Sam McQueen
About Sam
Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1009558
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364
Sam brings a sharp financial mind to the Squirrel team, shaped by an early career stint in tax accounting (enough to earn his Chartered Accountant stripes) before diving into the world of home loans. He started out as a credit writer at Lighthouse Financial and hasn’t looked back since.
Based in Auckland and working with clients nationwide, he’s fluent in financial bro lingo — but always keeps things in plain English.
Outside of work, you’ll find him rolling on mats (jiu jitsu), catching up with friends and family, or baking next-level brownies. They’re legendary. Just don’t ask him to cook anything else.
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ), Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and NZ Certification in Financial Services.
How Sam is paid
Sam 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.
Sam's commitment to you
As a licensed financial adviser, Sam 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. Sam 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.
Sam's profile was last updated: September 2025
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Don’t just take our word for it
Hayley
New Zealand
Very easy and positive to deal with. Made the whole process stress free
Michelle
New Zealand
Ollie did a great job securing an excellent rate for me and helping me through the process as a first time client.
Chris
New Zealand
Matt was awesome to deal with. Got us a great deal and awesome comms all throughout. He was also very knowledgeable and understood our goals and needs.
Madhu P
New Zealand
We've worked with Ange and the team at Squirrel more than once now, and every time they've been absolutely fantastic. This time was no different, they looked after us from start to finish with the same professionalism, attention to detail, and just the right amount of hustle behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. What I appreciate most is how they take the stress out of the process. I just tell them what we're trying to do, and they take care of the rest: crunching the numbers, dealing with the bank, and coming back with a clear plan. It means we can focus on the bigger picture without getting bogged down in the details. Even with a few curveballs from the bank this time, Ange and her team kept everything on track and moving forward. We managed to get both the sale and the purchase done without any delays or issues, which is exactly what you want in these situations. When we think about getting a loan, we think about Ange and the team, and no one else. I genuinely don't want to deal with any other company. They've earned that level of trust.