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Jessica R

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"I actually can't thank Squirrel enough for all their support. This is now the third time I have utilised their support as a mortgage broker, purchasing a property, and I couldn't be happier. The clear support for streamlining the process and steps I need to take, and when I need to take them, was all there! In addition to this, I use Squirrel's investment facilities, which I am also very happy with."

"I can 100% recommend Squirrel if you want the best mortgage deal"

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Paul C

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"I was unsuccessful in obtaining a mortgage when dealing directly with both BNZ and Kiwibank, this despite being a customer for many, many years. I then went to Squirrel, and I was lucky enough to have my mortgage adviser make it such an easy, stress-free process in getting the required mortgage. I can 100% recommend Squirrel if you want the best mortgage deal!!! Don't muck around going direct to the bank yourself, unless you want to pay more and enjoy being frustrated ;)"

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Bruce A

New Zealand

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"I have an investor with Squirrel for about 6 months. I found it really easy to set up and to transfer funds between my bank and Squirrel (and vice versa). The app gives an up-to-date summary of your investments and earnings every day. This has certainly been a good option to diversify my interest-bearing investments away from a single bank."

"The speed of transfers leaves the big Aussie banks looking like dinosaurs..."

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Dean

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"A very simple onboarding, the App is easy to understand and use, but the speed of transfers leaves the big Aussie banks looking like dinosaurs 🦖"

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