Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE
Job Description
We are hiring a Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE!

Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting

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

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 6.7

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

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

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

Organise 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 organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and multitask

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) licence an asset

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 organisational 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 programme

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programme (i.e. Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top‑Up)

Extensive training programmes 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

The team you’ll join
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 recognised as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer
First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, colour, 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