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For 200 years, we have been supporting those in need by giving back to local charitable organizations and investing in community development.

BNWise
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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
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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.

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.
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 Awards $212,000 in Grants to Local Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
May 27, 2022
Funds benefit a variety of industries, causes and communities from healthcare, to food insecurity, underserved populations and education NEWPORT, R.I. (July 13, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it recently distributed $212,000 in grants focused on food insecurity, health services, education and skills training, and underserved populations, in support of nonprofits that had […]
READ MORECopy of – BankNewport’s “Kind Heart Fresh Start” Drive Collects Thousands of Toiletries & Socks for Organizations Serving Rhode Island’s Homeless Population
May 27, 2022
Donation will impact more than 1,000 individuals in need NEWPORT, R.I. (September 28, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its “Kind Heart Fresh Start” drive collected more than 4,700 items – socks and toiletries – from its employees and members of the community to be distributed to Amenity Aid, Crossroads Rhode Island in […]
READ MOREMan Up, Inc. Wins Nonprofit Innovation Lab Pitch Finals, Secures $50,000 in Seed Funding to Implement Unique Community Solution
May 27, 2022
Program of United Way and Social Enterprise Greenhouse culminated in virtual “Shark Tank-like” event Providence, R.I. (November 16, 2020): Out of a pool of 5 finalists, Man Up, Inc. took home the grand prize of the Nonprofit Innovation Lab’s pitch finals on November 12, securing $50,000 in seed funding to support the creation of new […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Serina M. Vieira Vice President & Branch Sales Manager at Coventry Branch
May 27, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. – (December 13, 2021) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Serina M. Vieira, of Hope, Rhode Island, has been appointed vice president, branch sales manager, of the Bank’s Coventry office located at 730 Centre of New England Boulevard. In her new position, Vieira is responsible for customer service, branch operations, and team […]
READ MORE10 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell
May 24, 2022
If you are putting your house on the market, you want to make sure it looks its absolute best to attract the highest sale value in the least amount of time. Proper home staging can help you achieve this. But don’t take our word for it! A report by the National Association of Realtors found that home […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards $45,000 in Grants to Fight Food Insecurity
April 27, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 21, 2022) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has awarded $45,000 in grants to four organizations in Rhode Island that are fighting food insecurity: Barrington Tap-In, McCauley Ministries, the Salvation Army Providence Corps, and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “As a true community bank, supporting those who support our […]
READ MORELPL Financial Advisor John W. Farmer Joins OceanPoint Investment Solutions
April 22, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 19, 2022) – OceanPoint Investment Solutions is pleased to announce that John W. Farmer, CFP®, has joined LPL Financial as a financial advisor. Farmer brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his new role, in which he will work closely with clients to develop individualized financial plans and investment strategies […]
READ MOREJeanne Lapak Joins BankNewport as Chief Commercial Banking and Lending Officer
April 7, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. – (April 7, 2022) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jeanne Lapak joined the Bank’s executive team in November 2021 as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking and Lending Officer, responsible for leading the Commercial and Business Banking Teams. With over 20 years of banking experience and high-level expertise in strategic and […]
READ MOREBankNewport Highlights 2021 Community Investment Contributions over $1.2 Million in Support of Over 350 Local Nonprofits
March 16, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 10, 2022) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2021 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.2 million awarded to over 350 nonprofits in Rhode Island. The donations include all grants, sponsorships, community contributions from local branches, and year-end proactive and holiday support totaling $74,000 to nonprofits that meet basic needs for […]
READ MOREBankNewport Named Top SBA 504 Third-Party Lender in Rhode Island for Fourth Consecutive Year
February 18, 2022
Fiscal Year 2021 Title is BankNewport’s 10th in 11 Years NEWPORT, R.I. (February 14, 2022) – 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 2021. BankNewport has earned this distinction for four consecutive years, and 10 of […]
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