Zanzibar Financing

Zanzibar Financing We provide stress-free property ownership tailored to Islamic principles.

Whether it's contract-for-deed or alternative solutions, we cater to people who adhere to ethical and religious prohibitions that restrict them from accessing mortgages and loans.

Life doesn’t pause for credit scores, timelines, or perfect paperwork — and neither do real-life housing needs.At Zanzib...
12/15/2025

Life doesn’t pause for credit scores, timelines, or perfect paperwork — and neither do real-life housing needs.

At Zanzibar Financing, we help people navigate real estate financing when traditional bank loans aren’t the right fit. Life changes like divorce, medical bills, job loss, or business ups and downs don’t mean opportunity should stop.

That’s why we offer non-traditional financing options, including contract-for-deed solutions (land-contract in Ohio), designed to meet people where they are — with clarity, flexibility, and respect.

If you’re a buyer, investor, or realtor in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Ohio facing a unique situation, we’re here to talk it through.

💬 Message us or visit zanzibarfinancing.com
🏡 Financing solutions beyond the bank

Ohio — BIG news! 🎉Zanzibar Financing is officially expanding our ethical, accessible real-estate financing solutions acr...
11/28/2025

Ohio — BIG news! 🎉
Zanzibar Financing is officially expanding our ethical, accessible real-estate financing solutions across Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Akron.

If you’ve been turned down by a bank… you STILL have a path to ownership.

We’re now offering Residential + Commercial Land Contract financing for:
• Business owners
• Self-employed / 1099 income earners
• Investors building rental portfolios
• First-time commercial buyers
• Clients rebuilding after divorce or bankruptcy
• Those seeking faith-aligned options
• Anyone blocked by strict traditional bank guidelines

We offer ethical, flexible options designed for real people with real goals.

👉 Save this post if you or someone you know is planning to buy in Ohio.
👉 Share this with a business owner, investor, or family who needs alternative financing options.
👉 DM us to start your application.

📧 [email protected]
📞 Ohio Office: 614-259-8129
📞 MN Office: (612) 405-3166
🌐www.zanzibarfinancing.com

Serving Ohio & Minnesota

11/06/2025

Watch our FAQs for answers to some of our most common questions 👇

Whether you’re an investor, business owner, or realtor — we offer faith-based, flexible financing designed to overcome traditional barriers.

✅ Fast turnaround
✅ Residential, Commercial & Investor properties
✅ Now serving MN, OH, and WI

📞 Let’s talk: (612) 405-3166
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🏡 Agents — traditional lending has limits, but your clients shouldn’t.At Zanzibar Financing, we help realtors and invest...
10/22/2025

🏡 Agents — traditional lending has limits, but your clients shouldn’t.

At Zanzibar Financing, we help realtors and investors across Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin close deals that banks can’t — through creative, flexible, faith-based financing solutions.

💡 Here’s how we do it:
• Islamic Financing Options
• Contract-for-Deed & Land Contract Options
• Payment Flexibility for Your Clients

Whether you’re working with a first-time investor or an experienced buyer, we’re here to help you get the deal done.

📅 Invite us to your next Lunch & Learn or connect directly at zanzibarfinancing.com

10/09/2025

💡 When the bank said no… we said, let’s look at it differently.

At Zanzibar Financing, we help Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio investors and realtors close the deals that traditional lenders can’t — through Contract for Deeds (Land Contracts in OH).

✅ Faith-based financing available
✅ Flexible terms
✅ Community-minded approach

Whether you’re an agent looking for more ways to get clients approved or an investor ready to buy your next property, we’re here to help keep deals moving.

Let’s turn “bank said no” into “deal closed.” 💼

🚫 Struggling to get approved for a conventional loan in Ohio, Minnesota, or Wisconsin? You’re not alone.Traditional bank...
10/01/2025

🚫 Struggling to get approved for a conventional loan in Ohio, Minnesota, or Wisconsin? You’re not alone.

Traditional banks often turn away homeowners and investors who are self-employed, have unique financial situations, or are buying non-traditional properties. That’s where Zanzibar Financing can help.

Through our contract-for-deed model (land contracts in Ohio), we make it possible to:
🏡 Buy a home for yourself — even if the bank said no
💼 Invest in property and grow your portfolio
🤝 Help realtors close deals that would otherwise fall apart

If you’re dealing with:
✔️ Self-employment income
✔️ Bad credit or incomplete tax returns
✔️ Religious or non-traditional financing needs

…we’re here to provide real solutions and get you the capital you need.

📢 Realtors — let’s work together to stop losing clients at the financing stage.

👉 Send us a message with the word PARTNER, learn more here: https://zanzibarfinancing.com/contact/

📅 Or schedule a call directly: https://calendly.com/amba-zanzibarfinancing/30min

Together, we can make homeownership and investing possible!

