$185.5M merger now complete between local community banks
By Gabriel Dillard
Published on April 1, 2026.
Community West Bank and United Security Bancshares have completed their merger, resulting in a $185.5M acquisition. The merger will create a community bank with around $5 billion in assets. The companies will retain the banking offices for both Community West Bank (1919) and United security. The acquisition will be led by James J.