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15/5 ARM for First Time Home Buyers
3% Down, Lender Paid PMI**, $999 Closing Costs*
Central One is offering a great program to help borrowers get qualified for a mortgage.
Other variations of this product are also available. Speak to a Mortgage Loan Officer for details.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages - 10/5 ARM
This adjustable rate mortgage locks in a fixed rate for the first 10 years. After the first 10 years, the rate adjusts once every 5 years.
Want to reduce the upfront cost of your home purchase? Shop with one of these local realtors and save $500 on your closing costs!**
First Time Home Buyer Seminars
Help you understand the steps to buying a home
We offer first time home buyer seminars to help prepare you for your largest purchase: your home. We explain the steps behind the home buyer process, what you will need to help you qualify for a home loan, and how to start the process of looking for a home. We offer these seminars on a regular basis so please check out our event calendars for specific seminars near you.
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as low as 5.62 % APR48 Month
as low as 5.74 % APRRates as low as 5.12% APR**
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15/5 ARM for First Time Home Buyers
3% Down, Lender Paid PMI**, $999 Closing Costs*
Central One is offering a great program to help borrowers get qualified for a mortgage. This 40 year adjustable rate mortgage locks in a fixed rate for the first 15 years. After the first 15 years, the rate adjusts once every 5 years.
To limit your risk of rate fluctuation, Central One caps the interest rate change to 2% (up or down) at every review period and 5% (up or down) over the life of the mortgage.
Best for:
- First Time Home Buyers
- Those wanting a low monthly payment
- Those not wanting to pay PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)**
- Those wanting a low down payment and low closing costs*
Benefits:
- As little as 3% down for qualified applicants
- $999 Closing Costs*
- Lender Paid PMI**
- Lower payments than a 30 year fixed rate loan
- No prepayment penalties
- Terms of up to 40 years
Other variations of this product are also available. Speak to a Mortgage Loan Officer for details.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages - 10/5 ARM
Most first time home owners stay in their home for less than 10 years. That’s why Central One is offering the 10/5 ARM. This adjustable rate mortgage locks in a fixed rate for the first 10 years. After the first 10 years, the rate adjusts once every 5 years.
To limit your risk of rate fluctuation, Central One caps the interest rate change to 2% (up or down) at every review period and 5% (up or down) over the life of the mortgage.
Best for:
- First Time Home Buyers
- Those planning to live in their new home for 10 years or less
- Those wanting a lower down payment and lower closing costs
Benefits
- As little as 3% down for qualified applicants
- Reduced closing costs compared to a fixed rate mortgage
- Often an APR much lower than a 30 year fixed rate mortgage
- No prepayment penalties
- Rate reduction for setting up automatic payments from your Central One Premium checking account
- Terms of up to 30 years
Want to reduce the upfront cost of your home purchase? Shop with one of these local realtors and save $500 on your closing costs!**
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Rates effective as of: April 4, 2025
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All Ice Cream Day events are from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
June 12th- Auburn Branch, 63 Southbridge Street
July 24th- Westborough Branch, 40 South Street
July 31st- Milford Branch, 82 Prospect Street
August 7th- Northborough Branch, 148 Main Street
August 28th- Shrewsbury Branch, 714 Main Street
August 15th- Worcester (Saint Vincent Hospital) Branch – We’ll be serving Goody’s Kettle Corn at the branch all day!
Food Truck Dates
All Food Truck Events are from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
July 12th- Westborough Branch, 40 South Street: Tacoborough Food Truck
August 9th- Shrewsbury Branch, 714 Main Street: Savage Wraps Food Truck
August 14th- Worcester (Saint Vincent Hospital) Branch – Garden Fresh sandwiches in-branch
August 23rd- Auburn Branch, 63 Southbridge Street: Bird’s Nest Panini Food Truck
September 6th- Northborough Branch, 148 Main Street: Tacoborough Food Truck
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