# strideup.co

> AI-optimized mirror of strideup.co containing 50 pages totalling 56,790 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://strideup.co/. Last updated: 2026-06-14T03:30:25.764Z.

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## Homepage

- [Finance that feels like home.](/content/site-root.html): StrideUp offers Shariah-compliant Home Purchase Plans, the interest-free alternative to a mortgage. 10% deposit, same-day DIP, FCA-regulated. Apply now. (1,595 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [What are Islamic Mortgages, and how do they work?](/content/news/knowledge/what-are-islamic-mortgages/index.html): An Islamic mortgage isn't a mortgage, it's a Home Purchase Plan. Learn how it works, why it's halal, and how it differs from conventional UK lending. (1,672 words)
- [Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.](/content/news/insights/strideup-in-a-year-2025/index.html): From supporting homeownership journeys to landmark industry milestones, explore how 2025 shaped StrideUp’s growth, people and purpose. (1,415 words)
- [Islamic Mortgage UK guide: What to check before choosing a Home Purchase Plan](/content/news/knowledge/islamic-mortgage-uk-guide/index.html): Not all Islamic mortgages work the same way. Our UK guide breaks down Home Purchase Plans: structure, payments, shariah oversight, and what to compare. (2,720 words)
- [Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.](/content/news/insights/how-to-maintain-a-good-credit-score/index.html): In our latest blog post, we’re talking about all things credit scores. As we explore what qualifies as a good credit score, what is a bad credit score and why credit scores are used. In addition to covering the ins and outs of credit scores, we’re on hand with plenty of top tips on how you can improve your credit score to allow you to access increased credit. (1,947 words)
- [The halal way to refinance your home.](/content/refinance/index.html): Switch to a halal, interest-free mortgage today. Whether you are looking to raise capital or just refinance at the end of your term, contact StrideUp. (1,802 words)
- [The first-time buyer’s guide to viewing property](/content/news/knowledge/first-time-buyers-guide-to-viewing/index.html): For most of us, choosing the house we want to be our first home is the most important and expensive decision we have ever made. It’s shocking to discover then, that the average time a person spends viewing the property they decide to buy is just 25 minutes. (1,702 words)
- [Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.](/content/news/insights/islamic-finance-study/index.html): A new study by StrideUp reveals the importance of Islamic finance and Islamic mortgage alternatives to British Muslims. (1,126 words)
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- [Home finance doesn’t have to be rocket science.](/content/application-process/index.html): See each step of StrideUp's Halal Home Finance application process, from a Decision in Principle (DIP) to Completion, in line with your faith. (2,046 words)
- [Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.](/content/buy-to-let/index.html): Halal property investment in the UK. StrideUp's Islamic buy-to-let BTL finance, an interest-free alternative to a BTL mortgage. Apply for a DIP. (1,658 words)
- [What is Diminishing Musharakah?](/content/news/knowledge/what-is-diminishing-musharakah/index.html): Learn what diminishing musharakah means, how it works in Islamic home finance, and how it helps you gradually increase your ownership share. (1,381 words)
- [Home finance](/content/current-customers/index.html): Get support as an existing / current StrideUp customer. Find answers, manage your plan, or contact our team for help with your account. (778 words)
- [What is an Ijarah Agreement?](/content/news/knowledge/what-is-an-ijarah-agreement/index.html): Learn what an Ijarah agreement is, how it works in Islamic home finance, and how the rental element fits into a Home Purchase Plan. (1,458 words)
- [Could a Home Purchase Plan be the natural successor for Help to Buy?](/content/news/knowledge/could-a-home-purchase-plan-be-a-natural-successor-for-help-to-buy.html): What will replace Help to Buy and who will serve the hundreds of thousands of buyers struggling with affordability? Home Purchase Plans have become increasingly popular with first-time buyers looking for an ethical alternative and greater affordability than offered by a high street mortgage. (1,450 words)
- [Looking for a halal mortgage?](/content/halal-mortgage/index.html): The halal mortgage alternative for UK Muslims. StrideUp's Shariah-compliant Home Purchase Plan with 10% deposit, same-day DIP, and up to 6x salary. (2,181 words)
- [What Muslim Tech Fest 2025 told us about the future of Halal home finance](/content/news/events/stride-up-at-muslim-tech-fest-2025/index.html): Discover key insights from Muslim Tech Fest 2025 on the growing demand for halal home finance in the UK. Learn how StrideUp is making homeownership accessible with shariah-compliant Home Purchase Plans. (1,114 words)
- [One doctor’s 10 year journey to find the ideal Halal Home Finance](/content/news/knowledge/doctor-search-for-halal-home-finance/index.html): After a decade searching, Dr. Faisal Shaikh stumbled upon a shariah compliant mortgage alternative that balanced his religious beliefs with good financial sense. (1,191 words)
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- [Rent, Own or Co-own? 🏡](/content/news/knowledge/rent-own-or-co-own/index.html): Explore renting, mortgages and co-ownership options in the UK. This overview explains how each route works, so you understand which option suits you. (1,209 words)
- [Home finance](/content/news/press/50th-fastest-growing-fintech-in-europe/index.html): StrideUp is proud to be ranked #50 in Sifted’s 2025 list of 250 fastest-growing startups in Europe, recognising our mission in ethical, Islamic mortgages in UK. (710 words)
- [First-time buyers and halal home finance explained](/content/news/knowledge/first-time-buyers-and-halal-home-finance-explained/index.html): Understand how halal home finance works for first-time buyers in the UK, including deposits, affordability and income assessment, subject to eligibility. (1,149 words)
