Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE
Job Description
Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting

Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time

Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000

Target Start Date: October 2026

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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 Residential Mortgage Funder is responsible for instructing, advancing and closing mortgage files.

How you will contribute:

Check with law society for entitlement of solicitor

Check information to ensure accuracy, i.e. correct lender, CMHC/GE approval

Contact solicitor to confirm that he/she is acting on mortgagor’s behalf

Prepare and send applicable instructional package to solicitor along with relevant documents

Follow up with solicitor to obtain advance request

Organize mortgage file in correct order

Check the request for funds from the solicitor

Send the mortgage advance sheet to the accounting department

Send the solicitor a list of outstanding conditions, mortgage commitment and mortgage advance breakdown

Contact solicitor when funds are ready

Follow up with solicitor prior to closing

Contact solicitor to advise that funds can be released

Ensure that all conditions have been met, all documentation has been received and that file is complete on the day of closing

Close files in the system and send to accounting department

Review solicitor mortgage documentation to ensure it corresponds to the terms of the commitment and is in compliance with established regulatory and company guidelines and policies





Escalate any documentation issues to the Mortgage Underwriter and/or Manager for review

Coordinate with mortgage accounting for the release of mortgage funds on a timely basis

Respond to all inquiries within the established turnaround times

Adhere to policy/procedures to ensure AML and Quality Assurance requirements are met

The Requirements Needed:

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods

Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience preferred

Competency in MS Office; capacity to learn new technologies/systems

Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) License an asset

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.

The experience you need:

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

Ability to deal with conflict





Analytical skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Positive team player

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

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 perks 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

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 [email protected] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

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📌 Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE (British Columbia)
🏢 First National Financial
📍 British Columbia