Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is First United Corporation (FUNC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, First United Corporation has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates First United Corporation (FUNC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FUNC
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Close to 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 FUNC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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First United Corporation
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Market Cap: 278.5M
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About First United Corporation
First United Corporation acts as the holding company for First United Bank & Trust, which delivers a wide array of retail and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual customers. The bank offers a diverse portfolio of deposit accounts, encompassing standard checking, savings, and money market options, in addition to specialized choices like regular and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) certificates of deposit, Christmas savings, college savings, and health savings accounts. It also provides advanced cash management programs, such as the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) and Insured Cash Sweep (ICS), available to governmental entities, businesses, and consumers. For its business clientele, First United extends comprehensive packages that feature treasury management, cash sweeping services, and various checking account opportunities. Regarding lending, the corporation provides an extensive range of loan products. These include commercial loans collateralized by real estate, equipment, vehicles, or other business assets. It also offers commercial real estate financing for residential and commercial developments, agricultural properties, and service industry buildings. Individual customers can access residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and residential real estate construction loans. Furthermore, the bank issues direct and indirect auto loans, student loans, and a variety of secured and unsecured term loans and lines of credit. Beyond traditional banking, the company furnishes a comprehensive suite of trust services, including personal and charitable trusts, investment agency accounts, and full-service retirement planning solutions (such as IRA rollovers, 401(k) accounts, and defined benefit plans), alongside estate administration and planning expertise. Supplementary services offered include insurance products, brokerage facilities, and practical amenities like safe deposit boxes and night depository facilities. First United Corporation's operational network consists of 26 banking branches, a dedicated customer care center, and 34 automated teller machines. This presence extends across Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties in Maryland, as well as Mineral, Berkeley, Monongalia, and Harrison counties in West Virginia. Established in 1900, the company's headquarters are situated in Oakland, Maryland.
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.
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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
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.