Eleanor Rodrigues

Account Manager and Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 445966
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Eleanor's been part of the Squirrel family since way back in 2009, making her one of our very first employees. And with more than 25 years in finance, it's fair to say she knows a thing or two about mortgages.

As an Account Manager, Eleanor brings a wealth of experience, a calm approach and genuine care to helping clients through the lending process. She's one of those people you can count on to know the answer (or know exactly where to find it).

When she's not helping clients, Eleanor enjoys getting stuck into a good book, working on her latest cross-stitch project or spending time with her husband and daughters. 

Qualifications

BA in Economics, NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5).

How Eleanor is paid

Eleanor is a salaried adviser and account manager, and is paid the same no matter which lender you choose, so there's no pressure or bias toward any particular option. At a company level, Squirrel is paid either upfront or through a combination of upfront and trail commissions by its lenders and insurance providers.

In most cases, her services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where she might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Eleanor's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Eleanor follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means she must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Eleanor has no relevant convictions, bankruptcies or disciplinary actions to disclose.

Squirrel Mortgages Limited holds a Financial Advice Provider Licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

If you’re unhappy with the advice or service you receive and want to make a complaint, you can view our complaints process here.

Eleanor's profile was last updated: October 2026