Mortgage Funder, Third Party Residential Underwriting

We are hiring a Mortgage Funder Third Party Residential Underwriting!Reporting To:Manager and Team Lead Third Party Residential UnderwritingFull-Time/Part- Time:Full timePosting Date:January 5 2026Closing Date:January 16 2026Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. 5:00 :Office Location: 6.7Toronto ON Great location! Steps away from the main public transit stationWhat 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 employmentThe Opportunity 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. TheMortgage Funder is responsible for instructing advancing and closing mortgage files. How you will contribute: Check with law society for entitlement of information to ensure accuracy i.e. correct lender CMHC/GE solicitor to confirm that he/she is acting on mortgagors and send applicable instructional package to solicitor along with relevant up with solicitor to obtain advance mortgage files in correct the request for funds from the the mortgage advance sheet to the accounting departmentSend the solicitor a list of outstanding conditions mortgage commitment and mortgage advance breakdownContact solicitor when funds are readyFollow up with solicitor prior to closingContact solicitor to advise that funds can be releasedEnsure that all conditions have been met all documentation has been received and that file is complete on the day of closingClose files in the system and send to accounting departmentReview solicitor mortgage documentation to ensure it corresponds to the terms of the commitment and is in compliance with established regulatory and company guidelines and policiesEscalate any documentation issues to the Mortgage Underwriter and/or Manager for reviewCoordinate with mortgage accounting for the release of mortgage funds on a timely basisRespond to all inquiries within the established turnaround timesAdhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met. The experience you need: Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience requiredPrevious experience within Financial Services sector preferredPrevious experience within Mortgage industry an assetWorking knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment requiredAbility to maintain positive relationshipsStrong aptitude for service excellenceStrong communication skillsboth written and verbalAbility to deal with conflictAttention to detailOrganizational and time management skillsPositive team playerFully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office productsAbility to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround timesIn accordance with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) 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 FSRA to complete the licensing Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:Office environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer join First NationalCompetitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Hybrid working environmentExtensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive 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 youll join: Founded in 1988 First National is one of Canadas largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canadas 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 or any other category protected by National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.#FNUWON