Blake Neve

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1010494
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Blake is a Mortgage Adviser based in Wellington with a strong background in banking from BNZ and HSBC. He specialises in residential lending (and a bit of sports chat on the side). A keen sportsman and seasoned athlete, Blake has played over 250 senior/premier rugby games, won six straight Wellington AFL titles, and has even scored an albatross playing golf! Pretty impressive, if we don’t say so ourselves. When he’s not talking sport or helping clients, he’s off on adventures with his young family, or on the hunt for the best fried chicken in town. 

Qualifications

NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Blake is paid

Blake is a salaried adviser 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, his services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where he might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Blake's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Blake follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means he must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Blake 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.

Blake's profile was last updated: September 2025