UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
Profit Rate
6.99% – 7.99%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
LARIBA — American Finance House
Profit Rate
7% – 8.5%
Min Down
20%
States
All 50
Verified
Yes
Overall Score
Sharia Compliance
Transparency
Customer Service
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
LARIBA — American Finance House — All 50 States
🌎 Nationwide coverage
Available in all 50 US states
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
Michigan-based Islamic finance pioneer offering Musharakah and Ijara home financing since 2003. On April 1, 2026, LARIBA merged into UIF — combining two US Islamic finance pioneers Independently rated 4.7/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
LARIBA — American Finance House
America's oldest Islamic finance institution, founded in 1987. LARIBA pioneered interest-free financing in the US using its unique Declining Balance Cost of Funds (DBCOF) model. Independently rated 4.4/5 with particularly strong scores on Sharia compliance.
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Overall winner: UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) (4.7/5)
UIF Corporation is our top recommendation for Michigan buyers and the best choice for anyone seeking the combined expertise of UIF's Musharakah/Ijara offering and LARIBA's legacy DBCOF model — now unified under one platform after their April 2026 merger. The combined entity has financed over $7.8B in Islamic home purchases and serves all 50 states.
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy)
UIF Corporation is our top recommendation for Michigan buyers and the best choice for anyone seeking the combined expertise of UIF's Musharakah/Ijara offering and LARIBA's legacy DBCOF model — now unified under one platform after their April 2026 merger. The combined entity has financed over $7.8B in Islamic home purchases and serves all 50 states.
Full reviewLARIBA — American Finance House
LARIBA is our recommendation for buyers who value historical precedent and LARIBA's unique DBCOF financing model. Its nearly 40-year track record is unmatched in the US Islamic finance market. Particularly recommended for California buyers and for buyers who have done extensive research and specifically seek LARIBA's philosophical approach to interest-free finance.
Full reviewRatings based on independent editorial research. No provider pays to receive a higher score.
Based on Fair Meridian's independent ratings, UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) scores higher overall with a 4.7/5 rating. However, the best choice depends on your state, financing structure preference, and specific needs.
Yes. UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy) is licensed in all 50 US states.
Yes. LARIBA — American Finance House is licensed in all 50 US states.
UIF Corporation (incl. LARIBA legacy): Michigan-based Islamic finance pioneer offering Musharakah and Ijara home financing since 2003. On April 1, 2026, LARIBA merged into UIF — combining two US Islamic finance pioneers. Serves all 50 states. FDIC-insured through University Bank. LARIBA — American Finance House: America's oldest Islamic finance institution, founded in 1987. LARIBA pioneered interest-free financing in the US using its unique Declining Balance Cost of Funds (DBCOF) model. See the full rating breakdown and product comparison above.