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]
CSLR levies land early as backlash over rollout erupts
ASIC’s latest CSLR levy estimates have revealed higher bills and complex timing changes, which have sparked fresh criticism from industry figures.
BROKER • Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Big 4 step up court action as insolvency tide holds
A new wave of enforcement is building as major lenders return to the courts, while business failures remain stubbornly high.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MONEYME hits ‘inflection point’ as loan book surges
Surging loan growth and easing losses have helped the non‑bank lender reach profitable scale amid tight credit conditions.
LENDER • Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Tasmania–Commonwealth deal earmarks new homes for FHBs
A new housing pact between Tasmania and the federal government will reshape the state’s growth corridors and tilt new stock to entry‑level buyers.
BORROWER • Sun, 26 Apr 2026
APRA flags rise in high-LVR loans under 5% scheme
Australia’s banking regulator has confirmed a lift in ultra‑low‑deposit lending among users of the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.
GROWTH • Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Borrowers lean on brokers for end-to-end support and clarity
Fresh research has revealed the nuanced reasons Australians are returning to brokers – and which cohorts prize what most.
BROKER • Thu, 23 Apr 2026
SA expands low-deposit loans as ACT unlocks FHB houses
South Australia has widened its low‑deposit lending suite, while a new ACT–federal deal is set to fund thousands of first home buyer dwellings.
BORROWER • Thu, 23 Apr 2026
MFAA touts 10-day discharges as productivity fix
Fixing one critical mortgage bottleneck could ease the nation’s productivity malaise, according to the MFAA.
BROKER • Wed, 22 Apr 2026
BOQ mortgage book shrinks as bank eyes proprietary push
Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital‑first proprietary mortgage push.
LENDER • Wed, 22 Apr 2026