3. Housing Finance Company: Any company which is carrying on as its principal business the financing of acquisition or development of plots of land in connection therewith is called Housing Finance Company. 4. Investment Company Any company which is carrying on as its principal business the acquisition of securities is termed as Investment Company. 5. Loan Company It is a company which is carrying on as its principal business the providing of finance whether by making loans or advance or otherwise for any activity other than its own. This category does not include an equipment leasing or hire purchase finance company or a housing finance company.
