MISSION-DRIVEN INVESTING & LENDING
Purposeful equity and debt capital to strengthen
affordable housing communities
Our COMMITMENT
As California’s nonprofit investor and lender in affordable housing, Merritt has invested more than $1.7 billion to create over 12,500 affordable homes across the state, housing over 30,000 neighbors. For over 35 years, mission has remained at the core of everything we do.
We partner with mission-aligned developers and funders to tackle the most challenging and impactful projects. We provide equity and lending capital, offering flexible terms that meet today’s needs and preserve affordability for the future.
Our Commitment to Community (C2C) initiative extends our impact by investing in people—attracting, training, and retaining the next generation of affordable housing leaders and advancing transformative policies.
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At Merritt, we believe capital is a powerful tool for change. Through mission-driven investing and lending, we strengthen affordable housing communities to create lasting impact for generations to come.
Together with funders, developers, and the greater affordable housing community, we can solve our ongoing housing crisis.
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Mission is at the core of Everything we Do
Investing in affordable housing and people, building a stronger California
35
years being your trusted partner
30,000+
Low-Income
People Housed
12,000+
affordable
homes
$1.6 billion
equity
invested
110+
properties across
the state