Mortgage Underwriter

Successful real estate finance and investment services firm with a great corporate culture! The team is fun-loving, tight-knit, friendly, and collaborative. SWIM has placed 9 people at this firm over the years with very positive feedback.  We are looking for a Mortgage Underwriter who wants to do good work for good people, and to grow over the years with a stable, successful, and reputable Canadian organization. Candidates for this role must be licensed sub-mortgage brokers, with relevant work experience from a bank, credit union, or mortgage brokerage firm.

Who- the Company:  A very stable and successful real estate finance company (mortgages, property management, real estate investments, etc.) that has been around for over 20 years. Approximately 25 people work at the company. SWIM has placed several people at this firm with very positive feedback.

What- the Role: On behalf of our client, SWIM is looking for a Mortgage Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting (mostly residential) mortgage loans, mostly within Greater Vancouver. The Underwriter will manage credit applications and submissions, and make sure loan applications run smoothly. Other responsibilities including analyzing appraisal reports, researching market information, pulling credit reports, and preparing loan summaries. The Underwriter will work closely with brokers to ensure full due diligence
The Underwriter will use Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as an automated mortgage system. The Underwriter will get to interact with colleagues in various departments of the 25-person company. SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.

Who- the Candidate: We are looking for someone who wants to do good work for good people, and who wants to develop gradually over the years with a very stable, successful, and reputable Canadian organization.
Sub-mortgage broker license is required! The company will financially support future relevant professional development and licensing fees.
Candidates will have at least 3 years and ideally 4+ years relevant underwriting work experience working in a financial institution, a brokerage, or a mortgage investment corporation (MIC).
Desired strengths and skills include meticulous detail-orientation, organization, reliability, passion for high quality and accurate work, curiosity and willingness to learn, etc. We are looking for people who are excellent communicators (verbal & written) and who love working closely with a tight-knit team.  
We are seeking an Underwriter who is adaptable and friendly. Strong computer skills (particularly using MS Office Suite) are required. Over the long term, the person in this role can develop into more and more senior capacities within the business.

Why:  This is a diverse mortgage underwriting role that will enable you to work for an interesting, stable, and reputable organization. Great opportunity to really feel part of a tight-knit and friendly team.  Opportunity for long-term growth and to take on more and more complex responsibilities with time.

Where:  Located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, BC in a beautiful corporate office. Extremely transit-accessible. A BIG perk is that the company buys lunch for all employees every day- yum yum!

How Much: Base salary is commensurate with experience, likely in the range of $58,000 to $68,000, perhaps with some wiggle room beyond if someone has highly relevant work experience, qualifications, and skills.  Plus health benefits, paid vacation, relevant professional development support, and the aforementioned daily lunch program. Please discuss your total compensation expectations with SWIM!

When & How to Apply: If you are qualified for, and interested in, this mortgage underwriting opportunity with a well-established and reputable company, please do not delay in applying as this search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out to that Consultant directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' and send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with SWIM’s internal systems). Thank you!

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Administrative