Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting- TDMS Western Canada
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$50,000-$65,000 · Full-time
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- $50,000-$65,000
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Original job description
We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting- TDMS Western Canada!
Reporting To
Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting
Full-Time/Part- Time
Full-time
Salary Range
$50,000-$65,000
Posting Date
October 21, 2026
Closing Date
November 4, 2026
Hours Of Work
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grade
Office Location:
8.7
Vancouver, BC
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!
Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting, 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 items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company. 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.
How You Will Contribute
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 we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.
First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.
We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.
#FNUWBC
Reporting To
Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting
Full-Time/Part- Time
Full-time
Salary Range
$50,000-$65,000
Posting Date
October 21, 2026
Closing Date
November 4, 2026
Hours Of Work
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grade
Office Location:
8.7
Vancouver, BC
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
Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting, 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 items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company. 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Office environment
- 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 Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
- 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
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 we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.
First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.
We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.
#FNUWBC
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Responsibilities
Review and verify mortgage application documents related to income, down payments, and properties, applying due diligence and internal and regulatory guidelines. Maintain relationships with brokers and external partners, document underwriting notes, respond to inquiries within turnaround times, and escalate documentation issues or risks to the Underwriter.
Requirements
Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is required, along with working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment. Financial services experience reviewing income, down payment, and property documents is relevant; mortgage industry experience and completion of a Mortgage Agent Course are assets.
Skills
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Credit Decision-Making
- Document Review
- Due Diligence
- Income Verification
- Down Payment Verification
- Property Document Verification
- Risk Escalation
- Underwriting Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Windows PC Software
- Multitasking
Benefits
- Bonus
- Health Spending Account
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
- Training Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Third-Party Residential Underwriting
- Credit Decisions
- Mortgage Brokers
- Mortgage Insurers
- Appraisers
- Title Insurance
- Solicitors
- Income Documents
- Tax Returns
- Business Financial Statements
- Investment Statements
- Down Payment Documents
- Purchase Contracts
- Property Documents
- Due Diligence
- Risk Escalation
- Underwriting Systems
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Financial Services
- Mortgage Agent Course
- Windows PC Software