Didn't think a regular bank could do halal
Got SBA financing through Stearns for my restaurant. They structured it in a way that's compliant which I didn't think a regular bank could do. Pleasantly surprised.

Halal Bank Accounts in Wisconsin
A profit-sharing business certificate of deposit from Stearns Salaam Banking, the Islamic banking division of Stearns Bank N.A. (Member FDIC). The 8/1/2026 rate sheet publishes expected APYs by term: 3.96% for 3 months, 3.78% for 6 months, 3.50% for 12 months, and 3.01% for 18 months, all from a $500 minimum opening deposit. The 3- and 6-month terms can be funded throughout the term and carry no early-withdrawal discount; 12- and 18-month terms may apply a discount for early withdrawal - sharia-structured pricing language rather than an interest penalty. Profit is paid at maturity with annual compounding.
The Salaam Business CD delivers what most halal savers assume does not exist: a published, competitive, riba-free term rate inside an FDIC-insured bank. The current sheet (effective 8/1/2026) pays best at the short end - 3.96% expected APY for 3 months against 3.01% for 18 - so laddering short makes more sense than locking long right now. The $500 minimum is accessible, the 3- and 6-month terms are flexible (fundable mid-term, no early-withdrawal discount), and profit-sharing framing is documented with signed Sharia Supervisory Board certificates rather than marketing gloss. Remember the structural honesty in the fine print: these are expected profit rates that can be re-set, not contractual interest. For business reserves with a defined horizon, this is the strongest published riba-free term offer in the US market.
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Business CD
Min Deposit
$500
Structure
Profit-sharing - published expected profit-sharing rates
Stearns Bank's Business CD is available in Wisconsin, backed by FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor. Mobile banking is available for on-the-go account management. Wisconsin is home to an estimated ~69K Muslims (1.2% of the population) (World Population Review, 2020 estimates). Stearns Bank operates nationwide, so Wisconsin residents have full access to this product.
Offers faith-based banking services developed in partnership with Islamic scholars and reviewed by an independent Sharia supervisory board.
Independent Sharia Supervisory Board reviews products (Mufti Ibrahim Essa + others). Board approved deposit & financing products.
2026-08-13
Stearns Bank serves all 50 states + DC
โ Available nationwide including Wisconsin
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Got SBA financing through Stearns for my restaurant. They structured it in a way that's compliant which I didn't think a regular bank could do. Pleasantly surprised.
The process was professional but took a while - about 4 months from application to funding. To be fair, SBA loans always take time regardless of the lender.
Used them for equipment financing for my dental practice. Straightforward and the team understood what I needed for halal compliance. Would use again.
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