BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) is a bank holding company based in Miami Lakes, Florida, operating through its subsidiary BankUnited, National Association. The company provides a broad range of commercial banking products and services, including deposit accounts, commercial lending and treasury management. It serves middle-market and small-business clients, offering tailored financing solutions across a variety of industry sectors.
The bank’s lending portfolio includes commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans and construction financing, as well as residential mortgage lending. Deposit products encompass business and consumer checking and savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. In addition, BankUnited offers specialized treasury management services such as cash concentration, electronic funds transfer and merchant card processing.
BankUnited primarily serves customers in South Florida, with additional commercial banking and wealth management centers in New York, New Jersey, Texas and California. The company complements its core banking operations with a wealth advisory unit that provides investment management, trust services and private banking solutions for high‐net‐worth individuals and institutions.
Founded in its current form in 2009 under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer John A. Kanas, BankUnited has grown through both organic expansion and selective acquisitions. Its management team combines industry veterans in banking and financial services, with a focus on disciplined credit underwriting and personalized client service. The company’s headquarters in Miami Lakes serves as a hub for strategy, operations and risk management.
