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03 October 2024

Competition likely to heat up amongst the banks following next OCR cut

It's looking increasingly likely that next week's OCR announcement could bring a 0.50% reduction, tipping one-year fixed rates bel...

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26 September 2024

Why opting to float may make sense in the current environment

With further interest rate cuts in the pipeline before Christmas, it may be worth holding off on refixing—and opting to float inst...

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19 September 2024

Are we on track for one-year fixed mortgages rates below 6%?

With the widespread expectation being that we're headed for another 0.25% OCR decrease in October, that could put us on track for ...

23 March 2020

Managing your mortgage through the COVID-19 crisis

Squirrel's CEO John Bolton shared some practical advice for homeowners, and how to keep up with mortgage repayments when hit by financial hardship, in a time like this.

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05 December 2019

Capital Requirements to increase in 2020

Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced their final decision to increase the capital requirement for banks.

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03 December 2019

Changes ahead for home buyers

From this Friday, home buyers who want to withdraw from a purchase the finance clause may be asked to provide evidence.

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18 November 2019

Is it worth breaking your fixed loan while interest rates are low?

While rates are at record lows, Kiwis who have locked in a fixed rate mortgage at a higher rate might be asking if it’s worth breaking and fixing at a new rate?

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With over 1,425 five star reviews on Shopper Approved, Squirrel has helped thousands of Kiwis just like you secure the best possible rate when refixing or refinancing.

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Our experience with Squirrel has been fantastic. Our Advisor was friendly and professional and made what can be a stressful and complex process very seamless for us. We are thrilled with our outcome.

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Helped me get an improved rate and sorted out my needs. Great communication, kept me up to date throughout the process.

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