NAICS 522220 - Sales Financing

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What is NAICS 522220

NAICS code 522220 covers establishments primarily engaged in sales financing, which involves lending money to facilitate the purchase of goods through contractual installment sales agreements. This sector also includes businesses that combine sales financing with leasing activities. Companies operating in this industry typically provide financing solutions either directly to consumers or through arrangements with dealers, enabling the acquisition of collateralized goods such as vehicles, machinery, or equipment. These financing services are critical for enabling large or capital-intensive purchases without requiring full upfront payment. Government agencies contract for these services to support procurement programs that require flexible payment options and to manage financing risks associated with acquiring goods over time. This sector plays a vital role in facilitating capital flow and asset acquisition within both public and private sectors.

Industry Classification for NAICS 522220

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in sales financing or sales financing in combination with leasing. Sales financing establishments are primarily engaged in lending money for the purpose of providing collateralized goods through a contractual installment sales agreement, either directly from or through arrangements with dealers.

Breakdown for NAICS 522220

  • Focuses on lending money for collateralized goods via installment sales contracts.
  • Includes establishments combining sales financing with leasing services.
  • Covers financing provided directly or through dealer arrangements.
  • Typical contract sizes range from small to multi-million dollar agreements.
  • Supports government procurement of equipment, vehicles, and capital goods.
  • Subject to federal and state financial regulations and lending standards.

Included Activities for NAICS 522220

  • Providing installment sales financing for equipment and vehicles.
  • Structuring lease-purchase agreements combining financing and leasing.
  • Collaborating with dealers to facilitate consumer credit arrangements.
  • Managing accounts and servicing financed contracts.
  • Assessing credit risk and collateral valuation for financed goods.
  • Negotiating contract terms with government agencies and dealers.
  • Monitoring compliance with financing agreements and regulatory requirements.
  • Supporting government asset acquisition through flexible payment options.

Business Types for NAICS 522220

  • Sales financing companies
  • Leasing firms with sales financing operations
  • Financial institutions specializing in installment lending
  • Equipment financing providers
  • Consumer finance companies
  • Dealer finance subsidiaries

Subcategories for NAICS 522220

  • Automobile finance leasing companies
  • Automobile financing
  • Commercial and inventory financing (except international trade financing)
  • Equipment finance leasing
  • Financing, sales
  • Installment sales financing
  • Insurance premium financing
  • Leasing in combination with sales financing
  • Machinery finance leasing
  • Sales financing
  • Truck finance leasing

Government Buyers for NAICS 522220

Federal, state, and local government agencies often engage sales financing services to support procurement of equipment, vehicles, and technology through installment agreements. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and various transportation departments require flexible financing options to acquire essential goods without immediate capital outlay. These agencies use sales financing to optimize budget management, spread costs over time, and leverage financing arrangements that allow for timely acquisition of critical assets. Additionally, agencies involved in public infrastructure and transportation projects benefit from sales financing to accelerate procurement while managing cash flow and fiscal planning effectively.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 522220

Contracts under NAICS 522220 typically include financing agreements, installment sales contracts, and lease-purchase arrangements. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding or negotiated contracts, depending on the complexity and scale of the financing required. Contract values vary widely based on the type and value of goods financed, commonly ranging from tens of thousands to multi-million-dollar agreements. Government contracts may also include provisions for servicing and managing financed assets, with performance-based elements to ensure compliance and effective financing terms. Additionally, agencies may utilize indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to secure ongoing financing services as needs arise.

Details for NAICS 522220

Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry

NAICS Code Industry Title
521 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
5211 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
52111 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
521110 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
522 Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
5221 Depository Credit Intermediation
52211 Commercial Banking
522110 Commercial Banking
52213 Credit Unions
522130 Credit Unions
52218 Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation
522180 Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation
5222 Nondepository Credit Intermediation
52221 Credit Card Issuing
522210 Credit Card Issuing
52222 Sales Financing
522220 Current Sales Financing
52229 Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
522291 Consumer Lending
522292 Real Estate Credit
522299 International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
5223 Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
52231 Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
522310 Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
52232 Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
522320 Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
52239 Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
522390 Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
523 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
5231 Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
52315 Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
523150 Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
52316 Commodity Contracts Intermediation
523160 Commodity Contracts Intermediation
5232 Securities and Commodity Exchanges
52321 Securities and Commodity Exchanges
523210 Securities and Commodity Exchanges
5239 Other Financial Investment Activities
52391 Miscellaneous Intermediation
523910 Miscellaneous Intermediation
52394 Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
523940 Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
52399 All Other Financial Investment Activities
523991 Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities
523999 Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
524 Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
5241 Insurance Carriers
52411 Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers
524113 Direct Life Insurance Carriers
524114 Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
52412 Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers
524126 Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
524127 Direct Title Insurance Carriers
524128 Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers
52413 Reinsurance Carriers
524130 Reinsurance Carriers
5242 Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
52421 Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
524210 Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
52429 Other Insurance Related Activities
524291 Claims Adjusting
524292 Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds
524298 All Other Insurance Related Activities
525 Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
5251 Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
52511 Pension Funds
525110 Pension Funds
52512 Health and Welfare Funds
525120 Health and Welfare Funds
52519 Other Insurance Funds
525190 Other Insurance Funds
5259 Other Investment Pools and Funds
52591 Open-End Investment Funds
525910 Open-End Investment Funds
52592 Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts
525920 Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts
52599 Other Financial Vehicles
525990 Other Financial Vehicles

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