Your Lending Partner

ABOUT INVESTOR LOAN SOURCE

Your premier partner for real estate investment financing. We provide flexible, property-focused lending solutions designed by investors, for investors. Our streamlined approach means faster approvals and closings, allowing you to seize market opportunities when they arise.

As real estate investors ourselves, we understand your challenges and goals. We're relationship-focused lenders who succeed when you succeed—not just fee collectors. We evaluate deals the way you do, focusing on the property's potential rather than rigid banking criteria.

Partner with us to access practical financing from people who speak your language and are committed to supporting your investment strategy with transparent processes and straightforward terms.

10+

Years lending to investors

$1B+

In closed loans

20+

Years of investing experience from our team.

MEET OUR DEDICATED TEAM

At Investor Loan Source, we are passionate about guiding and supporting our clients throughout their investment journey. Our team is committed to delivering personalized service and expertise that aligns with your unique financial goals and real estate ventures.

CEO & Founder

TOM BERRY

Tom Berry is a full-time real estate investor, private lender, and entrepreneur based in Texas. After the 2008 financial crisis wiped out his financial services business, Tom pivoted into real estate—starting from scratch and acquiring over 400 rental properties within just four years. Since then, he has bought, sold, and managed hundreds of residential and commercial properties.

In 2014, Tom co-founded Investor Loan Source (ILS) to provide private capital to real estate investors, focusing on fix and flips, rentals, and commercial projects. He later expanded into fund management with the launch of ILS Capital Funds in 2018, giving passive investors access to the systems and returns of private lending.

As co-leader of ILS Legacy Holdings, Tom remains active in real estate acquisition, lending, and mentorship. He’s known for sharing real-world strategies that help others build wealth through real estate.

Operations Manager

STEPHANIE WILSON

Stephanie Wilson joined ILS Legacy Holdings LLC six years ago, initially in the Quality Control department, bringing with her 25 years of comprehensive experience spanning real estate, private lending, legal processes, document production, strategic planning, mediation, foreclosure procedures, and title examination. She successfully led the initiative to expand lending operations beyond Texas into 23 additional states.

Her extensive knowledge and expertise earned her a promotion to Director of Legal and Compliance within her first six months. Over the subsequent six years in this role, she consistently enhanced the company's processes, risk mitigation strategies, and documentation standards while providing oversight to multiple departments including servicing, origination, quality control, and note sales teams.

Stephanie was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2025, a position she currently holds. She divides her time between the El Campo and Houston offices while residing in The Woodlands. Stephanie has been married to her husband Aaron for 28 years, and they have three adult children, two of whom are valued members of the company's staff.

Loan Origination Manager

NATALIE PORTRA

Natalie Portra serves as the Loan Origination Manager at Investor Loan Source and is an active real estate investor in the Houston area. With over 20 years of sales experience beginning in 2004 and extensive knowledge in real estate investing since 2015, she brings valuable expertise to both her professional role and investment activities.

After studying Interior Design at the Houston Art Institute, Natalie launched her investment career by flipping houses with her business partner. She then expanded her portfolio to include buy-and-hold rental properties, which she continues to manage today. Her impressive presentation skills at a local investment event caught Tom's attention, leading to her initial position as a brand representative for Investor Loan Source.

Over the past eight years, Natalie has advanced through various roles within the company, culminating in her current position managing the origination department. Demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and enhancing the company's capabilities, she has recently completed the requirements for her Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license.

Natalie is particularly passionate about building relationships within the real estate community and continuously expanding her knowledge and network in the investment sector.