North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0

522 - Credit intermediation and related activities

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in lending funds raised from depositors or by issuing debt securities and establishments that facilitate the lending of funds or issuance of credit by engaging in such activities as mortgage and loan brokerage, clearinghouse and reserve services, and cheque-cashing services.

5221 - Depository credit intermediation^US

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in accepting deposits and lending funds. Deposits are the principal source of funds loaned.

5222 - Non-depository credit intermediation^US

This industry group comprises establishments, both public (government-sponsored enterprises) and private, primarily engaged in extending credit or lending funds raised by credit market borrowing, such as by issuing commercial paper and other debt instruments, and by borrowing from other financial intermediaries.

5223 - Activities related to credit intermediation^US

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services closely related to credit intermediation, but not acting as intermediaries.