✨ Success Story: Bright Start Child Care Center ✨After 4 years of leasing, Aisha D dreamed of owning her building.When b...
09/11/2025

✨ Success Story: Bright Start Child Care Center ✨

After 4 years of leasing, Aisha D dreamed of owning her building.
When banks said no, Zanzibar Financing stepped in with a commercial contract-for-deed, and her dream of property ownership became a reality.

Now, she’s transforming Bright Start into an Autism Specialty Daycare to give children on the spectrum the specialized care and skills they deserve. 💛

Her journey is proof that when traditional lenders close doors, Zanzibar Financing can help open new ones.

📍 Now serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio — Zanzibar provides creative, non-traditional financing solutions designed to help business owners, investors, and residential buyers achieve their goals when traditional lenders say no.
🔗 Learn more: zanzibarfinancing.com

🚀 Zanzibar Financing is expanding! Our new Columbus, Ohio branch is officially open — now serving clients across Minneso...
08/29/2025

🚀 Zanzibar Financing is expanding! Our new Columbus, Ohio branch is officially open — now serving clients across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

When banks say “no,” we say yes ✅. Through Contract for Deed & Land Contract programs, including Islamic profit-rate options with a minimum 20% down payment, we help homebuyers, investors, and communities own property with confidence.

👥 Agents & Loan Officers – Close more deals with our support
🏡 Buyers – Own property even if you’re self-employed, new to the U.S., or seeking faith-based financing
🌍 Community Leaders – Bring trusted solutions to your community

📲 DM us or visit zanzibarfinancing.com to learn more.

P.S. We’re excited to partner with Ohio community leaders, real estate agents, and loan officers. Let’s connect!

🌟 We’re excited to be featured in Bridge Realty’s marketing for this prime commercial property in Brooklyn Park!A big th...
08/26/2025

🌟 We’re excited to be featured in Bridge Realty’s marketing for this prime commercial property in Brooklyn Park!

A big thank you to Ahmed Ali and Akram Buri for including Zanzibar Financing. Partnerships like these make it possible for us to:
✅ Help buyers and business owners purchase properties through our flexible Contract for Deed programs
✅ Offer solutions when traditional bank financing isn’t an option
✅ Create more ownership opportunities right here in Minnesota 💪

We’re proud to support homeowners and investors across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and now Ohio.

👉 If you’re an agent, broker, or community leader looking for financing alternatives for your clients, let’s connect!

📞 (612) 405-3166
🌐 www.zanzibarfinancing.com

🌟 Big News from Zanzibar Financing! 🌟We’re thrilled to welcome Mohamed Jama as our new General Manager! 🎉Mohamed brings ...
08/26/2025

🌟 Big News from Zanzibar Financing! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Mohamed Jama as our new General Manager! 🎉

Mohamed brings over a decade of experience in residential, commercial, and business lending, with professional roots at JPMorgan Chase and as Founder of Optima Lending. He also serves as a Co-founder & Board Member of NAHA (New American Housing Agency) and sits on the Board of Directors for XIRIK Investment Bank in Dubai.

What sets Mohamed apart? His passion for community. 💡
“Running a successful business isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about serving the community and always prioritizing people over paperwork.”

👥 Here’s how we can help:
✅ Buyers & Investors — Get into your home or property with flexible Contract-for-Deed & Land Contract programs
✅ Agents & Brokers — Close more deals with support for clients who don’t qualify with banks
✅ Community Leaders — Faith-aligned solutions you can confidently recommend

📲 Connect with Mohamed directly at (612) 298-8506 or schedule time on his calendar: calendly.com/MohamedJama

Let’s keep building together in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio! 💪

📍Zanzibar Financing has expanded to Ohio!We’re excited to bring our alternative financing solutions to Ohio! Whether you...
07/25/2025

📍Zanzibar Financing has expanded to Ohio!

We’re excited to bring our alternative financing solutions to Ohio! Whether you're buying a home or investing in property, our Land Contract programs — including Sharia-compliant options — help clients build equity now, not years from now.

🏠 Many of our clients come to us who:
• Don’t qualify for traditional loans
• Are self-employed or rebuilding credit
• Need a faith-based financing option

🤝 We’re now hiring a local Sales Manager for our Columbus, OH office and actively seeking partnerships with real estate agents and loan officers in the area. Reach out to connect.

Let’s connect and make property ownership possible for more families and investors.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 zanzibarfinancing.com
📞 (612) 405-3166

07/19/2025

Denied by the bank? Zanzibar Financing offers another way.
We help clients who don’t qualify for traditional financing become property owners through our Contract-for-Deed and Land Contract programs.

Common reasons clients turn to us:
– Self-employed
– Credit challenges
– Divorce or incomplete tax returns
– Religious restrictions on interest-based loans

We offer:
– Flexible property financing options
– Sharia-compliant programs
– Residential and commercial deals
– Services in MN, WI, and now OH

Want to learn more? Contact us:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (612) 405-3166

P.S. We’ve expanded to OHIO!
We’re now hiring a local Sales Manager for our Columbus, OH office and actively seeking partnerships with real estate agents and loan officers in the area. Reach out to connect.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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