Devon Bank
Profit Rate
7% – 8%
Min Down
20%
States
20 states
Verified
Yes
Ijara Community Development Corporation
Profit Rate
6.9% – 7.5%
Min Down
20%
States
10 states
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
Customer Service
Devon Bank — 20 States
Ijara Community Development Corporation — 10 States
Devon Bank
Chicago-based community bank offering Islamic home financing since 2003. Located on Devon Avenue, Chicago's famous international corridor. FDIC-insured, ISNA-certified. Independently rated 4.5/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
Ijara Community Development Corporation
Non-profit Ijara home financing since 2005, helping thousands of families. Independently rated 4.3/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
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Overall winner: Devon Bank (4.5/5)
Devon Bank is our top pick for Chicago-area buyers and for buyers who want to consolidate their banking and home financing at an FDIC-insured institution. Its 80+ year history, full banking services, and ISNA certification make it uniquely trustworthy. Primary limitation is geographic coverage (~20 states).
Devon Bank
Devon Bank is our top pick for Chicago-area buyers and for buyers who want to consolidate their banking and home financing at an FDIC-insured institution. Its 80+ year history, full banking services, and ISNA certification make it uniquely trustworthy. Primary limitation is geographic coverage (~20 states).
Full reviewIjara Community Development Corporation
Trusted non-profit provider with a strong community focus. Excellent for first-time homebuyers.
Full reviewRatings based on independent editorial research. No provider pays to receive a higher score.
Based on Fair Meridian's independent ratings, Devon Bank scores higher overall with a 4.5/5 rating. However, the best choice depends on your state, financing structure preference, and specific needs.
Devon Bank serves 20 states: IL, IN, WI, MN, MO, MI, OH, TX, GA, FL and more.
Ijara Community Development Corporation serves 10 states: CA, FL, IL, MI, MN, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA.
Devon Bank: Chicago-based community bank offering Islamic home financing since 2003. Located on Devon Avenue, Chicago's famous international corridor. FDIC-insured, ISNA-certified. Ijara Community Development Corporation: Non-profit Ijara home financing since 2005, helping thousands of families. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.