Mortgage Underwriter
CurrentIn this role I exercise sound and consistent broker and retail underwriting practices, including utilization of the Risk Based Lending principles through a creative and proactive approach to credit granting.Help identify Retail Credit policy gaps and process deficiencies and recommend changes for improvement.Remain informed of changes to lending practices within the marketplace and of changes to the lending practices of our private and government High Ratio Insurers, and ensure that these changes are documented for all staff (broker and retail) on an ongoing basisAssist, through training and underwriting, in ensuring Meridian’s retail and broker credit portfolio remains sound and compliant with all regulatory requirementsApprove or decline applications within assigned lending authority, ensuring adherence with all relevant legislation, regulations and Meridian Retail Credit Management policyMaintain quality broker and Delivery relationships, engaging in issue resolution to find appropriate solutions for both Members and Meridian.Manage fluctuating work volumes to effectively meet short timelines while maintaining a high level of credit quality including flexibility and adaptability to move between all channels of Retail Credit as volumes dictate