- Offa, a UK-based Sharia-compliant fintech specializing in property finance, has acquired the Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Islamic home finance portfolio, which includes over 350 home purchase plans.
- The acquisition, described as a significant milestone, provides customers with enhanced Sharia-compliant refinancing options.
- Founded in 2019, Offa is the first financial institution in the UK to acquire an Islamic home finance book.
- The company operates on Islamic finance principles, avoiding interest-based transactions and investments in restricted industries.
- Earlier in 2024, Offa launched its buy-to-let (BTL) service, backed by £230 million in Sharia-compliant funding.