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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BNK trims book amid push into higher margin lending

A smaller direct loan book and rapid commercial growth headline BNK Banking Group’s half-year update.

LENDER • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

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Liberty announces record RMBS in upsized deal

The non-bank lender has said its largest securitisation to date drew on heavy demand and marked a key funding milestone.

LENDER • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

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Majors brace for May hike after stubborn CPI result

Australia's major banks have all said that January’s inflation results will keep the Reserve Bank leaning towards further tightening as opposed to an early pivot.

LENDER • Wed, 25 Feb 2026

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Brisbane’s dwelling price surge leaves FHBs reeling

New data has revealed that Brisbane’s cheapest dwellings have risen at breakneck speeds, with brokers warning that the trend has caused drastic shifts in buyer behaviour

BORROWER • Wed, 25 Feb 2026

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AFG co-founder steps down after 3-decade legacy

A long-serving industry figure is retiring from a key board role at one of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators.

AGGREGATOR • Wed, 25 Feb 2026

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DIY kit-home surge collides with rising tiny-home demand

Australians are flocking to DIY kit homes and tiny houses as affordability bites, with inquiry volumes and finance leads surging.

BROKER • Tue, 24 Feb 2026

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Service-first playbook revealed for brokers

Corporate veteran and Better Business Summit keynote speaker Maxine Horne has revealed that one overlooked asset can set brokers up for continued success.

GROWTH • Tue, 24 Feb 2026

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Commercial loan writing surges at Finsure

Commercial lending volumes have climbed sharply at Finsure as the aggregator network leans harder into diversified business and asset deals.

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 24 Feb 2026

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Mortgage demand climbs to 5-year high

New data has revealed that Australians rushed back into the home loan market late last year, pushing mortgage demand to its strongest pace since 2021.

BORROWER • Mon, 23 Feb 2026

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