Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank, a longstanding financial institution, was founded in 1849 in Detroit, Michigan, originally known as the Detroit Savings Fund Institute. Over the years, Comerica has grown through strategic mergers and expansions, adopting its current name in 1982. Today, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Comerica operates with a focus on three main areas: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, and Wealth Management.

The Commercial Bank division supports small and middle-market businesses with loans, deposits, and cash management services. The Retail Bank offers consumer lending, deposit accounts, and mortgage services, while the Wealth Management division provides investment advisory, trust, and private banking services to affluent individuals and institutions.

As of November 2025, Comerica operates over 300 branches across key markets, including Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, and the Southeast. Recent efforts have concentrated on expanding into high-growth areas like North Carolina. This expansion reflects Comerica’s strategy to increase its presence in dynamic regions, particularly in the Southeast, Texas, Arizona, and California by 2030.

Comerica's credibility is evident in its consistent ranking among the top U.S. banks by asset size. The bank employs around 11,000 people and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CMA. A notable milestone in its history is the pending acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp, announced in October 2025. This merger, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to create the ninth-largest bank in the United States, enhancing Comerica's geographic reach and service capabilities.

For commercial real estate professionals, Comerica's extensive branch network and focus on growth in high-density markets present significant opportunities. The bank's proactive expansion into the Southeast and other rapidly developing regions underscores its role as a pivotal player in the financial sector, offering stability and expertise in financial transactions.