Basil Frank

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 460346
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Proudly recognised as one of New Zealand’s Top Mortgage Advisers 2025 by NZ Adviser (NZA).

Basil, AKA Baz, comes to us from South Africa where he founded his own mortgage broking company, before cutting his teeth in SA’s largest firm. In total he’s clocked up nearly two decade's worth of experience in the industry. A family man who loves the BBQ, he claims to cook a mean steak. This claim is yet to be confirmed.

Baz specialises in First/second home buyers, property investors and refinancing.

Qualifications

Certificate in Leadership, People management and marketing, NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Baz is paid

Baz's advice is completely free. He 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. Squirrel at a company level is paid upfront or a combination of upfront and trail commission by its lenders and insurance providers.

Baz's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Baz 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. Baz 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.

Baz's profile was last updated: August 2025