What are halal mortgages?
Sharia-compliant mortgages include payment structures that take interest out of the equation. There are three common types of halal mortgages: ijara, Musharaka and Murabaha.
Ijara is a rent-to-own model in which a bank buys the asset and leases it back to the customer over a set period. The payments go toward the capital and provide a profit for the financial institution.
Musharaka, a form of partnership with the financier, involves both parties owning the property until the equity is gradually transferred and the partnership dissolves.
Murabaha is a credit system in which the ownership is immediately sold to the customer, with profits included in the final offer. The buyer’s credit history, deposit and terms of the agreement are factored in.
Because these structures are considered more risky,
they are often more expensive than a traditional interest loan. Canada’s big banks do not currently provide halal mortgages, which the Liberal government hopes to change.
According to The Canadian Press, lack of halal financial options has left many Muslims waiting for smaller firms to allow them to make investments and buy homes.
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