First National Financial LP is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders, specializing in residential mortgages through the mortgage broker channel. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting process by reviewing documentation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining relationships with mortgage brokers and external partners.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
- Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
- Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
- Completion of Mortgage Agent Course is an asset
- Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
- Previous experience within the Financial Services sector in terms of reviewing income, down payment and property related documents including but not limited to Tax returns, business financials, investment statements, tax document, purchase contract etc
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
- Hybrid working environment
- 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
Company Overview
First National Financial LP is one of Canada's largest non-bank lenders, originating and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.firstnational.ca.