What We Do

Guidance Residential, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guidance Financial Group, is the #1 U.S. Islamic Home Financing Provider®. Learn more about our company and unique home financing solution.

  • Overview

  • Guiding Principles

  • Culture

  • What We Do

Specialization

Guidance Residential specializes in Shariah-compliant home financing in the U.S. Our unique Declining Balance Co-ownership Program was created under the guidance of seven globally renowned Shariah scholars and eighteen U.S. law firms to ensure it meets strict adherence to legal jurisprudence of the Islamic faith and conforms to U.S. legal and regulatory requirements.

Differentiation

Guidance Residential's Declining Balance Co-ownership Program is based on a partnership model rather than a lender-borrower relationship. Unlike traditional home financing, homebuyers enter an equitable, Shariah-compliant partnership contract and enjoys benefits of home ownership without compromising faith-based principles.

Real Estate Agent Services

GuidanceRealty.com, Guidance Residential's real estate agent partner program, facilitates the homebuying and selling process through an integrated website that uses agent data and customer queries to connect consumers with real estate agents. Customers who use a GuidanceRealty.com affiliated agent and finance with Guidance Residential receive an appraisal credit up to $500* at closing.

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*Restrictions Apply: Buyer must use Guidance Residential, LLC for home financing and a GuidanceRealty.com participating agent to receive up to a $500 appraisal credit at closing. Closing credit is subject to financing provider approval and is not available where prohibited by law. Closing credit cannot be combined with any other current promotions.

Guiding Principles

Guidance is dedicated to serving consumers financial products that are both compliant with faith-based principles and also meet industry standards of excellence. We always strive to offer an ethical and principled alternative financial solution for U.S. homebuyers and refinancers.

Treating others with Integrity and Fairness.

Responsibility and Transparency in Business

Professionalism in Dealing with Customers and Stakeholders

Innovation in Solutions and Services

Commitment in Being a Significant Contributor in Societal Growth

Culture

Leadership

We always strive to be at the forefront of the Shariah-compliant home financing industry. We actively engage in the learning and development of our employees and organization to provide the most contemporary, relevant and appropriate Shariah-compliant solutions and services at all time.

Trustworthy

We always act ethically and morally - as individuals and as an organization. We conduct transparent business practices, ensure we are all held accountable for our actions and strive to provide our customers with professional, knowledgeable and reliable service at all times.

Responsive

We always listen to understand our customers' needs and desires with respect courtesy and care. We employ an empathetic response and approachable attitude at all times.

What We Do

Residential Home Financing

Guidance Residential is the leading and largest provider of Shariah-compliant home financing in the U.S. market. We offer financing to first-time homebuyers and residential investment property buyers.

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Refinancing

We offer refinancing from traditional and other alternative home financing contracts to our Declining Balance Co-ownership Program as well as refinancing from existing Guidance Residential contracts.

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Real Estate Agent Partner Program

GuidanceRealty.com is a one stop platform for homebuyers and sellers to connect with experienced, local real estate agents. The GuidanceRealty.com partner program helps to simplify the homebuying and selling experience with an additional savings opportunity.

Learn More

Home Search engine

Our home search engine helps homebuyers find their dream home in their preferred community and helps them connect with experienced real estate agents.

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Mobile Apps

Our proprietary mobile app offers a seamless closing experience to homebuyers and real estate agents. The app allows customers and their real estate agents to access important information regarding the homebuying process as well as stay updated on the status of finance applications.

Learn More

Specialization

Guidance Residential specializes in Shariah-compliant home financing in the U.S. Our unique Declining Balance Co-ownership Program was created under the guidance of six globally renowned Shariah scholars and eighteen U.S. law firms to ensure it meets strict adherence to legal jurisprudence of the Islamic faith and conforms to U.S. legal and regulatory requirements.

Differentiation

Guidance Residential's Declining Balance Co-ownership Program is based on a partnership model rather than a lender-borrower relationship. Unlike traditional home financing, homebuyers enter an equitable, Shariah-compliant partnership contract and enjoys benefits of home ownership without compromising faith-based principles.

Real Estate Agent Services

GuidanceRealty.com, Guidance Residential's real estate agent partner program, facilitates the homebuying and selling process through an integrated website that uses agent data and customer queries to connect consumers with real estate agents. Customers who use a GuidanceRealty.com affiliated agent and finance with Guidance Residential receive an appraisal credit up to $500* at closing.

Learn More

*Restrictions Apply: Buyer must use Guidance Residential, LLC for home financing and a GuidanceRealty.com participating agent to receive up to a $500 appraisal credit at closing. Closing credit is subject to financing provider approval and is not available where prohibited by law. Closing credit cannot be combined with any other current promotions.

Guiding Principles

Guidance is dedicated to serving consumers financial products that are both compliant with faith-based principles and also meet industry standards of excellence. We always strive to offer an ethical and principled alternative financial solution for U.S. homebuyers and refinancers.

Treating others with Integrity and Fairness.

Responsibility and Transparency in Business

Professionalism in Dealing with Customers and Stakeholders

Innovation in Solutions and Services

Commitment in Being a Significant Contributor in Societal Growth

Culture

Leadership

We always strive to be at the forefront of the Shariah-compliant home financing industry. We actively engage in the learning and development of our employees and organization to provide the most contemporary, relevant and appropriate Shariah-compliant solutions and services at all time.

Trustworthy

We always act ethically and morally - as individuals and as an organization. We conduct transparent business practices, ensure we are all held accountable for our actions and strive to provide our customers with professional, knowledgeable and reliable service at all times.

Responsive

We always listen to understand our customers' needs and desires with respect courtesy and care. We employ an empathetic response and approachable attitude at all times.

What We Do

Residential Home Financing

Guidance Residential is the leading and largest provider of Shariah-compliant home financing in the U.S. market. We offer financing to first-time homebuyers and residential investment property buyers.

Learn More

Refinancing

We offer refinancing from traditional and other alternative home financing contracts to our Declining Balance Co-ownership Program as well as refinancing from existing Guidance Residential contracts.

Learn More

Real Estate Agent Partner Program

GuidanceRealty.com is a one stop platform for homebuyers and sellers to connect with experienced, local real estate agents. The GuidanceRealty.com partner program helps to simplify the homebuying and selling experience with an additional savings opportunity.

Learn More

Home Search engine

Our home search engine helps homebuyers find their dream home in their preferred community and helps them connect with experienced real estate agents.

Learn More

Mobile Apps

Our proprietary mobile app offers a seamless closing experience to homebuyers and real estate agents. The app allows customers and their real estate agents to access important information regarding the homebuying process as well as stay updated on the status of finance applications.

Learn More