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Guidance Residential offers Shariah-compliant home financing through its Declining Balance Co-Ownership Program, a Diminishing Musharakah (co-ownership) structure. Guidance and the homebuyer co-own the property through an LLC formed for each home purchase, and the buyer's ownership share grows with every payment until they own the home outright - all overseen by an independent Shariah Supervisory Board.
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HalalWallet 2026 Review
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Products Reviewed
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States Served
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2002
Founded
Oversight Level
Formal Shariah Board - highest level of independent oversight
Independent Shariah board comprised of distinguished Shariah scholars, many of whom serve or have served as members of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions.
Shariah compliance should always be verified directly with Guidance Residential. HalalWallet reports publicly available oversight information but does not issue fatwas or certify compliance.
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Home Financing (Purchase & Refinance)
Halal home financing for purchases and refinancing through the Declining Balance Co-Ownership program (diminishing Musharakah) - the most widely used Islamic home financing in the US, with over $10 billion funded for 40,000+ families. Down payments start at 5% for primary homes (as low as 3% for qualifying customers, 20% for investment properties) on 15-, 20-, and 30-year terms. Guidance is also the largest halal refinancer in the US, with over $2 billion refinanced in the last 5 years, and its non-recourse contract shares risk with the homebuyer in events like natural disasters and eminent domain.
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Based on listings we track, Guidance Residential is listed in the following states:
Availability may vary by product type. Always verify current availability directly with Guidance Residential.
Guidance Residential is in HalalWallet's independent directory for Home Financing, with listings covering 35 states. Structures we list: Musharakah (Declining Balance Co-Ownership). Confirm terms and Shariah documentation directly with Guidance Residential.
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-01
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Guidance Residential has 1 product we currently list across 1 category. Structures we list: Musharakah (Declining Balance Co-Ownership). Review the products listed above for current offerings. Confirm terms directly with Guidance Residential.
Review Guidance Residential's publicly available Shariah compliance documentation, understand the product structures they use, and check for independent oversight or Shariah board involvement. Always verify compliance directly with Guidance Residential and consult with qualified Islamic finance advisors for guidance on specific products.
Based on listings we track, Guidance Residential is listed in 35 states. Availability can vary by product type. Always verify current availability directly with Guidance Residential.
Halal financing structures can have different fee structures compared to conventional products. Some options may be competitive with conventional rates, while others may have different cost structures. Pricing varies by product type, location, and individual circumstances. Always compare total costs and terms when evaluating options.
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8 verified reviews
We've been with Guidance for 7 years now. The way the co-ownership works is that they gradually transfer the home to you - it took some time to understand at first but once you get it, it makes so much sense. Best decision we made.
Guidance was recommended by literally everyone I asked. Applied online, got approved, closed in about 50 days. The process was honestly easier than I expected for halal financing.
My wife and I looked at every halal mortgage provider available in our state and kept coming back to Guidance. They've been doing this for 20+ years and you can tell. Very polished operation.
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