BankUnited: Credit Concerns Offset Deposit Growth In Q1

  • BankUnited's strong deposit growth and solid capital position are overshadowed by weak loan demand and credit quality concerns, compressing margins and limiting interest income growth. Q1 results were mixed, with earnings beating estimates due to lower credit loss reserves, but net interest margin and loan book growth remain challenges. Despite improved funding costs and deposit composition, the bank's liquidity is a near-term drag, and reserve levels appear aggressive, given economic uncertainties.