Looking for The Home Loan Shop? You're in the right place.
Keen to chat to your usual Home Loan Shop mortgage adviser?
Same local experts, same local advice
The Home Loan Shop has officially rebranded to the leading mortgage brokerage Squirrel.
If you're a customer of The Home Loan Shop, not much is changing. You'll still be dealing with exactly the same people, and have access to the same local expertise and impartial advice you've always had. We've simply brought together two like-minded businesses as one - and with Squirrel there's an added benefit from the size, technology and expertise of the wider business.
So who are Squirrel anyway?Squirrel has been around since 2008 and is one of New Zealand’s largest mortgage brokers. We help people purchase about $3 billion of home loans each year as a mortgage broker, and we’re also a non-bank lender, for those who don't fit inside the bank's box.
Squirrel has been around since 2008 and is one of New Zealand’s largest mortgage brokers. We help people purchase about $3 billion of home loans each year as a mortgage broker, and we’re also a non-bank lender, for those who don't fit inside the bank's box.
Mortgage broker
We get to know you, and work with all the main lenders to find the solution that best fits you and your goals.
Lender
Not everyone fits inside the bank box. That's where our own unique lending products come in.
Savings and investments
Earn higher returns on your savings by investing into Squirrel loans or using our high-interest On-Call Account.
We've got access to more banks
meaning more choice and a better deal
Personalised advice and a hot interest rate, from anywhere
Pop in to our office for a chat, or do it all online in your pyjamas if you like. You’ll receive personal, impartial advice via phone or email from our team of mortgage brokers and you’ll get a great mortgage rate too.
We’ve got more than 700 five-star Google reviews to show for it.
Molly
New Zealand
We has Sloan looking after us for all things mortgage and he was awesome, really on the ball and super communicative. It made our lives a million times easier, I couldn't recommend him more highly!
We’ll compare all the main banks and weigh up the options, so you don’t have to.
We’ll also answer those niggly questions, like:
- What’s the lowest interest rate in market?
- Fix or float, or a combination of both?
- Which bank is best for me?
- Can I avoid break fees?
- How much could I be saving?
Ready to get started?
We work for you, not the bank or the real estate agent
Unbiased, personalised advice
Our advisers are paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, so their only motivation is to make you better off.
Simplify things
It might seem like a minefield of jargon but it doesn’t have to be. We're here to make it easy.
Save money
Having the right home loan solution in place will save you thousands.
Keen to apply for a mortgage or refinance?
- Fill in our online application
- Get assigned your own mortgage adviser
- Receive personalised advice and a solution tailored to your situation
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Don’t just take our word for it
Caleb
New Zealand
Excellent communication & Advice. Thank you for all your hard work, appreciate the effort Ari put in for us!
Sophie
New Zealand
Blake provided professional, proactive and helpful advice throughout the mortgage application and home purchasing process. As a first home buyer, he provided invaluable insights and knowledge into the processes involved, empowering me to put my best foot forward and make informed decisions along the way. I really appreciated Blakes approachable and supportive communication, and the user friendly application process that Squirrel provides made applying to and comparing multiple banks easy and straightforward.
Henry Siwanzi
New Zealand
Tessa was amazing in guiding us through the process of purchasing our first home. Working with us from over a year before we made the purchase to get our finances in order before helping us make the purchase when we found the right house.
Viliame
New Zealand
As first-home buyers, we truly appreciated Sudam's guidance, patience, and clear communication every step of the way. He made what initially felt like a stressful process much smoother and much easier to understand. We're very grateful for all the effort Sudam put into helping us secure the right loan structure and competitive rates. Reaching this milestone is incredibly exciting for us, and we're glad to have had his support throughout the entire journey. Thank you, Sudam, for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality.