Unified Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in business for about 124 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $871.7M in total assets and $702.1M in deposits, with 19 offices across 2 states.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Unified Bank scores 62/100, which we describe as moderate. That is higher than only 22% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 157 banks headquartered in Ohio, it ranks 122nd. Its strongest component is funding & liquidity (89/100; 70% loans-to-deposits, 16% uninsured), and its lowest is capital cushion (40/100; 8.99%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score fell 9 points (71 → 62), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 31 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 74 |
| Q3 2024 | 74 |
| Q4 2024 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | 71 |
| Q2 2025 | 71 |
| Q3 2025 | 70 |
| Q4 2025 | 70 |
| Q1 2026 | 62 |
| Q2 2026 | 62 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.39% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.52% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.55% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.51% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.24% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.23% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.18% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.17% |
| Q2 2026 | 8.99% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.16% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.17% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.16% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.39% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.36% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.49% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.46% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.30% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.29% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.39% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.38% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.38% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.36% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.36% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.36% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.31% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.38% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 62 | $871.7M | 8.99% | 1.29% | 1.38% | 70.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 62 | $852.6M | 9.17% | 1.30% | 1.31% | 72.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 70 | $851.7M | 9.18% | 0.46% | 1.36% | 74.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 70 | $862.5M | 9.23% | 0.49% | 1.36% | 74.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 71 | $842.8M | 9.24% | 0.36% | 1.36% | 75.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 71 | $825.5M | 9.51% | 0.39% | 1.33% | 77.3% |
| Q4 2024 | 74 | $813.9M | 9.55% | 0.16% | 1.38% | 77.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 74 | $821.9M | 9.52% | 0.17% | 1.38% | 74.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 74 | $818.1M | 9.39% | 0.16% | 1.39% | 75.6% |
2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Ohio
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peoples Bank Co.Bank Coldwater, OH | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $859.2M | 11.9% | 0.13% | vs |
| Mechanics BankBank Mansfield, OH | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $896.4M | 8.4% | 0.42% | vs |
| The Old Fort Banking CompanyBank Old Fort, OH | 72 out of 100, Strong | $843.9M | 8.9% | 0.20% | vs |
| Minster BankBank Minster, OH | 79 out of 100, Strong | $811.6M | 10.1% | 0.14% | vs |
| The Killbuck Savings Bank CompanyBank Killbuck, OH | 73 out of 100, Strong | $953.8M | 9.5% | 0.01% | vs |
| First Federal Community Bank, National AssociationBank Dover, OH | 75 out of 100, Strong | $994.6M | 9.4% | 0.08% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Unified Bank?
Yes. Unified Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #9463). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 16.0% of deposits ($112.4M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 8.99%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 13.22% (benchmark: 10%).
19 locations
Branches
Unified Bank lists 19 offices in 17 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Lancaster, OH (2)
- Saint Clairsville, OH (2)
- Bridgeport, OH (1)
- Colerain, OH (1)
- Dellroy, OH (1)
- Dover, OH (1)
- Glouster, OH (1)
- Jewett, OH (1)
- Martins Ferry, OH (1)
- Moundsville, WV (1)
- Nelsonville, OH (1)
- New Philadelphia, OH (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Unified Bank reported 241 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 2549001ZX3163R62TB83): 171 originated ($28,355,000 total), 33 denied, and 18 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 14.8%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Unified Bank
- Former names
- The Citizens Savings Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 9463
- RSSD ID
- 584724
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- United Bcorp Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1902
- Headquarters
- 201 S 4th St, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
- Website
- www.unifiedbank.com
- Employees
- 124
Quick answers
Unified Bank: common questions
Is Unified Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Unified Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #9463). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Unified Bank's TellerScore?
62 out of 100 (Moderate), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Unified Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #9463 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Unified Bank have?
19 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Martins Ferry
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Federal Credit UnionCredit union Moundsville, WV | 99 out of 100, Very strong | $26.8M | 15.1% | 0.12% | vs |
| First Choice America Community Federal Credit UnionCredit union Weirton, WV | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $713.9M | 18.1% | 0.15% | vs |
| Ibew 141 Federal Credit UnionCredit union Saint Clairsvil, OH | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $1.3M | 19.6% | 0.00% | vs |
| Washington Financial BankBank Washington, PA | 81 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 14.7% | 0.46% | vs |
| Eagle Can Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Wellsburg, WV | 80 out of 100, Strong | $455K | 32.2% | 1.18% | vs |
| Hancock County Savings Bank, F.S.B.Bank Chester, WV | 79 out of 100, Strong | $508.0M | 18.4% | 0.63% | vs |