The largest bank failure so far in 2009 is also notable because the failed bank's buyer is a consortium of private-equity firms. BankUnited, FSB, based in Coral Gables, Fla., was closed by the Office of Thrift Supervision on Thursday, and the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation was appointed receiver.
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