Velocity Financial, Inc.
VELVelocity Financial, Inc. (VEL) is a specialty finance company that provides residential mortgage financing solutions. Focused on serving potential homeowners and real estate investors, it offers a range of mortgage loan products, including non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) loans. The company aims to deliver innovative lending options with a focus on responsible lending practices.
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Velocity Financial reported record pretax earnings of 66.5% in Q3 2025, with loan production reaching $739 million and net income up 60% year-over-year. The company closed its first single counterparty securitization and maintained strong credit discipline despite temporary real estate owned asset revaluations.
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In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Velocity Financial (NYSE:VEL), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat B...
