Devon Bank
Profit Rate
7% – 8%
Min Down
20%
States
20 states
Verified
Yes
IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp.
Profit Rate
7% – 8.5%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
Customer Service
Devon Bank — 20 States
IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp. — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US 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.
IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp.
Michigan-based nonprofit specializing exclusively in the Ijara (lease-to-own) home financing model. Operates as a Sharia compliance structuring organization — not a lender. Covers Independently rated 4.1/5 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 reviewIjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp.
IjaraCDC is our recommendation for buyers specifically seeking Ijara financing and for community institutions financing mosques, schools, or Islamic centers. Its nonprofit mission and educational focus are genuine differentiators. We recommend verifying current contract compliance with a qualified scholar before proceeding, given AMJA's historical concerns.
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.
Yes. IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp. is licensed in all 50 US 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. IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp.: Michigan-based nonprofit specializing exclusively in the Ijara (lease-to-own) home financing model. Operates as a Sharia compliance structuring organization — not a lender. Covers all 50 US states and Canadian provinces. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.