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Best mortgage brokers in New Zealand
Find a mortgage broker who is with you all the way.
13 November 2025
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Finding the right mortgage broker is crucial for a smooth home-buying journey. Prioritise brokers with strong client reviews, proven experience, and industry recognition from bodies like Financial Advice NZ.
This guide ranks top brokers in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch based on public data. Standouts include Loan Market – Paulette Trotter’s Team (Auckland), Squirrel Wellington, and Loan Market Agile (Christchurch).
Before committing, verify their registration on the Financial Service Providers Register and understand their commission structure to ensure transparency.
What to look for in a mortgage broker
Our criteria for selecting the best mortgage brokers in NZ
| Broker | # of Google reviews | Rating | Experience | Recent awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Market – Paulette Trotter’s Team | Loan Market – Paulette Trotter’s Team | 928 | 928 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 7+ years | 7+ years | NZ Adviser Top Adviser 2020–2022 | NZ Adviser Top Adviser 2020–2022 |
| Global Financial Services | Global Financial Services | 807 | 807 | ⭐ 4.9 | ⭐ 4.9 | 25+ years | 25+ years | Mortgage Brokerage of the Year - NZ Mortgage Awards 2021 | Mortgage Brokerage of the Year - NZ Mortgage Awards 2021 |
| Mortgage HQ | Mortgage HQ | 677 | 677 | ⭐ 4.9 | ⭐ 4.9 | 10+ years | 10+ years | NZ Adviser Top 5 Brokerage 2025 | NZ Adviser Top 5 Brokerage 2025 |
| Broker | # of Google reviews | Rating | Experience | Recent awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Wellington | Squirrel Wellington | 829 | 829 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 10+ years | 10+ years | NZ Adviser Top Brokerage 2025 | NZ Adviser Top Brokerage 2025 |
| Home Loan Factory | Home Loan Factory | 462 | 462 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 2+ years | 2+ years | New Zealand Adviser Award for Elite Women 2022 (Divya Gandhi) | New Zealand Adviser Award for Elite Women 2022 (Divya Gandhi) |
| Bozinoff Mortgages - Michael Anastasiadis | Bozinoff Mortgages - Michael Anastasiadis | 323 | 323 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 7+ years | 7+ years | NZ Adviser Top Adviser 2021 | NZ Adviser Top Adviser 2021 |
| Broker | # of Google reviews | Rating | Experience | Recent awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Market Agile | Loan Market Agile | 622 | 622 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 5+ years | 5+ years | NZ Adviser Top Advisor 2022 & 2023 | NZ Adviser Top Advisor 2022 & 2023 |
| Squirrel South Island | Squirrel South Island | 491 | 491 | ⭐ 4.9 | ⭐ 4.9 | 7+ years | 7+ years | NZ Adviser Top Brokerage 2025 | NZ Adviser Top Brokerage 2025 |
| Advanced Mortgage Solutions | Advanced Mortgage Solutions | 423 | 423 | ⭐ 5.0 | ⭐ 5.0 | 15+ years | 15+ years | None publicly listed | None publicly listed |
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