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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Viridian mothballs Smartmove brand, relaunches broking business

The financial services group has announced the consolidation of its broking operations under a new national brand.

BROKER • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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Personal, car loan demand sinks as caution spreads

New data has pointed to a broad consumer-credit retreat, with younger Australians pulling back most sharply.

BORROWER • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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New RBA Monetary Policy Board member appointed

A new external voice will join the RBA Monetary Policy Board as members weigh stubborn inflation and cooling demand.

BORROWER • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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Number of FHBs with 5% deposit loans in negative equity revealed

Fresh analysis has revealed the number of first home buyers with 5 per cent Deposit Scheme home loans currently in negative equity.

BORROWER • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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NAB home loan demand slides as stress builds

A weaker mortgage pipeline at NAB has coincided with a lift in loans under closer repayment scrutiny.

LENDER • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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Home loan commitments plummet as investor lending slumps

June-quarter ABS lending figures have revealed a broad mortgage-market pullback, with investor activity leading the decline.

BORROWER • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

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5-year gains set to cushion capitals against downturns

New modelling has revealed that capitals that experienced a recent boom in house prices will retain a sizeable cushion even under severe value declines.

BORROWER • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

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LMG Asset Finance announces new CEO

The asset finance business is entering a leadership transition after the aggregator confirmed that the long-time CEO would be exiting the role.

AGGREGATOR • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

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Digital bank announces permanent CEO

A non-major bank has finalised its leadership transition, announcing the appointment of its permanent CEO.

LENDER • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

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