This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in making cash loans or extending credit through credit instruments (except credit cards and sales finance agreements). Providing credit sales by issuing credit cards--are classified in Industry 522210, Credit Card Issuing; Providing leases for equipment and other assets without sales financing-- are classified in Subsector 532, Rental and Leasing Services; Accepting deposits and lending funds from these deposits--are classified in Industry Group 5221, Depository Credit Intermediation; Arranging loans for others on a commission or fee basis--are classified Industry 522310, Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers; and Guaranteeing international trade loans--are classified in Industry 52412, Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers.
