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]
Mortgage Choice announces new state manager to lead growth push
Mortgage Choice has reshaped its leadership ranks, with a “familiar face” stepping up to drive the next phase of expansion.
BROKER • Thu, 14 May 2026
CBA posts lending lift as risks edge higher
Home and business lending have risen substantially at The Commonwealth Bank of Australia this quarter, but early credit strains are starting to surface.
LENDER • Thu, 14 May 2026
Investor tax overhaul to redirect loan demand
Tax changes on investors are set to push borrowing away from existing properties and towards new builds and specialist ownership structures, reshaping loan demand.
BROKER • Wed, 13 May 2026
Rising rates, tax shifts cool home loan demand
New figures have shown housing lending slipping from last year’s highs as rate hikes and tax changes bite.
LENDER • Wed, 13 May 2026
Budget backs ATO data sharing in CDR push
The government has said fresh funding for the Consumer Data Right will set up a new phase of data sharing, but industry bodies have stressed that further measures are ...
LENDER • Wed, 13 May 2026
Calls grow to expand CDR as AI heightens data risks
Industry leaders have said artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial data moves, warning existing channels are no longer safe without an expanded Consumer Data ...
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Investor surge leaves owner-occupier lending in the dust
New data has shown investor loans racing ahead of owner‑occupier borrowing in the March quarter.
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Recludo deepens national broker push with My Expert deal
Recludo has taken a majority stake in a Victorian financial services business as it steps up its national growth plans.
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Broker urges mandatory 3-year apprenticeships for newcomers
A broker is pushing for longer, tougher mentorship programs for new brokers, as lending complexity continues to escalate.
BROKER • Mon, 11 May 2026