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The history of Squirrel
2020 - Twelve 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 $7 billion of home loans and $50 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.
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.
Joel
Auckland, [New Zealand]
JB was super helpful, proactive and prompt. He quickly understood what I needed from this loan, researched the market and gave me a clear range of choices. After we discussed how to proceed, he made it happen super quick. Well done.J
Gaelyn
Auckland, [New Zealand]
It was easy from start to finish. I felt well informed and my needs were exceeded. A very simple and satisfying process.G
Jacque
Christchurch, New Zealand
I dealt with Faye Foster as my mortgage broker to help purchase my first home. She was really supportive, encouraging, friendly and approachable and had great communication. I would recommend Faye to anyone seeking a broker, she helped me own my first home.J
Don
Napier, New Zealand
Lindsay was absolutely awesome. We had a couple of hurdles on the way which Lindsay solved admirably. i have no hesitation in recommending Squirrel to all. Thank youD
Bricks
, New Zealand
We needed a solution to a complex property purchase and refinance. Squirrel and in particular Lindsay Hill was out standing in getting everything sorted even with very demanding timelines.B
Grant
Auckland, [New Zealand]
Working with Lindsay was great. He was very professional and easy to work with. We felt that he would go the extra mile to help us out.G
Zahid
Takanini, [New Zealand]
Had a great experience with squirrel Sam was very helpful and made sure we where updated and knew what was happening every step of the way. Would highly recommend!Z
Liqi
Kumeu, New Zealand
I would like say Peimin was very helpful and patient with me as i had a lot of questions to ask especially with being the first time i used squirrel.L
