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]
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
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
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
LNP proposes building code overhaul, slams expanded deposit scheme
The Coalition has proposed a major rewrite of Australia’s building rules while also criticising the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.
BORROWER • Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Earlypay flags working capital opportunity amid SME uncertainty
Earlypay has said that rising costs and uneven business conditions are reshaping the conversations surrounding SME funding decisions across Australia.
BROKER • Thu, 13 Aug 2026
ANZ applications slide as Suncorp mortgage book contracts
ANZ’s latest trading update has revealed increasing pressure beneath otherwise resilient lending, earnings, and margin performance.
LENDER • Thu, 13 Aug 2026
RBA flags ‘sharp’ fall in new housing commitments
Housing finance is entering a slower phase, according to the RBA, as government policy and rising rates reshape demand nationwide.
BORROWER • Wed, 12 Aug 2026
NAB consolidates Ubank oversight and technology leadership
Two senior exits at NAB have prompted a leaner leadership structure, with digital banking responsibilities also shifting.
LENDER • Wed, 12 Aug 2026
CBA broker flows rise as mortgage applications fall
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s broker channel gained ground in new lending over the year, with the post-budget slowdown reshaping mortgage demand.
LENDER • Wed, 12 Aug 2026