Chosen the perfect apartment at Olympus? Now get the mortgage to match

We’ve been helping Kiwis into homes since 2008. And we've arranged over $22 billion of mortgages. We're proud to work with Elaman, helping their customers secure a better deal on their mortgage for their new Olympus apartment.

Use our mortgage calculator to find out how much you could borrow for your Olympus home, or book a chat with one of our expert advisers to get started. 

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How much can I borrow for a house?

Tell us a little about your financial situation and we'll work out how much you could borrow towards purchasing a home.

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*This calculator is intended as a guide for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to provide financial advice. The results are based on the information you enter and assume that interest rates and loan terms remain constant for the duration of the loan. It does not account for fees, fluctuating interest rates, or changes to your financial situation over time. Please note that actual borrowing amount may differ and interest rates are subject to change. To talk to one of our team at Squirrel, contact us here. We recommend seeking financial advice about your situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

We write about $3 billion of home loans per year, working with all the major banks.

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We have access to more lenders than other brokers – and if you don't quite fit the bank's box we can step in with our own custom solution for you.

Our advisers do the hard work, so you don't have to

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Better mortgage rates

We arrange about $3 billion of home loans per year which gives us negotiating power and access to better rates. 

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We have access to more banks than other brokers, plus our community of 5,000+ peer-to-peer lenders looking to fund a person like you.

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Our advisers aren't incentivised by lenders

They're paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, so you know you won't get pushed into a loan you don't want or can't afford. 

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Better technology

Our online application is fast and straightforward, and means you can do it from anywhere in the world. 

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Why choose Squirrel for your Olympus apartment mortgage?

  • Better mortgage interest rates
  • More lending options
  • Expert property and lending advice
  • Better technology means you can do it from anywhere
  • Our advisers get paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, so their only motivation is to make you better off.

Book a chat

Want to chat with a mortgage expert about getting a loan for your new Olympus home? Pick a time that suits you and we'll call you then.

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?

If all this sounds like a foreign language to you, maybe head over to our first home buyers section and we'll walk you through it all.

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What does the process with Squirrel look like?

Here's a quick look at how we'll work together...

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We’ll chat with you to understand your financial situation to help you secure your new Olympus home.

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Your mortgage adviser can provide honest feedback about your home-buying journey, and answer questions you’ve got along the way.

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We’ll work with the banks to get you a hot home loan rate. We’ve got access to them all, plus our own custom lending solutions when needed. More options for you means better rates.

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We work out the best mortgage structure to suit your lifestyle, and negotiate your loan for your new Olympus home.

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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.

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What's the best interest rate at the moment?

If you're all about getting the sharpest rate, we can help. We work with all the banks so can help you secure a great rate no matter who you choose to bank with. In fact, we can generally get an even better rate than the advertised rate. 

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Get your mortgage application underway

Fill in our online form and we'll contact you with next steps.

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