Associate Mortgage Underwriter

Posting End Date

June 5, 2026

May 22, 2026

We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter within the Third Party Residential Underwriting - MBBS.

Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting-MBBS

Full‑time

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$48,842 - $64,947

Toronto, ON (Grade 8.7). Great location, steps away from the main public transit station.

• Highly competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment.

Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting-MBBS, the Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for escalating any inaccuracies, issues, or incomplete items that present risk to the Company.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company.
• Maintain positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and solicitors.
• Interact with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions.
• Review and verify 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.
• Escalate any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off.
• Document clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system.
• Respond to all inquiries within established turnaround times.
• Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.

• Completed post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience within the Financial Services sector preferred.
• Previous experience within the Mortgage industry is an asset.
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or FSRA License is an asset.
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required.
• Strong aptitude for service excellence.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.
• 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 the suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage pressure in a high‑volume processing environment with tight turnaround times.

In accordance with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), 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 FSRA to complete the licensing process.

• Office environment.
• Periods of high volume with tight timelines.
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting.
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (e.g., 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 (Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up).
• Extensive training programs to set 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.

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 are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

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 ac if you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.