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]
Deal to unlock 17k new SA homes unveiled
A major federal-state government funding agreement has been announced with the aim of boosting housing supply and first home buyer opportunities.
GROWTH • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
ANZ slips into home lending decline
New data has revealed that ANZ’s housing loan book slipped in December, while its major rivals posted multibillion‑dollar gains.
LENDER • Sun, 01 Feb 2026
National house prices accelerate despite rate hike spectre
Fresh figures have revealed that national dwelling values continue to nudge higher amid tight supply and a mounting buyer squeeze.
BORROWER • Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Personal lenders report strong lending surge as banks retreat
Wisr and MONEYME have posted sharp loan growth as non-banks capture an increasingly expanding share of personal credit.
LENDER • Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Majors unite on RBA rate hike call after sticky CPI data
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have prompted the major banks to swiftly reassess their interest rate forecasts, with all four now predicting a February hike.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Rate Money appoints new NSW state manager
The fast‑growing non‑bank lender begins 2026 by adding a key leadership hire to its expanding national network.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Jan 2026
BOQ appoints new CEO
Bank of Queensland has announced the appointment of an internal senior executive as its new CEO.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Banks warned over risk-taking as ASIC flags threat to consumers
The corporate regulator has warned that growing competition and shrinking margins could push banks to dangerous extremes.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
MA Money joins Money Quest Group lender panel
The non-bank lender’s appointment follows a breakout year of expansion and record settlement volumes.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026