Investing in California

Investing in affordable housing and people,

building a strong California

Our COMMITMENT

As California’s nonprofit investor and lender in affordable housing, Merritt has invested more than $1.6B to create over 12,000 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 California (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. By financing affordable housing, we improve the lives of low-income Californians and strengthen communities across the state. Together with funders, developers, and the greater affordable housing community, we can solve California’s housing crisis.

Investor

As a trusted syndicator, we connect mission-driven capital to community impact

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Developer

Committed to working with mission-aligned partners to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible.

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Asset Management

Dedicated partner with an industry-leading portfolio, focused on maximizing project performance and creating thriving communities for residents.

OUR IMPACT

Mission is at the core of Everything we Do

Investing in affordable housing and people, building a stronger California

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35

years being your trusted partner

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30,000+

Low-Income
People Housed

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12,000+

affordable
homes

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$1.6 billion

equity
invested

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110+

properties across
the state