In the latest special Mortgage & Property edition of IFA Talk, we explore one of the more underserved areas of the UK mortgage market, with a particular focus on Islamic finance, homeownership accessibility and the growing role of specialist lending solutions.
To discuss this important topic, hosts Matt and Sue are joined by Sakeeb Zaman, Founder and CEO of StrideUp, one of the UK’s leading Islamic fintech businesses. As conversations continue around underserved borrowers, financial inclusion and innovation across the mortgage sector, this episode examines how shariah-compliant finance is evolving and what advisers and brokers should understand when supporting clients with specific faith-based requirements.
Highlights include:
- The current challenges facing Muslim borrowers in the UK mortgage market and how brokers can better support clients seeking shariah-compliant finance solutions
- The balance between fintech innovation, scalability and remaining fully faith-aligned
- Why transparency and education remain crucial within Islamic finance
This episode provides valuable insight for advisers, brokers and mortgage professionals looking to deepen their understanding of Islamic finance and the wider conversation around accessibility, inclusion and innovation within the UK housing market.
Be sure to check out this episode and all other episodes of IFA Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon!
Sakeeb Zaman
Sakeeb Zaman is Founder and CEO of StrideUp, one of the UK’s leading Islamic fintech businesses focused on providing innovative, shariah-compliant home finance solutions.
Through StrideUp, Sakeeb has helped drive greater awareness and accessibility of Islamic finance within the UK mortgage market, with a focus on transparency, inclusion and improving access to homeownership for underserved communities.
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