Guidance Residential
Profit Rate
6.99% – 7.99%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
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
Guidance Residential — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
Ijara Community Development Corporation — 10 States
Guidance Residential
The largest Islamic home financing provider in the US, having financed over $10 billion in Sharia-compliant mortgages for 40,000+ families since 2002. Serves 35 states. AAOIFI cert Independently rated 4.8/5 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: Guidance Residential (4.8/5)
Guidance Residential remains our #1 recommendation for US Muslim homebuyers. Its $10B+ track record for 40,000+ families, AAOIFI certification with Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani chairing the Sharia board, and jumbo program up to $3M make it the most complete Islamic mortgage provider in the US.
Guidance Residential
Guidance Residential remains our #1 recommendation for US Muslim homebuyers. Its $10B+ track record for 40,000+ families, AAOIFI certification with Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani chairing the Sharia board, and jumbo program up to $3M make it the most complete Islamic mortgage provider in the US.
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, Guidance Residential scores higher overall with a 4.8/5 rating. However, the best choice depends on your state, financing structure preference, and specific needs.
Yes. Guidance Residential is licensed in all 50 US states.
Ijara Community Development Corporation serves 10 states: CA, FL, IL, MI, MN, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA.
Guidance Residential: The largest Islamic home financing provider in the US, having financed over $10 billion in Sharia-compliant mortgages for 40,000+ families since 2002. Serves 35 states. AAOIFI certified. Sharia board chaired by Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani. Ijara Community Development Corporation: Non-profit Ijara home financing since 2005, helping thousands of families. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.