Ameen Housing Co-operative
Profit Rate
6.75% – 7.75%
Min Down
20%
States
7 states
Verified
Yes
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
Profit Rate
6.99% – 7.99%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
Customer Service
Ameen Housing Co-operative — 7 States
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) — 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.
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
Michigan-based Islamic finance pioneer offering Musharakah and Ijara home financing since 2003. On April 1, 2026, LARIBA merged into UIF — combining two US Islamic finance pioneers Independently rated 4.7/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
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Overall winner: UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) (4.7/5)
UIF Corporation is our top recommendation for Michigan buyers and the best choice for anyone seeking the combined expertise of UIF's Musharakah/Ijara offering and LARIBA's legacy DBCOF model — now unified under one platform after their April 2026 merger. The combined entity has financed over $7.8B in Islamic home purchases and serves all 50 states.
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 reviewUIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
UIF Corporation is our top recommendation for Michigan buyers and the best choice for anyone seeking the combined expertise of UIF's Musharakah/Ijara offering and LARIBA's legacy DBCOF model — now unified under one platform after their April 2026 merger. The combined entity has financed over $7.8B in Islamic home purchases and serves all 50 states.
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Based on Fair Meridian's independent ratings, UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) scores higher overall with a 4.7/5 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. UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) 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. UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy): Michigan-based Islamic finance pioneer offering Musharakah and Ijara home financing since 2003. On April 1, 2026, LARIBA merged into UIF — combining two US Islamic finance pioneers. Serves all 50 states. FDIC-insured through University Bank. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.