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 or your family.
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 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 Charitable Foundation Awards $396,000 in Spring Grants
May 28, 2024
Newport, RI – (May 28, 2024) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $396,000 in grants to over 40 organizations throughout Rhode Island to support their work in the areas of basic human needs and food insecurity, education and workforce training, healthy lives, and arts and culture. “Since our […]
READ MOREBankNewport Appoints Murray Charron Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
May 22, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 22, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Charron as vice president, senior commercial loan officer. Charron brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial lending, client management, and strategic portfolio expansion to his new role at BankNewport. His primary focus will be to drive the growth […]
READ MOREBANKNEWPORT CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW COMMUNITY LENDING CENTER IN CENTRAL FALLS
May 17, 2024
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (May 17, 2024) – BankNewport celebrated the opening of its new Community Lending Center in Central Falls at 757 Broad Street with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on May 16th. BankNewport President and CEO Jack Murphy presided over the ceremony with City of Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, BankNewport Board Chairman Peter […]
READ MOREBankNewport Promotes Jennifer Hyde to Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
May 6, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 2, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hyde has been promoted to senior vice president, head of marketing. In her new role, Hyde will oversee the planning, development and execution of the Bank’s marketing and advertising strategy across its brand family, including OceanPoint Investment Solutions and OceanPoint Marine Lending. […]
READ MOREOceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC Releases Summary of its 2023 Annual Meeting
May 1, 2024
NEWPORT, RI (May 1, 2024) – BankNewport proudly announced its accomplishments for 2023 at the annual meeting of OceanPoint Financial Partners (the “Company”), the mutual holding company of BankNewport, held on Monday, April 22, 2024. Branch deposits continued to grow and now stand at $2.14 billion at year’s end. BankNewport’s lending teams originated […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Enrica Sabino Vice President Branch Manager of Johnston Branch
May 1, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 1, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Enrica Sabino has been named vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Johnston office located at 1423 Hartford Avenue. In her new role, Sabino will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development. Prior to joining BankNewport, Sabino was banking center […]
READ MOREBankNewport Celebrates Support for Save The Bay’s New Hamilton Family Aquarium
April 25, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 25, 2024) – BankNewport representatives recently enjoyed visiting Save The Bay’s new Hamilton Family Aquarium, a modern beacon of marine education and conservation in Newport, Rhode Island. Through its charitable efforts, BankNewport awarded a grant for the Kids’ Zone within the aquarium, an area designed to ignite the curiosity of young visitors […]
READ MOREBankNewport Promotes Evan Rose to Premier Banking Manager
April 15, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 10, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Evan Rose has been promoted to vice president, premier banking manager. Rose has been with the Bank for over 14 years, having held several leadership and management positions within the Retail Group, most recently as vice president, retail sales support manager, where he […]
READ MOREBankNewport Celebrates Opening of the MLK Center’s Newly Renovated Community Center and Food Pantry in Newport
February 21, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 21, 2024) – The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated facility at 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard in Newport, RI, marking the culmination of 13 months of construction. This significant milestone not only honors the legacy of Dr. King, but also signifies […]
READ MOREMessages of Love and Support: BankNewport’s “Heartwarming” Sponsorship Spreads Joy at Garden City Center
February 14, 2024
Visitors can write and send postcards of kindness either to loved ones and community members in need NEWPORT, R.I. (February 14, 2024) – This February, the power of kind words takes a tangible form at Garden City Center in Cranston, RI. Sponsored by BankNewport, the “Heartwarming” event and art installation encourages community members to express […]
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