Shariah-compliant finance · UK 2025

Halal mortgage vs conventional
— what does it actually cost?

A free, honest side-by-side calculator for UK Muslims comparing Islamic Home Purchase Plans with conventional mortgages. No signup. No ads. No fluff.

Property & mortgage details

Home price£180,000
Deposit20%
Mortgage term25 years
Halal rental rate 5.8%
Conventional rate 4.5%
Quick presets — real 2025 UK rates

Side-by-side results

Islamic HPP Halal ✓
Monthly payment
rent + acquisition (no riba)
Total paid over full term
Bank's profit margin (not interest)
earned through rental, not riba
Deposit required
Conventional Interest ✗
Monthly payment
principal + interest (riba)
Total paid over full term
Total interest (riba) paid
not permissible in Islam
Deposit required
can be 5% with some lenders

Monthly payment breakdown — year 1 (what you're actually paying)

Islamic HPP
Conventional
Acquisition (builds your ownership)
Rent on bank's share
Principal repayment
Interest (riba)

Remaining balance over time

How quickly you pay off the property — year by year
Islamic HPP balance
Conventional balance
Balance comparison over time.

Cumulative extra cost of going halal

Running total of additional cost (or saving) of the Islamic HPP vs conventional
Halal costs more
Halal costs less
Cumulative cost difference.

UK Islamic mortgage providers (2025)

Gatehouse Bank
Most established
From 5% deposit. Up to 80% LTV. England & Wales. FCA-regulated. Competitive pricing.
StrideUp
Good for first-time buyers
From 10% deposit. Gifted deposits accepted. Up to 6.5× income. Complex incomes considered.
Offa
New · FCA 2025
New Islamic fintech. Fast specialist decisions. Shariah-compliant residential finance.
Wayhome / Pfida
Alternative models
Shared ownership & community-driven. Pfida has waiting lists. Wayhome flexible & interest-free.