Record year marked by strong loan volume, industry recognition, and continued momentum into 2026
DENVER – April 13, 2026 – Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation (“Merchants”), a leading nationwide private real estate lender, saw significant growth, earned multiple recognitions, and reached several new milestones in 2025 and in the start to 2026.
“The Merchants team has continued to work diligently to provide efficient and reliable capital to real estate investors, helping transform their visions into reality,” said Justin Land, CEO of Merchants. “I want to thank everyone who has contributed to our ongoing success. 2025 was a record year for the company, and we’re looking forward to even greater achievements in 2026 and beyond.”
Business Success
- Funded more than 1,500 bridge loans in 2025 and already over 500 in 2026, resulting in the creation of thousands of housing units, representing a meaningful year-over-year increase in production, and surpassing $6 billion in loans funded since entering the space
- Continued product and geographic expansion with growth to over 40 states and on-the-ground personnel in over 15 locations, offering RTL, Multi-Family, Construction, and DSCR loans to investors
- Strengthened leadership, sales, and operations teams with key new hires throughout the organization
- Hosted best-in-class Customer Feedback and Appreciation Events in 4 cities, learning from our best customers to continue to improve our service
- Developed and implemented a proprietary loan origination system, Merchants Connect, incorporating AI and machine learning to empower the team with greater speed and efficiency, with over 1,000 loans closed through the new system
- Launched new brand identity and website featuring an enhanced user experience with modern design, improved functionality, and more detailed content pages
- Loan Volume up 60% year over year to start 2026 – the strongest opening in company history
- Contributed to the creation of over 65,000 homes since 1961, supporting quality housing for families, driving job growth, and strengthening small and mid-size businesses across the U.S.
Recognition
- Regionals #37 in the Rocky Mountain region, and 107th Fastest Growing Real Estate Company on the 2025 Inc. 5000
- Named a Scotsman Guide 2025 Top Private Lender
- Received a Titan Business Award in the Real Estate Category
- Recognized by as a 2025 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance
- Merchants CEO named HousingWire 2025 Vanguard
- Merchants Vice Presidents listed in Scotsman Guide Emerging Stars and HousingWire Rising Stars for 2026
