Personal Solutions
We empower you to meet your financial goals with the expertise and suite of services we've designed with you in mind.
Strengthening Businesses
As a trusted business partner, we invest in local businesses. When they thrive, it helps our great state's economy grow and prosper.
Supporting Community
For 200 years, we have been supporting those in need by giving back to local charitable organizations and investing in community development.
BNWise
THE KEY TO EDUCATION IS BNWISE
BankNewport's financial education program, BNWise, offers the knowledge and skills you need to make the best financial decision for you or your family.
OceanPoint Marine Lending
EXPERIENCED MARINE FINANCING
Present or future boaters can find personalized marine financing programs for new and used boats and refinancing for existing boat loans. Competitive rates, dedicated buyer support, quick access to funds, and more.
OceanPoint Marine Lending
EXPERIENCED MARINE FINANCING
Present or future boaters can find personalized marine financing programs for new and used boats and refinancing for existing boat loans. Competitive rates, dedicated buyer support, quick access to funds, and more.
OceanPoint Investment Solutions
comprehensive financial services
Our advisors will work with you to create a powerful portfolio designed to help guide all types of investors towards financial well-being.
BankNewport In the News
BankNewport Celebrates Ranking As One of the Nation’s Best Banks to Work For
November 24, 2023
NEWPORT, RI – (November 22, 2023) – BankNewport was today named one of the 2023 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. On the 2023 list, BankNewport […]
READ MOREBankNewport Grants Served Food Insecurity Needs Throughout Rhode Island
November 8, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I – November 8, 2023 – Grants extended by BankNewport this past spring helped support various nonprofit organizations during the summer and early fall months to serve those facing food insecurity in communities around Rhode Island. Grants included $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Rhode Island in Providence; $10,000 to FabNewport in Newport; $10,000 to […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names George D. Duarte, Jr. Senior Vice President, Director of Business Banking
October 25, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 24, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that George D. Duarte, Jr. has been named Senior Vice President, Director of Business Banking. Duarte collaborates closely with commercial lenders, branch managers, and residential mortgage originators to drive substantial growth, while upholding stringent credit quality standards and safeguarding the Bank’s profitability margins. Duarte […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Kyle Martin Vice President, Director of Compliance and CRA Officer
October 19, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 18, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Kyle A. Martin has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Compliance. In his new position, Martin will be the internal consultant to management and business lines throughout the organization related to the Bank’s Compliance Management Program. He has also been appointed the Bank’s […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards Grant to South County Museum Camp Program
October 4, 2023
Newport, RI – October 4, 2023 – BankNewport recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the South County Museum in Narragansett, to support their partnership with Camp Fuller, the renowned summer camp of the Greater Providence YMCA. The South County Museum cares for and displays over 20,000 unique objects that encourage exploring Rhode Island’s rich and […]
READ MOREBankNewport Expands Providence County and Northern Rhode Island Footprint with New Branch in Lincoln
September 20, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I. (September 20, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has opened its first location in Lincoln, at 1 Wake Robin Road, the bank’s 19th branch in Rhode Island. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Town Administrator Phillip Gould, the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO Liz Catucci, and BankNewport representatives […]
READ MOREBankNewport and Preservation Society of Newport County Wrap Successful “Nature Connects” LEGO Sculpture Exhibition at Green Animals Topiary Garden
September 18, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I. (September 18, 2023) – BankNewport President & CEO Jack Murphy and Preservation Society of Newport County CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe recently experienced an immersive tour of the spectacular “Nature Connects” LEGO sculpture exhibition by renowned artist Sean Kenney at the picturesque Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth. BankNewport was one of […]
READ MOREBoat Buying Checklist
September 13, 2023
Buying a boat can be an exciting process, with many items to consider, such as the type of boat, the financing options, and possible trade-in options. At OceanPoint Marine Lending we are dedicated to helping our customers make decisions to find the perfect boat! Here are some things to consider before you get started in […]
READ MOREBankNewport Supports STEAM Education by Providing Sunshade for Outdoor Classroom at Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
September 1, 2023
Portsmouth, RI – Sun shading has been installed to enhance learning at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s outdoor classroom with funding from BankNewport. The sun shading provides a safe outdoor space for children to study science and learn-by-doing. “We are thrilled to support the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s mission to foster STEAM education through hands-on learning,” said […]
READ MOREBankNewport Partners with Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust on Indigenous Food Access Program
August 30, 2023
Newport, RI – August 30, 2023 – BankNewport has awarded the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust a grant for the Indigenous Roots Forever Food Access Program. The program builds backyard gardens for Indigenous families and then trains the families in caring for those gardens using traditional practices. It is the brainchild of Musquant Nompashim Netas (aka Irving “Rocky” Johnson), […]
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