We're here to help you thrive.
We believe we have a responsibility to the communities we serve. So we will continue to celebrate you, invest in you, and empower you to realize your dreams. That is our commitment to all Rhode Islanders.
In other words, we're all in.
Realizing Dreams
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, your family, or your business.
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 Insurance
INSURING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSETS
Insurance programs to cover any number of personal and business assets with a dedicated staff providing excellent, custom service to give you peace of mind. Protect your home, your business, your vehicles, and more.
BankNewport In the News
BankNewport Announces Human Resources Appointment
December 20, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 20, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Elena Yates Harootunian of Cranston, Rhode Island, has been appointed vice president, director of human resources. She will be responsible for all human resources functions for BankNewport and its mutual holding company, OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC and affiliates. Elena joins BankNewport from Talbots […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Business Development Officer
December 10, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 25, 2019) – BankNewport’s Business Banking Group is pleased to announce that Adam Duclos, of Swansea, Massachusetts, has been appointed vice president, business development officer. He will be responsible for business development, commercial loan production, cross sales origination and cross team collaboration in the Portsmouth, Tiverton, and East Bay market area. Adam joins BankNewport […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Branch Sales Manager
November 25, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 25, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Serina M. Vieira, of Hope, Rhode Island, has been appointed assistant vice president, branch sales manager of the Bank’s Coventry office located at 730 Centre of New England Boulevard. She joined BankNewport in 2015, and most recently served as branch operations manager of […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Senior Credit Analyst Appointment
November 25, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 25, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Adam A. Jrida, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, has been appointed vice president, senior credit analyst. He will be responsible for performing credit analysis and underwriting of all commercial loan requests, including credit risk monitoring and annual loan reviews. Adam joins BankNewport from Santander […]
READ MOREBankNewport Top Rhode Island SBA 504 Lender 2019
November 21, 2019
NEWPORT, RI (November 21,2019) – BankNewport received the Rhode Island 504 Lender of the Year award at an event sponsored by the Rhode Island District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Center for Women & Enterprise on November 15, 2019. BankNewport ranked number one among all banks in Rhode Island in the […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Loan Officer Appointment
October 21, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 17, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Karen R. Vebber, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has been appointed vice president, residential loan officer. She will be responsible for identifying, developing and originating residential mortgage loans in the Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton geographic area. With over 20 years of experience in […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Portfolio Relationship Manager
October 8, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 03, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Peter C. Salvadore, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has been appointed vice president, portfolio relationship manager. He will be responsible for developing, building and managing commercial lending relationships, supporting the lending team with existing portfolio management and all new customer/prospect acquisition activities, including […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces Branch Sales Manager
October 8, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 03, 2019) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jessica L. Couto, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has been appointed to assistant vice president, branch sales manager of the Bank’s Tiverton office located at 614 Main Road. She joined BankNewport in 2015, and most recently served as branch operations manager of the Bank’s […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards $20,000 in Grants to Providence-Based Education Programs
September 11, 2019
NEWPORT, R.I. (September 11, 2019) – Continuing its longtime commitment to supporting educational initiatives that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond, BankNewport awarded $20,000 in charitable grants to three Providence-based education programs.
READ MOREBankNewport Providence Lending Center Now Open at 55 Dorrance Street
July 15, 2019
PROVIDENCE, RI (July 15, 2019) – BankNewport recently opened a new Lending Center at 55 Dorrance Street in Providence, directly adjacent to its branch located at the corner of Dorrance and Westminster Streets. The opening of the Lending Center is a continuation of the Bank’s expansion into the Providence market. The new Lending Center provides […]
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