Overview
Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at First National Financial LP
Associate Mortgage Underwriter – Third Party Residential Underwriting (BMBE)
Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000 per year
Posting Date: July 17, 2026 |
Closing Date: August 14, 2026 |
Target
Start Date:
October 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Vancouver, BC (office grade 8.7)
Job Overview
The Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing documentation, applying due diligence, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines. The role escalates inaccuracies and incomplete documentation that could present risk to the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company.
- Maintain 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 the 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.
- 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 and procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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 basic PC software and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround times.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.
- Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment.
- 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 through events focused on a variety of charities.
- Ongoing social events throughout the year.
Working Environment and Physical Demands
- Office environment.
- Periods of high volume with tight timelines.
- Long periods of stationary position/sitting.
- Prolonged repetitive movement (using keyboard and mouse).
- Long periods of time viewing a computer screen.
- Multi‑tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
Key Contacts
External:
Mortgage Brokers and Agents, Mortgage Insurers, Appraisers, Solicitors, Title Insurance Companies, Clients and Customers
Internal:
Interdepartmental team members to ensure a fluid and transparent First National customer experience
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements
- Completed post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience required.
- Previous experience within the Financial Services sector preferred.
- Previous experience within the Mortgage industry an asset.
- Completion of the Mortgage Agent Course and/or BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) license an asset.
- Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required.
In accordance with the BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”), 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 BCFSA to complete the licensing process.
About the Team
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 has been consistently recognized as a great place to work; our employee engagement feedback surpasses that of industry partners.
Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.
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 should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.
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Title: Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBE
Company: First National Financial LP
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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