Several U.S.‑based Sharia‑compliant or interest‑free providers operate across the state via digital platforms, correspondent relationships, or partner banks. The table below lists the main providers that Florida residents can reasonably use for Halal‑oriented banking and financing.
| No | Company name | Contact / website | Key Halal‑style features |
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| 1 | UIF Corporation (via University Bank) | www.myuif.com | Profit‑sharing savings accounts, Murabaha and Ijara home financing, nationwide availability including Florida |
| 2 | Stearns Salaam Banking (division of Stearns Bank N.A.) | www.stearnsbank.com/salaam | Islamic checking and savings accounts, Islamic credit‑like purchase finance, online‑only but accessible to Florida residents |
| 3 | Guidance Residential (Islamic mortgage provider) | www.guidanceresidential.com | Diminishing Musharaka home‑ownership model, serves buyers in Florida through broker and lender networks |
| 4 | American Finance House – Lariba | www.lariba.com | Usufruct‑based (Ijara‑wa‑Iqtina) home‑ownership plans, available to residents in Florida via remote application |
| 5 | Devon Bank (Faith‑Based Financing Division) | www.devonbank.com/faith-based-financing | Sharia‑compliant home and commercial financing; Florida residents can access via correspondent channels or referrals |
Each of these providers either offers deposit accounts or structured financing that avoids interest (riba) and is supervised by Sharia advisors. Below is a more detailed breakdown for each company, followed by a concise contact/address block.
1. UIF Corporation (via University Bank)
UIF Corporation (University Islamic Finance) partners with University Bank, a U.S.‑chartered bank, to deliver Sharia‑compliant deposit and financing products on a nationwide basis, including Florida. The core concept is that UIF substitutes interest‑bearing assets with a “profit‑sharing” model, where returns are tied to a Sharia‑approved portfolio of residential and commercial finance assets rather than conventional loans.
UIF offers Profit‑Sharing Accounts (equivalent to savings and deposit accounts) that are FDIC‑insured through University Bank, along with Halal home‑finance structures such as Murabaha (cost‑plus sale) and Ijara (leasing with ownership transfer) for homebuyers. Because the platform is online and nationwide, Florida customers can open and manage accounts remotely without needing a physical branch in state.
Company details – UIF Corporation
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Company name: UIF Corporation (doing business as University Islamic Finance)
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Website: www.myuif.com
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Address (corporate): UIF Corporation, Ann Arbor, Michigan (headquarters; accounts and financing are administered remotely)
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Contact: Phone and email support via the website “Contact” page; no physical Florida branch.
2. Stearns Salaam Banking (Stearns Bank N.A.)
Stearns Salaam Banking is a specialized division of Stearns Bank N.A., a federally chartered bank, that focuses exclusively on Islamic banking products. The Salaam Banking platform offers Sharia‑compliant checking and savings accounts, as well as Islamic purchase‑finance products that resemble credit but are structured as asset‑sale or leasing arrangements to avoid interest.
Because Stearns Salaam operates through an online banking model, Florida residents can open and manage accounts digitally without relying on local branches. Clients receive conventional‑style debit cards and digital banking tools, while Stearns’ Sharia‑advisory board ensures that the underlying balances and transactions are structured according to Islamic‑finance principles.
Company details – Stearns Salaam Banking
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Company name: Stearns Salaam Banking (division of Stearns Bank N.A.)
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Website: www.stearnsbank.com/salaam
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Address (bank holding): Stearns Bank N.A., 10200 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55305
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Contact: Support phone and email listed on the Salaam Banking website; Florida residents contact via online channels.
3. Guidance Residential
Guidance Residential is one of the best‑known Islamic mortgage providers in the United States, applying a diminishing Musharaka (partnership‑style) model for home‑ownership. In this structure, the bank and the homebuyer jointly own the property, and the buyer gradually buys out the bank’s share over time, while paying rent on the bank’s portion instead of interest.
Although Guidance Residential is physically headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area, it serves eligible buyers in Florida through real‑estate agents and mortgage brokers who order Sharia‑compliant financing for their clients. The product is especially popular among Muslim homebuyers in large metropolitan areas such as Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where local real‑estate networks have established relationships with Guidance.
Company details – Guidance Residential
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Company name: Guidance Residential
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Website: www.guidanceresidential.com
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Address: 6000 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 160, Bethesda, MD 20814 (headquarters)
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Contact: Phone and email support via the website; Florida buyers typically coordinate through local brokers or directly via online application.
4. American Finance House – Lariba
American Finance House – Lariba operates a unique Islamic finance model based on the “Ijara‑wa‑Iqtina” (lease‑with‑purchase) structure, where the bank leases a home to the customer and the customer gradually acquires ownership by buying out the bank’s share. This avoids interest while still allowing scheduled monthly payments similar to a conventional mortgage.
Lariba’s services are available to residents in Florida via remote applications and partner referral networks. The company emphasizes transparency and Sharia adherence, with ongoing oversight from a Muslim scholar advisory board that reviews the contractual structures and profit‑sharing mechanisms. Because it is an online‑first model, Florida clients do not need a local branch to open a contract.
Company details – American Finance House – Lariba
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Company name: American Finance House – Lariba
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Website: www.lariba.com
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Address: 3000 Windjammers Ave, Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90505 (headquarters)
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Contact: Phone and email support on the website; Florida residents apply or refer via the online portal.
5. Devon Bank (Faith‑Based Financing)
Devon Bank, a Chicago‑based institution, runs a Faith‑Based Financing division that offers Sharia‑compliant home and commercial finance products. These products include Murabaha and Ijara‑style structures that replace interest‑bearing loans with asset‑sale or lease‑to‑own arrangements, overseen by a dedicated Sharia advisory board.
While Devon Bank’s physical presence is in the Midwest, Florida residents can access its Sharia‑compliant products through mortgage brokers, correspondent banks, or referral partners that underwrite Florida‑based transactions. This makes Devon an indirect but viable option for Florida Muslims seeking Halal‑style mortgage or commercial financing without relying on a local Islamic‑bank branch.
Company details – Devon Bank
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Company name: Devon Bank (Faith‑Based Financing Division)
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Address: 4300 S. 9th Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (headquarters)
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Contact: Phone and email support via the Faith‑Based Financing section of the website; Florida clients typically route through intermediaries or referrals.
Each of these providers offers a Halal‑style alternative that Florida residents can access either directly online or via local brokers and lenders. Residents should verify state‑specific eligibility, credit‑criteria, and availability with each institution’s support team before committing to any product