Chosen your home at Kopuru? 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 partner with Tuakiri to help Kopuru buyers secure smarter finance for their new homes.
Use our mortgage calculator to find out how much you could borrow for your Kopuru home, or book a chat with one of our expert advisers to get started.
Kopuru is a new community of 33 two- and three-bedroom townhouses in Whenuapai — developed by Tuakiri Property, an Auckland-based developer known for quality, design and liveability.
Every Kopuru home is designed for people, not density — with a shared green park, light-filled layouts, and timeless materials that make for better living.
These homes are Healthy Homes compliant, built to last, and priced from $739k to the mid-$900s. For a limited time, Squirrel clients receive early access before Kopuru goes to market — plus a $10,000 cashback from Tuakiri on any home purchased during this period.
The story behind Kopuru — and how Squirrel can help you get there
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.
*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.
Our advisers do the hard work, so you don't have to
Better mortgage rates
We arrange about $3 billion of home 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 5,000+ peer-to-peer lenders looking to fund a person like you.
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.
Better technology
Our online application is fast and straightforward, and means you can do it from anywhere in the world.
Why choose Squirrel to help you with your mortgage for your Kopuru Home:
- 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 Kopuru 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.
What does the process with Squirrel look like?
Here's a quick look at how we'll work together...
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 Kopuru 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 Kopuru 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.
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.
Get your mortgage application underway
Fill in our online form and we'll contact you with next steps.
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