Matthew Van Geest

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 409406
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Proudly recognised as one of New Zealand’s Top Mortgage Advisers 2026 by NZ Adviser (NZA).

Matt’s eight years’ experience in finance and two years in construction perfectly positions him to be a great mortgage broker. Loving a challenge, he even has a charcoal BBQ.

Matt specialises in property investors, construction lending, subdivisions, first home buyers and has a knack for working out the best mortgage structure. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science, NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Matt is paid

Matt 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.

Matt's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Matt 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. Matt 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.

Matt's profile was last updated: September 2025