Residential Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Home Trust Full time

Company Profile

Home Trust Company has developed a track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender, employing nearly 850 people in our Toronto headquarters and branches across the country. Building on the demonstrated strength of our core residential and commercial mortgage lending business, the Company and its affiliates also offer complementary lending services and competitive deposit investment products. Our culture has been shaped by the passion and integrity of our people. Home Trust is a private company.

The Mortgage Underwriting business unit adjudicates all residential mortgage applications to actively support business objectives. Driving quality and process efficiency, this group will ensure thorough judgement in compliance with the Company’s legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies, guidelines and procedures while fostering a culture of respect, trust and integrity.

Position Overview

The Mortgage Underwriter will adjudicate mortgage applications by assessing prospective clients in accordance with the 5 C’s (Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Character, Conditions). Assessing risk and ensuring all applications adhere to both quality and service standards remain the overarching focus for this role.

Position Responsibilities

Risk and Compliance (40%)

Make prudent credit decisions on complex mortgage files Receive, review, analyze and verify mortgage applications for completeness, accuracy, suitability and risk to ensure compliance with all aspects of Home Trust Company’s underwriting policies, procedures and guidelines per delegated authority matrices Adhere to applicable compliance obligations including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing and internal Anti-Fraud Policy requirements File Unusual Transaction Reports as applicable to fulfil individual employee obligations to detect and deter financial crimes activity. Maintain consistent, objective and sound risk assessments in a high volume, service-oriented environment

File Management (40%)

Negotiate loan terms to meet interests of the client and Home Trust’s risk tolerance Review files and recommend mortgage deals for final approval; Maintain accurate information and detailed notes on applications Prepare and issue conditional mortgage commitments outlining all conditions that must be met to Home Trust’s satisfaction Issue mortgage commitment according to negotiated and approved terms Review completeness and quality of file documentation prepared by Originations prior to funding

Communication (20%)

Adhere to defined Service Level Agreement in acknowledging applications and following up on additional required information Work effectively with all internal business partners to underwriting quality transactions and provide a high level of service Remain current on latest developments within industry and market trends to secure competitive advantage

Formal Education

Post secondary degree or diploma required (University degree preferred)

Related Experience

• 3-5 years (5+ years for Senior) with mortgage lending
• Strong understanding of residential mortgage products
• Proficient in adjudicating credit

Skills

Communication (verbal and written) - excellent Time management, highly organized Multi-tasking in fast paced, deadline driven environment MS Office - proficient

Position Complexities

Some work beyond standard hours Bilingualism an asset

Acknowledgement

All employees of Home Trust Company must comply with all applicable Home Trust Company, and specific Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls. Additionally, all employees are obligated to become familiar with Home’s risk management framework and understand the operational risk management requirements within their specific business. Employees are also expected to understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Policy at all times and escalate any issues or concerns through various reporting channels ( Ombudsman, Compliance Hotline, Whistleblower Policy, etc).



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