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Jessica R
New Zealand
"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"
Paul C
New Zealand
"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
"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..."
Dean
New Zealand
"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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