Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Flagstar Financial, Inc. (FLG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Flagstar Financial, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Flagstar Financial, Inc. (FLG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FLG
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over 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 FLG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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FLG: Is Flagstar Financial, Inc. Halal?
Flagstar Financial, Inc.
$11.08
Market Cap: 4.6B
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About Flagstar Financial, Inc.
Flagstar Financial, Inc. serves as the holding company for Flagstar Bank, N.A., delivering a wide array of banking solutions and services throughout the United States. Its deposit portfolio features interest-bearing checking, money market, savings, and non-interest-bearing accounts, alongside retirement savings plans and certificates of deposit. The institution extends a diverse range of credit facilities, including financing for multi-family properties, commercial real estate ventures, and acquisition, development, and construction projects. Further offerings encompass commercial and industrial loans, mortgages for one-to-four family residences, specialized finance loans and leases, and warehouse lending. Additionally, Flagstar provides various consumer credit options, such as home equity lines of credit, indirect loans for boats and recreational vehicles, point-of-sale consumer financing, and overdraft facilities. Beyond traditional banking, the company offers cash management tools, a selection of non-deposit investment and insurance products, and convenient digital access through online, mobile, and telephone banking platforms. Its primary clientele consists of individual consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and professional organizations. Established in 1859 and based in Hicksville, New York, the company recently changed its name to Flagstar Financial, Inc. in October 2024, having formerly been known as New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
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 debt is 234.2% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- 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.