Associate Mortgage Underwriter

First National; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-bank mortgage lender in Vancouver is seeking an Associate Mortgage Underwriter to support the underwriting process. You will manage relationships with mortgage brokers and external partners, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates have strong service skills and previous experience in financial services or the mortgage industry. Competitive salary range of $49,000 - $73,500 and benefits included.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Career advancement opportunities

Eligibility for benefits

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred.
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with mortgage brokers.
• Review and verify required documentation accuracy.
• Escalate documentation issues to the Underwriter.

Skills

Strong aptitude for service excellence

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Strong communication skills

Ability to deal with conflict

Education

Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Job description

We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting!

The Role :

Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting, the Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for escalating any inaccuracies, issues, or items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company.

The Third Party Residential Underwriting Division, as a division of First National Financial, provides underwriting expertise and services on behalf of other financial institutions to the Canadian Mortgage Broker channel.

Reporting To :

Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full-time

Salary Range :

49,000 - $73,500

Posting Date :

March 1, 2024

Closing Date :

April 5, 2024

Hours of Work :

8:30 – 5:00

Location :

Vancouver, BC

What we offer :

Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

What you will do :

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company
• Maintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and solicitors
• Interacts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of required documentation related to income, down payment, and the property using sound due diligence and in compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents, where applicable
• Escalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off
• Documents clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system
• Responds to all inquiries within established turnaround times
• Adhere to policies / procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.

The Requirements Needed :

• Strong aptitude for service excellence
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
• Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset

The team you will join :

First National is Canada’s largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both commercial and residential mortgages since 1988. Over the past thirty years, we have been committed to hiring the best and brightest with over 1,000 proud team members. Through cooperation, ongoing coaching, development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates both hard work and teamwork, First National team members are supported to lead, learn, and grow.

If you are ready to join First National’s dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at .

We would like to thank all applications for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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