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
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
Branch Manager
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!”
Kyle Richardson
retail Branch Manager
NMLS #863464
When it comes to residential mortgage lending knowledge, Kyle is an expert. An industry veteran who started in 2011, Kyle loves expanding his knowledge of existing mortgage rules and regulations to ensure that he is capable of dealing with any situation his clients find themselves in. Kyle prides himself on his dedication to customer service and sharp communication skills to deliver a smooth and easy mortgage lending experience.
“I absolutely love what I do! Helping people fulfill their dreams of home-ownership is such an amazing experience to be involved in. Whether helping a first time home buyer or seasoned investor, we want to make sure people see us as trusted advisors with their real estate and financing needs. That is achieved through committed excellence in customer service and well and unparalleled knowledge of the industry.”


Max Liporace
Director of Strategy
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.
Max Liporace
Director of Strategy

Max Liporace
Director of Strategy
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.

Greg Davis
Business Development Manager
Greg is responsible for sourcing and managing strategic partnerships with high caliber real estate agents, loan officers, builders, and businesses to better serve our mutual clients. Greg believes that a rising tide lifts all ships, and his goal is to help LendFriend, and their partners and colleagues reach new heights of success. An avid advocate of Austin’s food scene and lover of surfing, you can usually find Greg wake surfing on Lake Travis or checking out a new restaurant in his free time.
Greg Davis
Business Development Manager

Greg Davis
Business Development Manager
Greg is responsible for sourcing and managing strategic partnerships with high caliber real estate agents, loan officers, builders, and businesses to better serve our mutual clients. Greg believes that a rising tide lifts all ships, and his goal is to help LendFriend, and their partners and colleagues reach new heights of success. An avid advocate of Austin’s food scene and lover of surfing, you can usually find Greg wake surfing on Lake Travis or checking out a new restaurant in his free time.

Christian Boutros
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
Christian applies his relentless work ethic, drive to succeed and dedication to his craft to serving LendFriend’s borrowers. Christian always strives to create raving fans out of our borrowers and is always available day or night to assist. Christian loves the real estate side of the business, staying up to date on the latest trends in the residential market, and enjoys being a knowledgeable resource for LendFriend borrowers as well as local realtors.
Christian Boutros
Sales Manager & Loan Originator

Christian Boutros
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
Christian applies his relentless work ethic, drive to succeed and dedication to his craft to serving LendFriend’s borrowers. Christian always strives to create raving fans out of our borrowers and is always available day or night to assist. Christian loves the real estate side of the business, staying up to date on the latest trends in the residential market, and enjoys being a knowledgeable resource for LendFriend borrowers as well as local realtors.

Mike Aloise
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
With a friend-first mentality, Mike’s commitment to excellence shows in every aspect of his work. His reliable character is sure to bring optimism to any situation and a solution to every problem. The experience Mike has accumulated from the multiple industries he has worked in gives him a different perspective that helps him stay effective in an ever-changing environment.
Mike Aloise
Sales Manager & Loan Originator

Mike Aloise
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
With a friend-first mentality, Mike’s commitment to excellence shows in every aspect of his work. His reliable character is sure to bring optimism to any situation and a solution to every problem. The experience Mike has accumulated from the multiple industries he has worked in gives him a different perspective that helps him stay effective in an ever-changing environment.

Alfredo Yanes
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
Alfredo began his journey in the mortgage industry with LendFriend in 2019, where he found fulfillment in helping his community, particularly people of Hispanic heritage, achieve the dream of homeownership. Alfredo’s sincere approach breaks down complex aspects of mortgages into simple, easy-to-understand ideas while getting to know his clients. Whether it be a first purchase or another investment purchase, Alfredo works together with his clients to tailor a game plan that leads to success.
Alfredo Yanes
Sales Manager & Loan Originator

Alfredo Yanes
Sales Manager & Loan Originator
Alfredo began his journey in the mortgage industry with LendFriend in 2019, where he found fulfillment in helping his community, particularly people of Hispanic heritage, achieve the dream of homeownership. Alfredo’s sincere approach breaks down complex aspects of mortgages into simple, easy-to-understand ideas while getting to know his clients. Whether it be a first purchase or another investment purchase, Alfredo works together with his clients to tailor a game plan that leads to success.

