Mortgage Funder, Residential Underwriting

First National Financial LP; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-bank mortgage lender in Quebec is seeking a Mortgage Funder for their Residential Underwriting team. The role involves instructing, advancing, and closing mortgage files while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, alongside proficiency in MS Office and bilingual abilities in French. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive compensation package including bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extensive training programs

Social events and community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Competency in MS Office and capacity to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Instructing, advancing, and closing mortgage files.
• Check with law society for solicitor entitlement.
• Follow up with solicitor and organize mortgage files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competency in MS Office

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Job description

Mortgage Funder, Residential Underwriting

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 14, 2023 at 4:00 AM

We are hiring a Mortgage Funder, Residential Underwriting!

Full-time

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 6.7

Montreal - Hybrid

Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

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

The Opportunity:

The Residential Mortgage Funder is responsible for instructing, advancing and closing mortgage files.

• Check with law society for entitlement of solicitor
• Check information to ensure accuracy, i.e. correct lender, CMHC/Sagen/CG approval
• Contact solicitor to confirm that he/she is acting on mortgagor’s behalf
• Prepare and send applicable instructional package to solicitor along with relevant documents
• Follow up with solicitor to obtain advance request
• Organize mortgage file in correct order
• Check the request for funds from the solicitor
• Send the mortgage advance sheet to the accounting department
• Send the solicitor a list of outstanding conditions, mortgage commitment and mortgage advance breakdown
• Contact solicitor when funds are ready
• Follow up with solicitor prior to closing
• Contact solicitor to advise that funds can be released
• Ensure that all conditions have been met, all documentation has been received and that file is complete on the day of closing
• Close files in the system and send to accounting department
• Review solicitor mortgage documentation to ensure it corresponds to the terms of the commitment and is in compliance with established regulatory and company guidelines and policies
• Escalate any documentation issues to the Mortgage Underwriter and/or Manager for review
• Coordinate with mortgage accounting for the release of mortgage funds on a timely basis
• Respond to all inquiries within the established turnaround times
• Adhere to policy/procedures to ensure AML and Quality Assurance requirements are met

The Requirements Needed:

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Competency in MS Office; capacity to learn new technologies/systems
• Written and spoken French is required
• Strong written and spoken English is an asset
• Bright open concept office environment
• Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
• Supportive teamwork focused environment
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success

Working together to be our best!

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 [e-mail].

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