This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in lending money to individuals for automotive purchases, including trucks, through a contractual installment sales agreement, either directly from or through sales financing arrangements with dealers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Granting short-term credit to business or commercial enterprises (other than in exchange for credit-related assets)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5222203, Commercial Finance Companies; and
• Providing financing for automobiles or trucks through a lease agreement--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5222209, Financing Leases.