Huntington Bank Expands Commercial Banking to Austin, Ranks Eighth in Texas Deposits
Huntington National Bank is launching commercial banking in Austin and central Texas after acquiring Cadence and Veritex, making it the eighth largest Texas bank by deposits. It named Claire Harrison as senior managing director, while analysts forecast Q1 net interest income and loan growth ahead of earnings.
1. Commercial Banking Expansion in Austin
Huntington Commercial Bank is bringing its middle-market and corporate banking services to Austin and central Texas, marking its latest geographic expansion after entering North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida markets. The move follows acquisitions of Houston-based Cadence Bank and Dallas-based Veritex Bank, elevating it to the eighth largest deposit holder in Texas, converting ten Cadence branches into Huntington locations in mid-2026 under the leadership of newly appointed senior managing director Claire Harrison.
2. Q1 Outlook and Analyst Projections
Ahead of its Q1 earnings report for the quarter ended March, analysts are forecasting key metrics including net interest income, loan growth and fee revenue. These projections will shape market expectations for the regional bank’s profitability and balance sheet performance.