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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NAB shifts rate hike call as jobless rate rises

National Australia Bank has pushed back its time frame for the next cash rate increase after the unemployment rate jumped in April.

LENDER • Thu, 21 May 2026

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Mortgage Choice unveils AI tool to flag active buyers, sellers

Mortgage Choice has introduced a new AI‑driven intent signal for its broker network, tapping data to highlight which clients are most likely preparing for their next move

BROKER • Thu, 21 May 2026

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AFG maps next chapter with tailored growth plan

AFG’s aggregation arm is sharpening its focus on tailored member support and technology “optionality” as it sets out its strategic priorities for the next phase of ...

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 21 May 2026

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Gen Z stampedes into housing as 5% scheme spurs demand

New figures have revealed a sharp lift in first home buyer inquiries as younger cohorts rush to use the uncapped 5 per cent deposit guarantee.

BORROWER • Wed, 20 May 2026

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Plenti’s loan book exceeds $3bn as originations surge

Rapid loan growth and an expanded partnership with NAB have capped a milestone year for the fintech lender.

LENDER • Wed, 20 May 2026

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Tasmania locks in $20k grant for first home builds

Tasmania has moved to keep extra support flowing for first home construction, confirming its budget would deliver a higher‑than‑planned grant for new builds.

BORROWER • Wed, 20 May 2026

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Revealed: Finsure–Hai Money break-up laid bare

Court documents have exposed how Finsure shifted from supporting Hai Money to terminating the sub-aggregation agreement within a matter of days.

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 19 May 2026

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Senate probe reveals structural drivers of housing crisis

A Senate inquiry has warned that the federal government is on track to fall short of its housing targets as major fault lines emerge.

BORROWER • Tue, 19 May 2026

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RBA reveals logic behind May hike as majors split on outlook

Fresh minutes have shown inflation and war‑driven cost shocks tipped the balance towards a May cash rate hike, with the major banks split on what comes next.

BORROWER • Tue, 19 May 2026

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