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. Industry participants are generally more active in mortgage lending, predominantly residential lending with 1-4 family residential mortgages constituting the most significant asset on thrifts' balance sheet. Savings institutions mostly finance their lending activity by accepting deposits, which constitutes the major difference relative to most other mortgage providers.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.