Published 4 hours ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours agoShow Less IconTexas bank looks to grow in NM by buying Albuquerque lender Summary by American BankerWestStar Bank, based in El Paso, Texas, has reached an agreement to buy Southwest Capital Bank of Albuquerque. The deal would significantly expand WestStar's presence in New Mexico.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconThe Business JournalsCenterFactualityOwnershipWestStar Bank merges with Southwest Capital Bank in latest regional consolidationThe combined bank will have about $3.8 billion in assets and more than 400 employees across 20 branches. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.2 hours ago·Charlotte, United StatesRead Full ArticleAmerican BankerFactualityOwnershipTexas bank looks to grow in NM by buying Albuquerque lenderWestStar Bank, based in El Paso, Texas, has reached an agreement to buy Southwest Capital Bank of Albuquerque. The deal would significantly expand WestStar's presence in New Mexico.4 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated2 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageAmerican Banker broke the news 4 hours ago on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsEl Paso Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsEl Paso Plus IconShow All