Pioneering Fix & Flip Lender also 106th fastest growing company in Colorado
DENVER, August 13, 2025 – Merchants, a leading nationwide private real estate lender, announced that it was the 107th fastest growing real estate company on the annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Compiled by Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, the list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s independent, entrepreneurial businesses. With three-year revenue growth of 67%, Merchants was also the 106th fastest growing company in Colorado, and the 4,614th fastest growing company nationwide.
“As a pioneer and leader in the private lending space for more than 60 years, it is an honor for Merchants to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest growing real estate companies today,” said Justin Land, CEO of Merchants. “Merchants is a company built on customer service and strong capital, and we continuously tailor our products to support real estate investors nationwide, ensuring they have the financing solutions needed to succeed in today’s competitive markets”
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”
Merchants also ranked #37 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals list of fastest growing companies in the Rocky Mountain region.
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million.
About Merchants
Merchants is a leading nationwide private real estate lender specializing in non-owner-occupied fix & flip properties, ground-up construction, multifamily, and DSCR financing. For over 60 years, the company has been a trusted partner for real estate investors across the U.S., excelling at funding complex transactions, providing logical loan structures, and delivering fast, predictable underwriting to meet the timing and transaction needs of the market. In 2022, Merchants was acquired by global investment firm KKR, expanding the company’s resources and reach in the real estate lending market. Further information is available at www.merchantsmtg.com.
