Ameen Housing Co-operative
Profit Rate
6.75% – 7.75%
Min Down
20%
States
7 states
Verified
Yes
SP Funds
Profit Rate
Contact for rates
Min Down
Contact
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
Customer Service
Ameen Housing Co-operative — 7 States
SP Funds — All 50 States
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Ameen Housing Co-operative
California-based Islamic housing cooperative founded in 1980. One of the earliest halal housing providers in the US, serving the Bay Area and West Coast Muslim community for over 4 Independently rated 4.3/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
SP Funds
Dallas-based halal ETF provider offering SPUS (SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) and SPSK (sukuk ETF) — AAOIFI-certified Sharia-compliant exchange-traded funds with Independently rated 4.5/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
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Overall winner: SP Funds (4.5/5)
SP Funds is our top recommendation for cost-conscious US Muslim investors seeking AAOIFI-certified halal ETFs with no minimum investment. SPUS is the most straightforward halal S&P 500 exposure available. SPRE is unique — the only halal global REIT ETF in the US market. Available on all major brokerages at an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Ameen Housing Co-operative
Ameen Housing is our recommendation for Bay Area Muslim buyers who value the cooperative model and community membership over transaction speed. Its 45-year history in the California Muslim community is a testament to its integrity. For buyers who need fast financing, Guidance Residential or UIF are better fits.
Full reviewSP Funds
SP Funds is our top recommendation for cost-conscious US Muslim investors seeking AAOIFI-certified halal ETFs with no minimum investment. SPUS is the most straightforward halal S&P 500 exposure available. SPRE is unique — the only halal global REIT ETF in the US market. Available on all major brokerages at an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Full reviewRatings based on independent editorial research. No provider pays to receive a higher score.
Based on Fair Meridian's independent ratings, SP Funds scores higher overall with a 4.5/5 rating. However, the best choice depends on your state, financing structure preference, and specific needs.
Ameen Housing Co-operative serves 7 states: CA, TX, WA, OR, NV, AZ, CO.
Yes. SP Funds is licensed in all 50 US states.
Ameen Housing Co-operative: California-based Islamic housing cooperative founded in 1980. One of the earliest halal housing providers in the US, serving the Bay Area and West Coast Muslim community for over 45 years. SP Funds: Dallas-based halal ETF provider offering SPUS (SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) and SPSK (sukuk ETF) — AAOIFI-certified Sharia-compliant exchange-traded funds with low expense ratios, available on any US brokerage. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.