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We’ll compare your home loan options and give impartial, personalised advice. Get the best interest rates too.

We're Auckland's #1 mortgage brokers.

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We're here to help you sort your mortgage

We’ll assess your situation and provide you with expert advice on how to structure your mortgage, reduce your payments and ultimately become mortgage-free faster. We’ll also 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?

Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you because we get paid by the banks.

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We arrange 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.

Find the best mortgage rates.

Do it all online, in your pyjamas if you like, or pop in to meet with your adviser. We'll even make you a coffee. Whatever way you prefer, you’ll receive personal, impartial advice from your adviser and you’ll get a great mortgage rate too.

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Yvonne

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Would highly recommend Baz and his team! It was such a great experience and easy process. We were first home buyers and couldn't have done it without Baz's invaluable advice and assistance.

Why choose Squirrel to help sort your mortgage?

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Our advisers aren't incentivised

The advice you receive is impartial and because our advisers are paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, their only motivation is to make you better off.

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Simplify things

It might seem like a minefield of jargon but it doesn’t have to be. Our experienced advisers take care of the hard bits so you can focus on what's important.

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Save money

Having the right home loan solution can save you thousands. Plus we'll stay in touch and can regularly review your situation to make sure your mortgage is working for you.

A world of insights in one place

Keep up to date with the latest in the housing market, interest rates, economy, and our practical how-to's.

Latest interest rates & property market updates

10 September 2026


Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates

By Squirrel

Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market – covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading. 

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3 September 2026


All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2026 & 2027

By Squirrel

The OCR has officially started its transition from stimulatory to more 'neutral' territory, as the RBNZ seeks to strike a careful balancing act between getting inflation under control and supporting our economic recovery. Here are the key OCR to watch out for over the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

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2 September 2026


OCR & interest rates update - September 2026

By David Cunningham

The Reserve Bank increased the OCR by 0.25% on 2 September, taking us up to 2.75%. It's still having to strike a careful balance—between managing inflation and supporting our economic recovery—but the path ahead looks to be a slow and measured one. Here's what happened, and what it means for NZ borrowers and interest rates.

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Christo

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Best experience. Good sold advise and great customer service!

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Grant F

New Zealand

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Blake was a legend to deal with! He was always very communicative and very patient with us as 1st home buyers. Nothing was an issue and made sure to keep us involved every step of the way! Thanks Blake and Squirrel for helping us purchase our dream home!

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New Zealand

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My experience was great with squirrel. Professional and timely. Highly rated their service and would use again.

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Great communication and efficient processing