Lendal Mortgages vs NZHL:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NZHL had more branded searches than Lendal Mortgages among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand. NZHL had about 120 branded searches, while Lendal Mortgages had 110. NZHL made up 15.8% of all Wellington mortgage adviser searches we track, and Lendal Mortgages accounted for 14.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington mortgage advisers, Lendal Mortgages appeared in all three answers and NZHL in none.
Who do people search for more?
NZHL, about 9% more searches than Lendal Mortgages
Who does AI mention more?
Lendal Mortgages, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Lendal Mortgages, the only one of the two named
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Top Wellington mortgage advisers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Lendal Mortgages appeared in all three answers. NZHL did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
Is Lendal Mortgages or NZHL more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lendal Mortgages and NZHL by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Wellington mortgage advisers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for NZHL, Lendal Mortgages. 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% |
How has the Lendal Mortgages and NZHL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lendal Mortgages took it in April 2026, NZHL took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lendal Mortgages’ share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand moved from 12% to 14.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NZHL’s share of searches among Wellington mortgage advisers in New Zealand moved from 23.9% to 15.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 220 to 120.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington mortgage advisers in September 2026?
3 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, 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 branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lendal Mortgages’ and NZHL’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Lendal Mortgages
1 branded search term
- lendal mortgages
NZHL
7 branded search terms
- nzhl
- nzhl home loans
- nzhl karaka
- nzhl ormiston
- nzhl whakatane
- nzhl whangarei
- nzhl whitmore
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