customers receives the attention they deserve from start to finish.”
Chelsey Dungan
Production Manager
Chelsey Dungan
Production Manager
NMLS# 2080540
chelsey@lendfriendmtg.com Chelsey Dungan