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The history of Squirrel
2021 - Thirteen years on
Squirrel's been around for 13 years now and it's been a journey, growing from just JB to over 70 strong and counting. But throughout it all, we've never lost sight of what we're all about - getting a better, fairer deal for our clients.
We have written over $8 billion of home loans and $100 million in peer-to-peer loans – helping out a lot of Kiwis in the process. Scroll down to go back through the years and see how we started.
2020
The year of the pandemic. Squirrel continued to grow, despite a year of uncertainty and turmoil we stayed true to our purpose. Growing our staff by around 50% and doubling our P2P lending, we launched some exciting new products that benefited both investors and borrowers alike including term investments into residential mortgages and bridging finance.
2016
Squirrel was the first to offer a secondary market to their P2P investors, offering them a way to sell their investments in the marketplace allowing them to get out early if they need to. Continuing to strive to offer a customer-centric service.
Squirrel Mortgages acquires Aspire Advisers, almost doubling the size of the company overnight.
2015
Squirrel Money peer-to-peer (P2P) lending launches. The first NZ P2P lender to be solely funded by Kiwi retail investors, lending to Kiwi borrowers. No institutions involved. Also the first to use a reserve fund to cover any losses meaning the investors get their monthly payments even if one of our borrowers misses a payment.
Squirrel takes all 27 employees on a trip to the Gold Coast, our first company conference. What goes on tour, stays on tour.
2008
On 29th January, John Bolton (aka JB) founded Squirrel during the midst of the GFC. Never one to shy away from a challenge, JB was sick of seeing the same old issues coming up again and again for home buyers. Nobody was in their corner, everyone was working on behalf of the seller.
JB felt it was time to even up the playing field so that's what he did with Squirrel. Squirrel is all about the buyer.
Scott
Putaruru, New Zealand
Tim was awesome. I'm a customer experience manager and have no suggestions for improvements. Well done!S
Svend
Lincoln, New Zealand
Eleanor and the support team was great refixing a portion of mortgage. Have used squirrel since our first house continues to provide great serviceS
Harry
Auckland, New Zealand
Jess Molony represents everything you want in a trusted advisor. She is knowledgeable and patient, has great communication skills and is highly responsive by phone and email ~ I am very satisfied.H
Victoria
Dunedin, New Zealand
Emma was great organising my mortgage, made it stress free and easy would definitely recommend and would use again the the need arises.V
Jordan
Auckland, New Zealand
Our broker was super helpful, from the first call all the way through to settling on our house. Super easy to talk to and contact, friendly and had so much knowledge that we really needed as first time buyers.J
Anthony
Hamilton, New Zealand
Awesome service a big Thank you to Aatish Balsara he was a pleasure to deal with and gave excellent advice.A
B
Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Simply brilliant! Two words are really all that is needed to express the service and outcome provided by Jessica Carr, our wonderful advisor. When we thought hope was lost, Jessica found hope and came through for us. Thank you Squirrel!!B
Patty
Auckland, New Zealand
I am very grateful for the services I have received from Basil Frank. He is professional and efficient.P
