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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Homesafe taps new distribution chief to broaden equity access

A new partnerships chief is set to steer Homesafe’s first major tilt into the third‑party channel.

LENDER • Wed, 11 Mar 2026

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NAB, CBA, and Westpac tip back-to-back rate hikes

Three of Australia’s biggest banks have shifted their calls on the Reserve Bank’s next move, now tipping an earlier and steeper tightening path.

LENDER • Wed, 11 Mar 2026

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Lenders turn to AI to scale mortgage operations

New research has revealed AI is set to reshape how Australia’s lenders process and approve loans.

LENDER • Tue, 10 Mar 2026

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Supply crunch locks out new wave of first home buyers

New figures from a major bank have suggested that tight housing stock is increasingly dictating who gets a foothold on the property ladder.

BORROWER • Tue, 10 Mar 2026

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MFAA launches new push to channel borrowers to brokers

A fresh national marketing blitz is set to spotlight brokers and provide borrowers with a revamped digital gateway to them.

BROKER • Tue, 10 Mar 2026

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Housing-rich retirees tap just 1% of equity pool

A new survey has revealed a vast reserve of untapped home equity, as older Australians cautiously expand their use of reverse mortgages.

BORROWER • Mon, 09 Mar 2026

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Open banking pitched as antidote to AI-fuelled loan fraud

New research has shown lenders are turning to consent-based data sharing to tackle mounting mortgage fraud risks.

BROKER • Mon, 09 Mar 2026

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LMG brings back WA leader to steer new growth phase

A familiar face has returned to guide Loan Market Group through its next period of expansion.

BROKER • Mon, 09 Mar 2026

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Macquarie surges as ANZ slumps in January mortgage shake-up

January bank data has revealed Macquarie Bank powering ahead across both borrower types, while ANZ’s total loan book regressed for the second consecutive month.

LENDER • Sun, 08 Mar 2026

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