The Squirrel Effect is making finance fairer
Get a mortgage
If it’s a home loan you need, our expert mortgage advisers will get you the best deal.
Grow your money
If you want to earn higher interest on your savings, check out our great options.
Fund your project
If you're developing, subdividing or building, we can help you fund it.
What does fairer finance look like?
A better deal on your mortgage
Our mortgage advisers get to know you, then work with all the main lenders to find a solution that fits. They're paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, so you know they're on your side.
Bespoke funding
End-to-end funding for builders and developers designed to make your money work harder and manage your risk.
Higher returns on your savings
Grow your money whilst keeping it handy with our high-interest On-Call Account or place it into one of our term investment options for even better returns.
Don't just take our word for it
Anonymous
New Zealand
Very happy with the clear and transparent advice provided by Mayank. He was prompt and very helpful!
Ashley
New Zealand
Bianca went above and beyond to ensure that we got the best outcome for our loan. We would not hesitate in using Squirrel for any future business we required.
Anonymous
New Zealand
Tas is the best!
Anonymous
New Zealand
Carley was amazing!
More lenders means more choices
Meet our friendly mortgage advisers
We’re NZ’s most trusted independent mortgage broker, and that’s because our advisers thrive on delivering the best outcomes for Kiwi like you.
We'd love to hear from you
Give us a call on 0800 21 22 30 or send us a message and tell us what you're after.
Views from The Treehouse
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Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
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OCR & interest rates update - July 2026
Interest rates are officially on the up again, with the RBNZ pushing through a 0.25% increase on 8 July—taking the OCR from 2.25% to 2.50%—in the face of a complex mix of factors. Here's what it all means for interest rates and mortgage borrowers.