Get expert advice from our Wellington mortgage brokers

We’ll compare your home loan options and give impartial, personalised advice. Get the best interest rates too.

Our Wellington advisers have been in the business over 20 years (previously known as The Home Loan Shop) so local knowledge is our specialty.

We're Wellington's #1 mortgage brokers.

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We're here to help you sort your mortgage

We’ll assess your situation and provide you with expert advice on how to structure your mortgage, reduce your payments and ultimately become mortgage-free faster. 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?

Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you because we get paid by the banks.

We write about $3 billion of home loans per year, working with all the major banks.

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We have access to more lenders than other brokers – and if you don't quite fit the bank's box we can step in with our own custom solution for you.

Find the best mortgage rates.

Do it all online, in your pyjamas if you like, or pop in to meet with your adviser. We'll even make you a coffee. Whatever way you prefer, you’ll receive personal, impartial advice from your adviser and you’ll get a great mortgage rate too.

Meet our advisers
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Fred

New Zealand

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Always very easy to deal with and get things sorted. They do really take the hassle out of sorting and arranging to get my mortgage put together. It does feel like they are actually interested in helping and followed up after to make sure it was all good.

Why choose Squirrel to help with your mortgage?

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Our advisers aren't incentivised

The advice you receive is impartial and because our advisers are paid the same no matter which lender you end up with, their only motivation is to make you better off.

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Simplify things

It might seem like a minefield of jargon but it doesn’t have to be. Our experienced advisers take care of the hard bits so you can focus on what's important.

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Save money

Having the right home loan solution can save you thousands. Plus we'll stay in touch and can regularly review your situation to make sure your mortgage is working for you.

Chat to a Wellington adviser

Bernie UptonBernie Upton

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

021 737 742bernie@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Blake NeveBlake Neve

Mortgage Adviser

027 208 0447blake@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Carley BrunningCarley Brunning

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 290 4492carley@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Jamie FairmaidJamie Fairmaid

Mortgage Adviser - Wellington

027 880 3846jamie.fairmaid@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Jordan MitchellJordan Mitchell

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 467 9957jordan@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Mark BeamsMark Beams

Property Finance Manager

027 257 9032mark.beams@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Nelson FordNelson Ford

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 663 5766nelson@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wairarapa

Nick VirtueNick Virtue

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

021 988 082nick@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Oliver KeoghOliver Keogh

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 810 7320oliver@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Rose McLeanRose McLean

Mortgage Adviser

027 250 4219rose@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Sloan McpheeSloan McPhee

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

021 756 266sloan@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Steven HoggSteven Hogg

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 755 4439steven@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

Stevie WallaceStevie Wallace

Mortgage Adviser - formerly The Home Loan Shop

027 685 9652stevie@squirrel.co.nz

Located in: Wellington

We’ve got Advisers in a lot of locations around the country but thanks to the magic of technology we can help you wherever you are in New Zealand – or around the world.

A world of insights in one place

Keep up to date with the latest in the housing market, interest rates, economy, and our practical how-to's.

Latest interest rates & property market updates

23 July 2026


Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates

By Squirrel

Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading. 

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22 July 2026


Wellington property market update - July 2026

By Nick Virtue

Between global volatility and election uncertainty, it feels a bit like we've got one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake at the moment. Despite interest rates starting to track upwards, it's still very much a buyers' market out there in the Capital. Here's the latest from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.

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22 July 2026


Christchurch property market update - July 2026

By Nathan Miglani

While the rest of the country takes more of a wait-and-see approach to global and domestic uncertainty, Christchurch continues to run its own race. Here's the latest from our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani on what's been happening across the Cantabry housing market.

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Caleb

New Zealand

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Excellent communication & Advice. Thank you for all your hard work, appreciate the effort Ari put in for us!

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Sophie

New Zealand

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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.

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Henry Siwanzi

New Zealand

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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.

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Viliame

New Zealand

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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.