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]
Wisr originations surge as loan book climbs
Wisr has recorded rising originations across the board, with its loan book surging past $1 billion.
LENDER • Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Fresh data reveals LRBA ban built on outdated numbers
Fresh figures have shown that the federal government’s ban on new SMSF residential borrowing is hitting a much larger market than policymakers anticipated.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Qudos Bank brand to be retired in 2027
The customer‑owned banking brand will vanish within a year as the merged mutual prepares to trade under a single national banner.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Finsure installs new compliance chief after Hai Money fallout
Finsure has moved to tighten its risk and governance framework with a new senior appointment, following months of scrutiny over broker conduct.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 27 Jul 2026
New lender joins Help to Buy scheme
A new entrant has broadened the lender base for the federal government’s Help to Buy scheme.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jul 2026
AFG index reveals east coast slowdown
Fresh lodgement data has shown uneven momentum across states, with one market defying the broader cooling trend.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in how households are approaching debt.
BORROWER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state divides.
BORROWER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans
A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across mortgage portfolios.
LENDER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026