Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.
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Invest in property the halal way.
Unlocking homeownership journeys
In 2025, thousands of people launched their homeownership journey with a Decision in Principle (DIP) with StrideUp, taking a key first step toward owning their home.
Each DIP reflects growing awareness that faith-aligned home finance is possible in the UK. For many, it marked the point at which they began actively exploring a halal path to owning a home.
We’re proud to have supported so many customers at this early and important stage of their journey.
Recognised by Sifted
This year, StrideUp was recognised by Sifted as one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
In 2025, we were ranked:
#5
Fastest-growing fintech in
UK & Ireland
#17
Fastest-growing startup in
UK & Ireland
#50
Fastest-growing startup in Europe
We were also the only Islamic finance company included on the list. This recognition highlights growing confidence in values-aligned finance and the increasing relevance of our model as we continue to scale.
RMBS: A landmark milestone
2025 marked one of the most pivotal milestones in StrideUp’s journey with the completion of Meridian Funding 2025-1, our first £308m Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) deal.
This was the first public shariah-compliant RMBS issued by a non-bank lender in the UK, a pivotal step forward not only for StrideUp, but for the wider Islamic finance ecosystem.
The deal bolsters our long-term funding capability and strengthens our ability to help more households access halal homeownership in a sustainable way.
Read more about what RMBS means for StrideUp
Launching buy-to-let
In early 2025, StrideUp launched its buy-to-let products, marking the introduction of a new offering designed for those looking to build a property portfolio in a faith-aligned way.
The launch marked an important expansion of StrideUp’s product range, supporting a wider set of customer needs while staying true to our values-led approach to property finance.
Explore buy-to-let
StrideUp’s buy-to-let products are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Growing our team
2025 was also a year of growth for the StrideUp team.
As the business expanded, we welcomed new colleagues across the company, strengthening how we support customers and partners across the business.
This year saw:
- New capabilities added to support delivery, governance and growth
- Internal progression and role changes across teams
- Continued investment in professional development and learning
- A growing focus on collaboration and how we work together as a team
Alongside team growth, we also moved into a new office space that better embodies who we are today and supports our future growth.
Building our community
Across our website and social channels, more than 30,000 new people joined the StrideUp community in 2025.
Our digital channels have continued to grow as thriving spaces for conversation, learning and connection, helping more people explore halal finance and stay engaged with developments across the sector.
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Trusted by our customers
Throughout 2025, customer feedback continued to play an important role in shaping how we improve our services and tools, reflecting the care and commitment of teams across the business.
StrideUp is rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Read what customers say about us.
Rating accurate as of 24 December 2025.
A fresh new look
As the year came to a close, we unveiled our new website and brand identity.
A New Look, The Same Purpose | StrideUp
The updated site introduces clearer product information, improved navigation and new tools, including calculators that help users explore their options.
Feedback highlighted a cleaner, more modern experience that makes it easier to understand what StrideUp offers and how halal home finance works.
Looking ahead
As we close out 2025, we do so with on strong foundations, with a growing team, and a renewed drive to keep building beyond what exists today.
We’re grateful to our customers, partners, community and team for the trust they place in us. Looking ahead to 2026, we remain focused on doing the work that matters, pushing Islamic finance forward, and continuing to build something better, together.
Bring on 2026 🚀