Hi there, I'm Brooke
I am a local Realtor here in East Tennessee, and I truly love helping families find the perfect place to call home.
I also believe buying a home should do more than simply help one family.
I believe homeownership should strengthen the communities we all share.
That is why I created something that is incredibly close to my heart.
I hope you will take two minutes to see why.
This one is personal
It takes an entire village.
Some of my favorite childhood memories involve the people who made school feel like a second home. Teachers played an important role, but they were not the only people who shaped those memories.
Every person who teaches, transports, protects, feeds, encourages, listens to, or supports a student helps shape the next generation.
School Nurses
The people who always knew how to make a scraped knee feel better.
Bus Drivers
The friendly faces who greeted students every morning.
Cafeteria Staff
The people who somehow knew everyone's favorite lunch.
Custodians
The people who quietly kept classrooms safe and clean.
Counselors
The people who listened and helped when life felt difficult.
Teacher Aides
The people who gave students a little extra encouragement.
Principals
The leaders who somehow knew every student's name.
Teachers
The people who made learning, growing, and belonging possible.
A community partnership
So I called my friends at HIVE Lending Partners.
When I shared this idea with Ron Beebe and Kristen Verna, the co-founders of HIVE Lending Partners, they did not hesitate. They immediately wanted to help make it even bigger.
Together, we created HIVE Gives Back: Back-to-School Edition.
This community initiative celebrates the incredible people who make education possible every single day.
Whether you are buying your first home, relocating, moving into your forever home, or beginning your next chapter, we want to make homeownership a little easier while giving something meaningful back to our schools.
How we are saying thank you
Real benefits for your next move.
Qualified borrowers may receive help with eligible closing costs, a lower mortgage rate during their first year, and the opportunity to create a donation for an educational organization they care about.
Up to $1,000 Toward Closing Costs
Receive up to a $1,000 HIVE Lender Credit that can be applied toward eligible buyer closing costs at settlement.
This can reduce the amount of money you need to bring to closing.
The lender credit is not a cash payment, has no cash value, and cannot be paid directly to the borrower.
Free 1-Year 1% Rate Buydown
For your first 12 months, your interest rate may be reduced by a full 1% at no additional cost to you on qualifying loan programs.
The participating lender pays the entire cost of the complimentary first-year temporary rate buydown.
Additional buydown years may be available at the borrower's expense and are subject to program and investor guidelines.
$500 Donated in Your Honor
Brooke will donate $250 to the participating educational organization you select.
HIVE Lending Partners will match that donation dollar for dollar, creating a total $500 contribution.
Donations are made after an eligible loan closes under the promotion.
Use your first-year payment savings however you choose.
My favorite part
Helping you home while helping schools thrive.
Helping someone buy a home is wonderful. Helping our schools at the same time is even better. Your closing can create a direct contribution to the place where an educator makes a difference every day.
From Brooke
A personal donation to the participating educational organization designated by the borrower.
Matched by HIVE
HIVE Lending Partners proudly matches Brooke's donation dollar for dollar.
Given in Your Honor
The donation can support classroom supplies, books, technology, student needs, or the school's greatest need.
Who qualifies?
Anyone serving education, Pre-K through college.
If you help educate, mentor, transport, protect, feed, or support students, this program was created for you.
Good news
There is no pressure to buy right away.
Apply during the campaign window. Once approved, you will have time to find the right home, not just any home.
Application window
August 1–September 30, 2026Submit your mortgage application during this period to be considered for the promotional benefits.
Time to use benefits
Up to 6 monthsApproved applicants have up to six months from the date of application to use the promotional benefits.
We will take our time and find the home that fits your needs, your life, and your future.
I will never pressure you to make a decision before you are ready. Together with HIVE Lending Partners, I will guide and support you every step of the way.
Why HIVE Lending Partners
A lending team that puts people first.
When I created this program, I knew I needed a lending partner who cared about people as much as I do.
I wanted a team that would listen, communicate throughout the process, treat my clients like family, and put people before transactions.
HIVE is an independent wholesale mortgage broker. Instead of being limited to one bank's loan programs, HIVE has access to more than 200 trusted wholesale investors and hundreds of financing options.
Most importantly, they genuinely care.
A better way home
The right home. The right time. A meaningful impact.
Homeownership can open a new chapter for your family while also giving back to the educators and schools that make our community stronger.
Ready to get started?
Start your mortgage application with HIVE Lending Partners, or call Ron Beebe with questions about the lender credit and temporary rate buydown.
Have Questions?
Call us at (484) 802-1728
This promotional offer is available to qualified borrowers only and is not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of loan approval. All applicants must complete a mortgage application and meet applicable lender and investor guidelines, including but not limited to credit, income, assets, employment, appraisal, and property eligibility requirements.
Mortgage applications must be submitted between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, to qualify for this promotion. Approved applicants have up to six (6) months from the date of application to use the promotional benefits.
Eligible borrowers may receive up to a $1,000 HIVE Lender Credit, which must be applied toward eligible buyer closing costs at settlement. The lender credit is not a cash payment, is non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed or paid directly to the borrower. Any unused portion of the lender credit will be forfeited and may not be carried forward, refunded, or exchanged for cash.
A FREE 1-Year 1% Temporary Rate Buydown is available on qualifying loan programs. The cost of the first-year 1% rate buydown is paid entirely by the participating lender and does not increase the borrower's out-of-pocket closing costs. Qualified borrowers receive the benefit of a lower interest rate during the first year at no additional cost to them.
Borrowers may also have the option to extend the temporary rate buydown for up to an additional two years (such as a 2-1 or 3-2-1 buydown), if available. Any additional buydown beyond the complimentary first year would be at the borrower's expense and is subject to investor guidelines, program eligibility, and applicable costs.
For each eligible loan that closes under this promotion, Brooke Bellinghausen will donate $250 to the participating educational organization designated by the borrower. HIVE Lending Partners will match Brooke's donation, resulting in a total $500 contribution. Teachers may direct the donation to their own classroom or another approved school need. Other eligible educational employees may designate their school or educational organization, where the donation may be used to support the school's greatest needs.
All loan programs, promotional offers, lender credits, and donations are subject to underwriting approval, investor guidelines, program availability, and promotional terms. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice where permitted by law.
