Matt Evans


About Matt
Proudly recognised as one of New Zealand’s Top Mortgage Advisers 2025 by NZ Adviser (NZA).
When Matt takes a breath from talking all things property development, you’ll hear him cheering extra passionately for the Crusaders, All Blacks and Black Caps. He also doesn’t mind a good golf tournament and allegedly takes his golf clubs with him wherever he goes.
Matt specialises in Property Development and Business lending.
Qualifications: BCom, NZ Certification in Financial Services. Matt Evans is a regulated Financial Adviser and provides specialist mortgage advice. Squirrel Mortgages is a licensed Financial Advice Provider and regulated by the Financial Markets Authority to provide advice on mortgages.
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Don’t just take our word for it
Henry Siwanzi
Tessa was amazing in guiding us through the process of purchasing our first home. Working with us from over a year before we made the purchase to get our finances in order before helping us make the purchase when we found the right house.
Viliame
As first-home buyers, we truly appreciated Sudam's guidance, patience, and clear communication every step of the way. He made what initially felt like a stressful process much smoother and much easier to understand. We're very grateful for all the effort Sudam put into helping us secure the right loan structure and competitive rates. Reaching this milestone is incredibly exciting for us, and we're glad to have had his support throughout the entire journey. Thank you, Sudam, for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality.
Holly
Really appreciate all the help given. Highly recommend
Jacob K
I recently completed a full refinance, and I had the privilege of working with Ari Bains - Mortgage Adviser Christchurch, throughout the entire process. Ari was exceptional from start to finish. He handled every step with efficiency, clarity, and genuine care, making what could have been a stressful financial transition feel smooth and well‑managed. Ari took the time to understand my situation in detail and provided clear guidance at every stage. His communication was prompt, professional, and reassuring, and he consistently went the extra mile to ensure everything was completed correctly and on time. I felt supported, informed, and confident in every decision because of his expertise. If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, reliable, and truly committed to helping you achieve the best financial outcome, I highly recommend Ari Bains. His service has been outstanding, and I am genuinely grateful for his help.