SP Funds
Profit Rate
Contact for rates
Min Down
Contact
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Guidance Residential
Profit Rate
6.99% – 7.99%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
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SP Funds — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
Guidance Residential — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
SP Funds
Dallas-based halal ETF provider offering SPUS (SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) and SPSK (sukuk ETF) — AAOIFI-certified Sharia-compliant exchange-traded funds with Independently rated 4.5/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
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.
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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.
SP Funds
SP Funds is our top recommendation for cost-conscious US Muslim investors seeking AAOIFI-certified halal ETFs with no minimum investment. SPUS is the most straightforward halal S&P 500 exposure available. SPRE is unique — the only halal global REIT ETF in the US market. Available on all major brokerages at an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Full reviewGuidance 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 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. SP Funds is licensed in all 50 US states.
Yes. Guidance Residential is licensed in all 50 US states.
SP Funds: Dallas-based halal ETF provider offering SPUS (SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) and SPSK (sukuk ETF) — AAOIFI-certified Sharia-compliant exchange-traded funds with low expense ratios, available on any US brokerage. 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. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.