With a 2.2% yield and a five-year payment history, investors probably think Community West Bancshares looks like a reliable dividend stock. A 2.2% yield is not inspiring, but the longer payment history has some appeal. The company also returned around 1.5% of its market capitalisation to shareholders in the form of stock buybacks over the past year. Some simple research can reduce the risk of buying Community West Bancshares for its dividend - read on to learn more.