Production Manager

Lennar Mortgage; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Vacation and paid leave policies

Job summary

Lennar Mortgage in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Mortgage Production Manager to oversee branch operations and enhance market presence. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of mortgage lending experience, along with a focus on team development and client engagement.

This role includes managing a team, processing loans, and building relationships with builders and realtors. A support system with robust benefits is provided to ensure career growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Three years mortgage lending experience: originating, processing, closing, and underwriting FHA/VA/Conventional loans.
• At least one year in a full-charge supervisory/management capacity.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop branch personnel.
• Monitor lender programs and requirements.
• Solicit new business from Home Builders and Realtors.

Skills

Mortgage lending experience

Supervisory/management capacity

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Four-year college degree (preferred)

Tools

Customer engagement applications

Operational efficiency tools

Job description

Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Job Description

The Mortgage Production Manager at Lennar is responsible for managing satellite branch office and increasing overall market share, service and profits by soliciting new business and originating new loans.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and develop branch personnel.
• Monitor lender programs and requirements.
• Assist Loan Officers with training, sales meetings and openings as necessary.
• Provide coaching and promote a professional team effort.
• Provide support for problem solving. Create an interface with lenders, escrow, division escrow coordinators, design centers and sales agents and disperse information as needed.
• Receive leads daily and contact borrowers via telephone and email in an attempt to obtain their loan application. Prospecting Lennar Mortgage traffic.
• Solicit new business from Home Builders and Realtors.
• Originate new loans in accordance with the “Loan Officer” agreement, signed at the time of employment, to ensure all loans meet the guidelines of the Products and Policies manual.
• Be accessible to the buyers and associates and return calls in the same day.
• Build rapport with and maintain open lines of communication with borrowers, builders and realtors.
• Conduct initial mortgage application interview with borrowers.
• Assist in the pre-application process and follow-up with sales office on incomplete applications.
• Deliver the pre‑qualification status to the communities and call with verbal status as required.
• Travel to communities to meet with borrowers and obtain loan applications.
• Package loans for upfront submission.
• Lock all loans with the borrowers in accordance with the Secondary Marketing Pricing and Rate Lock Policies and Procedures manual.
• Compile any missing data on the loan application, e.g., lot number, address, plan type, incentive, delivery time, etc.
• Maintain reports to ensure complete exchange of information regarding loan status, monthly projected closings, commission, and expense reports.
• Conduct weekly “Pipeline” meetings with processor(s) and keep the lines of communication open.

Your Toolbox

• Three years mortgage lending experience: originating, processing, closing and underwriting FHA/VA/Conventional loans.
• At least one year in a full-charge supervisory/management capacity.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend work.
• Four-year college degree (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Company Resources and Job Conduct

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

During the course of your employment, you may be required to use, download, or access certain company‑approved tools, programs, applications, or systems. These resources may include, but are not limited to, applications designed for customer engagement, operational efficiency, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and other business functions.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) retirement plan, complete with a $1 for $1 company match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while paid parental leave and an associate assistance plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our associates, we provide an education assistance program and up to $30,000 in adoption assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous holiday, sick leave, and personal day policies. Additionally, we offer a new hire referral bonus program, significant home purchase discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. Lennar associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.