NAICS 522120

Savings Institutions

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Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in accepting time deposits, making mortgage and real estate loans, and investing in high-grade securities. Savings and loan associations and savings banks are included in this industry.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.

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Savings institutions accept time deposits and originate mortgage and real estate loans as their primary business, distinguishing them from commercial banks which focus on demand deposits and commercial lending. Savings institutions also differ from credit unions, which are member-owned cooperatives, and from other depository intermediaries classified elsewhere in the depository credit intermediation sector.

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