Residential Mortgage Underwriter

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn't our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.

How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you're passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow, and today 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 ) 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.

• 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%)

• Sound thinker with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of AML & ATF practices
• Established and meticulous organizational skills
• Excellent time management, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proven ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and to perform well in a high volume, high intensity environment
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Displays pride in providing superb customer service
• 2+ years' mortgage experience in the alternative mortgage market
• Proficiency in MS Office (mainly MS Word and Excel)
• Completion of a post-secondary degree preferably in a financial field
• Knowledge of fraud risk in the mortgage industry and the ability to address concerns relating to suspected misrepresentation is required

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

Competitive discretionary bonus 

Market leading RRSP match program

  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

  Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

Generous vacation policy and personal days 

  Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

  Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

  A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank's additional office space located at Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone's diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. 

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can't wait to get to know you