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Lightstone Auto’s Signio platform

Nov 21, 2025 Lightstone Auto, Signio platform, Ursula Holtmann

Lightstone Auto’s Signio platform

Lightstone Auto has launched a new alternative lender integration functionality that empowers alternative lenders, rent to own companies and smaller or niche lenders access to connect directly with dealerships through a digital transactional platform. From application and supporting documentation to offer participation and digital contract signing, Signio simplifies and unifies every step of the journey, helping put more consumers behind wheels.

“Signio’s new integration capability gives alternative lenders options to access the dealer market without the complexity of manual leads and toggling between different systems while still ensuring that our dealer partners transact with all lenders seamlessly and effectively. Giving access to a trusted, established dealer platform without the complexity of building individual connections,” says Ursula Holtmann, Industry Strategist at Lightstone Auto. “In digitising every stage of the process, we’re helping our partners reduce turnaround times, improve customer experience, and unlock new revenue opportunities.”

Through its digital-first architecture, Signio offers:

• Frictionless integration: connect once to access multiple dealerships and channels.

• Operational efficiency: manage applications, electronic documents, offers, and contracts in one secure platform, reducing manual processes and errors.

• Market expansion: instantly broaden reach to dealers and buyers actively seeking flexible finance and rental solutions.

• Digital trust and transparency: benefit from real-time tracking, auditability, and secure digital signing for all parties.

“For innovative lenders, this is an opportunity to scale smarter,” adds Ursula, “Signio provides a compliant and data-driven environment where businesses can test, grow and optimise their offerings in partnership with dealerships across the country. Not only do we provide a tool, but we can also assist with insights to help with decision making on assets.”

Alternative lenders who are interested in integration can contact

ursulah@lightstone.co.za to explore how their solutions can be made available through Signio.