Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (AVBH) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Avidbank Holdings, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (AVBH) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AVBH
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding AVBH
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Avidbank Holdings, Inc.
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Market Cap: 339.5M
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About Avidbank Holdings, Inc.
Avidbank Holdings, Inc. serves as the parent company for Avidbank, a financial institution that delivers a broad spectrum of products and services to small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. Its primary service area spans the Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties. The bank offers a full suite of deposit accounts for both personal and business use, including checking, money market, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its diverse lending options cater to personal needs, providing secured and unsecured credit lines, home equity lines of credit, and loans for home remodels or new construction, as well as general term loans. For corporate clients, Avidbank extends credit facilities such as working capital lines, equipment financing, acquisition funding, shareholder buyout loans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) loans, and loans for owner-occupied commercial real estate. Furthermore, it provides commercial real estate lending, encompassing both permanent and bridge financing solutions. Avidbank also specializes in construction financing, offering loans for land acquisition, pre-development, speculative single-family dwellings, owner-occupied single-family homes, condominiums, and subdivision developments. This segment also includes unsecured business lines, real estate bridge loans, and other real estate-secured credit facilities. Beyond conventional banking, the company furnishes specialized financial solutions, including structured finance, venture lending, asset-based lending, and sponsor finance. A comprehensive range of banking services is available, such as automated clearing house (ACH) payments and collections, bill pay, wire transfers, lockbox services, merchant services, remote deposit capture, ATM/debit cards, credit cards, business courier services, cash management, and notary services. Additionally, customers can access modern banking conveniences through online and mobile platforms. Founded in 2003, Avidbank Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.