Product Development Specialist

First Home Mortgage Corporation; Middle River (MD); Remote; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Mentorship from industry professionals

Defined career growth opportunities

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a motivated mid-level Product Development Specialist for a full-time remote position. The role involves developing product guidelines, supporting teams, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in product development within the mortgage sector. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. The company offers comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development or management.
• Knowledge of market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product guidelines and related forms.
• Act as a liaison between departments for guideline clarifications.
• Support and coordinate product training for production staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of mortgage products

Analytical mindset

Outstanding customer service

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Optimal Blue

Job description

First Home Mortgage is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, mid-level Product Development Specialist to join our Middle River, MD corporate headquarters.

This is a full-time, remote position and an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Specialist. In this role, you’ll serve as the go-to expert on agency and investor guidelines, supporting both production and corporate teams while helping shape and improve our product offerings.

Salary Range: $72-84K.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain product guidelines, comparison grids, and related forms across internal platforms (intranet, LOS, pricing systems, and AllRegs)
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Agency and Non-Agency product guidelines
• Communicate product updates and changes clearly and promptly to relevant teams
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and investors/agencies for guideline clarifications, exception requests, and non-delegated underwriting scenarios
• Research and evaluate new investor products; identify opportunities that support production growth
• Respond to guideline questions from branch and corporate teams; assist with loan scenarios and exception research
• Support and coordinate product training for production staff

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development, product management, or a similar role within the mortgage or financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of mortgage products, market trends, and regulatory requirements
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate product performance and identify opportunities
• Proactive approach with excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities at once
• Outstanding customer service approach with a collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Optimal Blue preferred

Why Join First Home Mortgage

• Comprehensive onboarding and hands‑on training.
• Mentorship from industry professionals.
• Defined career growth opportunities within the organization.