SIC 6159 — Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions
Description & Classification
SIC code 6159 representing 'Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 522299 - International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation (via SIC1987:6159→NAICS1997:522294→2002:522294→2007:522294→2012:522294→2017:522294→2022:522299)
- NAICS 522220 - Sales Financing (via SIC1987:6159→NAICS1997:52222→2002:522220→2007:522220→2012:522220→2017:522220→2022:522220)
- NAICS 522292 - Real Estate Credit (via SIC1987:6159→NAICS1997:522292→2002:522292→2007:522292→2012:522292→2017:522292→2022:522292)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 6159 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions |
| Division | Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate |
| Major Group | Major Group 61: Nondepository Credit Institutions |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 6159:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 61 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 61
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 6159 represent?
SIC 6159 is 'Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 61: Nondepository Credit Institutions (Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 522299 (International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation), 522220 (Sales Financing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 6159?
SIC code 6159 maps to modern NAICS codes: 522299 - International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation, 522220 - Sales Financing, 522292 - Real Estate Credit.