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Why Squirrel?
In a nutshell (ha), Squirrel does the hard work so you don't have to. Having been around over 10 years, we've written over $4bn in home loans.
You'll always be treated like a person, not a number
Whether you're buying your first home, applying for a personal loan or making an investment we've got your back and will treat you with respect.
Transparency
That means providing you with all the info you need to make informed decisions about investing your hard earned money whether it's in a home, insurance or peer-to-peer investing.
We keep things easy
Wading through forms and jargon is no fun. There's almost nothing you can't do online from the comfort of your home, office or the beach!
How we operate
Squirrel has your best interests at heart
Our mortgage advisers are paid salaries, meaning the only motivation they have is to make you better off.
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We've got relationships with all the major banks and we're totally unbiased (this is more unusual than you might think).
Trust
Our peer-to-peer investors have received over $1.3m in interest and not one of them has lost a single penny.
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Chloe
Auckland, New Zealand
Local knowledge that John had was great, he knew area and real estate agents well and the advice he provided was personalised and in depthC
Margaret
Christchurch, New Zealand
I haven't had much interaction with squirrel but from what i have had , it has been really good and also informative.M
Kara
Auckland, New Zealand
Very Professional - always willing to go above and beyond to help with what was a difficult situation.K
Michelle
Auckland, [New Zealand]
Lindsey was recommended to us by my brother and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and efficient and easy going to deal with. We will be back to see him later this year.M
Doreen
Christchurch, New Zealand
we never used a broker before but htey made it so easy. Helped with all the challengers, Gave the best advice.D
Monaliza
Auckland, New Zealand
broker gave us good advice , was so professional and to the point. SO helpful and so responsive. Wouldn't own a house without our broker.M
Guy
New, United States
I don't remember the name of the broker but i thought she was fantastic. This Woman went above and beyond. She suggested things that made her life harder but made ours alot better.!!G
Jay
Auckland, New Zealand
It was initially scary as we didn't know what to do but squirrel adviser helped me get what i was entitled to and im really thankful for that.J
