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12 years on
Squirrel's been around for over a decade now and it's been a journey, growing from just JB to over 50 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 $6 billion of home loans and $44 million in personal loans – helping out a lot of Kiwis in the process. Scroll down to go back through the years and see how we started.
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.
See why our clients love us
See for yourself what our clients think with over 1265 5 star reviews on Shopper Approved.
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
