Mortgage Officer, Halifax

Come joinHome TrustCompany(Subsidiary of Fairstone Bank) as aMortgage OfficerinourUnderwriting Classic - Halifax team Home Trust Company has developeda track recordof success as Canada’s leading alternative lender, employingnearly 800people in our Toronto headquarters and branches across the country. Building on the demonstrated strength of its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services, as well as highly competitive deposit investment products, through Oaken Financial. Our culture has been shaped by the passion and integrity of our people.Home Trust is a private company. FIRST THING – WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, passionate, and driven to execute with excellence WE CARE ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES WELL-BEING, WHAT WE OFFER: Base salary, with yearly incentive performance bonus Three (3) weeks of vacation, anadditionalsix (6) flex days (sick or personal) in addition to statutory holidays Comprehensive benefit packages, offered through Manulife Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) EmployeeDiscounts;phone plans, gym membership, Toronto Bike Share and many retailer discounts offered throughWorkPerks Education Assistance program ABOUT THE ROLE: The Mortgage Officer is primarily responsible for managing the residential mortgage file from sign back of the commitment letter to funding. The Mortgage Officer will ensure all broker conditions are fulfilled, and that the mortgage file is completed in accordance with company policies and guidelines. This position will drive quality through accuracy and efficiency while ensuring required service levels are achieved. In addition: Reviews mortgage files and ensures client documentation, including but not limited to income, (job letter verification and bank statement analysis), down payment and client interviews, meet all Company lending policies and guidelines and are accurate and complete Takes ownership of approved file, analyzes data and is responsible for updating internal records to match received documentation while verifying the file metrics remain within Company guidelines. Notes any discrepancies and provides approval credit rationale as required. Ensures all documents are signed back and received from mortgage brokers within established SLAs. Manages, compiles, reviews and organizes mortgage documentation within established SLAs in a high volume and service-oriented environment Collaborates with the Funding team to ensure timely closings Is the main point of contact for Mortgage Brokers (previously the Underwriters were responsible for this) after the commitment letter has been signed back Conducts daily follow-up with brokers to answer broker/client questions and ensure all required documentation has been submitted, reviewed and actioned accordingly Collects and reviews documentation supplied by client and broker to ensure its authenticity and compliance with all aspects of Home Trust Company’s policies and guidelines per delegated authority matrices and applicable compliance obligations including Underwriting Policies and Lending Guidelines, Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/ Anti-Terrorist Financing, and internal Anti-Fraud Policy requirements WHAT WE REQUIRE: Authorized to work in Canada Great communicationskills Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in business management, finance, or related field (university an asset) 2 years in administrative environment preferable within mortgage industry an asset PREREQUISITE Maintaina positive supportive attitude, help tomaintainan inclusive and supportivecompanyculture Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/ If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application. Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence. Time Type: Full time Job Type:Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr