Aren’t Guidance’s Mortgages Just Riba Under a Different Name?
No, Guidance’s Islamic mortgage is not a loan with interest; it is co-ownership. Guidance Residential has helped more than 40,000 families finance a home the [..]
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What Makes It Hard to Find Riba-Free Home Financing?
You’ve decided riba is not an option. Now what? Traditional mortgages are everywhere, but finding an authentic riba-free mortgage is harder. There are a few main reasons for that: [..]
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Which Shariah-Compliant Home Financing Providers Operate Across the United States?
Guidance currently serves 36 states. Four companies offer halal home financing across most of the United States: Guidance Residential, UIF Corporation, Devon Bank, and Ijara Community Development [..]
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What Causes Halal Mortgage Confusion in the U.S.?
New homebuyers may find halal mortgages confusing because any business can call their mortgage halal, and it’s up to the consumer to figure out what’s [..]
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Homebuyer Webinar Recap, April 4, 2026
“Understanding and Avoiding Riba-Based Banking Methods” Event date: April 4, 2026 Featuring Shariah Board members Shaykh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo and Dr. Imran Usmani, with Guidance [..]
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How to Evaluate Halal Mortgage Risks in the U.S.
Some people assume a halal mortgage is riskier than a traditional one simply because it’s a newer alternative. But a good halal mortgage actually carries less risk than a conventional [..]
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Islamic Home Loans vs. Mortgages in the U.S.
You’ve decided it’s time to buy a home. Now it’s time to consider the question: What type of mortgage should you get? Will you choose a conventional mortgage loan? Or are [..]
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Are Guidance Residential’s Islamic Mortgages Really Halal?
We hear this question often: “Is Guidance Residential’s Islamic home financing really halal?” The answer is a simple and resounding YES. Yes, Guidance’s mortgages are [..]
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How Do Islamic Home Loans Work in America?
Home buyers in America most likely will not find an Islamic home loan. What you will find is a different kind of Islamic mortgage. That distinction matters [..]
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How Shariah Home Financing Contracts Protect Buyers
A Shariah-compliant home financing contract isn’t just a conventional mortgage with different labels. It’s built on a different set of principles that require transparency, prohibit hidden terms, and distribute risk between [..]
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First-Time Home Buying 101: How to Buy a Home for the First Time, Step by Step
As the spring housing market heats up, you may be among the many potential homebuyers considering buying your first home. We’ve put together this first-time [..]
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What Does It Mean to Co-Own a Home as a Muslim?
For many years, Muslims felt alone in their dream of buying a home. They had two options: Pay in cash, or use a riba-based mortgage [..]
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