Squirrel - Mortgages, Saving & Investing

15/06/2026

Are there any fees when investing with Squirrel and do you have to pay tax on your investments?

DT shares the deets.
Find out more at Squirrel.co.nz/invest

12/06/2026

Bernie’s got a knack for turning household chores into financial wisdom 🧺

11/06/2026

Carley shares the latest on interest rates this week:

- 2-year fixed rate remains most popular option
- 18-month fixed rate is attracting more attention thanks to some competitive pricing

Remember, it's not just about securing the lowest rate - the right loan structure can make a big difference over the life of your mortgage. Reach out to the team to discuss your situation.

Compare the latest rates at squirrel.co.nz/rates

09/06/2026

Two years running. We’ve just been named in NZ Adviser’s Top Brokerages for 2026 🐿🧡

Mortgages can be complex but our team is blimmin' good at making them as easy as possible for people.

This award represents the people at Squirrel who show up and do genuinely good work for their clients every single day.

Well done, Team Squirrel!

09/06/2026

JB's here with June's market update:
- OCR remains at 2.25%
- Rate rises still expected later this year
- Plenty of homes on the market
- Competition is lower than we've seen in years
- Affordability is looking good for first-home buyers

Get up to speed in less than 2 mins or read the full update at squirrel.co.nz/blog

08/06/2026

Does Squirrel have a credit rating, and who's our regulator?

Visit https://www.squirrel.co.nz/save-and-invest for more.

04/06/2026

Rates have been creeping up. If you're fixed rate is coming up for renewal, now's a good time to start looking at your options.

This week, Baz shares why he's still liking the 2-3 year fixed rates and why locking in early could save you money.

03/06/2026

Think buying your first home is out of reach?

In our latest episode of Live at the Nut Bar, Head of Advisory Callan and Mortgage adviser Kat share a simple strategy that could help fast-track your path to home ownership: using KiwiSaver as a dedicated first-home savings tool.

💰 Why "paying yourself first" works
🔒 How KiwiSaver helps remove the temptation to spend
📈 Small changes that can make a big difference to your deposit goals

As Callan puts it "Anyone can buy a house in four years"

Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

01/06/2026

So, how is your money protected when you invest with Squirrel?

DT chats through the conservative-to-moderate risk profile behind Squirrel's investments - including borrower checks, mortgage security and how reserve funds act as a "shock absorber" for investors.

Learn more at Squirrel.co.nz/save-and-invest

28/05/2026

We all like to think we make rational money decisions…
But humans are surprisingly good at convincing ourselves of things that aren’t actually true 😅

Here are 6 thinking traps that could be quietly getting in the way of building wealth.

Most of us like to think we're pretty rational when it comes to matters of money—but in times of uncertainty, we often make decisions that feel perfectly logical, but actually cost us in the long-run. Here are the six big "rational thinking" traps holding Kiwi back financially, and what we should ...