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Amerant Bank, History

The following are major historical events for Amerant Bank, including mergers and acquisitions.

1979-09-17Institution established: Original name:The Gold Coast National Bank
1982-04-23Changed name to Commercebank, National Association
1990-03-22Acquired Miami National Bank (17665) in MIAMI, FL
1990-03-30Acquired Imperial Bank (26469) in CORAL GABLES, FL
1993-02-01Moved bank headquarters from DADE COUNTY, FL to CORAL GABLES, FL
2003-05-13Change trust powers from TRUST POWERS NOT GRANTED to FULL TRUST POWERS GRANTED
2005-04-22Acquired First Texoma Bank (16699) in HOUSTON, TX
2006-05-05Acquired Florida Savings Bank (34798) in MIAMI, FL
2007-11-01Changed name to Mercantil Commercebank, National Association
2017-01-01Changed name to Mercantil Bank, National Association
2018-10-23Changed name to Amerant Bank, National Association
2021-04-01Acquired Amerant Trust, National AssociationAmerant Bank, National Association (57852) in CORAL GABLES, FL.