Merchants Capital Delivers $193M+ for 504 Units of Affordable Family and Senior Housing in Rocklin, Calif.

CARMEL, Ind. (July 20, 2026)—Merchants Capital today announced the closing of Merchants Capital Tax Credit Equity Fund 31, a $160 million multi-investor fund with 10 institutional investors. Merchants Fund 31 will infuse equity into nine affordable housing properties that will create or preserve more than 1,400 affordable homes in Rhode Island, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Utah and Michigan. The investors included both bank and economic investors and included seven repeat and three new investors to the Merchants Capital tax credit platform. “The successful closing of Fund 31 reflects the strength of the relationships we have built with our investor partners and their continued confidence in both our firm and the mission of affordable housing,” said Ryan Thompson, Senior Vice President of Syndications and Investor Relations at Merchants Capital. “We are deeply grateful for the trust they place in our team. Together with our development partners, we are investing in communities, expanding housing opportunities and creating lasting impact for families and residents across the country.” The firm’s capital raise, which has now surpassed $3 billion since the platform launched five years ago, comprises approximately $1.3 billion in multi-investor offerings, $1.6 billion in proprietary fund investments and $91 million in state credit syndications. "Together with our partners, our investments have supported construction and preservation of more than 24,600 units of affordable housing in 31 states across more than 200 properties,” said Julie Sharp, President of Equity Investments at Merchants Capital. “It is incredibly rewarding to work alongside such a dedicated team and platform of investors and developers who share our vision of delivering high-quality, stable, safe and affordable housing for all.” To learn more about Merchants Capital and its services, visit www.MerchantsCapital.com or find Merchants Capital on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Merchants Capital Secures $76M+ for Tredway Affordable Multifamily Developments in Brooklyn and Peekskill, N.Y. Speeds client acquisition financing via Merchants Bank balance sheet lending New York City (July 14, 2026)—Leading financial services provider Merchants Capital today announced the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Tredway, an affordable and mixed-income real estate investor and developer that builds and preserves high-quality, high-opportunity housing, with more than $76 million secured for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Restore Housing Apartments and Peekskill, N.Y.-based Peekskill Plaza Apartments. Merchants Capital leveraged the balance sheet of parent company Merchants Bank to secure $49 million in bridge loans for Restore Housing Apartments. It secured $27.5 million in bridge loans provided by Merchants Bank for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Peekskill Plaza Apartments. “These deals exemplify Merchants Capital’s innovative structuring and capacity to utilize Merchants Bank’s balance sheet to enhance access to capital,” said Michael Milazzo, Senior Vice President of Originations at Merchants Capital. “Merchants is honored to support Tredway’s continued success and strengthen our partnership with innovative financing solutions and expanded lending capacity to facilitate its acquisition pipeline.” Merchants has completed six financings with Tredway, with additional transactions slated for the second half of 2026. Tredway has acquired and preserved more than 9,000 affordable apartments across 11 states, with more than 1,500 apartments in development across New York City. “Merchants Capital has been a critical partner for Tredway, allowing us to provide residents with high quality homes and holistic services; enabling seniors to age in place with the dignity they deserve and setting a foundation for families to climb the ladder of upward socioeconomic mobility,” said Will Blodgett, Founder and CEO of Tredway. “Through the extension of affordability and capital improvements across both properties, these preservation projects will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and accessible housing for decades to come. We’re grateful to Merchants Capital for their continued support and dedication to delivering for the communities we serve. We look forward to building on this momentum throughout 2026 and beyond.” Tredway is preserving affordability for Restore Housing Apartments for another 99 years in partnership with The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Education Construction Fund (ECF), with 138 apartments restricted at 50 percent area median income (AMI). The property will undergo extensive renovations totaling more than $10 million. Capital improvements include new lobbies, kitchens, bathrooms, energy-efficient appliances and a rooftop solar installation. Security will be supported by full-time on-site property management, and an on-site resident service coordinator will support residents with food assistance, transportation, health care tasks and securing public benefits. Restore offers one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. Tredway, in collaboration with the City of Peekskill, the Peekskill Industrial Development Agency (PIDA) and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is extending affordability of Peekskill Plaza for households earning at or below 60 percent AMI. Tredway has committed $4.5 million to façade repairs to remove the longstanding scaffolding, building system upgrades and installation of new in-unit appliances. Operational improvements will include enhanced security measures, upgraded access controls and the addition of a full-time, on-site resident service coordinator who will help residents access services such as food assistance, transportation, healthcare visits and public benefits. To learn more about Merchants Capital and its services, visit www.MerchantsCapital.com or find Merchants Capital on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

CARMEL, Ind. (July 9, 2026)—Leading financial services provider Merchants Capital today announced $10.8 million in permanent financing for Floret Hill, a 121‑unit affordable housing development in Lawrence, Kansas, established as part of a city-supported initiative to expand affordable housing supply. Merchants Capital secured a Freddie Mac Unfunded Forward TEL loan for Floret Hill. The capital stack also includes federal and state low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity and hard and soft debt financing. The City of Lawrence donated 12 acres of land and committed more than $1 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds to support affordable housing development. Floret Hill is the fourth project that real estate development and management firm Wheatland Investments Group is building in Lawrence, and the first affordable housing community on the west side of the city. “We are excited to play a role in supporting Wheatland Investments Group in bringing new construction into the city of Lawrence—and make affordable housing feasible,” said Marsha Goff, Executive Vice President of Originations at Merchants Capital. “With 121 affordable apartments added to the area, Floret Hill will make a strong impact on the community.” "Floret Hill represents more than bricks and mortar—it represents an opportunity for 121 families who will have access to safe, quality, affordable homes in the community," said Devin Rhodes of Wheatland Investments Group. "This development could not have been possible without the steadfast support of the Lawrence City Council, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the overwhelmingly positive support from the Lawrence community, and the support of our financing partners. We look forward to celebrating with the community this project will serve for generations to come." Floret Hill will offer one, two and three-bedroom garden style apartments across 11 residential buildings, with 37 units restricted to residents at 40% area median income (AMI) and 84 units restricted at 60% AMI. Affordability will be maintained for 30 years via The Declaration of Land Use Restrictive Covenants for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, a federal regulatory program with the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. The apartments will feature an in-unit washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchens with appliances, vinyl flooring, ceiling fans, walk-in closets and a patio and balcony. Residents will have access to a range of amenities, including garage parking, a business center, fitness room, clubhouse and playground. Located near Langston Hughes Elementary School, Rock Chalk Park and the South Lawrence Trafficway Trail, Floret Hill provides easy access to schools, recreation and major transportation routes. To learn more about Merchants Capital and its services, visit www.MerchantsCapital.com or find Merchants Capital on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.