Bank of Canton Honored as a Top Lender in the Buy Worcester Now Program

October 21, 2009 – Stephen P. Costello, President and CEO of Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that the Bank is one of the top mortgage lenders in the Buy Worcester Now Program. As of October 13, 2009, Bank of Canton has closed 46 Buy Worcester Now loans, ranking second among all active lenders.

“We’re thrilled to be one of the top lenders for the Buy Worcester Now Program and to further our commitment to making affordable home mortgages available to homebuyers in the Worcester area,” said Mr. Costello. “Congratulations to Gary Premo, Gene Michael Deary, Bob Bonofiglio and Arlette Lynch of our Auburn Mortgage Center for their outstanding level of service and achievement. This program offers great incentives to help lure homebuyers to the Heart of the Commonwealth and we’re proud to contribute to its overwhelming success.”

Buy Worcester Now is a private/public partnership that preserves and promotes homeownership in the City of Worcester by matching potential homebuyers with the best and most responsible mortgage products for purchasing a home in Worcester today. The program works with local employers to offer incentives to buy in the city, partners with local legal firms to waive closing costs, and offers free advice and credit reports to homebuyers.

Since opening in November 2007, Bank of Canton’s Mortgage Center at 850 Southbridge in Auburn, MA has provided Worcester-area residents with award-winning customer service and outstanding residential financing products and programs. For more information regarding Bank of Canton’s mortgage options, please call Gary Premo at 508.832.0078.