Community banks are navigating a mixed operating backdrop marked by still-elevated funding costs, competitive deposit pricing and the need to balance loan growth with disciplined credit risk management. In this environment, United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) and Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) stand out as two regional institutions with similar core banking foundations but distinct operating footprints and business levers. UBCP operates through Unified Bank with 18 banking centers across multiple Ohio counties and p ...