Venu Chawdrapu

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 254305
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Having over two decades of industry experience means there’s not much Venu doesn’t know about home loans. His passion for helping buyers get the best result possible is only rivalled by his love of samosas.

Venu specialises in first home buyers, property investors, business and commercial.

Qualifications

Qualifications: B. Com, MBA (Finance), Dip. Banking & Finance, NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Venu is paid

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

Venu's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Venu 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. Venu 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.

Venu's profile was last updated: September 2025