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]
Peak credit body urges system overhaul after Westpac court case
The peak body for credit is pushing for a broad-scale rethink of reporting rules after a minor shortfall derailed a borrower’s home loan.
LENDER • Wed, 18 Feb 2026
IMF warns 5% Deposit Scheme risks fuelling prices
The global lender has urged a rethink of the federal government’s flagship deposit guarantee program, while making numerous recommendations on tax reform and housing ...
BORROWER • Wed, 18 Feb 2026
NAB ramps up proprietary flows as loan book climbs
The major bank has kicked off the financial year with rising direct mortgage flows and a larger loan book.
LENDER • Wed, 18 Feb 2026
RBA flags hotter economy as majors broadly tip May hike
Fresh minutes have revealed the Reserve Bank doubted how “restrictive” existing policy was, with the major banks largely reaffirming their forecasts of at least one more ...
BORROWER • Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Judo loan book climbs as broker flows drive growth
Judo Bank’s lending book has surged in the first half of the financial year 2026, with broker-sourced SME volumes and rising originations helping lift profits.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Skip targets ‘second chance’ owners with rebrand
Skip, formerly known as Sucasa, is seeking to shake up the low-deposit market after it announced a new rebrand with a focus on overlooked buyers.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Connective warns BID files must prove choices to ASIC
Following ASIC’s latest BID review update, the aggregator has said broker files now carry far greater consequences.
BROKER • Mon, 16 Feb 2026
MFAA warns against blunt PII reforms in CSLR review
The MFAA has backed the CSLR as a key consumer safeguard, yet cautioned Treasury against enacting blanket changes which could drive up costs.
BROKER • Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Bendigo broker flows drop as loan book shrinks
A softer half for residential lending has seen Bendigo Bank’s home loan book edge lower and its broker share retreat.
LENDER • Mon, 16 Feb 2026