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]
Octet bolsters sales team as SME lending demand climbs
Rising demand for non‑property‑backed SME finance has prompted Octet to ramp up its broker‑focused sales firepower.
LENDER • Sun, 24 May 2026
Assetline taps new NSW/ACT leader as volumes climb
Assetline Capital has reshaped its leadership ranks in NSW and the ACT, as demand for its specialist loans continues to accelerate.
LENDER • Sun, 24 May 2026
APRA says banks and borrowers can ride out downturn
Australia’s prudential regulator has said banks and borrowers are well placed to ride out a downturn, yet cautioned that geopolitical tensions were reshaping how risks ...
LENDER • Sun, 24 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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