How popular isCapital Advice?
In September 2026, people searched for Capital Advice by name about 50 times in New Zealand, a 28.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all New Zealand Wellington mortgage adviser searches, placing Capital Advice sixth out of six advisers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington mortgage advisers, Capital Advice appeared in one of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Capital Advice is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- Squirrel WellingtonShare of searches 51.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NZHLShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lendal MortgagesShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
The Mortgage Advice CompanyShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Capital AdviceShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top Wellington mortgage advisers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Capital Advice was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Capital Advice is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Squirrel Wellington3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lendal Mortgages3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Home Loan Factory3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Capital Advice1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
NZHL0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Mortgage Advice Company0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Wellington mortgage advisers
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mortgage adviser should I hire in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mortgage advisers in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mortgage adviser in Wellington, New Zealand for a home loan?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mortgage broker wellington”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mortgage advisers wellington”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Wellington mortgage advisers compete with Capital Advice?
Share of searches by month for Squirrel Wellington, NZHL, Lendal Mortgages, The Mortgage Advice Company, Home Loan Factory, Capital Advice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Squirrel Wellington | NZHL | Lendal Mortgages | The Mortgage Advice Company | Home Loan Factory | Capital Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.2% | 23.9% | 12% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.7% | 19.8% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 21.6% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.2% | 23% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 23.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.5% | 22.2% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 15.4% | 21.8% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 37.5% | 22.1% | 25% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 20.7% | 28.3% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 20.7% | 24.1% | 8% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 33% | 19.6% | 33% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 3.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 51.3% | 390 | +21.9% | +18.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 15.8% | 120 | -36.8% | -3.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 1st to 3rd | 14.5% | 110 | -65.6% | -18.5 pointsmoved from 1st to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 60 | -14.3% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.6% | 50 | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 30 | +50% | +1.9 points |
51.3%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +18.3 points.
2.
NZHL15.8%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 120 estimated branded searches, -36.8% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
14.5%
Moved from 1st to 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, -65.6% vs prior month. Share -18.5 points.
Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
6.6%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
3.9%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
Compare popularity between Capital Advice and its closest rivals
Capital Advice vs Squirrel Wellington: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Capital Advice changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Capital Advice in New Zealand fell from 70 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Capital Advice’s share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand peaked at 6.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Capital Advice fell from 4th to 6th among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington mortgage advisers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Squirrel Wellington overtook Lendal Mortgages to become the leader among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, with 51.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Capital Advice gained share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 3.9%.
In September 2026, Home Loan Factory gained share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 6.6%.

In September 2026, The Mortgage Advice Company gained share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 7.9%.

In September 2026, Lendal Mortgages lost share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, from 33% to 14.5%.

In September 2026, NZHL lost share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 15.8%.
How are Capital Advice’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Capital Advice’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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