Eleanor Rodrigues

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

Eleanor became one of Squirrel's first employees back in 2009 and has been an important part of the team ever since. With more than 23 years in the finance industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as Account Manager. Clients value her steady guidance, genuine care, and the depth of expertise she’s built over her career. She’s also fluent in Hindi.

In her downtime, Eleanor can usually be found with a good book in hand, a cross-stitch on the go, or planning her next trip. And when it comes to comfort food, the tropical sweetness of a ripe mango will always be her main squeeze.

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: September 2025