How Is Guidance’s Halal Mortgage Different From a Regular Mortgage?
Guidance’s mortgage is different from a conventional mortgage because it is a co-ownership agreement, not a loan. It avoids riba by replacing interest with a [..]
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Why Do Muslims Avoid Conventional Financing?
Ask a Muslim homebuyer why they didn’t just walk into a bank for a mortgage, and the answer is rarely one thing. It’s a stack [..]
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Is an Islamic Mortgage Like a Traditional Mortgage Loan?
Structurally, an Islamic mortgage is completely different from a conventional mortgage. But day-to-day, the experience is very similar. Guidance Residential’s application, down payment, and monthly [..]
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Guidance’s Islamic Home Financing Is Now Available in New Mexico
Authentic halal home financing is now available in New Mexico. Guidance Residential, the #1 U.S. Islamic home financing provider, is licensed in the state and [..]
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4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Islamic Home Financing Provider
Before choosing an Islamic home financing provider, ask about ownership, true co-ownership, risk-sharing, and Shariah board oversight. Guidance Residential is Muslim-owned, creates real co-ownership through [..]
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Which Shariah-Compliant Home Financing Is Best for First-Time Buyers?
Most Islamic finance scholars consider Diminishing Musharakah, a declining co-ownership partnership, the strongest Shariah-compliant structure for buying a home. Guidance Residential, the #1 U.S. Islamic Home Financing [..]
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Is a Mortgage Haram in Islam?
Most Islamic scholars consider a conventional mortgage haram because it involves riba (interest). But a well-constructed Islamic mortgage is halal. Guidance Residential’s halal co-ownership program has helped more [..]
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What Causes Halal Mortgage Confusion in the U.S.?
Halal mortgage confusion happens because “halal” isn’t a regulated term — any company can use it, and no U.S. regulator verifies the contract behind it. [..]
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For many Muslim families, buying a home is both a financial milestone and a matter of faith. The reason it takes extra consideration is that [..]
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Understanding Halal Mortgages in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Guide for Homebuyers
For a growing number of Muslim homebuyers in the U.S., financing a home in line with their faith is a top priority. Halal mortgages, also known [..]
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Guidance Residential: We Are Not A Bank!™
Allah (SWT) says this in the Quran: “Those who take unlawful interest will stand before God (on the Day of Judgment) as those whose minds [..]
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Want to get hold of the perfect home? Consider these factors
When buyers get into “home search” mode, they often dive headfirst into a flurry of activity — scrolling through listings online, visiting open houses, comparing [..]
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