Unity Bank

Courtyard Luxury Senior Living will take over the site of the former Clinton Holiday Inn. - UNITY BANK
Jan 4, 2024

Former Clinton Holiday Inn will transform to assisted living, memory care center

Unity Bank provided the construction loan to a local entrepreneur for the conversion, which will also include a separate adult day care center.

Unity Bank is opening a new full-service branch in Lake Hiawatha, the community bank’s first location in Morris County and third new retail banking site since December. The new branch will open this summer at 66 N. Beverwyck Road.
May 23, 2023

Unity Bank opening 1st Morris County branch

Bank President and CEO James Hughes called the new location in Lake Hiawatha “a logical expansion of our retail service footprint.”

Unity Bank announced the opening of its Fort Lee Branch, located at 899 Palisades Ave., Feb. 6, 2023.
Feb 7, 2023

Unity Bank opens new Bergen County branch

On the heels of debuting a location in Ocean County in December 2022, the Clinton-based institution is now also operating from an additional spot in Fort Lee.

Ascendia Bank moved its headquarters and set up a mortgage lending center at 11 Harristown Road in Glen Rock.
Jan 9, 2023

Community banks adapt to changing times

Particularly coming out of the pandemic, with its boost in the adoption of digital processes and conveniences in all facets of life, the time to innovate or suffer the consequences is nigh.

Unity Bank opened a new, full-service branch in Lakewood at 1255 Route 70 in December 2022.
Dec 6, 2022

Unity Bank opens full-service Lakewood branch, plans for Bergen County location

The move extends the community financial institution's reach into Ocean County, while it also sets the stage for next month's northern expansion.

Ryan Peene, senior vice president and chief depository officer, Unity Bank.
Oct 25, 2022

Unity Bank adds Peene as chief depository officer

Industry veteran Ryan Peene most recently served as senior vice president and director of market growth and development for Elmwood Park-based Spencer Savings Bank.

Unity Bancorp Inc., parent company of Unity Bank, was recently added as a member of the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 Index as noted on a Times Square message board in New York City.
Jul 12, 2022

Russell 2000 Index adds Clinton’s Unity Bank as member

With a focus on U.S. small businesses, the Index is regarded as a bellwether of the nation's economy.

Jim Donovan, chief lending officer, Unity Bank.
May 10, 2022

Unity Bank brings on new chief lending officer

Bringing with him 35 years of experience, Jim Donovan joins the Clinton-based institution as CLO.

Marking its southern-most office in the state, Unity Bank opened a new commercial and residential lending office in Ocean County at 1255 Route 70 in Lakewood.
Apr 4, 2022

Unity Bank taps new SBA manager

Alvita Ayers joined the financial institution's Small Business Administration and commercial lending teams in 2014.

Marking its southern-most office in the state, Unity Bank opened a new commercial and residential lending office in Ocean County at 1255 Route 70 in Lakewood.
Feb 28, 2022

Unity Bank expands service area with Ocean County office

Marking its southernmost branch in the state, the financial institution opened a new location dedicated to commercial and residential lending in the state's fastest-growing municipality.

Unity Bank and its employees have donated $34,200 to 19 food pantries in New Jersey and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, including Feeding Hands of Bridgewater. From left, Unity Bank Area Manager Wendy Ewen presents a $1,800 donation to Feeding Hands Executive Director and Founder Lois Bennett.
Dec 27, 2021

Unity Bank’s annual holiday giving hits $34K

The tradition, which has been observed for more than 10 years, will see donations distributed to these 19 food pantries across the institution's service areas.

Unity Bank celebrates its new branch at Centurion Union center in October 2021 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from left: Union Chamber Executive Director/CEO James Masterson, Union Township Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo, Unity Commercial Loan Officer Chris Bono, Union Township Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio, Union Township Mayor Michele Delisfort, Landmark Founder Manny Fernandez, Unity Chief Financial Officer George Boyan, Unity Union Area Manager Ana Diaz, Unity Retail Branch Administrator Carolina Alvarez, Unity Chief Operating Officer John Kauchak, and Unity Director of Sales and Chief Administrative Officer Janice Bolomey.
Oct 21, 2021

Unity Bank expands with Centurion Union Center branch

The Union Township Chamber of Commerce and the financial institution joined with business and community leaders to celebrate the new, 1,800-square-foot downtown location.