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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.
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 Named Rhode Island SBA Lender of the Year in 7(a), 504 and Combined Dollar Volume
January 30, 2026
BankNewport Receives Multiple Honors for Fiscal Year 2025 NEWPORT, R.I. – (January 28, 2026) – BankNewport has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Rhode Island District Office for outstanding performance in small business lending, once again ranking number one statewide across multiple SBA lending categories. During the annual SBA Rhode Island Lender Awards […]
READ MOREBankNewport Highlights 2025 Community Investment
January 30, 2026
More than $1.75 million in giving and 10,000 service hours throughout Rhode Island. Newport, RI – (January 20, 2026) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2025 philanthropy resulted in more than $1.75 million in total giving throughout Rhode Island. The funding was inclusive of charitable grants, contributions, community sponsorships, and branch donations. The […]
READ MOREBankNewport Promotes Trang Smith to Vice President, Retail Lending Systems Manager
December 18, 2025
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Trang Smith has been promoted to vice president, retail lending systems manager. Smith joined BankNewport in 2022, most recently serving as assistant vice president, retail lending systems manager. She is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s retail lending systems, including Encompass, Blend, Desktop Underwriter, and several other integral platforms that […]
READ MOREBankNewport Promotes Erin Lynch to Vice President, Commercial Operations Manager
December 18, 2025
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Erin Lynch has been promoted to vice president, commercial operations manager. Lynch has been with the Bank for over 13 years, having held several leadership positions within the Commercial Banking team, most recently as assistant vice president, commercial operations manager. She is responsible for managing the end-to-end commercial loan […]
READ MOREBankNewport Welcomes Dan Bigbee as Vice President, Information Technology Manager
December 18, 2025
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Dan Bigbee has been named vice president, Information Technology manager. In this role, he will oversee the overall operations of BankNewport’s IT infrastructure, assuring the efficient, secure, and seamless delivery of IT services and support. Bigbee will also be responsible for providing ongoing security, availability, and integrity of the […]
READ MOREOceanPoint Marine Lending Promotes Tim LeBreux to Vice President, National Account Manager
December 18, 2025
OceanPoint Marine Lending, a division of BankNewport, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim LeBreux to vice president, national account manager. In this role, LeBreux oversees key national dealer and client relationships and delivers comprehensive marine financing solutions for customers across the United States. LeBreux joined OceanPoint Marine Lending in 2022, most recently serving […]
READ MOREBankNewport Awards Over $480,000 in Fall 2025 Charitable Foundation and Proactive Grants
November 25, 2025
BankNewport Awards Over $480,000 in Fall 2025 Charitable Foundation and Proactive Grants Funding supports over 50 nonprofit organizations throughout Rhode Island Newport, RI – (November 25, 2025) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 grants. Over $480,000 was awarded to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across Rhode […]
READ MOREBankNewport Repeats as One of America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025
November 14, 2025
NEWPORT, RI – (November 14, 2025) – BankNewport has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For, marking the third time the Bank has earned this national recognition. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. BankNewport is one […]
READ MOREBankNewport Charitable Foundation $50,000 Grant to Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
November 6, 2025
Newport, RI – (November 6, 2025) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation to support their new Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing, located at Blackstone Valley Place in Lincoln. The Center’s Community Room will be named in honor of the Bank’s gift. The […]
READ MOREBankNewport Charitable Foundation Grant to Capital Good Fund for Financial and Health Coaching Program
October 17, 2025
Newport, RI – (October 8, 2025) – BankNewport extended a $10,000 grant to support the Capital Good Fund’s Financial and Health Coaching Program (FC Plus) to directly benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) families across Rhode Island. Through the FC Plus program, the grant will impact ten LMI households, with additional support available through Capital Good […]
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