Senior Mortgage Underwriter - West

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56d • Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position. Our client is seeking a licensed, detail-driven Senior Mortgage Underwriter to support growing volume in a high-performing brokerage environment. This is a hands-on underwriting role focused on structuring, submitting, and advancing files through approval and funding—while delivering a client experience that protects the team’s 5-star reputation. The successful candidate must reside and work within the PST or MST time zone (with preference for candidates licensed in Alberta). With 27+ years of lending experience, the Team Lead is committed to building a strong, collaborative team that learns continuously, works efficiently, and genuinely enjoys the work.
As an integral part of the team, there is also an opportunity to underwrite and fund a small number of your own files, maintaining a modest personal book of business alongside core underwriting responsibilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of mortgage industry experience, with a demonstrated high-level understanding of the end-to-end underwriting process.
• Strong underwriting expertise, including product knowledge, rental offset calculations, and debt consolidation.
• Familiarity with a broad lender landscape, including A, B, and private lenders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the confidence to pick up the phone when needed.
• Highly organized and detail-obsessed (in the best way) - takes full ownership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth file flow.
• High integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential client information professionally.
• Strong technical proficiency, including fast, accurate typing and comfort working across mortgage/CRM documentation systems.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Active BC or AB mortgage license (required).

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in a related field (asset).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite 15+ files per month (applications and pre-approvals) through Finmo, with administrative support and CRM automation in place to streamline client updates and document collection.
• Drive deals from “live” to close—secure lender approval, manage conditions, and proactively resolve issues to keep files moving and timelines on track.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, lenders, and internal stakeholders, escalating risks, gaps, or concerns early.
• Deliver a 5-star client experience through responsiveness, accuracy, and calm confidence—ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and well cared for at every stage.

Benefits

• Our client uses a living, growing Client Journey Map to ensure a smooth experience for their clients, while leveraging smart systems and technology to provide a clear pathway from A-Z, from application to funding.
• They have invested heavily in industry-leading technology, with custom ChatGPT integrations for meaningful application onboarding preparation tools for the Underwriter, a great CRM, and membership-based tools to assist in managing and finding the best client solutions.
• The Sr Underwriter position will have full-time admin support to assist in organizing incoming client documents, preparation & submission of client e-signature packages, Solicitor follow-up, and compliance uploads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed