Offa has joined Knowledge Bank as the Islamic finance provider looks to raise awareness of its halal bridging proposition among intermediaries.
The partnership will see Offa’s criteria added to the Knowledge Bank platform, giving brokers greater visibility of the lender’s Sharia-compliant bridging and investment finance products.
Offa said the move forms part of its strategy to strengthen its intermediary presence and broaden understanding of halal property finance solutions across the specialist lending market.
Saalik Haleem, senior intermediary and product manager at Offa, says: “By showcasing our criteria on Knowledge Bank, we are supporting intermediaries in identifying the right solutions for their clients with greater ease.
“This will also help drive greater awareness of our offering across the intermediary market and is an important first step in strengthening our visibility and footprint among intermediaries, which is a key strategic priority for us.”
Julie Bourne, criteria and partnerships manager at Knowledge Bank, adds: “We are pleased to welcome onboard Offa, the newest finance provider to join Knowledge Bank.
“From hearing about their proposition, we knew that brokers would benefit from learning about their criteria and where they can help place those cases offering different ways to finance investments regardless of whether you are a UK resident, living abroad or a UK based company.”
Offa describes itself as the UK’s first halal bridge finance provider and has continued to expand its specialist property finance proposition in recent years.
In July 2025, the lender launched a bridge-to-let finance service combining its bridge product with its paperless buy-to-let offering, targeting investors seeking a route from acquisition and refurbishment through to longer-term finance.
The company has also broadened its wider property finance range. Earlier this year, Offa launched its Home Purchase Plan, a Sharia-compliant alternative to a conventional residential mortgage, with the lender stating that offers can be issued within an hour depending on credit rating and risk criteria.
More recently, Offa completed the acquisition of Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Sharia-compliant home finance portfolio.
