Charlie Tchetchenian

Charlie Tchetchenian

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Charlie Tchetchenian is a senior journalist at Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser.

Charlie writes news, features and original articles about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation and the wider lending landscape.
 
Prior to joining The Adviser in early 2026, Charlie worked as a digital reporter for News24.com.au (formerly Sky News Australia) and has been a journalist writing for numerous independent community publications in Sydney’s north-west.

Charlie has also worked as a political adviser for ex-New South Wales treasurer Matthew Kean.
 
When Charlie is not writing news, he is performing as a jazz singer, holding regular headline shows around Sydney.
 
Get in touch with Charlie at [email protected]

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Hauser denies signalling November rise before board decision

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser has rejected suggestions that his inflation warning telegraphed November’s increase or pressured his MPB colleagues into backing it.

BORROWER • Fri, 06 Nov 2026

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Everyday Rewards and Middle offer points for broker-settled home loans

Everyday Rewards has partnered with Middle to offer members up to 250,000 points when they settle an eligible mortgage through a broker connected by the platform.

BORROWER • Thu, 05 Nov 2026

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ASIC fines Thinktank and Bizcap over alleged reporting failures

Thinktank and Bizcap have each paid hefty fines as ASIC pursues companies over alleged reporting failures.

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 05 Nov 2026

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NAB pushes harder on proprietary mortgages as broker share slides

NAB is sharpening its proprietary mortgage push while claiming that it is reserving a premium proposition for selected broker partners.

LENDER • Thu, 05 Nov 2026

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Former CBA exec’s denial of broker relationship unravels before tribunal

A former CBA home lending executive deliberately concealed his relationship with a mortgage broker during an internal investigation, the Fair Work Commission has found.

LENDER • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

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New referrer guidelines released as industry confronts fraud risks

The MFAA has moved to strengthen referral safeguards amid concerns over fraud across Australia’s mortgage lending system.

GROWTH • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

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Approvals hold steady, yet dwelling prices tipped to fall further

September’s approvals rebound offers little reassurance as construction warnings mount and dwelling prices face deeper falls.

BORROWER • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

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Household Capital appoints ex-Bendigo broker head to senior role

Household Capital has appointed former Bendigo and Adelaide Bank head of broker Natalie Sheehan as its new chief growth officer.

LENDER • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

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Westpac lifts proprietary share as direct push accelerates

Westpac’s direct lending drive has gained ground, but brokers continue to dominate the group’s outstanding mortgage balances.

LENDER • Mon, 02 Nov 2026

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