Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Residential Underwriting

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.

We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter to our Residential Underwriting team!

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Mortgage Analyst supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. Responsible for escalating any inaccuracies, issues, or items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company.

• 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

The Requirements Needed:

• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal in French and English
• Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
• Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Strong aptitude for service excellence
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive team player
• Fully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office products
• Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround times
• Bilingualism (French, English) required - interactions with English-speaking customers or partners

Why join First National?

• Bright open concept office environment
• Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
• Supportive teamwork focused environment
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• 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

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 [email protected].

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

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