VEL - NYSE
Velocity Financial, Inc.
$17.13
-1.0%Velocity Financial, Inc. operates as a real estate finance company in the United States. It primarily originates and manages investor loans secured by 14 unit residential rental and small commercial properties. The company offers its products through a network of independent mortgage brokers. Velocity Financial, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotVelocity Financial, Inc. Management Team
Ms. Fiona Tam
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Mark R. Szczepaniak
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$1,585,350
Mr. Roland Thomas Kelly J.D.
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Joseph A. Cowell
Chief Operating Officer
Compensation
$420,600
Mr. Christopher D. Farrar
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President & Director
Compensation
$3,169,001
Mr. Christopher J. Oltmann
Corporate Treasurer & Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Jeffrey T. Taylor
Executive Vice President of Capital Markets
Compensation
$1,286,681
Velocity Financial, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $38K and sold $1.14M worth of VEL shares, resulting in $1.10M of net selling activity.
3 Months
0
0.00
25.3K
462.46K
-462K
-$462K
3-6 Months
0
0.00
18.9K
376.25K
-376K
-$376K
6-9 Months
0
0.00
11.4K
216.83K
-217K
-$217K
9-12 Months
2.4K
37.95K
4.7K
86.92K
-49K
-$49K
Top Buyers
Farrar Christopher D.
Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$19K
Kelly Roland Thomas
Officer: Chief Legal Officer And Gc
$19K
Top Sellers
Kelly Roland Thomas
Officer: Chief Legal Officer And Gc
$490K
Taylor Jeffrey T.
Officer: Executive Vp, Capital Markets
$327K
Szczepaniak Mark R
Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$325K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $1.10M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
3 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
SEC Filings
VEL - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 11, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | March 27, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | March 30, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 08, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | March 30, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | June 26, 2020 | August 13, 2020 | 2020 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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