SouthStar Bank, 5925 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin, will open in December. The company was created in 2015 through the consolidation of longtime financial institutions First Star Bank, Texas Star Bank and Lone Star Bank. The business specializes in commercial real estate lending and mortgages. Recently, Austin-area branches opened in Leander and Round Rock, comprising 15 full-service branches and five loan offices. 512-243-7430. www.southstarbank.com