- [Home finance](/content/branding-update/index.html): We’ve updated our brand to better reflect who we are and where we’re heading. Our purpose hasn’t changed, but the way we express it has. (683 words)
- [Discover halal home finance with StrideUp.](/content/news/press/introducing-the-new-strideup/index.html): Discover the new StrideUp - redesigned for clarity, trust and access. Explore tools, guidance and a better way to experience halal home finance. (1,268 words)
- [Home finance](/content/meet-the-team/index.html): Meet the team behind StrideUp. Learn about our leadership, experts and the people building ethical, shariah-aligned home finance. (1,130 words)
- [How to choose the perfect time to buy for you](/content/news/insights/how-to-choose-the-perfect-time-to-buy-for-you/index.html): Asking price, offer price and agreed price are often different when buying your first home. Balancing house prices, interest rates and your personal circumstances is important for choosing the perfect time to buy (1,586 words)
- [Home finance](/content/buy-to-let-eligibility/index.html): Check if you qualify for Halal Buy-to-Let Property Finance with our clear eligibility criteria. Buy or refinance your investment property with StrideUp. (849 words)
- [RMBS may be a market term, but to us it means progress](/content/news/press/rmbs-maybe-a-market-term-but-to-us-it-means-progress.html): StrideUp launches Meridian 2025-1, a £308 million sukuk-based, shariah-compliant RMBS. A UK first proving faith and finance can move forward together. (982 words)
- [Home finance](/content/terms/index.html): Read StrideUp’s Terms of Use for information on using our website, services and content, including your rights and responsibilities. (1,861 words)
- [StrideUp partners with Nujum Sports to champion ethical home-ownership](/content/news/press/strideup-partners-with-nujum-sports/index.html): StrideUp partners with Nujum Sports to promote Halal mortgages and property investment in UK, supporting inclusive, ethical, and faith-aligned home-ownership solutions. (739 words)
- [How to align your home purchase with your religious beliefs? We talk Islamic home finance with one new home-owner](/content/news/knowledge/balance-budget-and-religious-beliefs/index.html): StrideUp speaks with first-time buyer, Zara, who was looking for a shariah-compliant mortgage alternative. With StrideUp she was able to secure her first home in a way that was aligned with her budget, criteria and religious beliefs. (1,334 words)
- [Home finance](/content/home-purchase-plan-eligibility/index.html): Check eligibility for Halal Home Finance and Islamic mortgage alternatives. Simple, transparent Shariah-compliant criteria. (723 words)
- [From one home to thousands. The journey of halal finance.](/content/about/index.html): Meet StrideUp, the FCA-regulated, Shariah-certified provider helping UK Muslims buy their homes through Home Purchase Plans. Read our story. (1,328 words)
- [Home finance](/content/complaints/index.html): Share feedback or raise a complaint with StrideUp. Learn how our process works and how we handle and resolve customer concerns. (798 words)
- [Home finance](/content/refinance-eligibility/index.html): Check eligibility for halal refinance / remortgage and learn what’s required to switch from an interest-based mortgage to a shariah-compliant plan. (606 words)
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- [Insights](/content/news/insights/strideup-lowers-buy-to-let-pricing-on-65-ftv/index.html): StrideUp lowers halal Buy-to-Let rate to 5.74% at 65% FTV on a 2-year fixed. Shariah-compliant structure. Valuation refund on BTL refinance. (675 words)
- [Rapid Refinance Eligibility](/content/rapid-refinance-eligibility/index.html): Check if you meet the criteria for rapid halal refinance with StrideUp. Understand requirements, documents and next steps. (636 words)
- [Home finance](/content/home-finance/index.html): StrideUp's Home Purchase Plan: a Shariah-compliant, interest-free way to buy a home in the UK. Co-ownership, not lending. 10% deposit, same-day DIP. (2,594 words)
- [StrideUp strengthens leadership team following continued growth and market momentum](/content/news/press/strideup-leadership-promotions/index.html): StrideUp announces the promotions of Rizwan Ali and Adeel Ali, recognising their role in building the company’s sales function and supporting continued growth. (789 words)
- [Home finance](/content/privacy-policy/index.html): Learn how StrideUp collects, uses and protects your personal data. Read our Privacy Policy for full details on your rights and choices. (3,152 words)
- [StrideUp’s shariah-compliant RMBS recognised with two IFN Deal of the Year awards](/content/news/press/strideup-rmbs-ifn-awards/index.html): StrideUp’s Meridian Funding 2025-1 has received United Kingdom Deal of the Year and Most Innovative Deal of the Year at the IFN Awards 2025. (596 words)
- [StrideUp wins two awards at the GlobalCapital European Securitisation Awards 2026](/content/news/press/strideup-wins-two-awards-globalcapital-european-securitisation-awards-2026.html): StrideUp won two awards at the GlobalCapital European Securitisation Awards 2026, recognising Meridian Funding 2025-1 and our progress in scaling shariah-compliant home finance. (725 words)
- [StrideUp relaunches 10% deposit home-finance](/content/news/press/strideup-relaunches-90-ftv-product/index.html): StrideUp brings back its 10% deposit (90% FTV) shariah-compliant product, making halal home finance more accessible for first-time buyers. (787 words)
- [Home finance](/content/cookies-policy/index.html): Learn how StrideUp uses cookies, what data we collect, and how you can manage your preferences for a safe browsing experience. (752 words)
- [Home finance](/content/news/category/events/index.html): Read expert insights, guides and updates on halal home finance, halal mortgages, shariah-compliant investing and the future of ethical finance. (1,167 words)
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