Mortgage - Production Manager

Lennar•Birmingham, AL

10h

About The Position

As a Mortgage Product Manager within Lennar Financial Services, you will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic driver behind the design, development, and lifecycle management of mortgage products that support Lennar's homebuyers from contract to close. You will apply industry knowledge and professional judgment to evaluate market conditions, interpret regulatory requirements, and translate business objectives into mortgage product strategies that enhance the homebuyer experience. The role supports Lennar's mission by ensuring that Lennar Financial Services offers competitive, compliant, and innovative mortgage solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
5 to 7 years of progressive experience in mortgage product management, mortgage lending, secondary markets, or a closely related field in financial services or the mortgage industry.
Deep knowledge of residential mortgage products, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and specialty loan programs, and familiarity with FNMA/FHLMC and non-agency investor guidelines.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, market research, and regulatory guidance.
Ability to manage multiple complex, non-routine projects with ownership, accountability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical mortgage concepts in documentation, presentations, and procedures.
Proficiency in mortgage origination systems, pricing engines, and productivity tools, with ability to support system configuration and enhancement projects as a business requirements resource.
Working knowledge of federal and state mortgage regulations, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, and CFPB guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Mortgage lending certification (e.g., CMB or CMP).
Relevant product management certification.

Responsibilities

Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for assigned mortgage products, including ideation, requirements documentation, launch planning, and post-launch performance monitoring.
Analyze mortgage market trends, competitor offerings, investor guidelines, and regulatory developments to identify product opportunities and recommend enhancements to senior leadership.
Translate mortgage lending requirements, investor guidelines, and compliance standards into product specifications and operational procedures for cross-functional teams.
Serve as the product subject matter expert for assigned product lines, working with Sales, Operations, Secondary Markets, and Legal/Compliance to ensure products are viable, investor-eligible, and aligned with business objectives.
Develop and maintain product guidelines, matrices, and procedural documentation, and communicate updates to impacted teams.
Interpret company and investor policies to develop procedures and product parameters for loan eligibility, pricing, and borrower qualification.
Partner with technology and systems teams on business requirements for product configurations, pricing engine updates, and loan origination system enhancements, including user acceptance testing.
Monitor and report product metrics such as pull-through rates, fallout reasons, volume trends, and customer feedback, and recommend improvements.