Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Preferred Bank (PFBC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Preferred Bank has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Preferred Bank (PFBC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PFBC
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 PFBC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Preferred Bank
$104.41
Market Cap: 1.2B
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About Preferred Bank
Preferred Bank offers a wide array of commercial banking products and services throughout the United States. Its primary clients include small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and investors, various professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. The institution provides diverse deposit options, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts. They also feature fixed-rate and fixed-maturity certificates of deposit for both retail and non-retail clients, along with individual retirement accounts. On the lending side, Preferred Bank extends real estate mortgage loans secured by a variety of properties, including retail, industrial, office, special purpose, and residential (single and multi-family) assets. They also finance real estate construction projects and offer commercial loans like working capital lines of credit, term loans for capital expenditures, and both commercial and standby letters of credit, in addition to SBA loans. Furthermore, the bank provides extensive trade finance solutions. These encompass commercial and export letters of credit, import lines of credit, international wire transfers, documentary collections, acceptance/trust receipt financing products, export financing, and bills purchase programs. Specialized high-wealth banking services are available for affluent individuals residing in the Pacific Rim region. The bank also supports modern financial management through remote deposit capture, as well as online and mobile banking platforms. Dedicated banking services are provided to professionals such as physicians, accountants, attorneys, and business managers. Manufacturing, service, and distribution companies can benefit from safe deposit boxes, account reconciliation, courier services, and comprehensive cash management solutions. As of December 31, 2021, Preferred Bank operated eleven full-service branch locations across California, including Alhambra, Century City, City of Industry, Torrance, Arcadia, Irvine, Diamond Bar, Pico Rivera, Tarzana, and San Francisco. An additional branch is situated in Flushing, New York. The bank was established in 1991 and maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles, 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 debt is 31.7% 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: 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.