This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in originating (making) and selling mortgage and other real estate loans, except farm, to permanent investors, and servicing these loans.

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Establishments primarily engaged in servicing loans for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions; loan servicing functions include collection of payments, securing of escrow funds, payment of property taxes and insurance, monitoring delinquencies, and accounting for remitting principal and interest payments to the loan holder--are classified in Industry 522390, Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation.