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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ASIC urges lenders to help shape roadmap for AI innovation

The corporate watchdog has said it wants industry leaders to drive safe AI adoption in lending, but under clearer rules.

LENDER • Sun, 08 Mar 2026

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GSB turbocharges broker-led home loan growth

Broker-originated mortgages and surging home loan balances have powered a half-year uplift for Great Southern Bank.

LENDER • Sun, 08 Mar 2026

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Cash, risk, and planning: Maxine Horne’s blueprint for brokers

Business entrepreneur and Better Business Summit keynote speaker Maxine Horne has shared the no-nonsense tips she said could make or break growing businesses.

BROKER • Sun, 08 Mar 2026

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Grants for first home buyers driving up prices and debt

A new white paper has warned that popular first home buyer grants are driving up prices and debt, even as they help more Australians into ownership.

BORROWER • Thu, 05 Mar 2026

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Offset offsets: Young borrowers turbocharge NAB’s mortgage buffers

New figures have revealed younger home owners are rapidly embracing offset accounts to blunt rising interest costs.

BORROWER • Thu, 05 Mar 2026

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 2–6 March

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6 March.

BORROWER • Thu, 05 Mar 2026

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Broker work shifts downmarket as property demand rises

New data has revealed that borrowers’ reliance on brokers is holding at near record highs as demand tilts further towards residential property.

BROKER • Wed, 04 Mar 2026

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Unit approvals slump, while houses defy downturn

Fresh data has shown January building approvals sliding after higher‑density housing dropped sharply, yet non‑residential projects powered ahead.

BORROWER • Wed, 04 Mar 2026

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Brighten unveils new state-based leadership structure

Brighten has reshaped its distribution team and teased national growth plans after it announced a raft of senior state and national appointments.

LENDER • Wed, 04 Mar 2026

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