Ari Bains
About Ari
Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1008900
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364
Ari’s here to make sure your mortgage journey is smooth from start to settlement. With a Diploma in Business Management and a Financial Advising Level 5 qualification, he’s got the expertise to back it up.
His career has spanned banking, operations, and management, including leading the South Island to top performance at Tank Juice NZ. Safe to say, he knows how to get results.
Outside of work, Ari’s into cricket, football, and attempting to stick to a gym routine. His focus? Exceptional service and making sure clients get the best possible outcome.
Qualifications
Diploma in Business Management and Marketing and NZ Certification in Financial Services.
How Ari is paid
Ari 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.
Ari's commitment to you
As a licensed financial adviser, Ari 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. Ari 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.
Ari's profile was last updated: September 2025
- Call027 277 9590
- Emailari@squirrel.co.nz
Don’t just take our word for it
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.
Suzanne
New Zealand
Sudam was great to deal with. I had already met with another broker and hadn't been happy with the interaction. Sudam's approach was completely different - he was really nice to talk to, very clear about the options and process, and made the whole thing easy for us. Sudam communicated well throughout and we're very happy with the outcome of switching our mortgage.
Guy
New Zealand
Very easy to deal with.
James
New Zealand
Fantastic to deal with, makes everything very effortless and provides great advice