Founded in 1893, Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is a full service financial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and the Virgin Islands.
Popular Inc. is the largest banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and the United States ranks among the 50 largest banks and thrifts by total assests.
The institution's operations include:
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) - With branches in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Popular offers retail and commercial banking services, as well as auto and equipment leasing and financing, mortgage loans, insurance, investment banking and broker-dealer services.
Banco Popular North America (BPNA) - In the U.S., Popular's BPNA has established a community-banking franchise that does business as Popular Community Bank in Florida, New Jersey and New York, providing a broad array of financial services for businesses and consumers, including lending, cash management, consumer finance, mobile banking and mobile check deposit.