Get expert advice from our Wellington mortgage brokers

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

Our Wellington advisers have been in the business over 20 years (previously known as The Home Loan Shop) so local knowledge is our specialty.

We're Wellington'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.

We write over $3 billion of mortgages 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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Fred

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Always very easy to deal with and get things sorted. They do really take the hassle out of sorting and arranging to get my mortgage put together. It does feel like they are actually interested in helping and followed up after to make sure it was all good.

Why choose Squirrel to help with 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.

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14 May 2025


NZ property market update - May 2025

By John Bolton

The key takeaway this month? It's a bit of a mixed bag out there right now—but, even with the global situation (which all feels pretty scary and uncertain) it's not all bad news. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, the New Zealand housing market, and the domestic and global economy.

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14 May 2025


Wellington property market update - May 2025

By Nick Virtue

While first home buyer activity is picking up, conditions are still challenging for sellers—and those looking to upgrade are having to be careful about how they juggle the buying and selling process. Here's the latest on Wellington's property market, and interest rates, from our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.

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13 May 2025


Rodney’s Ravings: How Trump’s trade war could help boost the housing market

By Rodney Dickens

The not-so-good news: US trade wars look set to tip the global economy into a period of low-growth over the next few years. The upside: NZ interest rates could drop further than expected in the coming months as a result, helping to bring some life back to the housing market.

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Peter

New Zealand

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Shiva was amazing, this process was so so simple, so much better than direct with the bank. Thanks

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New Zealand

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Dealing with Brad was excellent; he has provided great advice, he is a clear communicator, and has saved us money. We are already working on another refinance with Brad. Cheers Brad/Squirrel!

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Responsiveness and knowledgeable!