UIF Commercial Real Estate Financing
Halal Business Financing in Virginia
Faith-based commercial real estate financing from UIF Corporation (NMLS #93460, subsidiary of University Bank) built on a Musharaka partnership: the customer's 35-40% evaluated equity or verified down payment and UIF's financing amount jointly purchase the property, the customer pays rent on UIF's share, and buys that share out over the agreed term. Eligible uses include professional offices, retail centers, masjids, community centers, schools, and apartment and rental buildings, with financing titled in an individual or LLC name. Offered in 22 states, with a dedicated non-profit program for 501(c)(3) organizations.
UIF brings the most institutional compliance file in US halal commercial finance: a program-specific signed fatwa from a board chaired by Sheikh Nizam Yaqubi, AAOIFI accreditation, a published independent Shariah audit, and nine IFN awards. The Musharaka mechanics are clean - joint purchase, rent on UIF's share, buyout over time, no promissory note - and the dedicated non-profit track (501(c)(3), 35-40% equity, three personal guarantors) is a lifeline for masjid and school boards. Costs are the real diligence item: a $6,500 appraisal/survey deposit before anything moves, roughly 1% closing fee, and $8,000-$17,000 in typical third-party costs, with the profit rate quoted per deal. It won't finance construction, gas stations, or hotels. For stabilized property in its 22 states, UIF is the benchmark the others get measured against.
Pros
- Coverage across 22 states, including most major population centers
- Uses Declining Musharakah - a recognized Shariah-compliant structure
- One of the few halal lenders with a dedicated non-profit real estate program for masjids, community centers, and schools
- Program-specific signed fatwa published (Declining Balance Partnership, January 2022) plus a June 2024 independent Shariah audit
Cons
- Does not finance construction, development, gas stations, or hotels/motels - real estate collateral only
- Requires a $6,500 appraisal and property survey deposit upfront
- Meaningful third-party closing costs: attorney $5,000–$10,000, commercial appraisal $1,500–$3,500, survey $1,500–$3,500, plus possible Michigan LLC formation ($50–$150)
- Non-profits face heavy documentation under the Bank Secrecy Act's Customer Identification Program - board-member IDs, resumes, three years of financials/990s, and disclosure of all donors exceeding $3,000 annually
- Documentation-heavy approval: personal financial statement, three years of federal tax returns (K-1s, W-2s), and full business records for any business with over 15% ownership
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Product Details
Type
Commercial Real Estate
Structure
musharakah
Min Amount
$100,000
Max Amount
$2,000,000 (higher amounts possible by partnering with other investors)
Down Payment
30–40% of purchase price or appraised value, whichever is less (program page cites 35–40%), depending on property type and location
UIF in Virginia
UIF's Commercial Real Estate Financing is available for businesses in Virginia, using a musharakah structure. Financing amounts range from $100,000 to $2,000,000 (higher amounts possible by partnering with other investors). Virginia is among the top states for small business activity, creating strong demand for Shariah-compliant business financing alternatives. Virginia is home to an estimated ~169K Muslims (2% of the population) (World Population Review, 2020 estimates). UIF serves 22 states, including Virginia.
Shariah Compliance & Oversight
Operates as a dedicated Islamic finance provider whose activities are overseen by a formal, independent Sharia Supervisory Board and aligned with recognized Islamic finance standards.
Sharia Supervisory Board chaired by Sheikh Nizam Yaquby. Board reviews/approves UIF programs; fatwas + audits published.
2026-08-05
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