Tessa Jacks

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1006841
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

After years in the accounting, forensics, and property development worlds, Tessa brings her experience and knack for numbers to the home lending world, and we’re stoked to have her.

Outside of the office Tessa can be found riding her horse, and according to her she can make a mean cocktail. We look forward to verifying this.

Qualifications

NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Tessa is paid

Tessa 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, her services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where she might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Tessa's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Tessa follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means she must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Tessa 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.

Tessa's profile was last updated: September 2025