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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Borrowers pivot to savings as rate pressures rebuild

Mortgage households are quietly shifting from pure debt reduction to upgrading cash buffers – just as higher repayments come into effect.

BORROWER • Mon, 23 Feb 2026

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Record ColCap deal sets new RMBS benchmark

ColCap’s latest prime mortgage deal has reshaped funding lines, with the landmark securitisation drawing in deep global demand.

LENDER • Mon, 23 Feb 2026

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Home loan surge and brokers power MyState’s 1H26 results

A sharp lift in mortgage activity and third‑party flows have defined MyState Bank’s first-half story.

LENDER • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

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Regional markets seize growth lead from capital cities

Regional housing markets have quietly pulled ahead of the capitals – and the gap is starting to widen.

BORROWER • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

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Latitude lifts profits as record loan, card volumes roll in

Record originations, wider margins, and a growing broker network have helped the non‑bank’s bottom line surge.

LENDER • Sat, 21 Feb 2026

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Money stress reshaping young Australians’ health, life plans

New research has revealed money worries are forcing young Australians into increasingly tough choices about health, housing, and their futures.

BORROWER • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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MA Money, Finsure turbocharge MA Financial’s FY25 results

Loan book and broker network growth have accelerated across MA Money and Finsure, backed by fresh funding firepower.

LENDER • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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Prime lending and brokers drive record Pepper Money year

Surging prime flows have reshaped Pepper Money’s loan book, powering record growth.

LENDER • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

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AFG brokers post record half-year volumes in 1H26

A bigger, more productive AFG broker network has driven record half-year flows, sharpening the group’s growth pivot.

LENDER • Wed, 18 Feb 2026

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