If buying a home for the first time is a goal for 2024, take note. Tompkins Community Bank recently announced its participation in the 2024 Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP). The program, offered through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), provides up to $20,000 in funding to assist eligible first-time homebuyers with the acquisition of their first home. “As a community bank, helping the people and areas that we serve thrive is at the heart of everything we do,” said Vicki Ide, vice president, residential mortgage lending manager. “Purchasing a home is a big personal milestone and one […]