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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Westpac and Bendigo Bank announce changes to rate forecasts

Westpac and Bendigo Bank have redrawn their official cash rate forecasts as major bank economists remain split on the Reserve Bank’s next move.

BORROWER • Mon, 11 May 2026

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Instant asset write-off to be made permanent

Budget preview: A permanent tax break for assets, new housing infrastructure funding, and AI‑driven approvals have all been unveiled as key features of the federal budget

BROKER • Mon, 11 May 2026

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Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection

As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented defences must be drastically bolstered.

BROKER • Sun, 10 May 2026

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Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes

Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after the three consecutive rate rises.

BROKER • Sun, 10 May 2026

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Brokers reveal complex borrowers now ‘the norm’

New research has revealed rising demand for complex home loans, as brokers warn that current settings are shutting out a vast cohort of viable borrowers.

GROWTH • Thu, 07 May 2026

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Mortgage demand continues to climb amid rate shock

Despite higher rates, new data has shown that borrowers are still leaning into credit, with mortgage demand lifting as arrears edge lower.

BORROWER • Thu, 07 May 2026

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Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal

While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its limits.

BROKER • Thu, 07 May 2026

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Brokers handed new playbook to spot SME stress early

The MFAA and CAFBA have unveiled joint guidance to help brokers support small businesses under rising financial pressure.

BROKER • Wed, 06 May 2026

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Better Choice ramps up national push with senior hires

Better Choice has ramped up its broker-facing expansion with two senior hires and a new rebrand.

LENDER • Wed, 06 May 2026

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