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Buying your first home, investing in property or just keen to review your mortgage?
Fill out our online applicationMore than a mortgage broker
Whether you’re a first home buyer, reviewing your existing mortgage or a property investor, we’re here to help you make informed, forward thinking decisions. Our advisers work hard to make buying property easy and in most cases, it won’t cost you a cent.
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Why choose Squirrel to sort your home loan?
- Better mortgage rates
- More lending options
- Expert property and lending advice
- Better technology
- Our advisers are paid salaries, not commission
We've settled over $5 billion in mortgages. And because we're always scouring the market for a better deal, you can count on us to drag more money out of those fat cats.
Better mortgage rates
We arrange around $1billion of loans per year which gives us negotiating power and access to better rates.
More options
We have access to more banks than other brokers, plus our community of 1,500 + peer-to-peer lenders looking to fund a person like you. And more options add up to better rates.
Our advisers are paid salaries, not commission
This means our advice is impartial, and you know you won't get pushed into a loan you don't want, or can't afford.
Better technology
Our online application takes less than 10 minutes, and will help us focus on what's most important to you.
More banks, more choices
Not only do we have access to more banks than other brokers, but we have a community of over 1,500 peer-to-peer lenders for a custom solution if you don't quite fit the 'bank's box'.
Don't settle for any old mortgage
We’ll compare all the main banks and weigh up the options, so you don’t have to. We’ll answer those niggly questions, like:
- What’s the lowest interest rate in market?
- Fix or float, or a combination of both?
- Which bank is best for me?
- Can I avoid break fees?
- How much could I be saving?
Our clients love what we do
See for yourself what our clients think with over 1263 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
Get your mortgage right and it's the easiest money you'll make
Our team of mortgage brokers are whizzes at perfecting a mortgage structure.
Rather than putting all your eggs in one basket at one interest rate, depending on your situation we'll usually advise splitting your mortgage across different terms and rates. We’re pretty clued up about the economy and rate movement so we’ll help you make an informed decision.
Why bother getting so technical?
The devil is really in the detail. When we’re talking hundreds of thousands of dollars, a fraction of a percent change in interest or repayment rates can save you a packet. This could mean retiring to your super yacht a few years earlier than planned. If that's your thing.
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We’ll chat with you to understand your financial situation and what you’re wanting to achieve.
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Your adviser can provide honest feedback on any potential properties, and answer questions you’ve got along the way.
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We’ll work with the banks to get you a hot rate. We’ve got access to them all, plus a community of willing peer-to-peer lenders for custom solutions when needed. More options for you means better rates.
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Work out the best structure to suit your lifestyle, and negotiate your mortgage for you.
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Together we can build a plan to help you get mortgage-free faster. You might be amazed at what small things you can do to shave years off your mortgage.
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We don’t ‘set and forget’. Your adviser is always a phone call or email away and down the track we’ll help you when your fixed rate rolls over, and beyond.
We've picked up a few awards along the way
Stay on top of the property market
It doesn’t matter how fresh you are, someone has been in your shoes before. We’ve written a lot about all of the aspects of buying a property. Everything from “What the hell is a LIM?” through to “How do I buy my seventh mansion?” Check out our blog and get up with the property game.
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See why our clients love us
See for yourself what our clients think with over 1263 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
