amerant bancorp inc. operates as the bank holding company for amerant bank, n.a. that provides banking products and services to individuals and businesses in the united states and internationally. it offers a range of checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts. the company also provides variable and fixed rate commercial real estate loans; loans secured by owner-occupied properties; loans to domestic and foreign individuals primarily secured by personal residence; working capital loans, asset-based lending, participations in shared national credits, purchased receivables, and small business administration loans; loans to financial institutions and acceptances; and consumer loans and overdrafts. in addition, it offers trust and estate planning products and services, brokerage and investment advisory services in global capital markets, and wealth management and fiduciary services. further, the company provides debit and credit cards; remote deposit