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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Inquiry lays bare housing crisis as tax reform bill reaches Senate

An inquiry has exposed growing housing hardship as the federal government’s contentious tax shake‑up reaches a pivotal upper‑house test.

BORROWER • Thu, 11 Jun 2026

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Mortgage shadow follows Gen X into retirement

A new national survey has revealed many midlife Australians will carry home‑loan debt into retirement.

BORROWER • Thu, 11 Jun 2026

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SME confidence slips as costs and Payday Super collide

Softening optimism, thin cash buffers, and looming rule changes are reshaping the risk profile of Australia’s SMEs.

BROKER • Wed, 10 Jun 2026

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Business mood lifts, but margins still under strain: NAB

NAB’s latest Business Survey has shown a fragile improvement in sentiment even as profitability and costs remain tight.

BROKER • Wed, 10 Jun 2026

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Helia appoints new CEO as LMI headwinds intensify

Helia has appointed a new CEO as the company confronts weaker premiums, lost bank clients, and an eroding LMI market.

LENDER • Wed, 10 Jun 2026

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Broker market share surges to new record high

Brokers have captured their largest slice of new home‑loan business on record.

BROKER • Wed, 10 Jun 2026

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Aussie creates first retail GM role to drive growth

Aussie Home Loans has unveiled a new leadership role overseeing its national shopfront network as it intensifies its retail expansion.

BROKER • Tue, 09 Jun 2026

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CBA flags rising negative equity risks and lending pullback

CBA has warned that parts of the market are edging into dangerous territory, with some low‑deposit first home buyers facing almost no equity.

BROKER • Tue, 09 Jun 2026

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Next cash rate movement will be a rate cut: NAB

The major bank has revised its official cash rate forecast, suggesting that Australia is already at the peak of this rate tightening cycle.

BORROWER • Tue, 09 Jun 2026

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