LightStream Named Exclusive Online Lender For Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, CA and ATLANTA -- Sept. 15, 2014: LightStream, a national online consumer lending division of SunTrust Bank , is the exclusive online lender for KBB.com, announces Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. The LightStream AnythingLoan provides KBB.com site visitors simple online financing that can be used for cars, trucks and motorcycles, anywhere in the United States.

"With LightStream, Kelley Blue Book now offers millions of car shoppers a seamless experience to apply for financing while they are researching their next vehicle on KBB.com," said Damon Bennett, vice president of eCommerce and data syndication for Kelley Blue Book. "Using LightStream, car shoppers can gain time and peace of mind moving forward with financing options directly on KBB.com in a smooth, convenient transition that gets them one step closer to owning their car of choice."

LightStream provides unsecured vehicle financing to KBB.com visitors upon approval. Qualified consumers can borrow between $5,000-$100,000 at terms of their choosing and at competitive fixed rates, starting as low as 1.99% APR with AutoPay for a new auto. LightStream loan applicants submit a short online form that only takes minutes to complete with little-to-no paperwork. In addition, approved borrowers can have funds deposited directly into their bank account, as soon as the same day of application, if certain conditions are met.

"LightStream delivers financing at competitive rates through an entirely online, streamlined process," said Gary Miller, business head of LightStream. "Kelley Blue Book helps shoppers research their options and decide what they want to buy. Together, KBB.com and LightStream let consumers focus their time on finding the car they want, instead of worrying about its financing."