Guidance Residential
Profit Rate
6.99% – 7.99%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
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
Guidance Residential — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp. — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US 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.
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: 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 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, 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.
Yes. IjaraCDC — Ijara Community Development Corp. is licensed in all 50 US 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 certified. Sharia board chaired by Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani. 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.