Residential Mortgage Underwriter

EQ Bank Equitable Bank
CA - Toronto
January 29, 2025

Join a ChallengerBeing a traditional bank just isn't our thing.
We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what's possible in banking.
Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things.
If you're not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us.
You'll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights.
We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.We are a big (and growing!) family.
Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years.
Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members.
Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives.
Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.The Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for negotiating, recommending, declining, and, in some instances, approving mortgage applications within established guidelines, to be secured by new or existing real estate.
This must be done as efficiently as possible while exercising sound lending judgment and without compromising service and profitability.The Work !On a daily basis, review received mortgage applications along with supporting documentation and negotiate terms with the mortgage broker, decline the applications, recommend the applications for approval and in some instances, approve the applications.
Ensure that approved deals close as scheduled and as efficiently as possible by following up on outstanding conditions/documents and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
(50%)Follow up with brokers on a daily basis on issued mortgage commitments to ensure the efficient closing of mortgage files.
(20%)On a daily basis provide the highest level of internal and external customer service while fielding mortgage broker inquiries and maintaining broker relationships.
(20%)On a daily basis, provide underwriting expertise to mortgage brokers, clients and co-workers and maintain an up to date knowledge of company policies, procedures and products.
(10%)Let's Talk About You !Sound thinker with the ability to multi-taskExcellent attention to detailSound knowledge of AML & ATF practicesEstablished and meticulous organizational skillsExcellent time management, analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to make decisions under pressureProven ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and to perform well in a high volume, high intensity environmentHighly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond in a clear, concise and professional mannerDisplays pride in providing superb customer service2+ years' mortgage experience in the alternative mortgage marketProficiency in MS Office (mainly MS Word and Excel)Completion of a post-secondary degree preferably in a financial fieldKnowledge of fraud risk in the mortgage industry and the ability to address concerns relating to suspected misrepresentation is requiredWhat we offer (For full-time permanent roles) Competitive discretionary bonus✨ Market leading RRSP match program

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