Chelsea Sweatman
Director of Production
Chelsea has been a key member of the LendFriend team since the beginning. As one of the first employees and a true team player, Chelsea has played multiple parts within LendFriend, which has turned her into an extremely well-rounded and knowledgeable mortgage professional. Before joining LendFriend, Chelsea was no stranger to the finance world, working as a financial advisor and then in personal banking. Chelsea enjoys crunching the numbers and using her mortgage expertise to provide customers with a great deal and a seamless process. A native Texan and third-generation Austinite, Chelsea loves her hometown of Austin, and when she’s not in the office, you can find her hanging out at Lady Bird Lake or searching the local music venues to get her fix of live jazz.
Chelsea Sweatman
Director of Production

Chelsea Sweatman
Director of Production
Chelsea has been a key member of the LendFriend team since the beginning. As one of the first employees and a true team player, Chelsea has played multiple parts within LendFriend, which has turned her into an extremely well-rounded and knowledgeable mortgage professional. Before joining LendFriend, Chelsea was no stranger to the finance world, working as a financial advisor and then in personal banking. Chelsea enjoys crunching the numbers and using her mortgage expertise to provide customers with a great deal and a seamless process. A native Texan and third-generation Austinite, Chelsea loves her hometown of Austin, and when she’s not in the office, you can find her hanging out at Lady Bird Lake or searching the local music venues to get her fix of live jazz.

Jon Andreoni
Director of Production
As Director of Loan Production, Jonathan plays a key role in managing the loan production for LendFriend Home Loans, managing over $100 million dollars in annual fundings each year. His dedication to his work is evident to any borrower that has the pleasure of working with Jonathan. Over the last 13 years in the financial services industry, Jonathan has experience in a wide variety of segments in the industry but found his passion in assisting home buyers in 2014. A Las Vegas native, Jonathan found a new home in Austin, where he has lived the last five years. When he is not assisting homeowners, he loves spending time with his wife, Jessica, and dog Miley.
Jon Andreoni
Director of Production

Jon Andreoni
Director of Production
As Director of Loan Production, Jonathan plays a key role in managing the loan production for LendFriend Home Loans, managing over $100 million dollars in annual fundings each year. His dedication to his work is evident to any borrower that has the pleasure of working with Jonathan. Over the last 13 years in the financial services industry, Jonathan has experience in a wide variety of segments in the industry but found his passion in assisting home buyers in 2014. A Las Vegas native, Jonathan found a new home in Austin, where he has lived the last five years. When he is not assisting homeowners, he loves spending time with his wife, Jessica, and dog Miley.

Morgan Cunningham
Client Experience Specialist
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.
Morgan Cunningham
Client Experience Specialist

Morgan Cunningham
Client Experience Specialist
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.

Rachel Flood
Branch Marketing Manager
Rachel comes to LendFriend with more than a decade of experience helping companies find creative ways to market themselves to the public, Rachel joined LendFriend in 2020 after working in the hospitality industry. Although she is newer to the mortgage industry, she brings years of creativity and top-notch customer service experience to LendFriend. Rachel is passionate about sharing the importance of working with a lender who ensures that clients are educated and well taken care of every step of the way.
Rachel Flood
Branch Marketing Manager

Rachel Flood
Branch Marketing Manager
Rachel comes to LendFriend with more than a decade of experience helping companies find creative ways to market themselves to the public, Rachel joined LendFriend in 2020 after working in the hospitality industry. Although she is newer to the mortgage industry, she brings years of creativity and top-notch customer service experience to LendFriend. Rachel is passionate about sharing the importance of working with a lender who ensures that clients are educated and well taken care of every step of the way.