Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE

Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE

Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM

We are hiring a Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE

Reporting To:

Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE

Full-Time/Part
- Time:

Full-time

Posting Date:

January 29, 2025

Closing Date:

January 9, 2026

Hours of Work:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade:

Office

Location:

12.7

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE, the Residential Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for rendering credit decisions on incoming applications within their authorized limits and with adherence to company and insurer policies and guidelines while focusing on service excellence. The Mortgage Underwriter has responsibility for applying due diligence when reviewing required documentation to ensure accuracy and to protect the Company from risk.

How you will contribute:

• 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
• Adjudicates mortgage applications within established authority limits while ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines
• Interacts with Mortgage Insurers where applicable to complete credit lending decisions
• Ensures due diligence has been completed prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents, where applicable
• Prepares and issues mortgage commitments with appropriate conditions within established service level agreements/turnaround times
• Priorities applications and workflow to ensure consistent and sound risk assessments are maintained while managing high volumes and a continued focus on service excellence
• Stays current with latest industry knowledge, competition, and market trends

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Strong analytical skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Positive team player with desire and ability to mentor others
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• 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
• Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 2 years previous mortgage underwriting experience required
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or FICOM License an asset
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required

In accordance with the Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM), if a successful candidate is not already licensed, upon starting with First National, they will be registered for the applicable educational courses and upon successful completion of the exam, First National will register them with FICOM to complete the licensing process.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:

• 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.
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health…