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    Stearns Salaam Banking

    The mission of Stearns Salaam Banking is to allow all Americans to thrive financially while staying true to the principles of their faith.

    Our goal is to be the leading Islamic banking services provider in the United States, delivering innovative, ethical financial solutions that empower individuals and businesses to thrive.

    Who We Are

    Stearns Salaam Banking (“SSB”) is a division of Stearns Bank N.A., which offers a full suite of Islamic banking products encompassing checking and savings accounts as well as various financing products for consumers, businesses and nonprofits.

    All of our deposit and financing products have been reviewed and approved by our independent Sharia Supervisory Board, comprised of renowned scholars who are experts in Islamic Finance.


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    Core Values

    Islamic Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct guided by Islamic principles.

    Innovation: Pioneering financial solutions that solve customer needs while remaining true to Islamic law.

    Customer-Centricity: Focus on customer needs and provide best-in-class service with competitive pricing.

    Lifelong Partnership: Serve the various financial needs of customers at the business, non-profit, and personal level at each stage of life.

    Community Engagement: Actively participate in and contribute to the development of the Muslim American community.

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    Stearns Salaam Banking provides a suite of Islamic financing solutions for businesses and nonprofit organizations including:

    • Commercial real estate financing – acquisition of commercial real estate including rental properties, office space, warehouses, retail property, and buildings for mosques and schools.

    • Construction financing – financing for ground-up construction as well as improvements on retail, industrial, multi-family, and office space. We also provide construction financing for non-profit organizations like mosques and schools with flexible structuring options. The Stearns Bank Construction Team takes on the responsibility of draws, monthly budget reviews, change orders and other management services.

    • Secured lines of credit – we provide secured lines of credit that can be used for working capital, to provide a financial cushion, or to fund growth and expansion strategies.

     

    While we do not currently provide Islamic financing for personal homes, we can finance commercial properties and investment properties for rental income. If you are unsure of whether your financing need qualifies, please do not hesitate to fill out our contact form and a member of our team will reach out.

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    Our equipment finance solutions can be used for commercial equipment purchases across industries like hospitality, medical, and manufacturing.
     
    Flexible terms and payment options are available to fit your unique business needs.
     
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    Salaam Business Banking helps your business or nonprofit organization's operations and financial management run smoothly and efficiently.   

    Salaam Business Checking is an interest-free account that can help with your day-to-day banking needs with no minimum balance requirement and no maintenance fees.

    Salaam Business Market Savings allows you to earn interest-free, profit-based returns on your deposits. Funds are not invested in interest-bearing instruments and are kept separate from interest-bearing deposits. 

    Salaam Nonprofit Banking Solutions meet the operational needs of nonprofit organizations, like accepting donations, paying bills, and payroll, while remaining interest-free.  

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    With Salaam Personal Banking, enjoy the benefit of convenient, accessible accounts that align with and honor your values.  

    Salaam Personal Checking is an interest-free account that can help with your day-to-day banking needs with no minimum balance requirement and no maintenance fees. 

    Salaam Personal Market Savings allows you to earn interest-free, profit-based returns on your deposits. Funds are not invested in interest-bearing instruments and are kept separate from interest-bearing deposits. 

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    Islamic Banking Leadership Team

    Get in touch with Mufti Ibrahim Essa
    Mufti Ibrahim Essa
    Sharia Supervisory Board; Faculty Member, Darul Uloom Karachi
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    Get in touch with Shaykh Taha Abdul-Basser
    Shaykh Taha Abdul-Basser
    Sharia Supervisory Board; Managing Partner; Straightway Ethical
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    Get in touch with Mufti Mirza-Zain Baig
    Mufti Mirza-Zain Baig
    Sharia Supervisory Board; Resident Mufti, Canadian Center for Islamic Research & Ifta
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    Get in touch with Irshad Rasheed
    Irshad Rasheed
    President and Board Chair
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    Get in touch with Carmen Muhl
    Carmen Muhl
    VP, Senior Director of Treasury and Islamic Banking
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    Get in touch with Zeshan Gondal
    Zeshan Gondal
    Senior Vice President
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    Get in touch with Heather Plumski
    Heather Plumski
    Board Member
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    Get in touch with Dr. Aamir Rehman
    Dr. Aamir Rehman
    Board Member
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