Mortgage Underwriter (roles in Western & Atlantic Canada)

Underwriting Full Time Canada Remote $70,000 - $85,000 CAD per year

Highclere Capital is a growing mortgage finance company focused on delivering innovative lending solutions to underserved borrowers across Canada. With a sharp eye on compliance, service excellence, and responsible growth, we partner with mortgage professionals to deliver tailored financing with speed and integrity. As a remote-first team, we're building a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing — for our brokers, our partners, and one another.

As a Mortgage Underwriter, you are responsible for reviewing and assessing residential mortgage applications submitted by broker partners. This role focuses on accurate document analysis, sound credit decisions, and timely communication with brokers and internal teams to support Highclere's high service standards.

Underwrite mortgage applications in accordance with Highclere's lending guidelines and risk appetite

Analyze documents including income, credit, down payment, and property valuations

Partner with Sales to ensure complete and high-quality submissions





Coordinate with Quality Assurance and AML teams on flagged issues

Manage a personal pipeline to meet service level expectations

Maintain audit-ready files with accurate system updates

Stay current on regulatory policies and internal compliance procedures

Participate in AML and compliance training

3–5 years of residential mortgage underwriting experience

- Solid understanding of income verification, credit analysis, and document review
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with LOS systems
- Comfortable working in a remote-first, rapid-paced environment

Familiarity with AML procedures and risk detection

Bilingual in French is an asset

Fully remote role with a supportive, accountable culture

This role is eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.

Compensation is consistent across all locations for this remote role.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation. Highclere Capital may use AI-enabled tools to help review and organize applications.

📌 Mortgage Underwriter (remote) (Montreal)
🏢 Highclere Capital
📍 Montreal