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]
NGM Group names insider to succeed founding CEO
NGM Group has appointed an internal senior executive as its next CEO.
LENDER • Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Mortgage burden edges towards near 40-year high
Australian households are facing a mounting repayment squeeze, with another rate rise threatening a historic benchmark.
BORROWER • Mon, 12 Oct 2026
MFAA challenges proposed 1,000% surge in brokers’ CSLR levy
The MFAA is questioning a steep proposed increase in brokers’ CSLR special levy bill and is seeking answers from Treasury over how costs are distributed.
BROKER • Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Prime Capital launches broker portal
The non-bank lender has unveiled a digital addition to its broker service, extending existing technology.
BROKER • Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Aggregators back lender competition as Suncorp closes loan applications
Aggregators have stressed that lending competition remains strong following Suncorp Bank’s closure to new applications, yet conceded that growing consolidation was ...
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 11 Oct 2026
REA warns rate rise will extend housing price retreat
REA Group has warned that the ensuing borrowing squeeze threatens the housing outlook, as contrasting market signals complicate the picture.
BORROWER • Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Peter White appointed chairman of aggregation board
Former FBAA managing director Peter White has been appointed chairman of an asset finance aggregator.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Borrower pressure builds as arrears lift
Rising mortgage arrears rates in outer-suburban Sydney and Melbourne are exposing growing pressure on younger and recent home buyers.
BORROWER • Thu, 08 Oct 2026
ASIC blocks mortgage fund offers as private credit scrutiny intensifies
The regulator’s latest intervention has put mortgage investment disclosures under scrutiny as its sector crackdown deepens.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 08 Oct 2026