Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMO Broker Edge (BMBE)

First National Financial LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mortgage industry is looking to hire a Mortgage Funder who will manage and close mortgage files. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a post-secondary education, and ideally some experience within the mortgage industry. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Extensive training programs

Supportive teamwork culture

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required.
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset.
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or FICOM License an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, advance and close mortgage files.
• Check with law society for entitlement of solicitor.
• Prepare and send instructional packages to solicitors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMO Broker Edge (BMBE)

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Reporting To

Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE

Full-Time/Part- Time

Full-time

Posting Date

June 18, 2025

Closing Date

July 4, 2025

Hours Of Work

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade

Office Location:

6.7

Downtown, Toronto

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 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.

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

How You Will Contribute

• Check with law society for entitlement of solicitor
• Check information to ensure accuracy, i.e. correct lender, CMHC/GE 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
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• 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
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)License an asset
  
  

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or FICOM License an asset
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
  
  

Working Environment And Physical Demands Analysis

• Office environment
• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
  
  

Why join First National?

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year
  
  

The Team You’ll Join

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

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



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 and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

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Job function

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