DETROIT, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today announced that it has completed the renewal of $12.5 billion in credit facilities at both the parent company and at its banking subsidiary, Ally Bank, with a syndicate of 18 lenders. The secured facilities represent an increase of $1 billion from the prior lines and can be used to fund consumer and commercial automotive assets.
"A diversified funding strategy remains a key objective to effectively support the needs of Ally's auto finance business," said Ally Corporate Treasurer Bradley Brown. "These facilities were renewed with improved economic and structural terms that accommodate the continued evolution and growth of our auto finance business."
The $12.5 billion funding capacity is comprised of two facilities, both maturing in March 2017, an $8 billion facility, which is available to the parent company and a second $4.5 billion facility available to Ally Bank.
About Ally Financial Inc.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading automotive financial services company powered by a top direct banking franchise. Ally's automotive services business offers a full spectrum of financial products and services, including new and used vehicle inventory and consumer financing, leasing, vehicle service contracts, commercial loans and vehicle remarketing services, as well as a variety of insurance offerings, including inventory insurance, insurance consultative services for dealers and other ancillary products. Ally Bank, the company's direct banking subsidiary and member FDIC, offers an array of deposit products, including certificates of deposit, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRA deposit products and interest checking. Ally's Corporate Finance unit provides financing to middle-market companies across a broad range of industries.
With approximately $151.8 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2014, Ally operates as a financial holding company. For more information, visit the Ally media site at http://media.ally.com or follow Ally on Twitter: @Ally.
Contact:
Gina Proia
646-781-2692
gina.proia@ally.com
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