Earns Fourth Consecutive Five-Star Rating
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 13, 2012--
BankUnited (NYSE:BKU), one of the largest independent depository
institutions headquartered in Florida, opened two new branches at the
prime locations of 1695 Alton Rd., Miami Beach and 808 S.E. 17th St.,
Fort Lauderdale. Simultaneously, BankUnited earned a five-star rating
from BauerFinancial, its fourth consecutive superior rating from the
independent bank research firm.
“With our newest branches situated in prime commercial districts,
BankUnited is well-positioned to serve the small- to mid-sized
businesses in these areas. In addition to providing a full range of
consumer banking services, BankUnited is contributing to the growth of
small businesses in Florida by making credit available,” said Gerry
Litrento, senior executive vice president.
Two of the 10 new branches BankUnited is scheduled to open in 2012, the
4,400 square-foot South Beach branch features four full-service teller
stations, four retail bankers, safe deposit boxes and a full-service
drive-up window and the 2,810 square-foot Fort Lauderdale S.E. 17th
Street branch features four full-service teller stations, four retail
bankers and a drive-thru.
BankUnited (NYSE: BKU), headquartered in Miami Lakes, Fla., provides a
wide range of commercial and consumer banking services to businesses and
consumers in 15 Florida counties through more than 97 branches. For
additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com.
Source: BankUnited
BankUnited
Amy Hoffman, 954-776-1999, Ext. 228
ahoffman@piersongrant.com
or
Mary
Harris, 305-817-8117
MHarris@BankUnited.com
