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]
New Housing Australia chair appointed
A former Westpac executive has been appointed as the new chair of Housing Australia.
BORROWER • Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Inviva unveils senior appointment amid equity release growth
The non-bank lender has added senior distribution capability as interest in later-life lending builds.
LENDER • Mon, 31 Aug 2026
CBA and Macquarie lead June mortgage-book gains
CBA added the most dollars in June, while Macquarie again outpaced every major lender by growth rate.
LENDER • Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Personal and auto loans surge at MoneyMe
Record loan flows have lifted MoneyMe’s portfolio past a major milestone as auto finance retained its lead.
LENDER • Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Mortgage Choice channels over $400k to charities nationwide
Mortgage Choice’s charitable arm has capped another year of broker-backed giving, with a new regional focus ahead.
BROKER • Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Non-banks reveal how they’re scaling in a mortgage downturn
Non-bank lenders have revealed they are sustaining growth through product flexibility, broker distribution, and sharper execution as mortgage demand cools.
LENDER • Thu, 27 Aug 2026
BNK reshapes book as lending edges higher
BNK’s lending portfolio grew modestly during the financial year 2026, as it expanded its commercial lending exposure and moved away from lower-margin lending.
LENDER • Thu, 27 Aug 2026
NAB predicts September hike in major forecast overhaul
NAB has ripped up its rate outlook, while CBA and ANZ are now expecting a November hike after inflation came in hotter than expected.
BORROWER • Thu, 27 Aug 2026
ANZ tips November hike after hot inflation print
ANZ has overhauled its cash rate forecast, while NAB has placed its outlook under review as July’s price data significantly reshapes the interest rate outlook.
BORROWER • Wed, 26 Aug 2026