Customer Assistance Program:
Loan Modifications: Effective immediately and until June 30, 2020: BankNewport will waive the late charge fee on Residential Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Home Equity Lines of Credit and BankNewport Consumer Loans for loans that are not more than 30 days past due.
For all types of BankNewport loans, both personal and business, if you foresee having difficulty continuing to make your loan payments in a timely manner please call our Customer Service Center at 401.845.2265 or 877.709.2265. We may have short term payment deferment programs available for you.
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, 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
OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC Report Record Year at Annual Meeting
May 18, 2020
NEWPORT, RI (May 18, 2020) – BankNewport announced record results for 2019 at the annual meeting of OceanPoint Financial Partners (the “Company”), the mutual holding company of BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance held via proxy vote on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. At year-end, total assets increased to a record-high of $1.75 billion, and the organization has […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Kyle Martin Vice President, Compliance Analyst/Trust Officer
May 18, 2020
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 11, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Kyle A. Martin has been promoted to Vice President, Compliance Analyst/Trust Officer. In his new position, Kyle is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Compliance Management Program across the bank and its affiliates. Kyle has almost a decade […]
READ MOREBankNewport Bolsters its Commitment to the Community During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 30, 2020
Financial support, voluntarism mark the community bank’s ongoing efforts to help address immediate and long-term impact of COVID-19 NEWPORT, R.I. (April 29, 2020) – BankNewport, one of the country’s oldest community banks whose hallmark is its dedication to the communities it serves, has responded to the growing need during the COVID-19 crisis by providing additional […]
READ MOREBankNewport Donates $100,000 to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
April 23, 2020
Grant will aid in meeting the growing need for food donations during COVID-19 NEWPORT, R.I. (April 23, 2020) – BankNewport is proud to announce that it has made a $100,000 donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to assist the organization as it works to alleviate hunger in Rhode Island during the COVID-19 crisis. […]
READ MOREPartnering with CommerceRI, LISC, and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association
April 14, 2020
We are so proud to have the opportunity to partner with CommerceRI, LISC, and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association for this important program which will provide much-needed short term financial assistance to the backbone of our local economy – small businesses and restaurants,” stated Leland R. Merrill, Jr., Chief Operating Officer/Chief Lending Officer. In BankNewport’s […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Gregory Brooks Vice President, Business Intelligence
April 2, 2020
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 2, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Gregory A. Brooks, II has been promoted to Vice President of Business Intelligence. In his new position, Greg is responsible for all aspects of data analytics, including managing the Tableau software application, training data workers throughout the bank, performing ad hoc data analysis […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Julia Reinhardt Assistant Vice President & Branch Sales Manager of North Kingstown Branch
March 8, 2020
NEWPORT, R.I. (March, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Julia N. Reinhardt has been appointed to Assistant Vice President and Branch Sales Manager of the Bank’s North Kingstown branch located at 1350 Ten Rod Road. In her new position, Julia is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development. “Julia has been […]
READ MOREBankNewport Receives 2020 Common Good Award from Rhode Island Monthly & The Rhode Island Foundation
January 24, 2020
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 15, 2020) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has been honored with a 2020 Common Good Award, presented by Rhode Island Monthly magazine and the Rhode Island Foundation. Common Good Awards recognize Rhode Island businesses of all sizes that inspire philanthropy in their employees around the state, not by writing […]
READ MOREBankNewport’s Washington Square Branch Undergoing Historic Restoration
January 24, 2020
Built in 1930, Branch to be returned to Original Glory with Modern Amenities in Spring of 2020 NEWPORT, R.I. (January 23, 2020) – The BankNewport branch located at 10 Washington Square in Newport is currently undergoing an historic restoration project, which will revitalize the nearly 90 year-old building and seamlessly integrate modern amenities, services and […]
READ MOREBankNewport Announces OceanPoint Investment Solutions
January 7, 2020
NEWPORT, RI (January 7, 2020) – BankNewport announced today that it now has a relationship with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*, to provide comprehensive financial and investment advisory services. The announcement marks the formation of OceanPoint Investment Solutions that will enhance offerings within BankNewport. Through its relationship with LPL Financial, the Bank will have […]
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