Full-Time

Mortgage Underwriter

Updated on 9/14/2026

CMLS

CMLS

201-500 employees

Technology-enabled mortgage lending and capital solutions

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Québec City, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Remote role with approximately one in-person team day per month; based in Quebec, with preference for Greater Montreal.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in residential mortgage underwriting.
  • Ability to investigate details, ask clarifying questions, and assess mortgage files beyond their apparent value.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment while remaining organized, autonomous, and efficient without sacrificing quality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and coach others.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
Responsibilities
  • Review and analyze residential mortgage applications and supporting documents, including credit, income, assets, and appraisals.
  • Apply sound credit judgment within established authorization limits to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
  • Manage mortgage files from end to end in a high-volume, performance-focused environment.
  • Ensure applications are completed within required timelines and transactions close according to schedule without compromising quality.
  • Act as a proactive partner to broker partners by proposing solutions and resolving complex situations.
  • Identify missing information early and intervene proactively to support a smooth client experience.
  • Maintain organized, accurate, and compliant loan files, verifying every document against company policies and lending guidelines.
  • Identify efficiency improvements and support team members while contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic lending environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience as an underwriter in a credit union, monoline lender, or similar institutional environment.
  • Experience in A lending is central to the role; diversified experience in B lending or commercial lending is an asset.

CMLS provides capital solutions for property owners, developers, and real estate investors in Canada, offering mortgage financing and related services through a technology-enabled lending platform and managing over $38 billion in assets under administration. It underwrites, funds, and administers mortgage loans for banks, investment managers, insurers, and pension funds. It differentiates itself through scale, strong ties with major Canadian financial institutions, and a people-first, team-empowered culture within a technology-driven lending environment. Its goal is to build the Canadian mortgage ecosystem of the future by delivering practical, scalable mortgage solutions and supporting the success of its clients and its team.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nesto’s June 2026 CAD 302 million Series E funds AI-driven mortgage workflow upgrades.
  • Maple’s October 2025 investment through CMLS expands alternative lending distribution across Canada.
  • CMLS’s March 2026 portfolio report showed mortgage assets rising to $257 million.

What critics are saying

  • Integration into nesto makes CMLS’s standalone identity vanish if broker retention slips in 2026.
  • CMLS litigated a $10 million Ashcroft mortgage in 2026, exposing credit and enforcement risk.
  • Alternative lenders face tighter spreads and broker churn; Maple’s 2025 partnership intensifies competition.

What makes CMLS unique

  • CMLS built a nationwide broker network and commercial mortgage franchise before nesto’s 2024 acquisition.
  • CMLS still operates alongside nesto and Intellifi, preserving lender and broker relationships.
  • CMLS’s 2026 court victories show strong collateral enforcement discipline in stressed loans.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

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Company News

Canadian Business Journal
Oct 18th, 2025
Maple Financial Gains Investment from Nesto

Maple Financial, a leading alternative mortgage lender in Canada, announced a strategic equity investment from Nesto Group via its subsidiary CMLS. This partnership aims to enhance product development, expand distribution, and improve services for mortgage brokers across Canada. By leveraging Nesto's digital platform and CMLS's capabilities, Maple seeks to innovate in alternative lending and deliver superior Broker Relationship Management services.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto Acquires CMLS Group, $60B Mortgages

Montréal-based online mortgage lender Nesto has acquired Vancouver-based CMLS Group, the third-largest mortgage finance company in Canada, for an undisclosed amount. The combined entity will have over 1,000 employees across 10 offices and more than $60 billion in mortgages under administration. The deal was supported by investments from Diagram Ventures, Portage, NAventures, IGM Financial, BMO Capital Partners, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and Fondaction. CMLS shareholders will have an equity stake in the combined entity.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 21st, 2024
nesto Acquires CMLS Group to Build Canada's Mortgage Ecosystem of the Future

nesto and CMLS Group join forces to build the Canadian Mortgage Ecosystem of the future

The Globe and Mail
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto buys Canada's third-largest non-bank mortgage lender

CMLS first launched in 1974 with an office in Vancouver.