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BankNewport In the News
BankNewport Names Portfolio Relationship Manager
May 4, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 3, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that David J. Costa has been named Vice President and Portfolio Relationship Manager in the Commercial Lending Group. In his position, Costa proactively supports commercial lenders in managing existing portfolio customers and assists with new customer acquisition activities, resolving issues, and managing the credit […]
READ MOREOceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC Releases Summary of its 2020 Annual Meeting
April 29, 2021
NEWPORT, RI (April 28, 2021) – BankNewport announced its accomplishments for 2020 at the annual meeting of OceanPoint Financial Partners (the “Company”), the mutual holding company of BankNewport, held via proxy vote on Monday, April 26, 2021. At year-end, total assets increased to a record-high of $2 billion, from its banking, marine lending, and wealth […]
READ MORENEW PRESIDENT & CEO ANNOUNCEMENT
March 23, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 22, 2021) – OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC and BankNewport Chairman of the Board, Peter Capodilupo, announced today that John F. (Jack) Murphy will succeed Sandra J. Pattie as president and chief executive officer of both the Mutual Holding Company and the Bank, effective May 17, 2021. “We are delighted to welcome Jack […]
READ MOREBankNewport’s “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” Campaign Raises more than $7,500 for Rhode Island Community Food Bank
March 9, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 1, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that “Kind Souls, Full Bowls”, a campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in Rhode Island, generated$7,535.00 for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. From January 18th through February 14th, members of the community were encouraged to make a contribution to the Food Bank […]
READ MOREBankNewport Highlights 2020 Community Investment
February 26, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 23, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its philanthropic efforts in 2020 resulted in $1.47 million awarded to over 300 nonprofits in Rhode Island. The donations include all grants and sponsorships, as well as additional community contributions from local branches. BankNewport has contributed more than $4 million to local nonprofits […]
READ MOREBankNewport Named Top SBA 504 Third-Party Lender in Rhode Island for Fiscal Year 2020
February 10, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 8, 2021) – BankNewport was recently recognized by the Small Business Administration’s Rhode Island district office as the top 504 3rd Party Lender of the Year for Fiscal Year 2020 during a virtual presentation. BankNewport has earned this distinction nine out of the last ten years. “We are proud to receive this […]
READ MOREBankNewport Launches “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” Campaign to Benefit Rhode Island Community Food Bank
January 15, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 15, 2021) – BankNewport and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank are teaming up for a new campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in Rhode Island. From January 18th through February 14th, “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” will encourage members of the public to make a contribution to the Food Bank to […]
READ MOREBankNewport Partners with College Ave Student Loans to Create Financing Options for Higher Education
January 15, 2021
Newport, RI. (December 1, 2020) – BankNewport, one of the country’s oldest community banks, has partnered with College Ave Student Loans, a leading student loan fintech lender, to offer its customers student loan and student loan refinance products for the first time. Now, through its partnership with College Ave, BankNewport will be able to offer […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards $130,000 in Community Fund Grants
January 15, 2021
Four Newport Organizations Receive Aid NEWPORT, R.I. (December 28, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has awarded $130,000 in grants to community organizations throughout Rhode Island. Twenty-five organizations that provide services related to food insecurity, mental health, distance learning, minority-owned small business, and underserved populations received the funding. “We are humbled to […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards Over $250,000 in Year End Funding
January 15, 2021
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 28, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has awarded $255,000 in proactive year end funding to dozens of community organizations throughout Rhode Island to aid in their efforts to support those in need. “We are humbled to have the opportunity to provide these proactive grants and donations to these […]
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