BankUnited considers sale

Miami Lakes-based BankUnited could be sold in two weeks, according to Bloomberg News. The bank has invited offers from potential buyers, with the expectation that it finalize a sale in two weeks. The bank, which had a market capitalization of $2.38 billion on Friday, could go to a number of buyers — including BB&T and TD Bank, which have been looking to expand their reach in the Sunshine State, the Sun Sentinel reported. Spokespeople for those banks declined to comment. BankUnited is being advised by Goldman Sachs as it explores potential deals. [Sun Sentinel]

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