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Halal Mortgage Financier, Manzil, Crosses $50 Million
Fintech | Milestone Release | Aug 21, 2024
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Manzil Surpasses $50 Million Milestone in Halal Mortgage Financing
Manzil, a Canadian fintech startup has reached a key milestone for Canada's Islamic finance sector by transacting over $50 million of Shariah-compliant mortgage financing, demonstrating the growing demand for Halal financial solutions, as more Muslims seek homeownership options that are consistent with their religious beliefs.
See: Halal Mortgages Emerging in Canada’s Housing Market
The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf, and after a couple of years of R&D officially launched in 2020 to meet the unmet needs of Canada's Muslim community seeking Shariah-compliant financial products. The company provides solutions like Islamically compliant investment alternatives and Halal mortgages. Notably, Manzil raised $1.91 million in seed funding in 2022 to grow the platform. Manzil offers Canadian Muslims easily accessible and legally acceptable home finance options with products like Ijara (lease-to-own model), and Murabaha (a cost-plus agreement).
What is Halal Mortgage Financing?
The concept of Islamic (halal) mortgage financing is based on Shariah (Islamic law), which forbids giving or receiving interest (Riba). Halal mortgages guarantee that financial dealings are 'interest-free' to maintain their religious beliefs, as opposed to conventional mortgages that work through leasing or profit-sharing arrangements.
See: Unleashing Financial Potential: The Quiet Revolution of Fintech Inclusion
The demand for Islamic Finance in Canada is growing. Statistics Canada indicates that the number of Muslims in Canada has been increasing over time, and that growth has increased the need for financial services that adhere to Shariah. Globally, Islamic finance is expected to reach USD 3.69 trillion by 2024. Prominent fintech, Wealthsimple also launched a Shariah compliant world equity index ETF.
Outlook
The fact that Manzil has financed more than CAD 50 million in halal mortgages is just the start of the growing demand in Canada for Shariah compliant financial solutions. As the first Islamic fintech and leader in Canada, Manzil is supporting the way for Muslim Canadians to become home owners, participate in ethical banking, and be more financially included.
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