Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NREF
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 NREF
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
$15.42
Market Cap: 290.6M
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About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) is a U.S.-based real estate finance firm. Its core activities involve the origination, structuring, and investment in a diverse range of real estate-backed financial products. These encompass senior mortgage debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, preferred stock, and securitized multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company aims to qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This status generally allows it to avoid federal corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable earnings to its shareholders. Established in 2019, NREF is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 1570.7% 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: REIT - Mortgage
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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.