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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.

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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.

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Boat 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 […]

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BankNewport 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 […]

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BankNewport 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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August 3, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. – (August 3, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Violet Krikorian has been named vice president, mortgage loan officer at the Cranston branch located at 4000 Chapel View Blvd.  A 35-year veteran of the mortgage industry, she is responsible for assisting first time buyers and experienced real estate investors to secure […]

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BankNewport Names Cheryl Bonvegna Vice President, Small Business Lending Underwriter

August 3, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. – (August 3, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Cheryl Bonvegna has been named vice president, small business lending underwriter of the Credit Administration department.  In this new position, Bonvegna will be responsible for the underwriting flow of small business loans for the Bank’s Small Business Lending Program. Bonvegna possesses over […]

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BankNewport Awards More Than $500,000 in Grants Last Quarter

July 26, 2023

Newport, RI – (July 18, 2023) – As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport is pleased to announce that it recently awarded over $505,000 in grant funds to organizations throughout Rhode Island that focus on areas of need including food insecurity, education and workforce development, arts and culture, healthy lives, and underserved populations. […]

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BankNewport Names Antone Franco Vice President, Tiverton Branch Manager

July 26, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. (July 26, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Antone Franco has been named vice president, branch manager at the Tiverton branch located at 614 Main Road.  He is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development. Prior to joining BankNewport, Franco was branch manager at Santander Bank in Middletown, Rhode […]

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BankNewport Names Paul Levitre Vice President, Loss Mitigation Manager, Credit Administration Department

July 17, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. – (July 11, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Paul Levitre has been named vice president, loss mitigation manager of the Credit Administration department.  Levitre has more than 35 years of credit and collection experience.  In his new role he is responsible for the success of the Bank’s loss mitigation program […]

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BankNewport Names Gina DeSantis Vice President, Retail Lending Underwriting Manager

June 29, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. – (June 29, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Gina DeSantis has been named vice president, retail lending underwriting manager.  She is responsible for providing support, guidance and leadership to a team of loan processors and underwriters as they make lending decisions on residential mortgages and home equity loan products. DeSantis […]

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BankNewport Names Kathleen Charbonneau Senior Vice President, Director of Community Relations and Charitable Giving

June 28, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. – (June 28, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Kathleen A. Charbonneau has been promoted to senior vice president, director of community relations and charitable giving.  She serves as the Bank’s primary resource for all community relations, public relations, and philanthropic initiatives, including the BankNewport Charitable Foundation. “We are so thrilled […]

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