Licensed Mortgage Agent Level 2 – Mortgage Underwriter

Position: Licensed Mortgage Agent Level 2 – Mortgage Underwriter 2026
Licensed Mortgage Agent Level 2 Mortgage Underwriter

Turn Complex Files into Winning Approvals with a High-Volume, High-Support Team

Schedule Monday to Friday — Full-Time, In-Office

04 Compensation Salary + Quarterly Performance Bonus

Turn complex files into winning approvals.

Burke Financial is an award-winning Ontario mortgage brokerage specializing in subprime and alternative mortgage solutions. We are looking for an analytical, agile, and detail-driven Mortgage Underwriter to join our team.

If you thrive when navigating complex scenarios, take pride in catching every detail on the first pass, and keep your composure when managing tight funding deadlines under pressure, this role was built for you. You won’t just be pushing paper—you will be solving financial puzzles and directly impacting your earning potential.

Bring your underwriting expertise to a team built to move challenging files forward accurately and efficiently.

$76,800–$100,000+ per year

Compensation type Salary + Quarterly Performance Bonus

Schedule Monday to Friday — Full-Time, In-Office

• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Quarterly contests and perks

Who you are

This role is ideal for someone who is:

A Strategic Problem Solver

You love analyzing tricky subprime or private files, finding creative pathways to approval within lender guidelines, and structuring solutions where others see roadblocks.

Meticulous with Details

You know that accuracy is everything. You catch missing details instantly, identify condition red flags early, and take pride in submitting clean, audit-ready packages.

Adaptable & Calm Under Pressure

You excel in a dynamic, high-volume pipeline. When priority files, tight closing deadlines, or last-minute condition changes arise, you stay focused, organized, and steady.

Driven by Performance

You want your expertise and speed rewarded. You are tired of fixed-salary ceilings and want a transparent bonus structure tied directly to your file execution and funded volume.

What you’ll receive

The support and tools to perform at your best.

High-Volume Application Flow

Focus purely on underwriting with a steady stream of qualified, well-prepared applications submitted daily by our in-house sales team.

Lender Flexibility (100+ Network)

Access an extensive matrix of A, B, and private lenders to find the right home for challenging files.

Uncapped Earning & Career Growth

Clear performance paths to fast-track your base compensation and earn generous bonus incentives.

Tech-Forward Workflow

Utilize modern CRM and digital platforms built to keep your pipeline organized, accurate, and moving fast.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

Outlined below!

What you’ll do

Move files forward with precision.

Analyze & Structure Solutions

Evaluate client financial profiles, credit stories, and property documents to solve complex lending scenarios across subprime and private spaces.

Package for High Approvals

Write clear, thorough underwriting notes and structure complete submission packages to minimize lender conditions and accelerate approval turnaround times.

Execute Under Pressure

Prioritize dynamic pipelines, efficiently manage multi-file deadlines, and adapt quickly to shifting lender requirements without sacrificing quality.

Collaborate with Industry Partners

Work closely with lenders, lawyers, appraisers, and other key stakeholders to facilitate smooth, timely closings and ensure each application is processed accurately and efficiently.

Collaborate for Smooth Closings

Work closely with lenders, appraisers, and legal partners to resolve condition roadblocks promptly through funding.

Protect Compliance

Maintain strict compliance standards in alignment with FSRA guidelines and internal protocols across all files.

What we’re looking for

Experience built for complex underwriting.

Active FSRA Level 2 Mortgage Agent License (Ontario) is strongly preferred.

Minimum two years of subprime and private mortgage underwriting experience, with brokerage experience preferred.

Proven analytical capability, rock-solid attention to detail, and top-tier stress-management skills in high-volume environments.

Fluent with CRM management systems such as Salesforce, deal-submission portals, and Microsoft Office.