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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Deposit Power–Deposit Assure deal reshapes deposit bond landscape

Two specialist bond issuers have joined forces, redrawing Australia’s non-cash deposit market.

LENDER • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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Qld expands shared equity scheme after unveiling fresh slots

Queensland’s flagship Boost to Buy program has entered a second application round, with the state government announcing it had released hundreds of additional places.

BORROWER • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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Viridian maps next growth chapter and priorities

The national wealth group has sharpened its lending and investment strategy as its new sole CEO sets out a new phase of expansion.

LENDER • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

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AUSTRAC urges tougher checks as mortgage fraud probe widens

Fresh guidance from AUSTRAC has warned lenders to lift verification standards as it continues its ongoing assessment into suspected large‑scale mortgage fraud.

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 08 Apr 2026

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Moody’s warns rate hikes to deepen affordability squeeze

Moody’s Ratings has warned that further rate hikes and stubbornly high prices will consequently stretch new borrowers and lift mortgage risks.

BORROWER • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

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HIA warns regions bearing brunt of housing strain

The Housing Industry Association has called for a regional‑first housing blueprint as population growth and price gains outrun supply.

BORROWER • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

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BNK appoints new CEO as Savins steps down

Digital bank BNK has reshaped its top ranks, appointing a finance veteran as its new CEO after long‑serving CEO Allan Savins announced he would be stepping aside.

LENDER • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

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Cash-strapped debtors drag sentiment as anxiety surges

Consumer debt holders have reported a significant slide in cash flow and confidence in March as rising prices and geopolitical shocks squeeze household budgets.

BORROWER • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

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Fuel shock triggers rise in electric vehicle lending

The ensuing fuel supply shock has shifted more motorists towards electric vehicles, with new figures revealing a sharp jump in demand for EV finance.

LENDER • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

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