BankNewport Names Laurie Thompson Vice President, Senior Credit Analyst
BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Thompson as vice president, senior credit analyst. In this role, Thompson will work with commercial loan officers to assess the creditworthiness of clients by analyzing financial statements and related documentation for the preparation of credit approval memorandums.
Thompson brings over 30 years of commercial loan experience to her new role, most recently serving as a commercial loan underwriter and portfolio manager at HarborOne Bank. She previously held similar roles at Citizens Financial Group and Bank of America.
A Rhode Island native, Thompson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. She resides in Barrington.
About BankNewport:
Founded in 1819 and headquartered in Newport, BankNewport offers a full suite of loan and deposit products and services for families and businesses throughout Rhode Island. BankNewport is one of the oldest banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and the community for 206 years. BankNewport has nineteen branch locations, a community lending center in Central Falls, and a commercial lending office in Providence. OceanPoint Marine Lending, a business line of BankNewport, specializes in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs.
Through its All In Giving program, BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, children and families, education, economic security, healthy lives, arts and culture, and the environment. BankNewport has awarded over $7.7 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past five years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island. Financial education and community service performed by employees totals 10,000 hours annually. For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.
